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Dochter & Alexander Retail Advisors is a Advisory, Analytics, Brokerage Firm based in Washington, DC

Connecting inspired people, places and brands.

We bring life and excitement to our cities.

06/02/2026

Hello, summer - hello THREE NEW locations: One Loudoun • Ballston • Alexandria!

Here’s the scoop on the opening details👇
🕕 Tuesday, June 1st
🍦 $1 scoops from 11am–1pm 🛍 Free totes for the first 100 guests 📌 One Loudoun, 20290 Exchange Street, Building 5, Suite 130, Ashburn, VA 20147

And VA we’re not done. Stay tuned for details on the openings of BALLSTON (Thursday 6/11) and OLD TOWN (the Thursday after that 6/18)👀

DA’s Jason Kastner represented Van Leeuwen on all three deals! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

05/27/2026

Another major addition is coming to Columbia Heights.

has signed a lease for its second Washington, DC location, bringing an expansive new climbing, fitness, yoga, and community-driven concept to the neighborhood with direct Metro access and dedicated parking.

The new location will build on the momentum of Bouldering Project’s Eckington gym while further cementing Columbia Heights as a destination for experiential retail and wellness-driven uses that create real daily traffic and community engagement.

Dochter & Alexander represented ownership, Pratt, in the transaction.

More to come as Bouldering Project prepares to expand its footprint in DC — including upcoming investments and enhancements at its Eckington location later this year.

05/18/2026

Navy Yard just got a little more Louisiana…!

From crawfish boils and frozen daiquiris to a wine terrace inspired by New Orleans’ legendary Bacchanal, brings a bold new energy to DC’s waterfront dining scene. The sprawling indoor/outdoor concept is a true “love letter to Louisiana,” blending Cajun and Creole flavors with French brasserie influence, live music, and all-day atmosphere.

Located at 79 Potomac Ave SE in the former All-Purpose space, Catahoula adds another exciting experiential dining destination to the continued evolution of Navy Yard.

Dochter & Alexander’s David Dochter, Matthew Alexander, and Elena Alexander represented the landlord in the transaction.

Laissez les bons temps rouler!

05/15/2026

Austin-born sushi powerhouse has officially arrived in DC — bringing its globally inspired Japanese cuisine, iconic omakase experience, and unmistakable energy to downtown at 17xM.

From the legendary hama chili to a design-forward space inspired by DC’s modernist architecture, Uchi is already redefining the city’s dining scene.

Dochter & Alexander is proud to have represented ownership at 17xM in bringing this project to life — a transaction that was recognized by CREBA as Retail Transaction of the Year.

More than a restaurant opening, this is another signal of the continued evolution of downtown DC into a destination for world-class experiential retail and hospitality.

Congrats to the entire Uchi and team on an incredible opening. DC is lucky to have you. 🍣✨

represented Uchi 📍

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05/08/2026

Dochter & Alexander’s Spring 2026 Retail Market Report is here. Download the full report via the link in our bio!

We’ve tracked 43 new retail and restaurant openings, 53 recent vacancies, and new leases across Washington, DC’s retail high streets, revealing the nuanced state of the local market. DC’s overall retail vacancy rate ticked up modestly through Q1 2026, with notable closures including:

Saks Off Fifth in the East End
H&M in the CBD
Amazon Fresh in Chevy Chase

Yet several corridors tell a different story. Vacancy contraction was evident across:
14th Street Corridor
Old Town Alexandria
Tysons
Rockville Pike
Georgetown’s Wisconsin Avenue

In other bright spots, Barnes & Noble makes its much-anticipated return to the East End, and 100 restaurants across the region have signed leases and are preparing to open.

The market is shifting and the opportunities are real.

05/05/2026

601 13th St NW - The Homer Building
There are buildings—and then there are anchors of a city’s identity.

The Homer Building has stood at the crossroads of downtown DC since 1913, watching the city evolve around it. Timeless architecture, unmistakable presence, and now—its next chapter.

Fresh off a thoughtful renovation, this historic landmark is being reintroduced with a new layer of energy at street level. A curated mix of retail is on the way—brands that understand place, presence, and what it means to belong in a building with this kind of legacy.

Old bones. New momentum.
Stay tuned FOR SOME EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENTS!

05/01/2026

Rivian lands in the heart of DC ⚡️

Dochter & Alexander is proud to announce that Rivian has signed a 5,831 SF lease at the historic Old Greyhound Terminal (1100 New York Ave NW), where it will open one of its flagship U.S. “Spaces.”

Part of a broader urban retail push, Rivian continues to lean into high-visibility, walkable locations—bringing its experiential “Spaces” concept to one of DC’s most dynamic corridors near CityCenterDC.

This isn’t a showroom. It’s a brand playground—designed to immerse, not just display.

Dochter & Alexander represented both sides of the transaction:

Jason Kastner advised Rivian on strategy and site selection
Matthew Alexander, David Dochter and Elena Kozak represented ownership.

As 1100 New York continues to evolve—with standout operators like Rosselli and Any Day Now—this deal reinforces what’s driving next-gen retail: Experience wins.

Opening later this year

Stay tuned for updates!

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04/29/2026

AGEM Property is doubling down on Georgetown.

The Boston-based firm has acquired 3130–3132 M Street NW, a pair of vacant properties in the heart of one of DC’s most iconic retail corridors, with plans for restoration and redevelopment into two distinct retail spaces — each with its own concept and street-level identity.

Dochter & Alexander is proud to be handling the retail leasing for the project as AGEM brings new energy, thoughtful activation, and fresh opportunity to M Street.

Contact us directly to learn more!

Georgetown continues to prove what great urban retail has always known: location, character, and walkability still win.

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