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title: "Salesforce Plans Innovation Center in Downtown Washington"
url: https://www.herewashingtondc.com/2026/10/31/salesforce-innovation-center-1401-new-york-ave-washington/
date: 2026-10-31T06:55:42-04:00
modified: 2026-10-31T06:55:42-04:00
author: "Mina A. Alonzo"
categories: ["Business"]
site: "HERE Washington DC"
attribution: "HERE Washington DC"
---

# Salesforce Plans Innovation Center in Downtown Washington

*Source: [HERE Washington DC](https://www.herewashingtondc.com/2026/10/31/salesforce-innovation-center-1401-new-york-ave-washington/) — October 31, 2026 by Mina A. Alonzo*

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Salesforce is taking a full floor in a downtown Washington office building for a new hub where it will host government officials, customers and community groups for meetings, events and technology demonstrations.

The software company signed a long-term lease for space at 1401 New York Ave. NW, a building owned by Carr Properties. Work on the space is set to start late this year, and the center is expected to open in early 2028.

A company spokesperson said Salesforce will keep its current office, located at 1801 K St. NW. It also keeps an office in McLean, Va., and employs more than 2,000 people across the District and its Maryland and Virginia suburbs.

For Carr, the deal means its Class A tower, with 211,446 square feet of space, is now 95% leased. The landlord said it plans to redesign the rooftop and penthouse and improve the lobby, fitness center and conference rooms as part of a broader upgrade of the property.

CBRE brokers represented both sides of the deal.