JLL secures 30,000 SF lease at Capitol Crossing

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 12, 2025 - JLL announced today the 21,000 square foot lease signing of Lewis-Burke Associates LLC to Capitol Crossing at 250 Massachusetts Avenue; the firm is set to move in the summer of 2026. In addition, existing tenant Strategic Marketing Innovations, a Washington-based government affairs firm, has expanded its lease by an additional 10,000 square feet at 200 Massachusetts Avenue.

According to JLL, leasing volume among government affairs groups is on the rise, with national lobbying spending reaching a new high of $4.4 billion in 2024 and on track to outpace that number in 2025 with federal budget appropriations, health issues and tax policy leading the lobbying agenda. These groups leased 1.3 million square feet of office space in DC in 2024, representing 60% growth in lease volume between 2023 and 2024.

“Capitol Crossing has established itself as the premier destination for government affairs firms that demand both strategic proximity to Capitol Hill and seamless connectivity to the East End's business corridor,” remarked Nathan Beach, Managing Director, JLL. "The property's best-in-class amenity offering combined with trophy quality new construction is driving what we're seeing as a dual migration—tenants are pursuing both flight-to-quality and flight-to-amenity strategies as they position themselves for the evolving workplace landscape."

In addition to curated restaurants and retail, Capitol Crossing tenants enjoy access to indoor/outdoor rooftop terraces with sweeping views of the Capitol, three conference centers with capacity from 50 to 200, executive car service, two fitness centers with personal trainers and group class offerings, a private art gallery in common areas, and more. Capitol Crossing Advisors is also building out a full floor of brand new spec suites ranging in size from 2,800 to 6,000 square feet, allowing future tenants to have move-in ready space at their fingertips.

“We have been able to create a unique environment that speaks to the needs of the modern Washington, D.C. tenant,” stated George Cantrell, President, Capitol Crossing Advisors. “From creating spaces to entertain internal and external stakeholders right in the building, to providing premier access to area conveniences, we are attracting and growing leading tenants in our nation’s capital. Our capital position allows us to operate from a position of strength and to continue to invest in the project.” Capitol Crossing is expected to announce multiple new signings in the third quarter of 2025.

JLL’s Nathan Beach and Evan Behr represented Capitol Crossing Advisors in the transactions. Eric West and Tyler Marshall from Transwestern represented Lewis Burke Associates and Victor D’Ambrosia and Fletcher Gill from Genau Group represented Strategic Marketing Innovations.

For more information about Capitol Crossing, visit https://capitolcrossingdc.com/.