71 Westphal St., West Hartford
Tom Boyle and Steve Pappas of Chozick Realty recently completed the sale of the Westphal Apartments, located at 71 Westphal St. in West Hartford, for $1.4 million, or $67,619 per unit.
The 21-unit Westphal Apartments is a brick, 3-story building with an elevator. It was built in 1968. The building has a unit mix of 15 one-bedroom and six two-bedroom apartments. The building is located on a residential side street of single-family homes and is located within a block of Prospect Avenue, a main commercial route, and two blocks from Interstate 84 access. Chozick Realty represented both the seller, Great Victory Properties, and the buyer.
The deal marks the second time Boyle has brokered the sale of the property, having handled the deal when Great Victory Properties purchased it in 2001 for $900,000. Financing for the latest transaction was provided by LaSalle Bank.
Chozick Realty is a full-service commercial brokerage company specializing in multifamily investment property throughout Connecticut since 1967.
Prudential Expands
Prudential Connecticut Realty recently appointed Dave Wilk vice president of operations of the southwestern region and opened a third location in Greenwich. The new location at 200 Sound Beach Ave. in Old Greenwich is meant to provide area residents with greater access to the company.
“We are pleased to be opening a third location in town,” said Eric Bjork, leader of the three Prudential Connecticut Realty offices in Greenwich. “Our success stems from the fact that we provide the best programs and services. Opening this additional location will allow us to continue to expand to better serve the community.”
Prudential Connecticut Realty’s Greenwich locations now include 136 East Putnam Ave. in Greenwich, as well as 16 Arcadia Road and 200 Sound Beach Ave. in Old Greenwich.
Wilk brings over 20 years of experience to his new position including sales, management and regional leadership. Most recently, he led Prudential Connecticut Realty’s Norwalk/Rowayton offices to an unprecedented level of success, increasing sales by 48 percent. He was promoted to office leader of the Stamford office briefly before accepting the position of vice president of operations.
“Dave Wilk is the perfect addition to our executive team,” said Peter G. Helie, Prudential Connecticut Realty’s chairman and chief executive officer. “His enthusiasm, knowledge of the Connecticut real estate market and leadership skills are among the best in the industry and we are fortunate to have him leading our Fairfield County offices.”
Lang-Bankowski Earns CRS
Linda Lang-Bankowski, broker-owner of Quinnipiac Realty in North Haven, has been awarded the prestigious Certified Residential Specialist designation by the Council of Residential Specialists, the largest not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of Realtors.
Realtors who receive the CRS designation have completed advanced courses and have demonstrated professional expertise in the field of residential real estate. Only 35,000 Realtors nationwide have earned the credential.
Homebuyers and sellers can be assured that CRS designees subscribe to the strict Realtor Code of Ethics, have access to the latest technology and are specialists in helping clients maximize profits and minimize costs when buying or selling a home.
Lang-Bankowski is a member of the Greater New Haven Board of Realtors and also holds the GRI (Graduate, Realtor Institute), ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative) and SRES (Seniors Real Estate Specialist) designations, as well as At Home with Diversity Certification and e-Pro Certification for Internet Professionalism.
