FOR LEASE: 600 13th St., A D.C. Office Building Standing The Test Of Time
Originally delivered by Hines in 1998, 600 13th St. is an 11-story, 250K SF premium office building designed by world-renowned architect Robert A. M. Stern in Washington, D.C.’s eastern business district.
Union Investment, the building owner, has been invested in the project since its original development. The ownership’s long-term commitment to the asset is evident due to its meticulous maintenance as well as efforts to modernize the building’s offerings to its tenants. Recent upgrades include a 90-person conference facility, tenant lounge, game room, fitness center refresh and a yoga studio decorated with biophilic elements. The building’s concourse conference center earned an NAIOP DC/Maryland Award of Merit for Best Amenity Space in 2023.
The building is located in the true heart of the East End submarket directly across the street from Metro Center. Beyond the walls of 600 13th St., tenants and visitors will find that the building is ideally located among some of the District’s most iconic landmarks, such as The White House and The National Mall, as well as vibrant retail and hospitality options. Tenants have all that D.C. has to offer at their fingertips.
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About The Asset
Nearly 30 years from the date of its original design, the building continues to benefit from forward-thinking design features, including efficient center-core 23K SF floor plates, wide span 30-by-30-foot column spacing and large perimeter windows with street-facing orientation on three sides of the building. Adding to the open feel of the interior spaces are the nine- and 10-foot finished ceiling heights.
“600 13th has always been a design ahead of its time,” said Phillip Thomas, executive vice president at CBRE. “The rectilinear and shallow floor plates create the perfect canvas for today’s office user to capitalize on the light-filled floor plates that feature minimal interior spaces.”
The building's amenities have been reimagined from top to bottom, including the renovated rooftop terrace that features stunning views of the nation’s capital. Arguably the building's most distinctive amenity, however, is The Library.
The Library includes a lecture-style conference facility that can accommodate up to 90 people, a game room and a tenant lounge area.
“True to form, Union Investment made all the right moves when it came time for the latest updates to 600 13th St.’s amenity offerings,” said Joe Coleman, senior vice president at CBRE. “Their long-term commitment to the asset is evident in their focus on exceeding the expectations of both current and future tenants in all that the building offers.”
Other building amenities include a three-level parking garage, accessible from G Street NW, and renovated building mechanical systems. From 2017 to 2022, all major base building mechanical equipment was replaced and upgraded. Each floor has its HVAC system, with MERV-13 filters on all variable air volume boxes. The building is LEED Silver certified.
About The Neighborhood
As one of D.C.’s landmark buildings, 600 13th St. stands in the middle of one of the city’s most popular neighborhoods. The property features a Walk Score of 95 — surrounded by dozens of high-end shops, hotels and more. Some of the city’s most recognizable dining destinations, such as the Old Ebbitt Grill, The Hamilton and La Grande Boucherie DC, are all within a short walking distance. On the ground floor of the building itself are Bluestone Lane Coffee, Mastro’s Steakhouse and Ann Taylor.
Metro Center, one of D.C.’s largest public transportation hubs that houses the Silver, Blue, Orange and Red metro lines, is located directly across the street, making it easy for commuters to get to the office.
The White House stands just two blocks to the west, and the National Mall, lined with world-renowned museums and cultural attractions, is less than five blocks away. Other attractions within walking distance are Capital One Arena, The Warner Theater, The National Theater, Hamilton Live and CityCenterDC.
Union Station, one of the East Coast’s biggest train hubs, is a quick metro or car ride away, along with Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport just across the Potomac River.
About The Market
Downtown Washington, D.C., trophy and Class-A office spaces are witnessing greater demand than other product types in the area. As of the first quarter, trophy assets recorded a vacancy rate of 12.2% — far below the national average of nearly 20%. Trophy and A-plus spaces saw their rents grow by 9.1% and 8.5% last year, respectively, with law firms driving the bulk of the demand.
In the overarching D.C. office market, tenants leased approximately 1.5M SF of office space during Q1 — consistent with historic Q1 norms. However, the sector still faces some headwinds, including mass federal government layoffs, which may adversely impact the market.
Building Features
- 11 floors, 250K SF in total.
- Newly upgraded amenity center and rooftop terrace.
- 90-person conference center.
- Upgraded fitness center and studio.
- Nine- and 10-foot ceiling heights.
- 30-by-30-foot column spans
- Three-level parking garage
- 1-to-1,500 SF parking ratio
- 95 Walk Score
- On-site retailers include Bluestone Lane, Ann Taylor and Mastro’s Steakhouse
- LEED Silver certified
- All major base building mechanical equipment recently upgraded and replaced
- MERV-13 filters on all VAV boxes
- Electrostatic filtration in the main building air handling unit
- Annual indoor air quality assessments
- Five passenger elevators, one separate freight elevator
- Two garage shuttle elevators
- Floor-by-floor elevator lock-off capabilities
- Building signage available for full-floor tenants
Available Space Listings
For available space listings, click here.
Building Contacts
- Phillip Thomas – executive vice president – phillip.thomas@CBRE.COM
- Joe Coleman – senior vice president – joe.coleman@CBRE.COM
- Lara Nealon – first vice president – lara.nealon@CBRE.COM
- Brittany Gosnell – vice president – britt.gosnell@CBRE.COM
This article was produced in collaboration between Studio B and Union Investment. Bisnow news staff was not involved in the production of this content.
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