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Newmark Grubb Knight Frank (NGKF) announced today that it completed one of the largest industrial lease transactions in the Greater DC Metropolitan area this year, totaling 143,440 square feet in Plaza 500 in Alexandria, Virginia on behalf of Paxton Van Lines, Inc. (Paxton). Executive Managing Director Larry FitzGerald represented Paxton in its original 107,313-square-foot lease transaction three years ago in Plaza 500, which has now been renewed and expanded by 36,127 square feet. Earlier this year FitzGerald represented Paxton, headquartered in Springfield, Virginia, in the sale of 32 acres of M1 land in Manassas for $3.6 million that is slated to become the home of a large data center. Both transactions represent the moving and transportation company’s initiative to align its real estate portfolio with its growing business.
“Paxton, a premier moving and storage company, came to us with the need for additional space to support their growing business. I am pleased we were able to help them secure the additional square footage required to continue servicing their clients,” said FitzGerald.
“First Potomac is pleased to have Paxton Van Lines extend and expand their lease at Plaza 500, now becoming the largest tenant at the property. Paxton Van Lines has been a great tenant for First Potomac and we value our long-term relationship with them,” said Edward V. Zaptin, VP of First Potomac Realty Trust of Northern Virginia.
Plaza 500 is a two-story, 500,800-square-foot industrial property owned by First Potomac Realty. It is located at 6295 Edsall Road in Alexandria, VA and provides easy access to I-95, I-395, I-495, metrorail and metrobus services. It is surrounded by a multitude of restaurants and amenities. Plaza 500 offers a range of options and solutions for tenants looking for space such as offices, classrooms and warehouse space in the Alexandria market.
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