1801 Pennsylvania Avenue is a 13-story, 180,579 square-foot office building located on the northwest corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and 18th Street in Washington, D.C. Built in 1990, the building is adjacent to the Edward R. Murrow Park and across the street from the World Bank and International Monetary Fund headquarters.

Designed by Skidmore Owings & Merrill, the trophy office building is clad in Tennessee marble and was originally designed as the world headquarters for MCI. 1801 Pennsylvania is fully leased.


1801 Pennsylvania offers significant views of Washington, D.C. and Virginia. One block north is access to the Farragut West Metro station, one of the busiest stations in the District.

A core asset for Pembroke in D.C., 1801 Pennsylvania Avenue is the foundation for future investment opportunities in the District. Pembroke acquired the property based on its location, architectural distinction, trophy quality, and strong creditworthy tenancy. It represents a significant long-term investment opportunity for the firm.

Since the property underwent a $2.2 million renovation in 2004, no major improvements or enhancements are planned in the near future. However, as with the balance of the portfolio, Pembroke will make necessary capital improvements to ensure 1801 Pennsylvania Avenue maintains the highest standards of a Class A office building consistent with other properties in the immediate neighborhood.

Pembroke views D.C. as an important component of its global real estate strategy as it provides significant diversification for our global portfolio.


Given that 1801 Pennsylvania Avenue is connected with two other, non-Pembroke owned properties, a primary challenge was coordinating tenant relations and property management with these other ownership entities and management companies to ensure 1801 Pennsylvania Avenue is of the highest quality to its tenants and the community.


1801 Pennsylvania Avenue has a modern, updated HVAC system, building envelope, window design and structural characteristics and includes parking for 267 vehicles.