A Historic, Powerful, and Unmatched Location
Market Square stands as one of the most iconic private office buildings in Washington, D.C., and with an unbeatable location. Prominently positioned along Pennsylvania Avenue, the property sits equidistant between the United States Capitol and the White House, placing it at the center of the nation’s political and economic activity. Market Square offers a true mixed-use environment, combining office, residential, retail, dining, and hospitality uses within one of Downtown D.C.’s most active corridors.
Home to more than 30 Fortune 500 companies, leading private firms, government agencies, and foreign consulates, and even more in the surrounding neighborhood, Market Square offers a strong customer base of influential professionals. The building also benefits from direct access to the Washington Metro via Archives–Navy Memorial–Penn Quarter station (Green and Yellow lines), as well as seamless connectivity in the heart of the nation’s capital.
Built-In Foot Traffic from Millions of Visitors
Market Square’s location does not just serve the business community. The property benefits from a constant flow of tourists, event attendees, students and locals alike and places retailers at the center of one of the most visited areas in the country. In 2025 alone, Washington, D.C. welcomed over 23 million visitors who spent more than $11 billion. Located at the Navy Memorial and across from the National Archives, Market Square is steps from the National Mall, the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, and Capital One Arena (now undergoing an $800 million renovation). Johns Hopkins University DC’s campus has brought a consistent new daytime and evening customer base to Pennsylvania Avenue and the 7th Street corridor with over 2,000 students and faculty members.
Surrounded by the vibrant Penn Quarter neighborhood and the 7th Street retail corridor, Market Square is located at the center of downtown’s dining scene, and nearby luxury accommodations such as the Waldorf Astoria Washington DC further elevate the area’s appeal.
A Tenant Mix That Drives Daily Demand
Market Square already features a dynamic and thoughtfully curated mix of tenants that drive consistent foot traffic throughout the day. High-end dining destinations like RPM Steak and RPM Events will attract a premium clientele, while fast-casual favorites such as Fruitive, Chopt, and Rice Bar cater to the daily office, tourist and residential patrons.
Complementing the dining options are essential service retailers including Wells Fargo, Unlimited Biking, and Freeds Optical, creating a well-rounded ecosystem that supports both convenience and experience.
This balanced tenant mix not only enhances the daily vibrancy of the property but also creates a strong foundation for new retailers to succeed.
Ready to join one of Washington, D.C.’s most dynamic retail destinations? Click here or contact Bill Dickinson (703.310.6983), Mike Howard (571.382.1219) or Lindsey St. Maxens (571.382.1232) to learn more about available leasing opportunities.
