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The Building

Blocks from the White House, 1801K represents an unrivaled opportunity in the heart of DC’s Golden Triangle.

The landmark building offers one of the largest, most efficient floor plates in Washington, and the freestanding nature of the building, coupled with its column-free perimeter, provides sweeping views of Washington via continuous floor to ceiling windows along K Street, 18th Street and L Street.

Designed by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, the building offers 42,300 SF floorplates, virtually column-free interiors and floor-to-ceiling windows.  This design allows for the utmost flexibility in layout and ample natural light through more than 1,000 feet of perimeter glass and 210 windows. Already home to such prestigious names as KPMG, NCARB and Jones Lang LaSalle, this high-visibility corner is ideal for tenants seeking a well-designed and well-located space.

BUILDING SPECIFICATIONS AVAILABILITY

Building Specifications

Address:

1801 K Street NW Washington, DC 22206

General:

Located just 4 blocks from the White House in the heart of DC’s Golden Triangle, 1801 K St. is a 570,000 SF trophy office building.  The building features a timeless, modern, environmentally sustainable world-class design.

Leasing:

Current occupancy is 88.6%

Vacant Suites:
Suite 1000 on the 10th floor 42,225 SF
Suite 750 on the 7th floor 8,842 SF
Suite 201 on the 2nd floor 8,363 SF

Tenants:

Federal Reserve Bank -Board of Governors, KPMG, Salesforce

Awards/Certifications:

The Washington Business Journal honoured 1801 K St. as the “Best Rehab/Reuse” project of 2009.  The Washington Building Congress recognized the renovation work for excellence in craftsmanship quality for curtainwall, ornamental metals and lighting.  The building also features an Energy Star rating of 81 and has received LEED Gold Certification.

Architect:

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, LLP

Development Manager & General Contractor:

Jones Lang LaSalle

MEP Engineer:

Girard Engineering

Completion Date:

July 2009

Structure:

The building consists of a 13-story structure with 2 additional mechanical floors above the main roof level and 4 levels below grade.  Floor framing consists of reinforced post-tension concrete slabs supported upon reinforced concrete columns.  The building has been designed for a 100 lbs psf load (includes interior tenant partitions).

Parking Garage:

3 levels of underground parking (approximately 115,000 SF)

Exterior: 

Perimeter enclosure along K, 18th and L Sts. consists of a curtainwall façade (mullions spaced at 5’) with 1” insulated vision glass and spandrel panels.  Alley and courtyard façade (mullions spaced at 4’) includes a 1” insulated glass and 2” insulated metal panel system.

Security Systems:

Base Building access is controlled and monitored by Kastle Security Systems electronic entry control system.  This includes controlled perimeter access 24-hours per day, 7 days per week.  The base building also provides security guards stationed at both main entry lobbies and multi-camera closed circuit TV monitoring system.   Security systems have sufficient capacity to meet tenant’s reasonable needs for additional reader connection on each floor at tenant’s expense.

Fitness Center:

The base building includes a state-of-the-art fitness center located on the B-1 level.  The Fitness center includes staffed concierge service, towel service and locker rooms with showers.