Transwestern today announced that it has recently negotiated a 10-year, 26,180 square foot office lease between American Kidney Fund and TA Associates Realty at Montrose Metro I, located at 11921 Rockville Pike in  North Bethesda, Maryland.

Transwestern agents Scott Randolph and Keith Foery represented the tenant, the American Kidney Fund, in the transaction. The landlord, TA Associates Realty, was represented by Bob Dickman of McShea.

The American Kidney Fund will occupy the third floor, totaling 26,180 square feet, which will serve as their headquarters location. Montrose Metro I, a Class “A” office building, was built in 1987 and recently underwent renovations that include updates to the garage, common areas and restrooms, roof replacement, and the addition of a fitness center.  In addition, the building is also in the process of obtaining LEED® certification.  The property is located a quarter mile North of Old Georgetown Road, across the street from Mid-Pike Shopping Center, and within walking distance to the White Flint Metro station (redline).

The American Kidney Fund, whose headquarters had previously been located at 6110 Executive Boulevard in Rockville, Maryland, is recognized as the nation’s leading provider of charitable assistance to dialysis patients and aids the fight against kidney disease through direct financial support, health education and prevention efforts.

“We’re excited to move into our new space and continue the financial, educational and preventative work our organization strives to accomplish each day for those suffering with kidney disease,” said Donald J. Roy, Jr., executive vice president/CEO and CFO of the American Kidney Fund. “Proximity to Metro, the transformation of Rockville Pike via the White Flint Sector Plan and the visibility that Montrose Metro I will provide our organization were deciding factors for our organization’s relocation.” 

About The American Kidney Fund
The mission of the American Kidney Fund is to fight kidney disease through direct financial support to patients in need; health education; and prevention efforts. The American Kidney Fund leads the nation in providing charitable assistance to dialysis patients who need help with the costs associated with treating kidney failure. Last year, 101,000 people—1 out of every 4 dialysis patients in the United States—received assistance from the American Kidney Fund for health insurance premiums and other treatment-related expenses. Millions of people nationwide benefit annually from the American Kidney Fund’s efforts to fight kidney disease through public awareness campaigns, free health screenings, health education materials and courses, online outreach, and toll-free health information HelpLine (866-300-2900).

As a nine-time recipient of the top “Four Star” rating from Charity Navigator, the American Kidney Fund is ranked among the top 1 percent of charities nationwide for fiscal accountability. In addition, the American Kidney Fund holds an A+ rating from the American Institute of Philanthropy; adheres to the National Health Council Standards of Excellence; and is a member of the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance. For more information, visit www.kidneyfund.org.

About Transwestern
Transwestern is a national, privately-held operating company specializing in commercial real estate services, investment and development.  The firm’s fully integrated approach delivers value to owners, investors and users of commercial real estate through innovation, penetrating market intelligence and legendary service delivered by teams of local experts.  Transwestern has product specialties in office, industrial, retail, multifamily and healthcare and is an industry leader in sustainability solutions and in market research through its affiliate, Delta Associates.