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Branford, Connecticut 

O,R&L Commercial is pleased to announce the completion of 3 retail Leases in one of Branford’s newest Mixed-Use Developments located on Route 1 at 367-383 East Main Street in Branford, CT. Frank Hird, SIOR and Will Braun, SIOR of O,R&L Commercial represented the Landlord, Metro 375, LLC c/o Metro Star Property Management, LLC and procured two of the new tenants – Caldarone Chiropractic Center of Branford, CT and Birch & Twine of Branford, LLC. The Coder School was represented by Grant Needleman of Reimagine CRE of Dallas, Tx. 

Construction on this development began in mid-2021. The project involved demolishing existing structures, including the Days Inn and the former Margarita Grill to make way for luxury apartments and commercial spaces. Star Deluxe Branford was a project by Metro Star Apartments, a well-respected real estate development firm with a proven track record in creating high-quality residential and commercial spaces with a commitment to fostering vibrant, sustainable communities. Star Deluxe Branford combines modern, luxury apartment living with dynamic retail opportunities creating unique and upscale living spaces above street level retail units within the prime location on Branford’s East Main Street section of Route 1. 

In October 2024, the first lease of 1,286± SF was completed to Caldarone Chiropractic Center of Branford, CT. Dr. Bruce Caldarone focuses on providing effective non-pharmaceutical evidence-based treatment for both musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. They provide a combination of chiropractic, physical medicine, nutrition, applied clinical neuroscience and rehabilitation combined with individualized care to their patients. 

The second Lease, also completed in October of 2024 was 1,291± SF leased to The Coder School, which will celebrate their grand opening in Branford mid-April of this year. The Coder School, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Silicon Valley, focuses on a mentor relationship with experienced coders who coach a small ratio of students at any level, ages 7 to 18, through the amazing technical journey of coding. Their other locations consist of Farmington, Glastonbury and Cheshire, CT. 

The third Lease, also consisting of 1,291± SF, completed in February of 2025 was leased to Birch & Twine of Branford, LLC. With their belief that “eco-friendly” is more than just a mission, but an everyday lifestyle and responsibility, Birch & Twine introduces ecofriendly alternatives to daily life. It is their mission to help busy, cost conscious families and individuals find a balance of eco-friendly convenience through healthy habits, non-toxic products and wholesome foods. Birch & Twine’s location in Branford, CT is coming soon! 

O,R&L Commercial, LLC with offices in Branford and Rocky Hill represents landlords, tenants, sellers and buyers in the office, retail, medical, multi-family, investment and industrial markets. 

O,R&L Integrated Services is a full-service real estate firm that specializes in Commercial Real Estate Brokerage, Commercial Construction, and Facility Management and Maintenance. For additional information on this sale or other transactions you may contact O,R&L Commercial at 203-488-1555 and for more information regarding O,R&L Commercial, visit online at www.orlcommercial.com.