WASHINGTON, D.C. — Oxford Properties Group, in a joint venture with Norway-based-Norges Bank Real Estate Management, has acquired two office towers in Washington, D.C. — 900 16th Street N.W. and 1101 New York Avenue N.W. The nine-story, 122,000-square-foot 900 16th Street is LEED Gold-certified and features an outdoor terrace, fitness center and underground parking. The property, sold by The JBG Cos. and ICG Properties LLC, was 75 percent leased at the time of sale.
The 12-story 1101 New York Avenue, developed in 2007, is LEED Gold-certified and features 180-degree panoramic views of the D.C. skyline, a fitness facility, rooftop terrace and underground parking. W. R. Berkley Corp., an insurance holding company, and Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing sold the tower for an undisclosed price, according to media reports. The property was 99 percent leased at the time of sale. Toronto-based Oxford Properties Group will manage both office buildings.