Construction is underway as Gilbane Development announces the official naming of Renley

Renley rendering — SR&A©

Arlington, VA — Gilbane Development announced that construction is underway to convert a 121,200 s/f, six-story vacant office building at 3601 Wilson Blvd. into Renley, a new multifamily residential community in Arlington’s Virginia Square neighborhood.

The reimagined Renley will deliver 94 market-rate residences ranging from one- to three-bedroom homes. Designed around the principles of thoughtful scale, enduring design and everyday livability, the community offers expansive windows, custom closets, refined finishes and spacious floorplans rarely found in new multifamily developments. Select sixth-floor residences will feature 12-foot-deep private balconies, creating a distinctive indoor-outdoor living experience in one of Northern Virginia’s most connected neighborhoods.

Located directly across from the Virginia Square-GMU Metro station, Renley represents one of the first projects to take advantage of Arlington County’s updated adaptive reuse policy, adopted in November 2024, which was designed to streamline office-to-residential conversions and create incentives for developers to bring underutilized office buildings back to life.

“The transformation of 3601 Wilson Blvd. into Renley reflects Gilbane’s commitment to creating communities that are both responsive to market needs and rooted in the character of their surroundings,” said Bobby Gilbane, senior VP at Gilbane Development. “Rather than starting over, we’re building upon an existing asset and reimagining it for a new generation of residents. Renley offers a more intimate residential experience—one defined by thoughtful design, connectivity and a sense of place—while bringing much-needed housing to one of the region’s most desirable neighborhoods.”

The redevelopment plan will preserve the building’s exterior façade while introducing a complete interior transformation. Resident amenities will include tenant storage on every floor, a wellness center, coworking spaces, lounges and gathering areas designed to support both productivity and connection. Renley will also offer 5,637 s/f of ground-floor retail space and 207 parking spaces located in a below-grade garage adjacent to the Virginia Square-GMU Metro entrance.

With only 94 residences, Renley is intentionally scaled to foster a more personal residential experience. Situated within walking distance of cultural destinations, neighborhood parks, dining and transit, the community is designed for residents seeking both convenience and connection in an established urban neighborhood.

Set for completion in April 2027, Renley will add much-needed housing supply to a high-demand submarket while demonstrating how adaptive reuse can play a meaningful role in addressing the region’s evolving housing and office market needs.