Brookfield Properties today announced that international law firm Nixon Peabody has renewed its lease agreement at state-of-the-art office property 799 Ninth Street NW, extending the firm’s 43,000-square-foot footprint in the heart of the District.
“We are proud to build upon our relationship with Nixon Peabody at 799 Ninth Street,” said Cy Kouhestani, Executive Vice President and Head of the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast Region at Brookfield Properties. “Nixon Peabody has long-recognized the critical role a modern workplace with high-design and premier amenities plays in fostering creativity, growth, and productivity, and we look forward to continuing to deliver a world-class experience for its team in the years to come.”
“We believe it’s vital for us to be located in the heart of downtown D.C., in a space that reflects the positive energy of our people,” said Colette Dafoe, managing partner of Nixon Peabody’s Washington office. “Brookfield echoes our firm’s values, and we’re thrilled to extend this relationship. Our neighborhood is set to undergo an exciting revitalization, and we look forward to being part of this evolution.”
Fully renovated by Brookfield Properties, 799 Ninth is a ten-story Class A office building located in the transit-rich East End of Washington, D.C. The property features an array of amenities, including a fully equipped fitness center, rooftop terrace with Washington Monument views, EV chargers, and bike storage, along with ground floor eateries Boqueria, Poke Papa, and Five Guys. Tenants of 799 Ninth Street also benefit from year-round programming and events hosted by Brookfield Properties’ Activated, an exclusive tenant engagement platform.
799 Ninth Street is a 100% electric building. By the end of 2024, the property will be powered by 100% zero-emissions electricity sourced from nuclear power plants as part of Brookfield Properties’ broader commitment to transition its entire U.S. office portfolio to clean electricity by 2026. The transition to zero-emissions power at 799 Ninth will completely eliminate direct carbon emissions at the property and allow tenants, including Nixon Peabody, to report zero Scope 2 emissions associated with their leased office space.
799 Ninth also includes DC’s first Community Solar project, a solar installation realized through a green lease between Nixon Peabody and Brookfield Properties. The installation features rooftop arrays, a terrace-level setup, and DC’s first vertically-mounted solar wall, with beehives from Brookfield’s urban beekeeping initiative. The project has evolved into New Partners Community Solar, an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit supported by pro bono legal services from Nixon Peabody.
Brookfield Properties was represented by Doug Mueller, Evan Behr, and Thomas Myers of JLL. Nixon Peabody was represented by Bill Anderson and Edwin Clark of Newmark.
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About Brookfield Properties
Brookfield Properties is a leading global operator and developer of high-quality real estate assets. We are active in nearly all real estate sectors, including office, retail, multifamily, hospitality, and logistics, operating more than 1100 properties and over 390 million square feet of real estate in global markets on behalf of Brookfield Asset Management, one of the largest asset managers in the world. With a focus on sustainability, a commitment to excellence, and the drive for relentless innovation in the planning, development, and management of buildings and their surroundings, Brookfield Properties is reimagining real estate from the ground up. For more information, visit www.brookfieldproperties.com.
About Nixon Peabody LLP
Nixon Peabody LLP is an American Lawyer top 100 law firm in the United States and has 15 offices worldwide. Our firm delivers exceptional service to our clients and our communities by combining high performance, entrepreneurial spirit, deep engagement, and an unwavering commitment to a culture of collaboration, diversity, and humanity. Visit us at www.nixonpeabody.com.
