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Murphy Distributors leases 14,000 s/f industrial building in East Haven
According to the New England Real Estate Journal, Murphy Distributors has leased a 14,000-square-foot industrial building at 167 Commerce St., East Haven to support its statewide expansion. The property includes 11,700 square feet of warehouse space and 2,300 square feet of finished office space on a 1.35-acre parcel in a light industrial zone. Built in 1985, the standalone facility offers proximity to I-95, Tweed New Haven Airport, and the Port of New Haven
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51,000 s/f industrial building in Warren sold to Nonnah Realty for $2.65M
According to the New England Real Estate Journal, Nonnah Realty LLC has acquired a 51,000-square-foot industrial building at 293 Child St., Warren for $2.65 million. The single-story facility, formerly the headquarters of a high-end packaging company, was sold by 293 Child Street LLC
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Biomanufacturer Organogenesis secures entire 100 Technology Way in Smithfield
According to the New England Real Estate Journal, Organogenesis Holdings Inc. has signed a full-building lease for a 123,000-square-foot biomanufacturing facility at 100 Technology Way, Smithfield, owned by The Davis Companies. The regenerative medicine firm will expand its production capabilities at the site, which is undergoing upgrades to meet cGMP standards and is supported by robust utility infrastructure. Located just off Interstate 295, the facility offers strategic access to the Boston and Cambridge life sciences corridor.
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Greenwich office building sold for $2.75M
According to the Hartford Business Journal, 7 Benedict Place Associates LLC has acquired a 7,527-square-foot office building at 17 Wilmot Lane, Greenwich for $2.75 million. The two-story property, built in 1910 on a 0.43-acre parcel, was previously owned by Wilmot Lane Properties LLC.
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Providence’s historic Atlantic Mills sold to new owner
According to the Providence Business News, Atlantic Mills RI LLC has acquired the 350,000-square-foot Atlantic Mills complex in Providence’s Olneyville neighborhood for $4 million. The historic brick mill, previously owned by the Byrnes family, has long been a focal point for redevelopment discussions. The new ownership group is expected to evaluate potential commercial and residential uses for the site, which has drawn interest from preservation advocates and local business leaders.
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Westport National Bank building in Fairfield sold for $3.1M
According to the Hartford Business Journal, Lar Associates LLC has sold the 20,534-square-foot Westport National Bank building at 1100 Kings Highway East, Fairfield for $3.1 million. The three-story structure, built in 1979, remains home to a bank branch following its merger with Greenwich Bank & Trust Co. in 2004, which led to its rebranding under Connecticut Community Bank.
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East Hartford’s former Showcase Cinemas site set for 402-unit redevelopment
According to the Hartford Business Journal, developers have acquired a 25-acre site at Silver Lane, East Hartford for $1 to construct a 402-unit apartment complex named Concourse Park. The town incentivized the project with a tax abatement and secured $10 million in public financing for infrastructure improvements. The developers demonstrated access to $70 million in financing to complete at least 300 units, with total project costs estimated at $120 million.
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Two Bridgeport commercial properties sold for nearly $5M
According to the Hartford Business Journal, 1730 Commerce Drive LLC has purchased an 87,778-square-foot commercial building at 1730 Commerce Drive, Bridgeport for $3.65 million. The two-story property, built in 1898 on 3.79 acres, was previously owned by 1730 State Street Limited Partnership and houses Beacon Roofing Supply in 52,667 square feet, with 8,000 square feet remaining vacant. In a separate transaction, 16-10 Realty Corp. and 142-10 Realty Corp. acquired an 11,728-square-foot warehouse at 1832 Commerce Drive for $1.2 million, with plans to lease out the first-floor space.
Click Here: Two Bridgeport commercial buildings sell for nearly $5M; former Monger’s Market building listed for $6M for more information.
Developer proposes EV charging station and café in Enfield
According to the Hartford Business Journal, Global Development has proposed an EV charging station and café on a 0.55-acre lot at 1561 King St., Enfield. The project, developed for SunEV, will feature 21 charging stations, some sheltered by a solar carport, along with a support building housing a café and restrooms
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Windsor Locks site targeted for 881,500 sq. ft. warehouse development
According to the Hartford Business Journal, Scannell Properties has proposed two industrial warehouses totaling 881,500 square feet on a 76-acre site at the corner of Old County Road and Route 20 in Windsor Locks. The first phase includes a 387,500-square-foot warehouse, followed by a 494,000-square-foot facility, with construction expected to begin next year and completion projected between 2026 and 2027.
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Berlin approves contractor warehouse project
According to the Hartford Business Journal, Westwood Real Estate Holdings has received zoning approval to develop a 20,000-square-foot warehouse on a 1.77-acre site at 0 Clark Drive, Berlin. The property, owned by Heywood Homes, is the last undeveloped lot in the Clark Drive-Commerce Way subdivision. The warehouse will be divided into four 5,000-square-foot spaces, each with an overhead door, loading area, and bathroom, primarily for contractor storage.
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Warehouse property in Warwick sells for $3.4M
According to the Providence Business News, Piedmont EG II LLC has purchased a 60,000-square-foot warehouse at 112 Telmore Road, Warwick for $3.4 million. The property, previously owned by Amalia Shevlin Fund LLC, includes 9.04 acres of land and a 2,000-square-foot office space. The building, constructed in 1994, features a pre-finished metal exterior, tin roof, and finished concrete interior.
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Fairfield medical office property sold for $20.5M
According to the Hartford Business Journal, UU CT MOB I LLC has acquired a 35,999-square-foot medical office building at 1152 Kings Highway Cutoff, Fairfield for $20.5 million. The one-story structure, built in 2019 on 1.6 acres, was previously owned by Fairfield Commons LLC, which had held the property since 1991. The building, home to Yale New Haven Health’s Northeast Medical Group, was appraised at $7.42 million and assessed at $5.19 million in 2023.
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$50M state fund greenlit to support redevelopment of empty commercial sites
According to the Hartford Business Journal, state lawmakers have approved a $50 million fund to support the conversion of vacant commercial properties into new uses. The Greyfield Revitalization program, part of Gov. Ned Lamont’s capital budget, will provide grants or loans for redeveloping economically nonviable retail and office spaces. The $9.7 billion capital budget also allocates $637 million for housing programs, $80 million for brownfield remediation, and $55 million for manufacturing innovation. Additional funding includes $10 million for Tweed-New Haven Airport improvements and $56 million to encourage new development through the Capital Region Development Authority.
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Hartford redirects funds from stalled Parkville project to AI hub, hotel, and garage
According to the Hartford Business Journal, Hartford officials are shifting funds from a stalled $29.2 million mixed-use development in Parkville to support a hotel, parking garage, and artificial intelligence hub on a 3-acre site next to Dunkin’ Park. The Capital Region Development Authority plans to reallocate $1.5 million from the Parkville project, along with $500,000 in interest income and $1.4 million from a state grant, to help cover the $9.4 million demolition cost of an existing data center at 150 Windsor St. The city has also applied for a $6 million state brownfield grant and is competing for funding through Connecticut’s $100 million Innovation Clusters program. Officials hope the AI hub will drive innovation and job growth in Hartford’s core industries, including health care and insurance
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Wilton office building sold for $13.1M after approval for 208-unit conversion
According to the Hartford Business Journal, ARC-AMS Wilton Owner LLC has acquired a 50,953-square-foot office building at 131 Danbury Road, Wilton for $13.1 million. The three-story structure, built in 1957 on a 4.74-acre parcel, was previously owned by FGI Wilton LLC. Wilton’s Planning and Zoning Commission approved a 208-unit apartment conversion for the site in May 2024, with an amendment granted in April 2025.
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150,000-square-foot flex industrial building proposed in East Windsor
According to the Hartford Business Journal, developers have submitted a wetlands application to construct a 150,000-square-foot flex industrial building on a 13.3-acre site at 68 Newberry Road, East Windsor. The property, currently housing a 3,000-square-foot warehouse built in 1986, was purchased for $950,000 in 2007. Plans include demolishing the existing structure and replacing it with a single-story facility featuring 46 tractor-trailer docking spaces, 120 parking spaces for cars, and 33 spaces for tractor-trailers.
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Farmington retail property near Westfarms mall sold for $3.375M
According to the Hartford Business Journal, 1599 SE Road LLC has purchased a 21,600-square-foot retail building at 1599 Southeast Road, Farmington, for $3.375 million. The property, built in 1989 and renovated in 2008, sits on 1.42 acres and houses a Barnes & Noble Bookstore. The seller, Farmington South East RD LLC, had acquired the site in January 2014 for $1.99 million.
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$1.5M deal: Electric Boat acquires another Groton commercial lot
According to the Hartford Business Journal, Electric Boat has purchased a commercial lot at 435 Thames St. in Groton for $1.5 million, marking its third acquisition on Thames Street this month. Earlier in May, the company bought a 34,700-square-foot warehouse at 415 Thames St. and a 12,737-square-foot vacant restaurant property at 359 Thames St. for $3.6 million.
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Norwalk approves 600-unit self-storage project at former Pepperidge Farm site
According to the Hartford Business Journal, TVG Partners has received approval to develop a 600-unit self-storage facility at 595 Westport Ave., Norwalk, on the site of a former 118,100-square-foot Pepperidge Farm office and factory. The 6.53-acre property, which includes 25,362 square feet of office space and 85,456 square feet of manufacturing space, was previously used by Pepperidge Farm until its closure in 2023.
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