Stamford Mayor Mike Pavia has confirmed that consulting company McKinsey & Co. is leasing space at the Harbor Point complex under construction there.
The Fairfield County Business Journal first reported McKinsey”™s plans July 23, with developer Building & Land Technology at the time confirming it had a tenant for more than 20,000 square feet of space, without revealing the company”™s identity. Pavia confirmed those plans while peaking at an economic conference at the University of Connecticut Stamford hosted by the Connecticut Business & Industry Association and the Stamford Chamber of Commerce.
McKinsey”™s Stamford offices are currently located at the Landmark Square office complex.
National Indemnity renews lease
National Indemnity Co. renewed its lease for 17,000 square feet at First Stamford Place, committing to 10 years.
An underwriter of property and casualty insurance, National Indemnity is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., with both companies based in Omaha, Neb. Berkshire Hathaway also is the parent company of Stamford-based General Reinsurance Corp.
The 810,000-square-foot First Stamford Place is owned by New York City-based Malkin Properties.
Spinnaker, Forstone receive award
Connecticut Main Street Center recognized Spinnaker Real Estate Partners and Forstone Capital for their rehabilitation of 777 Main St. in Bridgeport, now an office leased by The Annie E. Casey Foundation, which has 45 employees there.
Hartford-based CMSC issued 10 awards in all for excellence to various communities and landlords throughout Connecticut.
Built in the early 1900s, 777 Main St. is a series of buildings that were combined over the years into a single building. Years of neglect left the building with a number of physical issues that the project needed to address. The renovation and restoration included improving the façade, installing new windows, mechanical systems, drainage and paving in the rear parking lot, and a complete renovation of the interior.
“We are proud of this building and appreciate that Connecticut Main Street Center has recognized our effort to bring this building back to life,” said Clayton Fowler, CEO of Spinnaker Real Estate Partners, in a statement. “This property exemplifies our commitment to both historic preservation and urban redevelopment.”
