EXHIBIT 23.4

        We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and
to the use of our reports dated September 26, 2003, June 30, 2003, June 30, 2003
and March 20, 2003, in the Registration Statement (Form S-11 No. 333-___) and
related Prospectus of Government Properties Trust, Inc. for the registration of
11,500,000 shares of its common stock.

                                               ZWICK & STEINBERGER, P.L.L.C.

October 3, 2003
Southfield, Michigan