Washington DC's trophy roster is anchored by CityCenterDC, 1900 N Street NW, Midtown Center.

  • CityCenterDC — East End, 2014.
  • 1900 N Street NW — East End, 2021.
  • Midtown Center — East End, 2018.
  • The Wharf Phase II — Southwest Waterfront, 2022.
  • 2050 M Street NW — CBD, 2020.

Washington DC notable Class A buildings

Washington DC's trophy roster is anchored by CityCenterDC, 1900 N Street NW, Midtown Center.

TL;DR

  • CityCenterDC — East End, 2014.
  • 1900 N Street NW — East End, 2021.
  • Midtown Center — East End, 2018.
  • The Wharf Phase II — Southwest Waterfront, 2022.
  • 2050 M Street NW — CBD, 2020.

Trophy roster

**CityCenterDC** (East End), ~520k sqft, completed 2014. Mixed-use trophy anchor with retail base. **1900 N Street NW** (East End), ~270k sqft, completed 2021. Boutique leed">leed-platinum">LEED Platinum trophy. **Midtown Center** (East End), ~870k sqft, completed 2018. Fannie Mae HQ; defines East End trophy tier. **The Wharf Phase II** (Southwest Waterfront), ~1200k sqft, completed 2022. Mixed-use waterfront trophy on the Southwest Channel. **2050 M Street NW** (CBD), ~360k sqft, completed 2020. All-glass speculative trophy with curving facade.

Key facts

cityWashington DC
countryUnited States
regionAmericas
classARentLocal58 USD/sqft/yr
classARentUsd$58/sqft/yr
vacancy19.4%
typicalLeaseYears10
typicalRentFreeMonths14
submarkets6
primeYieldPct6.3%
trophyBuildings5

Frequently asked questions

Which is the most prestigious Class A building in Washington DC?
CityCenterDC is the most-cited trophy benchmark in the Washington DC market.

Editorial provenance

Reviewed by Miriam Hollander — Lead market analyst. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

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