202-489-3815
477 H St NW, Washington, DC for Rent

Retail - For Rent
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2,800-11,200 SF | 1 Space

477 H St NW
Washington, DC 20001
Chinatown


HIGHLIGHTS

  • Former International Exchange Bank building featuring a limestone façade and prominent corner at H St and 5th St NW.
  • Over 11,200 SF across three floors plus a mezzanine with over $2 Million invested in infrastructure upgrades.
  • New TPO roof, 2000-amp Electrical Capacity, 4" Water Main, NFPA 13 Sprinkler & Fire System, Upgraded Gas, Sanitary Plumbing, and Full-Size Elevator.
  • Steps from Gallery Place Chinatown Metro, Capital One Arena, the upcoming Chinatown Hotel, and the RFK stadium redevelopment.
  • Open floor plan with basement underpinning, steel mezzanine structure, tall windows, and high visibility for brands seeking a signature DC presence.
  • Zoned D-4 with liquor license availability and potential Streatery, offering rare flexibility for nightlife, entertainment, boutique hospitali

OVERVIEW

Bank • Charter School • Daycare • Emergency Hospital / Medical • Entertainment • Fitness Centre • Food Hall • Lounge • Restaurant • Retail • Most Commercial Uses 477 H Street NW is a trophy corner leasing opportunity at the intersection of H Street and 5th Street NW in the heart of DC’s Chinatown, just steps from the Gallery Place–Chinatown Metro. The building offers approximately 11,200 SF across three levels plus a mezzanine, with strong frontage, excellent visibility, and steady Arena District foot traffic. The property has undergone a major core and shell upgrade with over $2 million invested, including basement underpinning, a new TPO roof, 2000-amp electrical capacity, a new 4-inch water main supporting high-volume commercial use, upgraded gas service with lines pressure-tested and approved, new sanitary plumbing and rough-ins throughout, a fully installed and approved NFPA 13 sprinkler and fire alarm system, and a full-size 4-stop passenger elevator providing access to all floors including the basement. Zoned D-4, the site supports a wide range of by-right commercial uses including restaurants, nightlife and entertainment, grocery, cultural uses, retail, bank, and office. A liquor license is available, and the property qualifies for upcoming table games authorization, making it ideal for a flagship entertainment, hospitality, or destination retail concept. The asset is positioned to benefit from major neighborhood momentum, including the nearby Chinatown Hotel development, the multi-hundred-million-dollar Capital One Arena renovation, the Gallery Place redevelopment, and the large-scale RFK Stadium site redevelopment, all driving increased activity and demand throughout downtown and the city.

RENTAL DETAILS

SPACE AVAILABLE

2,800-11,200 SF

MAX CONTIG. (BLDG)

11,200 SF

# OF SPACES

1

RENT RATE (MO)

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RENT RATE (YR)

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LEASE TYPE

Negotiable, TBD

LEASE LENGTH

Negotiable

AVAILABLE

Now

BUILDING DETAILS

PROPERTY TYPE

Retail

TOTAL BUILDING SIZE

11,200 SF

YEAR BUILT

1910

PARKING SPACES

-

LAND DETAILS

LAND ACRES

0.08 AC

LAND SF

3,484.8 SF

ZONING

D-4-R

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