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MLK GATEWAY

MLK Gateway is a brand-new two-phase ground up development project that has created a gateway from downtown DC to a revitalized and vibrant Anacostia.

Located at the intersection Martin Luther King Jr Avenue and the newly renamed Marion Barry Avenue (formerly Good Hope Road), this project is driving new commerce, business, and community engagement for Anacostia.

Phase I opened in November 2021, is 100% leased, and anchored by the tech firm Enlightened. Phase II opened in 2024. A few retail and offices spaces remain available for lease (click here for details).

This project is a partnership between The Menkiti Group and DMPED. DC’s Department of Housing and Community Development will anchor the office portion of Phase II.

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MLK GATEWAY

PHASE I

The MLK Gateway Project is a two-phased development.

The first phase comprises 20,000 square feet of office above 14,600 square feet of community-facing retail. The second phase comprises approximately 100,000 +/- square feet mixed-use buildings.

In 2016, Mayor Bowser issued an RFP seeking partners to redevelop what is now known as the first phase of the Project. A development team led by the Menkiti Group was selected and broke ground on the Project in December of 2019. The first phase was completed in November 2021.

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ANACOSTIA HOUSE

A SPACE FOR LOCAL NONPROFITS

Located at 1916 13th St SE in the heart of historic Anacostia, this renovation project, coined the Anacostia House, is an exciting story of renewal for a dilapidated building. Today, the Anacostia House is home to the Anacostia Coordinating Council - and we're honored to have them as part of our mission in action.

From the beginning, The Anacostia House was part of The Menkiti Group’s broader vision for Historic Anacostia — a long-term commitment to supporting local leadership, investing in neighborhood assets, and creating spaces that reflect the strength of the community.

The project was made even more meaningful by the fact that it was built by a team of Ward 8 contractors, showcasing the talent and capacity that exists right here in the neighborhood.

Alongside MLK Gateway, The Anacostia House is part of our mission to use real estate as a catalyst for positive impact — helping neighborhoods grow from within and thrive for generations to come.

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MLK Gateway Phase I & II:
Now Leasing
Limited Office & Retail Space Remaining

HIGHLIGHTS

Anacostia’s Most Vibrant & Revitalized Intersection
Located at the foot of the 11th Street Bridge and adjacent to Anacostia River Park
Fantastic branding opportunity at the ‘Gateway to SE’
Proven location: Phase I Retailers (Capital One Café, Kitchen Savages, AmeriHealth, and SaPoDillas) now open or under construction
High foot-traffic area: Office space is 98% leased = approximately 350 office workers on-site
Short walk to Metro (0.6 mi)
Dedicated parking nearby on 13th Street
Neighbors include: Enlightened, DC DHCD, Anacostia Arts Center, Busboys and Poets, DC City Smokehouse, Starbucks, Turning Natural, and the US Social Security Office

For commercial leasing information, please contact Don Isaac at disaac@menkitigroup.com or call (202) 733-5455.

Phase II Leasing Brochure

More Leasing Opportunities

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KEEP ANACOSTIA

What word comes to mind when you think of Anacostia? This vibrant neighborhood has many identities and we have polled people in the neighborhood as well as those working on the MLK Gateway project about what they think of when they hear “Anacostia”. Here are some of their responses, what adjective comes to mind when you think of Anacostia?