Transwestern today announced that it has been retained by Wereldhave USA ℠ to be the exclusive leasing agent for 1401 New York Avenue, N.W. and 701 8th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.

Transwestern’s Scott Russi and Melissa Byrd will be the office leasing agents for both properties.

Located in Washington’s East End, between the United States Capitol and the Golden Triangle, 1401 New York Avenue is a 190,225 square foot office building located two blocks from the White House and one block from the McPherson Square Metro Station. The building provides a dramatic granite lobby, new building facade, an efficient floor plate, and on-site property management by Wereldhave USA. The surrounding area provides an abundance of restaurants, hotels, shopping, and numerous other service/retail amenities. 

701 8th Street, also known as The Portrait Building, is a 134,448 square foot Class-A office building located in Washington’s East End submarket, one block from the MCI Center, Chinatown and the Gallery Place Metro Station. The property is surrounded by fine dining, shopping and entertainment, including the Verizon Center, Washington DC’s premier sports and entertainment venue. 


About Transwestern
Transwestern is a diversified operating company active in the real estate service, development and investment management businesses. Transwestern creates value for clients through innovation, penetrating market intelligence and legendary service delivered by teams of local market experts. The firm has product specialties including office, industrial, retail, multifamily and healthcare, as well as the research affiliate, Delta Associates. Transwestern leads the industry in sustainability and has received multiple ENERGY STAR® awards from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).