In 1990 The Homer Building's historic lobby and original four-story facade were incorporated into a new, 460,000-square-foot, 12-story building with a full height atrium. It was Akridge's first integration of new development and historic preservation, and is one of the most elegant structures in Washington's commercial center. Located atop Metro Center station, its premier amenities, including a virtual concierge, a conference center, a roof deck with rare views of the DC skyline, and a full-service fitness facility, make The Homer Building the destination for business in downtown Washington. The building has received numerous accolades, including the BOMA International's Office Building of the Year Award.
Akridge continues to maintain this trophy-class office and retail property to the highest standards, continuously upgrading technology, incorporating green features, and enhancing amenities. The Homer Building is now owned by Mitsui Fudosan America, Inc., a majority interest shareholder.
The Homer Building achieved LEED Gold Certification in 2011, has received a BOMA 360 Performance Building designation, is Wired Certified Platinum, and has earned the UL Verified Healthy Building for Indoor Air Mark.
SERVICE REQUEST
To advise us of service requests, clients may access our web-based system on the bottom of this page, or simply call us at 202.638.3000 to receive a prompt and courteous response to all your building needs. For after-hours building service please call Kastle at 703.524.7911.
BUILDING GUIDES
All the Right Moves: A Contractor's Guide for Office Construction details the guidelines and procedures for vendors providing construction and related services to Akridge building clients.
Beneath the Surface: A comprehensive guide to your building's operations. Beneath the Surface includes information on everything from how to access after-hours HVAC to emergency procedures and holiday closures.
Beneath the Surface
The Homer Building website :The site, http://601thirteenthstreet.info/toc.cfm, offers clients a central location where they can find information regarding building operations, emergency procedures, and the conference center, as well as a web-based portal to enter service requests.
BUILDING ACCESS
The Homer Building is electronically monitored by Kastle Systems, Inc. For more information on Kastle, visit www.kastle.com or call 703.524.7911.
PARKING
Underground parking, managed by Atlantic Services Group, is available Monday through Friday 6:00 am to 8:30 pm. Additional services include car-washing/detailing, battery jumpstarts and lockout service. Monthly contracts are available. For more information, call 202.466.5050 or visit http://www.asgpark.com/parking/.
BUILDING AMENITIES
The Homer Building has a number of client based amenities including a conference center, roof deck, bicycle racks in the parking garage, and a full-service fitness facility with a racquetball court and a personal trainer.
To use your building's fitness center, please complete and return this form to the client services coordinator. Once the client services coordinator has received your completed waiver, please wait two to three hours before accessing the fitness center to make sure that your fob has been properly activated.
Click here to learn more!
GREEN INITIATIVES
Akridge is proud of our many green initiatives. For more information about sustainability, including recycling tips and materials, please see below.
Resources for an Earth-Friendly Workspace:
Akridge's DC Guide
Akridge's Virginia Guide
DC Department of Public Works Commercial Recycling Guide
DC Recycling Hotline 202.645.8245
AWARDS
Wired Certified Platinum
LEED Gold Certification
BOMA 360 Performance Building
Energy Star Partner Recipient - 2007-2015
Realcomm Digie Award - Best Use of Automation - 2006
Cornerstone Award - Best Urban Office Building - 1990
AOBA Building of The Year Award - 1991
BOMA Regional Award - 1991
BOMA International Award for Excellence - 1991
Modernization Grand Prize Award presented by Buildings Magazine - 1991
INVESTOR INFORMATION
Investment partners click here to find up-to-date information on the asset and other market information.
Service Providers
Building Services Staff
Our award-winning team members wear uniforms and carry identification to ensure a high level of security in our buildings. You can contact your building's engineers and porters using the information under service request on the bottom of this page.
Arnold Cook
Assistant Director of Building Services and Senior Chief Engineer
Kyle White
Chief Engineer
Henry Nguyen
Building Engineer
Jason Giron
Engineer
Michael Beckham
Porter Supervisor
Sandra Ramirez
Porter
Robert Philson
Porter
Property Management Staff
Should you have any questions or suggestions regarding building operations, please feel free to contact any member of your property management team.
Kathryn Barone
Senior Property Manager
Danny Eaton
Client Services Coordinator
Emily Rowland
Portfolio Manager
