A boutique collection of high-end apartment residences inside a National Historic Landmark — where 1882 architecture meets refined modern living.
Hillside Place offers a curated collection of high-end apartment homes set inside one of New Britain's most architecturally significant buildings. Every residence pairs premium finishes with thoughtful layouts, set within the quiet, tree-lined Walnut Hill neighborhood, just minutes from downtown.
From solid-surface countertops to designer lighting and oversized historic windows, no detail has been overlooked. This is apartment living reimagined for a more discerning standard — inside a building with a story few addresses can claim.
Every amenity at Hillside Place is selected to support an elevated, low-maintenance lifestyle.
Quartz countertops, stainless appliances, and wide-plank flooring throughout.
Full-size washer and dryer in every residence — no shared machines.
Dedicated on-site parking reserved for residents.
Elevator service to every floor for easy, convenient living.
Original fireplaces, carved moldings, original wood flooring and 18+ foot ceilings in select residences.
Controlled access and modern security throughout the property.
Explore a range of high-end one, two, and three-bedroom layouts at Hillside Place.
An efficient, light-filled layout with an open kitchen and generous closet space.
A spacious two-bedroom with rich hardwood floors, exposed brick accents, and an open kitchen.
Our largest residence, with a dramatic double-height great room, open loft, and ceilings up to 18 feet.
Hillside Place sits in the heart of New Britain — a city of good coffee, old bones, and easy access to everything Hartford County has to offer. Downtown, CTfastrak, local parks, and a growing restaurant scene are all within easy reach.
A few of the neighborhood's top-rated spots on Yelp — from a downtown food hall to New Britain's Little Poland.
Downtown's food hall — five kitchens, a full bar, and a patio, all in a converted industrial space.
222 Main St · ~0.5 miA top-rated speakeasy-style cocktail bar tucked into downtown New Britain — a Yelp favorite for craft drinks.
69 Arch St · ~0.5 miHighly-rated, no-frills spot for authentic Puerto Rican cooking, a short walk from downtown.
340 Arch St · ~0.6 miA longtime favorite in New Britain's Little Poland for pierogi and other Polish classics.
82 Broad St · ~1.0 miLong-running, well-reviewed Chinese kitchen on West Main Street, a local go-to for takeout classics.
597 W Main St · ~1.6 miNew Britain's own brewery and taproom — a local favorite for craft beer, a short drive away.
365 John Downey Dr · ~1.8 miFew addresses in Connecticut carry a history like this one.
Hillside Place began its life in 1882–83 as the State Normal School, designed by Bridgeport architect Warren R. Briggs and built on a commanding hillside site overlooking downtown New Britain. It was the first teacher-training school in Connecticut, and only the sixth of its kind in the nation — a birthplace of modern public education, and home to one of the first kindergartens in America.
The school stood beside Walnut Hill Park, designed in 1870 by Frederick Law Olmsted, the landscape architect behind New York's Central Park and Boston Common. In 1922, the Normal School relocated across town and ultimately became Central Connecticut State University — but its original building, with its landmark 120-foot bell tower, remained the anchor of the neighborhood.
From 1925 to 1988, the building served as New Britain's Board of Education headquarters. In 1975, it anchored the newly designated Walnut Hill National Historic Landmark District. After standing vacant, the 47,000-square-foot brick-and-brownstone building was thoughtfully converted into 30 individual residences, completed in 1991 — preserving 15-foot ceilings, hand-carved fireplace mantels, original tiled hearths, carved door moldings, and even a surviving classroom slate chalkboard.
Today, Hillside Place carries that legacy forward: a rare pairing of 19th-century architectural character and modern high-end apartment living.
Built as the State Normal School — Connecticut's first teacher-training school, designed by architect Warren R. Briggs.
The Normal School relocates; the institution later becomes Central Connecticut State University.
Building becomes home to the New Britain Board of Education and School Administration.
Named the anchor of the Walnut Hill National Historic Landmark District.
Converted into 30 high-end residences — Hillside Place is born.
Throughout the building, original wood doors still carry their hand-lettered signage from the school's operating years — tangible, one-of-a-kind pieces of Hillside Place's history that no reproduction can match.
27 Hillside Place
New Britain, CT
860-674-8908
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