August 7, 2023

Public relations firm inks lease at new development

Locust Street Group, a D.C.-based public affairs and communications firm, has inked a lease for a new headquarters. The company, now based at 2008 Hillyer Place NW, will soon relocate to 21,500 square feet at the Herald building, 1307 New York Ave. NW, under a 12-year lease for a floor and a half.

The Herald is “a long-term home that creates a sophisticated, warm and unique space,” David Barnhart, founding partner and CEO of LSG, said in a statement. Locust Street group, founded in 2008 and with branch offices in four other major U.S. cities, works in brand building, reputation management and influencing public opinion and counts trade associations, political groups and businesses as clients.

The 114,000-square-foot former home of the Washington Times-Herald has landed a spate of tenants since New York-based Marx Realty completed a major renovation a few years ago. Financial services consulting firm FS Vector and the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors each also inked leases earlier this year.

Ken Biberaj and Danielle Ferrari of Savills represented Locust Street Group, opposite Will Stern and Eli Barnes of Avison Young.