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Part of Lexington Partners, a developer based in Hartford, is involved in a tax appeal settlement regarding Trumbull properties.

How will the tax value reductions in Trumbull affect Lexington Partners?

Trumbull tax value reductions benefit Lexington Partners' development projects The tax appeal settlement approved by Superior Court Judge Matthew J. Budzik reduced the assessed values of office and retail properties in the downtown Trumbull market. Specifically, the larger Trumbull Street building's value dropped from $6.34 million to $4.01 million, while the property at 42 Pratt Street declined from $3.78 million to $2.43 million. Lexington Partners, which is involved in the complex, recently completed a $28.9 million conversion of four floors at 42 Pratt St. into housing for 202 UConn students. Furthermore, the company plans to advance projects this fall to convert the larger Trumbull Street building into at least 145 apartments.

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When
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How it reaches Lexington Partners

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The facts so far

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  • The settlement reduced assessed values of office and retail properties at 218-260 Trumbull St. and 42 Pratt St. by more than one-third.hartfordbusiness.com
  • The larger Trumbull Street building's value fell from $6.34 million to $4.01 million.hartfordbusiness.com
  • The Pratt Street property’s value declined from $3.78 million to $2.43 million.hartfordbusiness.com
  • Lexington Partners recently completed a $28.9 million conversion of four floors at 42 Pratt St. into housing for 202 UConn students.hartfordbusiness.com
  • Lexington Partners expects to advance plans this fall to convert the larger Trumbull Street building into at least 145 apartments.hartfordbusiness.com

Why it matters

For Lexington Partners, the tax value reductions provide a favorable basis for their ongoing real estate investments in Trumbull. The successful conversion of the Pratt Street property into student housing demonstrates the viability of their development strategy in the area.

This successful execution of a complex office-to-residential conversion sets a precedent for the revitalization of downtown office spaces. The company plans to apply this successful model to the larger Trumbull Street building, aiming to create a mixed-use development that includes residential units.

What we don't know yet

  • What is the current status of the larger Trumbull Street building conversion plans?
  • What is the expected timeline for the Trumbull Street building to achieve its goal of 145 apartments?

What would change this answer

The company secures necessary financing for the Trumbull Street conversion.The project can move forward with the goal of adding residential units, maximizing the return on the reduced tax basis.
The market remains supportive of office-to-residential conversions in Trumbull.The successful precedent set by the Pratt Street project will encourage further investment in the downtown area.

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