130-Unit Apartment Building Nearing Final Construction In Stamford

STAMFORD, CT — Wellbuilt Company, a Greenwich-based real estate developer, is nearing the final construction stages of its latest multifamily community, The Lafayette, at 821 East Main St. in Stamford.

The company broke ground on the project in November 2022, and the building is set to open this September.

The Lafayette is a modern townhouse design that houses 130 residential units, 18 of which are classified as affordable housing for qualified low-income families.

Units are a mix of open studios and spacious one and two-bedroom apartments, all equipped with the latest smart technology, top-of-the-line appliances, and tasteful design aesthetics. The property also features standard amenities available to all tenants, such as building-wide free internet, a club room, fitness center, and a massive 9,000 square-foot roof with kids' play area, outdoor kitchen, BBQs, TVs, a sun deck, green walls, gardens, and a proposed childcare center.

"We remain steadfast in our mission to provide quality living environments that meet the needs of the community," said Wellbuilt Company Managing Partner Mitch Kidd, in a news release. "Our properties are designed to reflect the way people live today and are more attainable compared to the so-called 'luxury' buildings that dominate Stamford's development scene. We take a realistic approach to what matters when finding a home, whether for a family, a young couple, downsizers, or a single person living in this city."

Wellbuilt says it's committed to redeveloping and activating urban spaces around its buildings and to connecting neighborhoods by giving safe, equitable access to public transportation, parks, businesses and other local resources.

The company has been working closely with the city of Stamford, the Eastside Partnership, and other local organizations. Most notable is the recent formation of the Stamford Parks Community Partnership, of which Wellbuilt is a founding corporate sponsor and serves on the Board of Directors.

Current "close to home" projects include the East Side Urban Park concept under the I-95 overpass on North State Street adjacent to The Lafayette. When the project was nearing approval from the city, residents spoke in favor of the project and praised the company's commitment to the community.

The concept aims to create a public space that houses elements of the city's vibrant arts scene and can be used for leisure activities and city events. Wellbuilt has been actively advocating for cleaning up the area and activating it as a public space for the community to enjoy.

Other initiatives include The East Side Greenway Connector, which is a mobility concept for a multi-use bicycle/pedestrian trail connecting the East Side neighborhood to the heart of downtown, the Stamford Transportation Center, and the Mill River Greenway, which are currently in discussion.

Most recently in 2021, Wellbuilt opened "The Stillwater," a 45-unit multifamily property in Stamford’s West Side neighborhood.