{
  "url": "https://classa.info/cities/washington-dc/faq",
  "title": "Washington DC Class A office: frequently asked questions",
  "description": "Quick answers to the questions occupiers ask most about Washington DC Class A office leasing.",
  "oneSentenceAnswer": "Quick reference: Washington DC Class A rent is $58/sqft/yr ($58 USD), typical term 10 years, 14 months free.",
  "tldr": [
    "Class A rent: $58/sqft/yr.",
    "Typical term: 10 years.",
    "Typical rent-free: 14 months.",
    "Vacancy: 19.4%."
  ],
  "keyFacts": {
    "city": "Washington DC",
    "country": "United States",
    "region": "Americas",
    "classARentLocal": "$58/sqft/yr",
    "classARentUsd": "$58/sqft/yr",
    "vacancy": "19.4%",
    "typicalLeaseYears": 10,
    "typicalRentFreeMonths": 14,
    "submarkets": 6,
    "primeYieldPct": "6.3%"
  },
  "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-topic",
  "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/faq), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z."
}