IMAGE Studios Signs 5,300 SF Lease at The Hartford in Clarendon, VA

“The Hartford gives our professionals exactly what they need to succeed: a highly visible Clarendon address right next to the Metro, where their clients can easily find them,” said Raman Kumar, Manager of IMAGE Studios Arlington. Yahoo Finance reported Tuesday that Comstock Holding Companies, Inc. has signed a new 5,300-square-foot lease with IMAGE Studios at The Hartford, the nine-story Class A property located at 3101 Wilson Boulevard in Arlington, Virginia.

The lease brings the beauty and wellness salon suite concept to the first floor of the building, where it is anticipated to open in 2027. IMAGE Studios provides design-forward, fully equipped private salon suites for independent beauty and wellness professionals. Its flexible studio model lets hairstylists, estheticians, nail technicians, massage therapists, med spa providers, and other personal care specialists run and tailor their own businesses inside a shared luxury studio environment, offering each professional a branded space to grow their clientele.

IMAGE Studios Commits to 5,300 Square Feet in Clarendon

Located steps from Metro’s Clarendon Station on the Orange and Silver Lines, The Hartford occupies a prime position in the heart of Clarendon. The building offers modern office space alongside ground-floor retail. The property additionally boasts a broad rooftop deck, a fitness center, secure bicycle storage, electric vehicle charging stations, and convenient access to the neighborhood’s extensive collection of restaurants, shops, and services along the Wilson Boulevard corridor. These features make the property a dynamic destination for office workers and neighborhood visitors alike.

Kumar emphasized the practical advantages of the location for independent business owners. “IMAGE Studios is built for independent beauty professionals who are ready to grow, whether they are just starting out or taking an established business to the next level,” he said. “Each suite is their space and their brand, and we are excited to bring that opportunity to Arlington.”

The shared luxury studio environment gives independent professionals access to high-end amenities without the overhead of a traditional standalone salon, while the first-floor position ensures street-level visibility along Wilson Boulevard. This setup aligns with the building’s role as a mixed-use hub where office tenants and retail operators coexist steps from the Clarendon Metro station.

Tim Steffan, Chief Operating Officer of Comstock, framed the lease as a win for the broader community. “We are pleased to welcome IMAGE Studios to The Hartford,” Steffan said. “Its entrepreneurial model and focus on beauty, wellness, and personalized service will bring another valuable amenity to the property and the surrounding Clarendon community. This long-term commitment also reflects the continued appeal of The Hartford’s highly visible, Metro-accessible location.”

Opening Scheduled for 2027 at 3101 Wilson Boulevard

IMAGE Studios will become part of The Hartford’s varied assortment of office tenants and retail offerings, further boosting the property’s attractiveness as a lively destination along the Wilson Boulevard corridor. The new location is slated to occupy first-floor space and open its doors in 2027, adding a personal care component to the building’s existing retail mix at a time when foot traffic in the neighborhood continues to draw service businesses.

Comstock Holding Companies trades on the Nasdaq under the ticker CHCI. The real estate company specializes in the development, acquisition, operation, and management of mixed-use, transit-oriented properties and data center developments. Leveraging more than forty years of industry experience, Comstock’s vertically integrated operating platform generates long-term value across an expanding portfolio of premier properties, including two of the most prominent mixed-use, transit-oriented developments in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Comstock has grown by using its scalable, asset-light, debt-free model to enter large-scale AI and digital infrastructure projects. The company has established an active position in one of the real estate industry’s top-performing segments. This expansion into data centers runs parallel to its continued focus on transit-oriented mixed-use properties like The Hartford, which combine office space with ground-floor retail in walkable, Metro-accessible locations.

For the independent professionals who will occupy the suites—from hairstylists to med spa providers—the Clarendon address offers immediate visibility. It also provides easy accessibility for clients arriving via the Metro’s Orange and Silver Lines.

“This long-term commitment also reflects the continued appeal of The Hartford’s highly visible, Metro-accessible location,” Steffan said.