800 Fifth Welcomes Casey Family Programs as Newest Tenant

CBRE announced it arranged the 79,189 sq. ft. lease to Casey Family Programs at 800 Fifth in downtown Seattle.

Casey Family Programs is the nation’s largest operating foundation focused on safely reducing the need for foster care and improving the safety and well-being of children and their families. Established in 1966 by the founder of United Parcel Service, the foundation operates in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and with tribal nations across North America.

“Our headquarters plays a critical role in supporting the work we do every day to improve the lives, safety and well-being of children and families across the nation,” said William C. Bell, President and CEO of Casey Family Programs. “Being able to collaborate and work together is fundamental to achieving our mission, not just for those whose positions are assigned to headquarters but for all staff who work at Casey Family Programs.”

Casey Family Programs is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year.

Situated in the heart of Seattle’s Central Business District, 800 Fifth is 42 stories, totaling approximately 940,000 sq. ft. The property, operated by EQ Office, is a LEED Platinum-rated building that was recently renovated with a redesigned entry, lobby and mezzanine lounge to inspire collaboration, spark creativity and build community. EQ Office is also adding a conference and event facility for tenants, which is expected to be delivered by the end of 2025.

“Over the past few years, we completed a major transformation at 800 Fifth creating a modern workplace environment centered around wellness and collaboration to ensure it met the needs of today’s office users. It’s inspiring to see how our vision has aligned with the needs of organizations like Casey Family Programs. We are so excited to welcome them as a customer,” said Zach Zaborowski, SVP, Market Lead – Pacific Northwest for EQ Office.

Additional building amenities include a recently renovated outdoor plaza and garden area, a large fitness center with locker rooms and towel service, premium bike storage, a five-story subterranean garage, and quick-service retail. The property is also within walking distance to the Seattle Ferry Terminal and has access to plentiful dining, hospitality, retail, and business amenities in Pioneer Square, Pike Place Market, and downtown Seattle.

“We’re pleased with the outstanding outcome for all parties involved. This lease is a positive indicator for Seattle’s office market, which has started to pick up momentum as more companies welcome their employees back to the office. Well-located buildings like 800 Fifth that have invested significantly in upgrading amenities and common areas are outperforming the market,” said Sean Sussex, first vice president at CBRE.

CBRE’s Craig Kinzer, Steve Schwartz, and Sean Sussex represented the tenant. CBRE’s Scotta Ashcraft, Nick Carkonen, and Riley Shephard represented EQ Office.