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CBRE to Be Leasing Agent for 300 New Jersey in D.C.
May 8, 2008

CB Richard Ellis Inc. has announced local real estate investor and developer Ralph Dweck selected the firm to handle leasing for Washington, D.C.’s 300 New Jersey Ave., N.W. The 10 story, 255,000-rentable-square-foot building is expected to deliver second quarter 2009. Mr. Dweck, who recently purchased the property from JBG, has called on CBRE to lease approximately 100,000 square feet. The entire project, bounded by Louisiana avenue, New Jersey Ave., D Street and F Street N.W., will be renamed America’s Square.

 
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