{
  "url": "https://classa.info/cities/washington-dc",
  "title": "Washington DC Class A Office Market",
  "description": "Federal-anchored gateway with deepening tech and law tenancy.",
  "oneSentenceAnswer": "Washington DC Class A office rents around $58/sqft/yr, with 19.4% vacancy and 14 months of typical rent-free on a 10-year term.",
  "tldr": [
    "Trophy product around CityCenter and the East End commands a $20-30/sqft premium over the broader Class A average.",
    "Concessions remain rich — 14-18 months free on a 10-year deal with $130-$150/sqft TI is standard for trophy floors.",
    "Federal GSA leasing dominates the demand pipeline; private-sector demand is led by law firms and lobbying.",
    "Conversion pipeline is active — older Class B in NoMa and Foggy Bottom is candidate stock for residential."
  ],
  "keyFacts": {
    "city": "Washington DC",
    "country": "United States",
    "region": "Americas",
    "classARentLocal": "$58/sqft/yr",
    "classARentUsd": "$58/sqft/yr",
    "vacancyPct": "19.4%",
    "typicalLeaseYears": 10,
    "typicalRentFreeMonths": 14,
    "submarkets": 6,
    "corporateTaxPct": "27.1%",
    "talentIndex": 92
  },
  "faqs": [
    {
      "question": "Are Federal GSA leases comparable to private-sector deals?",
      "answer": "Structurally no. GSA leases are full-service with statutory caps on opex escalations and rigid build-out specifications. Private-sector deals follow standard modified-gross norms with richer concession packages."
    },
    {
      "question": "What is the East End trophy premium versus broader CBD?",
      "answer": "East End trophy product trades $20-$30/sqft above the broader CBD Class A average — a function of new construction, retail amenitization, and Metro proximity."
    },
    {
      "question": "How is the conversion pipeline affecting Class B vacancy?",
      "answer": "Active conversion of older Class B in NoMa, Foggy Bottom, and parts of the CBD is gradually withdrawing inventory, but the absolute vacancy headline remains elevated through 2026."
    }
  ],
  "pageType": "city",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z",
  "license": "CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info).",
  "citation": "Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/washington-dc), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z."
}