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    52 O St NW, Unit L11 Washington, DC 20001

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    $850 /Mo

    CommercialLease - WASHINGTON, DC

    Type:Office
    Days on Market:
    1
    Last Refresh:
    Mar 7 at 2:06 pm

    Property Features for 52 O St NW

    General Information

    Property type
    Other
    Property subtype
    Office
    Standard status
    Active
    Parking features
    On Street

    Utilities

    Heating system
    Other (Heating)
    Cooling system
    Wall Unit(s)

    Building Details

    Year built
    1914
    Building materials
    Brick

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    Kenn B Blagburn

    DC Real Property,LLC (202) 468-5917

    Listing agent Kenn B Blagburn (202) 800-8389 License #PB98373602

    Listing date Mar 7, 2026

    MLS# DCDC2249378

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    Property Insight Report

    Overview

    Creative Space in Historic Building

    Located in Washington, DC, 52 O Street Studios offers creative spaces suitable for professional artists and creative businesses. The building, a four-story warehouse spanning 35,000 square feet, is the largest of its kind in Washington, D.C., housing over 50 artists and business owners across its four floors. Originally built in 1914 by the Sanitary Grocery Company in what was then an industrial area, the warehouse was designed by architect Clement Didden, who contributed to the design of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Throughout its history, the building has accommodated various businesses, including a meat-packing company, a plumbing company, a Hecht's furniture factory, and Decca Records. In 1978, 52 O Street was converted into artist studios by Eric Rudd, addressing the need for affordable space for Washington-based artists. The building's open floor plan, large windows, and high ceilings made it ideal for conversion into art studios.
    Property Profile Insight Report Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Creative space

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Law Firm Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Food Market Grocery & Convenience Store Skin Care Clinic

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Washington
    County
    District of Columbia
    State
    DC
    Longitude
    -77.01089
    Latitude
    38.90825

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Creative space - Art space or office in vibrant 52 O Street Studios.
    Where is this creative space located?
    The property is located at 52 O St NW, Unit L11 Washington, DC.
    What is the lease rate?
    The lease rate is $850 /Mo.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: - Unique art space or office in the renowned 52 O Street Studios.; - Largest building of its kind in Washington, D.C., with 35,000 square feet.; - Home to 50+ artists and business owners, fostering a creative community.
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    Realmo calculates the Capitalization Rate (Cap Rate) to help estimate a property's potential return on investment. The Cap Rate is a fundamental metric in commercial real estate that measures the relationship between a property's net operating income and its market value.

    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    Comparable approach

    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

    Relative

    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

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    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

    This method estimates value based on AI market estimation of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
    Alternative use

    Estimate considers the property’s potential value if used for a different purpose-based on zoning, demand, and market feasibility.

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