AREP’s seven-story CityHouse Old Town property will offer 200 luxury rental homes with wraparound terraces and panoramic views of the nation’s capital
Hoar Construction announced today the structural completion of CityHouse Old Town, a seven-story, office-to- luxury residential conversion development. The property, owned by American Real Estate Partners (AREP), boasts a prime location at 1101 King Street in historic Old Town Alexandria. The project team’s completion ceremony celebrated this significant milestone with the placement of the lowest steel beam. Hoar is serving as the general contractor for the project, which broke ground in February 2024 and is set to deliver in Fall 2025.
Ideally located among Old Town’s abundant dining, retail, and entertainment options and just steps from the King St. Metro station, CityHouse Old Town will offer approximately 200 homes, ranging from studios to deluxe three-bedroom apartments. Specifically designed for modern living, each apartment has dedicated home office spaces, and thanks to the building’s tiered architecture, most homes feature private, wraparound terraces with sweeping views of the city. Complemented by hospitality-level concierge services, a private club floor, and a state-of-the-art fitness center, CityHouse Old Town is on track to become one of the most sought after addresses in the DC area.
“This project exemplifies AREP’s market-leading expertise in converting underutilized office buildings into vibrant, amenity-rich residential communities,” said Brian Katz, AREP Co-founder and President. “With a world-class design, construction and property management team, we are redefining the rental experience for modern residents. CityHouse Old Town is not just a building – it’s an investment in the future of walkable, connected living in high-performing markets like Alexandria.”
AREP selected an award-winning design and construction team to update the building’s interior while preserving its historical significance. Originally built in 1983 as an office building, the property’s six-floor interior atrium with a skylight, which is being preserved and expanded as part of this renovation. This thoughtful approach to design reflects the team’s commitment to blending modern luxury with the building’s original character. Cooper Carry is the building architect, hospitality design firm RD Jones + Associates is the interior designer, SKA Consulting Engineers is the engineering firm. Bozzuto Management will serve as the property manager.
“We’re proud to be part of AREP’s team, providing our residential and technical expertise to deliver their vision for CityHouse Old Town. Completing an office-to-residential conversion of this scale and complexity, in constrained site conditions without disrupting existing tenants and neighbors, is no simple task,” said Justin Yarbrough, senior superintendent at Hoar. “We worked hard to ensure the building’s retail tenants and surrounding neighborhood were not negatively impacted during the demolition and utilities phases. We look forward to more opportunities with AREP, and other developers who are considering new uses for vacant and underutilized office buildings.”
Rather than taking the typical construction approach of working from the bottom to the top of the structure, the construction team performed interior demolition from the top down due to the building’s existing layout, as well as its unique new redesign, which included converting 2 floors of parking into residential. Approximately 3,550 tons, or around 71,000 square feet, of concrete was demoed and removed from the building in total.
Hoar Construction has earned a reputation as a best-in-class builder of luxury residential communities, delivering exceptional craftsmanship and innovative designs. With over $1.8 billion in high-end rental housing projects completed in the past five years, Hoar brings unparalleled expertise and a commitment to excellence to every project, redefining modern living with quality and attention to detail.
ABOUT HOAR CONSTRUCTION
Hoar Construction was founded 84 years ago, and throughout our history, we’ve been committed to learning from every project to improve our processes and deliver the best building experience possible for our clients and partners. With ten offices in six states and more than 4,000 projects across nine market sectors, building is our business, but we’re more than builders. We’re partners to our clients and leaders through the entire development process to ensure we deliver the results our clients want and expect. Always building. Always improving. Always in process. For more information about Hoar Construction, please visit www.hoar.com or visit us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.
ABOUT AREP
Headquartered in the Greater Washington area, AREP is a leading institutional fund manager and real estate partner with over $12 billion deployed across key U.S. markets. Specializing in data center, residential, industrial, and office assets, AREP has acquired more than 31 million square feet of Class A real estate and currently manages over 25 million square feet. Through its fully integrated platform and strategic expertise, AREP consistently drives value and innovation across development, repositioning, and asset management. For more, visit AREP’s Newsroom or follow us on LinkedIn.
