The Hampshire Companies, a full-service, private real estate investment firm with equity in assets valued at more than $2.5 billion, has announced the availability of newly updated small suites and full floors ranging from 1,300 square feet – 20,979 square feet, at the Class-A office building at 1000 Lafayette Boulevard in Bridgeport, Conn. Penny Wickey and Michael Marcante of Saugautuck Commercial Real Estate, LLC. have been named as the exclusive brokers for the property and will market the property for lease.

The 11-story, 214,000 square foot building offers tenants, a newly renovated, full-service cafeteria, Café 1000, which will be operated by local caterer, David’s Soundview Catering of Stamford, Conn., and will open fall 2013. The building at 1000 Lafayette Boulevard also features a fitness center, conference facilities, concierge, and on site banking. Current tenants include TD Banknorth, Royal Bank of Scotland, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, law firms and other numerous federal agencies.

“With the recent upgrades and addition of Café 1000 we’re excited to partner with a new brokerage team and reintroduce the Bridgeport business community to all that 1000 Lafayette Boulevard has to offer,” said Michael Harrington, Senior Investment Manager with Hampshire Companies. “We’re confident that the improvements that we’ve made to the Class A building will attract a variety of tenants looking for superior space in a premier location.”

With ample, covered parking, its central location permits easy access to Interstate 95 and Routes 8 and 25, and walking proximity to the Federal and State Courthouses and local amenities. As the most populous city in Conn., the building at 1000 Lafayette is surrounded by a developing community, including brand new 1,500 housing units, a million square feet of retail and office space, hotels and a 250-slip marina.

For information on leasing opportunities please call Penny Wickey at 203-222-4194 or Michael Marcante at 203-222-4189.

About The Hampshire Companies
The Hampshire Companies is a full-service, private real estate investment firm based in Morristown, N.J. The Hampshire Companies is a vibrant, dynamic organization that combines creative vision and superior execution, thereby enabling it to create and enhance value in real estate investments. Additional information on The Hampshire Companies is available online at www.HampshireRE.com.

Contact
Tiffany Miller
R&J Public Relations
908-722-5757
tmiller@randjpr.com