Jasko signs Safe Passages to 5-year lease in historic office building
July 24th, 2024
June 1, 2024, NEW BRITAIN, CT – Jasko Development LLC, announced today that the nonprofit education advocacy group, 50CAN (The 50-State Campaign for Achievement Now) has signed an office lease for 5,414 sq. ft. of office space in the Jasko Development office building at 114 West Main Street, New Britain.
50CAN is a nonprofit education advocacy and tutoring organization that offers programs that engage local leaders in the education advocacy movement. 50CAN currently operates policy campaigns in nine states.
Avner Krohn, CEO of Jasko Development is enthusiastic for the new tenant, saying, “We welcome 50Can to our building and to the growing downtown of New Britain. The increased demand for office, retail and apartments in downtown New Britain shows the growing vibrancy of the NEW New Britain.”
Having served as downtown New Britain’s post office from 1910 to 1979, 114 West Main Street is a handsome neoclassical building featuring marble public spaces, decorative plaster and terrazzo floors. Jasko purchased the historic 36,000 square foot building in 2022 and made extensive updates to the interior and exterior. Krohn has said “With parts of the original building dating to 1905, the Old Post Office is a gorgeous structure and a true piece of downtown New Britain history”.
Jasko Development LLC, founded in 2007 is a commercial real estate investment, development, and management company specializing on working closely with city officials and community leaders to provide a robust mix of live-work-play elements within the community. Jasko has several downtown New Britain projects in their portfolio, including the Brit, the Highrailer and the Strand. Jasko is currently delivering a total of more than 1,100 multifamily residential units to urban and suburban markets.
For leasing information, contact [email protected] Phone # 845-746-6422.
Press Contact: Avner S. Krohn, 860.223.3434, [email protected]
