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International Exchange Building 477 H St NW 2,800 - 11,200 SF of Retail Space Available in Washington, DC 20001
Highlights
- Former International Exchange Bank building featuring a limestone façade and prominent corner at H St and 5th St NW.
- New TPO roof, 2000-amp Electrical Capacity, 4" Water Main, NFPA 13 Sprinkler & Fire System, Upgraded Gas, Sanitary Plumbing, and Full-Size Elevator.
- Open floor plan with basement underpinning, steel mezzanine structure, tall windows, and high visibility for brands seeking a signature DC presence.
- Over 11,200 SF across three floors plus a mezzanine with over $2 Million invested in infrastructure upgrades.
- Steps from Gallery Place Chinatown Metro, Capital One Arena, the upcoming Chinatown Hotel, and the RFK stadium redevelopment.
- Zoned D-4 with liquor license availability and potential Streatery, offering rare flexibility for nightlife, entertainment, boutique hospitali
Space Availability (4)
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| Space | Size | Term | Rental Rate | Rent Type | ||
| Lower Level | 2,800 SF | Negotiable | Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request | Negotiable | ||
| 1st Floor | 2,800 SF | Negotiable | Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request | TBD | ||
| 2nd Floor | 2,800 SF | Negotiable | Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request | Negotiable | ||
| 3rd Floor | 2,800 SF | Negotiable | Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request | Negotiable |
Lower Level
11,200 SF flagship restaurant space spanning three levels plus mezzanine, offering rare scale and flexibility for destination dining and nightlife. Prime corner location at H Street NW & 5th Street NW with exceptional visibility in the heart of Chinatown / Penn Quarter, one of DC’s most active dining and entertainment districts. Steps from Gallery Place–Chinatown Metro and Capital One Arena, benefiting from heavy daily foot traffic and strong pre-/post-event dining demand. Fully modernized infrastructure (new roof, upgraded electrical, gas & water lines, full sprinkler system, and elevator) with D-4 zoning and liquor license availability, reducing time to open
- Partially Built-Out as a Restaurant or Café Space
- Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 11,200 SF of adjacent space
1st Floor
11,200 SF flagship restaurant space spanning three levels plus mezzanine, offering rare scale and flexibility for destination dining and nightlife. Prime corner location at H Street NW & 5th Street NW with exceptional visibility in the heart of Chinatown / Penn Quarter, one of DC’s most active dining and entertainment districts. Steps from Gallery Place–Chinatown Metro and Capital One Arena, benefiting from heavy daily foot traffic and strong pre-/post-event dining demand. Fully modernized infrastructure (new roof, upgraded electrical, gas & water lines, full sprinkler system, and elevator) with D-4 zoning and liquor license availability, reducing time to open
- Partially Built-Out as a Restaurant or Café Space
- Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 11,200 SF of adjacent space
2nd Floor
11,200 SF flagship restaurant space spanning three levels plus mezzanine, offering rare scale and flexibility for destination dining and nightlife. Prime corner location at H Street NW & 5th Street NW with exceptional visibility in the heart of Chinatown / Penn Quarter, one of DC’s most active dining and entertainment districts. Steps from Gallery Place–Chinatown Metro and Capital One Arena, benefiting from heavy daily foot traffic and strong pre-/post-event dining demand. Fully modernized infrastructure (new roof, upgraded electrical, gas & water lines, full sprinkler system, and elevator) with D-4 zoning and liquor license availability, reducing time to open
- Partially Built-Out as a Restaurant or Café Space
- Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 11,200 SF of adjacent space
3rd Floor
11,200 SF flagship restaurant space spanning three levels plus mezzanine, offering rare scale and flexibility for destination dining and nightlife. Prime corner location at H Street NW & 5th Street NW with exceptional visibility in the heart of Chinatown / Penn Quarter, one of DC’s most active dining and entertainment districts. Steps from Gallery Place–Chinatown Metro and Capital One Arena, benefiting from heavy daily foot traffic and strong pre-/post-event dining demand. Fully modernized infrastructure (new roof, upgraded electrical, gas & water lines, full sprinkler system, and elevator) with D-4 zoning and liquor license availability, reducing time to open
- Partially Built-Out as a Restaurant or Café Space
- Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 11,200 SF of adjacent space
Rent Types
The rent amount and type that the tenant (lessee) will be responsible to pay to the landlord (lessor) throughout the lease term is negotiated prior to both parties signing a lease agreement. The rent type will vary depending upon the services provided. For example, triple net rents are typically lower than full service rents due to additional expenses the tenant is required to pay in addition to the base rent. Contact the listing broker for a full understanding of any associated costs or additional expenses for each rent type.
1. Full Service: A rental rate that includes normal building standard services as provided by the landlord within a base year rental.
2. Double Net (NN): Tenant pays for only two of the building expenses; the landlord and tenant determine the specific expenses prior to signing the lease agreement.
3. Triple Net (NNN): A lease in which the tenant is responsible for all expenses associated with their proportional share of occupancy of the building.
4. Modified Gross: Modified Gross is a general type of lease rate where typically the tenant will be responsible for their proportional share of one or more of the expenses. The landlord will pay the remaining expenses. See the below list of common Modified Gross rental rate structures: 4. Plus All Utilities: A type of Modified Gross Lease where the tenant is responsible for their proportional share of utilities in addition to the rent. 4. Plus Cleaning: A type of Modified Gross Lease where the tenant is responsible for their proportional share of cleaning in addition to the rent. 4. Plus Electric: A type of Modified Gross Lease where the tenant is responsible for their proportional share of the electrical cost in addition to the rent. 4. Plus Electric & Cleaning: A type of Modified Gross Lease where the tenant is responsible for their proportional share of the electrical and cleaning cost in addition to the rent. 4. Plus Utilities and Char: A type of Modified Gross Lease where the tenant is responsible for their proportional share of the utilities and cleaning cost in addition to the rent. 4. Industrial Gross: A type of Modified Gross lease where the tenant pays one or more of the expenses in addition to the rent. The landlord and tenant determine these prior to signing the lease agreement.
5. Tenant Electric: The landlord pays for all services and the tenant is responsible for their usage of lights and electrical outlets in the space they occupy.
6. Negotiable or Upon Request: Used when the leasing contact does not provide the rent or service type.
7. TBD: To be determined; used for buildings for which no rent or service type is known, commonly utilized when the buildings are not yet built.
Property Facts
| Total Space Available | 11,200 SF | Gross Leasable Area | 11,200 SF |
| Property Type | Retail | Year Built | 1910 |
| Total Space Available | 11,200 SF |
| Property Type | Retail |
| Gross Leasable Area | 11,200 SF |
| Year Built | 1910 |
About the Property
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.
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