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May 14, 2021 REAL ESTATE ROUNDUP 

Hamden tailor to move to larger Elm City location

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By Michelle Tuccitto Sullo

The family behind a longtime Hamden clothing business, Valentino Tailors, has purchased a larger space in New Haven.

For a combined price of $560,000, the family bought two ground floor commercial spaces at Urbane Building Condominium, at 817 Grand Ave.

One of the units is a 2,470-square-foot retail space, while the second unit is 4,537 square feet of office spaces.

Press|Cuozzo Commercial Services in Hamden handled the off-market transaction. 

Stephen Press represented the seller Jefferson Grand LLC. Tony Poccia, also of Press|Cuozzo, represented the buyers, 817 Grand 101 LLC and 817 Grand 102 LLC, whose principal is listed as Vincent “Enzo” Anthony Valentino.

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817 Grand Ave., New Haven

The principal’s family’s business, Valentino Tailors, will occupy the retail unit.

Valentino said Press|Cuozzo found the location based on what they were looking for, even though it wasn’t for sale at the time.

“After nearly 52 years in Hamden, we are excited for the opportunity to continue serving our customers in a bigger and more centrally-located (space),” Valentino said. “We see New Haven as a growing and thriving economy, and the space couldn’t be better if we had built it ourselves.” 

Valentino Tailors offers clothing alterations, tuxedo and suit rentals, retail and made-to-measure services.

It is currently still operating out of its Hamden location, on Dixwell Avenue, but will close the Hamden store once it moves to New Haven. The business expects to move to New Haven sometime this summer, after the current tenants relocate, according to Valentino. 

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Hamden office building sells for $375K 

An office building at 2862 Whitney Ave. in Hamden sold recently for $375,000, with the new owner planning to use it for medical offices.

Modern Health & Wellness, operated by Dr. Patrick Hackett, bought the single-tenant property, a free-standing 2,322-square-foot building on approximately one acre.

Stephen Press of Press|Cuozzo represented the seller, The William K. English Family Trust.

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Manufacturer leases Branford space for two years

Fabrique Ltd., a global manufacturer of carry cases, has leased 764 East Main St., Branford. 

Kristin Geenty, president of The Geenty Group, Realtors, said the term is for two years, but she declined to comment on the financial terms of the lease.

Geenty was the broker for the landlord, Massey Properties LLC. 

Fabrique plans to use the 2,500-square-foot space for its East Coast regional headquarters for its women’s accessories brand, according to an announcement. The company makes and sells an array of carrying cases, such as totes, bags and related accessories.

According to its website, the company sells several million units annually to customers around the world, such as HP, Dell, Belkin, Kensington, Logitech, Ingram, Showers Pass, Leapfrog and Defibtech. 

Ashley Orahood Pushee of Keller Williams Prestige Properties in Stamford represented the tenant in the transaction.

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Telephone repair business leases New Haven storefront

A telephone repair business, New Hartford Mobile Inc., recently leased a storefront at 333-335 Grand Ave. in New Haven.

The lease is for five years, with a five year option to renew. Financial terms of the lease were not disclosed.

The space is inside a mixed-used, residential and commercial building.

Farm River Property Management LLC of Branford represented the landlord 333-335 Grand Ave LLC in the deal.

Contact Michelle Tuccitto Sullo at msullo@newhavenbiz.com.

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