The breakdown of DC Metro GSA lease termination option dates by year

With the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) continuing to work on finding savings in the federal budget, one area they are examining is GSA leases. It is worth looking into the total square footage of active Mid-Atlantic GSA leases that could be up for termination through lease expiration or early termination options. If this space were to become available, it would significantly impact the office market.

Not all GSA leases include early termination options prior to the firm lease expiration date. However, 2025 stands out as the year with the highest volume of leased space potentially subject to termination. In Washington, DC, a significant portion of GSA leases eligible for termination over the next five years are concentrated in 2025. In contrast, termination options in Northern Virginia and Suburban Maryland are more evenly distributed across the same period.