Comstock ranks top in WBJ commercial real estate lists
Comstock Holding Companies, Inc. has been ranked as the most active commercial real estate developer and the second largest by employee count in the Greater Washington region by the Washington Business Journal. The company topped the Most Active list with 4.6 million square feet under construction, more than double its nearest competitor, and placed second on the Largest list with over 600 local employees.

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Comstock Holding Companies, Inc. has secured the number one position on the Washington Business Journal's (WBJ) Most Active Commercial Real Estate Developers list and the second spot on the Largest Commercial Real Estate Developers list for the Greater Washington region. The rankings, released annually by WBJ, highlight the company's sustained leadership and significant development pipeline in the metropolitan D.C. market.
The WBJ Most Active list ranks developers based on the total square footage under construction in the D.C. Metro area in 2025. Comstock achieved the top ranking with 4.6 million square feet, a figure more than two times greater than the next closest developer. The WBJ Largest list ranks developers by the total number of regional employees, where Comstock's workforce of over 600 secured the number two position.
Christopher Clemente, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Comstock, attributed the recognition to the collective effort of the company's team. He stated that the hard work and dedication of the employees are responsible for such achievements and expressed pride in the team's commitment to excellence.
WBJ Rankings Breakdown
The following table details Comstock's performance in the Washington Business Journal's commercial real estate rankings:
| Ranking Category | Metric | Comstock's Figure | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most Active Developers | Square footage under construction (2025) | 4.6 million | #1 |
| Largest Developers | Total local employees | 600+ | #2 |
Founded in 1985, Comstock serves as an asset manager, developer, and operator of mixed-use, transit-oriented properties and large-scale infrastructure developments. The company's managed portfolio includes approximately 10 million square feet at full build-out, featuring assets strategically located at key Metro stations in the Washington, D.C. region.
How does Comstock plan to finance the 4.6 million square feet currently under construction given current interest rate environments?
What specific sectors within the 4.6 million square feet pipeline (e.g., residential, office, retail) does Comstock expect to drive the highest returns in 2025?
With a workforce of over 600, is Comstock planning to expand its hiring to support the completion of its current development pipeline?


























