Welcome to 600 Fifth St. NW, a 400K SF, Class-A, full-city-block office redevelopment in the heart of Washington, D.C.’s Penn Quarter and Judiciary Square. The former Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority headquarters is being transformed into a modern trophy office development by Rockefeller Group and Stonebridge, with architectural design from Pickard Chilton. The building is scheduled for a spring 2026 opening.

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About The Asset

600 Fifth St. NW features private outdoor terraces on every other floor, offering indoor-outdoor work experiences and views across the city. The glass curtain wall has abundant natural light, enhancing workplace quality.

A ground-floor fitness center features a yoga studio, serviced locker rooms and views of the National Building Museum. Tenants can enjoy shared conditioned penthouse amenity space with a tenant lounge, coffee bar, catering kitchen and flexible conference space for large and small gatherings.

Overlooking the Capitol, the penthouse deck features lounge furniture, a fire pit and an operable wall system that allows for an open connection between the indoor and outdoor amenity spaces.

Stonebridge principal Doug Firstenberg said the building brings a new category-defining office space in a district where trophy opportunities have been limited. This includes a more modern and wellness-oriented infrastructure that elevates the tenant experience “beyond traditional retrospective office renovations.”

“The amenity richness — such as the terraces, fitness offerings, communal penthouse spaces and enhanced public space activation with outdoor plazas, retail and activated street fronts — helps knit the building into the urban fabric rather than create an isolated corporate tower,” Firstenberg said.

About The Neighborhood

600 Fifth St. NW sits in Penn Quarter, a D.C. district blending business, government, entertainment and dining. The historic mixed-use hub includes cultural and commercial cores of world-class museums, theaters, restaurants and entertainment venues.

The building features easy access to multiple Metro stations, such as Gallery Place-Chinatown, Metro Center, Judiciary Square and Archives-Navy Memorial.

Just across Sixth Street is the newly renovated Capital One Arena. The $1B investment is scheduled for completion in fall 2027, anchoring an entertainment district with sports and concerts, further driving foot traffic, said Hilary Goldfarb, senior managing director of Rockefeller Group's mid-Atlantic team.

“It’s a magnet for firms seeking top talent, transit access and proximity to world-class amenities and the U.S. Capitol,” Goldfarb said. “This location is ideal for employers looking to attract employees who want vibrant urban environments.”

Building Features

• Targeted WELL and LEED Gold certifications, signaling leading sustainability, occupant health, well-being and energy-efficiency practices.

• Dedicated outdoor air system with MERV 13 air filters installed on-site.

• One of the most private outdoor terraces among new trophy office buildings in D.C.

• The building occupies an entire city block.

• The redevelopment reimagines the historic former WMATA headquarters into a workplace designed for post-pandemic workplace expectations.

• Ground-level activated streetscape with restaurant and retail space along Fifth, Sixth and F streets.

• A ground-floor bike storage facility with secure lockers, showers and direct access to Sixth Street for active commuters.

• On-site parking with two-way streets on all four sides of the building, allowing for easy access and egress in any direction.

• 600 Fifth is the only active trophy office building being delivered in the District in 2026.

600 Fifth’s combination of design, amenity and place creates a compelling draw for tenants focused on attraction and retention in a competitive workspace market, Firstenberg said.

Available Space Listings

• Spec suites ranging from 3,500 SF to 7,500 SF.

• 10K SF to 165K SF of contiguous space available in shell condition.

• Click here for more information on office availability.

Broker Contacts

• Scott Frankel: 202-585-5652, scott.frankel@cbre.com

• Carroll Cavanagh: 202-585-5586, carroll.cavanagh@cbre.com

• DJ Callahan: 202-585-5723, dj.callahan@cbre.com 

• Emily Eppolito: 202-585-5695, emily.eppolito@cbre.com

• Dimitri Hajimihalis: 202-585-5611, dimitri.hajimihalis@cbre.com

This article was produced in collaboration between Stonebridge, Rockefeller Group and Studio B. Bisnow news staff was not involved in the production of this content.

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