The Stark Building at 750 Main Street: An Historic Gem Shines Again 

Hartford, Conn. – (November 15, 2018) – Adam J. Stark is proud to give 750 Main Street his moniker one year after purchasing The Stark Building: “Transforming this classic into a modern premium office building right in the center of Hartford’s renaissance has been truly exciting.” 

The 17-story, brick-and-limestone building at 750 Main Street was constructed by the Hartford-Connecticut Trust Co. in 1921. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is the oldest high rise commercial building in downtown Hartford.  Ideally situated on a prominent corner location across from the Old State House, the building features two- and three-story windowed arches and is capped with a superstructure designed to resemble a pedimented Roman temple. Architects for the Hartford Trust Building were Morris & O’Connor.  

Stark said he and his team have worked painstakingly to preserve the character of this building while bringing it up to twenty-first century standards.  “We wanted to celebrate the building’s Old World charm by preserving the magnificent architectural features and reintroducing a formal doorman to greet our tenants in order to make the experience of entering the building unique and special.”

Significant upgrades to enhance the beauty and energy efficiency of the building include: a newly remodeled lobby, LED lighting throughout the building, upgraded elevators, HVAC and plumbing systems, artwork displays throughout and in all common areas, and a unique fiber optic backbone that can give tenants access to managed phone and internet systems integrated into their leases.  

At a recent grand reopening, this antique high rise regained its rightful place in the Hartford night skyline when the state-of-the-art computerized lighting system was activated for the first time by honored guest, Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin.  The lighting system is similar to ones that have recently been installed by many iconic skyscrapers around the globe.

Doris Sugarman, Executive Director of The Connecticut Forum, has been a tenant for 15 years and is thrilled to see the dramatic positive changes: “I am truly excited this building now has an attentive local owner/property manager whose commitment to and investment in Hartford is so apparent.  Over the past year, we have seen the building transform into Class A space.  All the upgrades coupled with the central downtown address and especially beautiful views, makes The Stark Building the perfect home for The Connecticut Forum.”

As the co-founder of a fast growing tech company, Peter Corrao, President & Executive Chairman of TakeOut7 Inc., was impressed with the management and conscientious ownership.

“Technology associates are in high demand in this economy,” Corrao said.  “I needed to be in the best location with the nicest space to recruit and retain top talent and I found that at The Stark Building.”  Corrao signed a lease with plans to expand over time.

Stark said he is thrilled with the reception he has received in Hartford.  “We are renewing and extending many leases and welcoming new clients in at a rapid pace.  In our first year, we have had more than 43,000 square-feet of signed and/or renewed leases and have welcomed significant new clients including TakeOut7, Wolf, Horowitz & Etlinger LLC, The Hayber Law Firm, and more.  These companies share our excitement about being at the center of the vibrant new energy that has taken hold of this historic city.”

About The Stark Building: The Stark Building, located at 750 Main Street next to the Old State House in the heart of downtown Hartford, blends all the modern amenities of a contemporary office facility with the Old World charm of a building steeped in history. The Stark Building offers a wide array of office solutions, ranging from single offices up to full floors with a flexible menu of services to choose from including high-end fiber optic managed technology and state-of-the-art telephone systems, professional conference space, and access to all Stark Office Suites locations throughout Connecticut and New York. For additional information, call (860) 361-7900, or visit www.TheStarkBuilding.com.  Learn more about Stark Office Suites at www.StarkOfficeSuites.com.

Brisk leasing activity at The Stark Building at 750 Main Street is bringing exciting changes to the crossroads of downtown Hartford, including new tenants and a long-awaited grocery store. 

Scheduled to open this summer, the Hartford Food Market will fill the building’s entire ground floor retail space and provide an amenity that residents, city officials and downtown workers have clamored for over many years.

The market is a prime example of increased interest in downtown Hartford and The Stark Building. The Hartford Food Market, in particular, along with additional new tenants signing first-time leases, will occupy more than 15,000 square feet – over 10 percent of the building’s capacity. 

Among these newcomers, who bring foot traffic and exciting ideas to downtown Hartford, are Aquiline Drones, which will manufacture its advanced technology products in Connecticut, and Titan Energy, which is moving its headquarters from the nearby suburb Rocky Hill. 

“The Stark Building’s location is second-to-none and our space is beautiful, with large windows and great views,” said Brendan Kearney, manager of customer support and marketing at Titan Energy, a full-service energy consultant. “It’s a sophisticated, professional space that commands respect and makes us proud to hold meetings with customers of all sizes – all the way up to Fortune 500 companies. We want to help revitalize downtown Hartford and know that our employees will be energized to walk into work everyday.” 

After Adam J. Stark renamed the building last winter, tenant renewals have accounted for another 13,000 square feet of space. Current tenants include legal, financial and professional services firms, technology companies, along with several other noteworthy professional companies, including Crosskey Architects and The Connecticut Forum.

“This is where the action is and the Hartford Food Market, along with our new and returning lessees, will help bring newfound vitality to the heart of downtown,” said Stark, who bought the building in 2017. “There is a significant amount of activity happening in the area and it’s exciting and gratifying to be part of this renaissance.”

In the last two years, Stark has thoroughly upgraded and overhauled the building’s infrastructure, including elevators, HVAC, the grand lobby and exterior architectural features. For added value and convenience, the Stark team also built out a comprehensive fiber-optic and VOIP backbone that offers tenants the unique ability to integrate enhanced technology solutions into their leases. 

“Beyond preserving the integrity of this charming historic structure, we have completely upgraded it into a modern, Class A level office building with striking spaces and potential configurations that appeal to a wide variety of businesses,” said Stark. “Brokers and prospective tenants who tour the building are suitably impressed.”

In addition, The Stark Building offers an unparalleled array of other amenities. A full-time on-site property manager, a formal doorman, a concierge, a maintenance manager and renovation specialists are on call to serve tenant needs. 

“The Stark Building offers attentive service in an elegant, but thoroughly transformed building outfitted with the latest suite of technology solutions,” said Stark.