From Old Stamford to New: The Adaptive-Reuse Story Behind 460 Summer

Not every new apartment building starts from a bare lot. 460 Summer began with a building that was already part of downtown Stamford, and reimagined it into 40 boutique homes. That approach, known as adaptive reuse, is a big part of what gives the building its character.

A second life for 460 Summer Street

A former office building located at 460 Summer Street in Downtown Stamford, that Belpointe acquired and reimagined. Rather than start over, the project preserved the building's structure and reworked it from the inside out into modern residences.

Old bones, new everything

Adaptive reuse lets a building keep the qualities that are hard to recreate while bringing everything residents touch up to modern standard. At 460 Summer that means oversized windows and efficient, characterful layouts paired with full modern kitchens, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, in-unit laundry, central air, and keyless entry. The result feels distinct from a cookie-cutter new build, without asking you to compromise on the features you expect.

The case for boutique

There is a philosophy behind the scale. Downtown Stamford has no shortage of large apartment complexes with hundreds of units. 460 Summer is deliberately the opposite: 40 homes, a private courtyard, and a building where the hallways are quiet and the experience is personal. For a lot of renters, 40 homes simply feels better to live in than 400.

Rooted in the neighborhood

Reusing a building downtown also means the project sits exactly where people want to be, in the walkable core near Bedford Street, Mill River Park, and UConn Stamford, with a Walk Score of 97. It is a modern home with a sense of place. To picture the day-to-day, read about living in downtown Stamford.

About 460 Summer

460 Summer is a boutique apartment building located at 460 Summer Street in downtown Stamford, Connecticut. The newly renovated building features 40 studio and one-bedroom residences with modern kitchens, in-unit laundry, keyless entry, oversized windows, a private fitness center, resident lounge, courtyard, bike storage, and a highly walkable location near UConn Stamford, Bedford Street, Mill River Park, restaurants, nightlife, and public transportation.

Leasing Information

460 Summer is now leasing. To view available units or schedule a tour, visit 460summer.com.