Sarmiento Building, Argentine Consulate
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1811 Q Street NW, Washington, DC 20009
Embassy tenders identify this building as the consulate and Sarmiento Building. It is immediately west of the chancery.
| Fact | Value | Basis and sources |
|---|---|---|
| Constructed | 1915 | estimated; DC CAMA AYB (average year built) for SSL 0134 0153: 1915. Used as a qualified construction estimate; EYB/effective age is not used. |
| Acquired by Argentina | Not verified | unresolved Original acquisition instrument not established. |
| Neighborhood | Dupont Circle | verified |
| Architect | Not verified | unresolved Original architect not established. |
| Rooms | ≈25 rooms (est.) | estimated; About 9,000 sq ft gross × 65% usable room area ÷ 235 sq ft average per enclosed room ≈25. Plausible range 20–30, allowing for offices, waiting/meeting rooms and service rooms. Estimated enclosed rooms, including bathrooms, kitchens and service rooms; excludes corridors, stairs and closets. Counts enclosed rooms of all functions. |
| Floor area | ≈9,000 sq ft | estimated; Main footprint about 8 × 25.5 m = 204 m²; three full levels (612 m²), about 150 m² usable mansard floor and about 90 m² across the rear service extension total about 850 m², or 9,150 sq ft. Rounded to 9,000 sq ft; basement not included. Approximate gross floor area, rounded from footprint and floor-count assumptions; allow ±20%. |
| Site area | 3,250 sq ft | verified DC parcel 0134 0153. |
| 2026 Value | $2,705,890 | verified 2026 ASSESSMENT, parcel 0134 0153. |
| Diplomatic use | 2000 | documented-by; State Department October 2000 Argentina background notes and Summer 2000 diplomatic list identify 1811 Q Street as Argentine consular premises. Record use by 2000, not a precise commencement date. October 2000 background note consular contact section; Summer 2000 Argentina ancillary offices. |
Scope and Evidence
The consulate is modeled from the supplied street and aerial views, with a narrower front, long courtyard side and lower rear service extension. Roof heights and concealed details are estimated.
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Research Questions
Where Is Sarmiento Building, Consulate?
1811 Q Street NW, Washington, DC 20009.
When Was Sarmiento Building, Consulate Built?
Constructed: 1915. Record status: estimated. DC CAMA AYB (average year built) for SSL 0134 0153: 1915. Used as a qualified construction estimate; EYB/effective age is not used. Record reviewed on 2026-10-29.
Who Designed Sarmiento Building, Consulate?
Architect: Not verified. Record status: unresolved. Original architect not established. Verified in the record on 2026-10-25.
What Is the Floor Area of Sarmiento Building, Consulate?
Floor area: ≈9,000 sq ft. Record status: estimated. Main footprint about 8 × 25.5 m = 204 m²; three full levels (612 m²), about 150 m² usable mansard floor and about 90 m² across the rear service extension total about 850 m², or 9,150 sq ft. Rounded to 9,000 sq ft; basement not included. Approximate gross floor area, rounded from footprint and floor-count assumptions; allow ±20%. Verified in the record on 2026-10-26.
What Is the Site Area of Sarmiento Building, Consulate?
Site area: 3,250 sq ft. Record status: verified. DC parcel 0134 0153. Verified in the record on 2026-10-25.
What Is the 2026 Value of Sarmiento Building, Consulate?
2026 Value: $2,705,890. Record status: verified. 2026 ASSESSMENT, parcel 0134 0153. This is a tax assessment, not a verified sale price or market valuation. Verified in the record on 2026-10-25.