Valeur Lofts begins pre-leasing in Stamford

Stamford, CT Valeur Lofts, a new collection of 41 rental loft residences within the landmark 1925 Valeur Building at 400 Main St., has revealed the first photos of the conversion’s model units as pre-leasing begins downtown. The eight-story office building has been restored as a mixed-use building by JBM Realty and Granoff Real Estate.

Combining preserved Art Deco-era character with contemporary residences, retail and modern amenities. Target occupancy is scheduled for December 1, 2026. Claudia Smeriglio at Brown Harris Stevens is the official leasing agent. 

“Valeur Lofts offers an opportunity to live in a prime location in a building with genuine history and architectural character, while enjoying the finishes, conveniences and design sensibility today’s renters expect,” said Smeriglio. “An important Stamford building has been preserved and given an entirely new purpose. The result is a residential experience that is difficult to replicate in conventional new construction.”

Developed by JBM Realty (Jeffrey B. Mendell, Jason Mendell and Eric Edelman) and Granoff Real Estate, and designed by Granoff Architects, Valeur Lofts represents the adaptive reuse of one of downtown’s most recognizable historic landmarks. With a long history of restoring and converting historic spaces, the development and design team undertook a complete renovation of the property, restoring the exterior windows and repointed brick while transforming the interior into 41 premium rental residences and tenant lobby. The 30,000 s/f mixed-use project includes a second-floor fitness center and 3,500 s/f of ground-floor retail. Prime Properties CT serves as property manager for Valeur Lofts.

Each residence features contemporary kitchens with custom wood cabinetry, Blomberg stainless-steel appliances and quartz countertops with double-waterfall edges. Bathrooms are appointed with terrazzo tile and Duravit fixtures, while every residence includes an in-unit washer/dryer. An on-site fitness center on the second floor provides a wellness amenity for residents. At street level, Valeur Lofts further contributes to the energy and daily convenience of Main St. through its retail component. Wells Fargo and Dunkin’ are among the ground-floor tenants, and beloved local purveyor Dr. Mike’s Ice Cream has signed a lease and is expected to open by the end of the year.

“Following over a decade of reimagining historic buildings into much needed residential and business spaces, we are excited that Valeur Lofts is ready for prime time,” said developer Jeff Mendell, founder of JBM Realty. “These gorgeous landmarks deserve a new life and a new purpose. We look forward to introducing our other projects taking place across the region.”

Granoff Architects served as architect and interior designer for Valeur Lofts, guiding the building’s restoration and the design of its residences, lobby and common areas. Historic elements retained or restored throughout the property include terrazzo flooring, terra-cotta tiles along the lobby walls, original mail chutes and the building’s signature oversized windows. The original large-format windows bring natural light into the residences, with many homes also offering views across downtown Stamford.

“We value our continued partnership with JBM Realty to bring new high-quality and distinctive homes to town centers, while retaining the soul and authenticity of these historic buildings,” said architect Rich Granoff (AIA), founder and CEO of Granoff Architects and Granoff Real Estate. “Downtown Stamford continues to be a compelling market, particularly for properties that offer a strong combination of location, quality and design.”

Located at the corner of Main St. and Atlantic Ave., Valeur Lofts places residents within easy access of downtown Stamford’s restaurants, retail, entertainment and cultural destinations, including The Palace Theatre and Stamford’s Metro-North station.

Valeur Lofts represents the ongoing success of the developer-architect team, which together have also reimagined six historic buildings in Providence, Rhode Island; Greenwich, CT; and Hackensack, NJ; among other communities across the Northeast.