I was all geared up to advise looking at a hybrid, I even spent two minutes taking a picture!
That’s a bike I built for Ms_Name, it’d be a great platform for a city commuter. I bought it from a friend who lived in Hartford several years ago and it was a hoot to rip around on then, even if way too small. Weighs 25.2# as pictured. 700x38 and room for fenders. Bars up high to keep the head on a swivel.
All of that’s to say, it looks like you’ve done well. Curious to see how it turns out.