One of the top performing real estate firms in the Washington metropolitan region, Monument Realty is noted for its expert achievement in property transaction, development, leasing and management. The firm’s highly regarded portfolio includes commercial office, hotel and residential projects – many of which have earned industry awards and recognition. Established in 1998, Monument Realty has quickly moved to become one of the region’s most prominent and prolific real estate firms. Monument has developed more than 5 million square feet of office space, nearly 5,000 residential units and three luxury hotels.

Monument’s earliest successes immediately drew attention to the firm’s most vital attributes: creativity, drive, tenacity and a clear understanding of the complexities of a fast-moving, demanding business. The firm has secured a leading position in the nation’s top real estate market and is known for a nimble yet exacting approach to real estate investing and responding to client needs. The firm’s diverse, in-house skills are supported by strong, interactive relationships with real estate professionals, design consultants, construction experts, leasing specialists and other key players in the Washington market.

Washington’s dynamic market is a fitting locale for Monument’s broad-ranging expertise and resourceful outlook on real estate operations. Industry leaders look to Monument for its agility in crafting strategies that respond to the challenges of a competitive development environment. The company’s acute market knowledge and energetic, hands-on approach provides real estate solutions that achieve client satisfaction while optimizing financial results for investors, time after time.

Half Street is the most notable mixed use project within the Monument portfolio. Half Street’s 55 M Street, SE is the proud host of Artomatic 2009. This newly constructed building with 275,000 SF of Class A office space is located above the Half Street entrance to the Navy Yard Metro Station and one block from Nationals Park. The structure is post-tensioned concrete, with exterior finishes of glass, terra cotta and metal panels with three levels of underground parking. An application for LEED Silver certification is pending with the USGBC. Environmentally conscious design features include a green roof and a LID streetscape concept that captures rainwater to irrigate street trees and plantings and reduces storm water run-off. The project delivered in April 2009 on budget and ahead of schedule.

Success like this and with other notable developments and transactions has resulted in numerous awards, including “Trendsetter of the Year” (Transwestern Commercial Services & Delta Associates), and “Developer of the Year” (Greater Washington Commercial Association of Realtors).

For more information:
Please visit www.monumentrealty.com or contact Natasha Stancill at (202) 777-0145 or nstancill@monumentrealty.com.

For media inquiries about Artomatic 2009, please contact Annalisa Meyer at (202) 828-5069 or annalisa.meyer@fleishman.com or Marina Reiter at (202) 271-4748 or reiter.marina@gmail.com.