52 O Street NW, Washington, DC 20001

52 O Street Studios offers art space and office studio suites within a privately owned, four-floor building. The space is characterized by an open floor plan with ample windows and high ceilings, reflecting the property’s original warehouse-style configuration. The building currently leases studio spaces to 50+ artists and business owners, supporting both creative production and professional work environments.

The four-story warehouse at 52 O Street NW was built in 1914 by the Sanitary Grocery Company, with design attributed to architect Clement Didden. Over the years, it has been used by a variety of industrial and commercial tenants, including meat-packing and plumbing operations, a Hecht’s furniture factory, and Decca Records. In 1978, the property was converted into artist studios, with the conversion described as straightforward due to the warehouse’s open floor plan, abundant natural light potential, and high ceiling volumes.

For tenants seeking a flexible creative studio or office environment in a purpose-built warehouse setting, this property offers character and workable scale across multiple floors. The combination of open layouts and high ceilings can support a range of production, collaboration, and administrative uses suited to artists and creative businesses.