Within the Downtown Saint Paul Cultural District — defined by I-94 north, Lafayette Bridge east, the Mississippi River south, and Chestnut Rd west. Cultural STAR funds prioritize nonprofits and arts/culture projects in this boundary.
Saint Paul — Cultural District ↗Within a HUD-designated Qualified Census Tract — LIHTC projects here receive a 30% basis boost, significantly increasing the tax credit allocation for affordable housing development.
HUD — LIHTC Qualified Census Tracts ↗Saint Paul's Sales Tax Revitalization (STAR) program provides grants and loans for commercial, mixed-use, and neighborhood improvement projects. Applications accepted annually.
Saint Paul — STAR Program ↗Affordable housing developments in QCTs receive a 30% increase in eligible basis for Low Income Housing Tax Credits — materially improving project feasibility. Allocated through MHFA.
HUD — LIHTC Qualified Census Tracts ↗Cultural STAR grants fund arts, heritage, and cultural projects within the Downtown Cultural District. At least 80% of Cultural STAR goes to nonprofits located in the district; for-profit applicants may also be considered.
Saint Paul — STAR Program ↗Signals are based on public datasets; program eligibility requires verification.
31 permits on record since 2016 · $268K total declared value · Most recent: Mar 2024 (elevating device)
ACCESS LIFTS INC
MICHAEL DEVITO VITO MECHANICAL INC
Cynthia Peltier Pelco Construction
NARDINI FIRE EQUIPMENT CO INC
SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORPORATION
Source: Saint Paul open data. Declared construction values are applicant-reported and may not reflect actual project cost.
West 7th St / Fort Road Federation · Saint Paul
ACS rents reflect current tenant leases and may differ from new market rents.
Source: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates · Census Tract 359
Central Business-Service — downtown support and mixed-use
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Estimated Buildable Footprint
Estimates based on typical zoning setbacks. Actual requirements may vary by lot, overlay, or conditional approval.
No buildable area could be estimated under current zoning setbacks. The lot may be too small or the setbacks consume the entire parcel.
| Address | Owner | Class | Assessed Value | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 209 7TH ST W | BOCCE LLC | RESTAURANT AND/OR BAR | $504,100 | 32 ft |
| 211 7TH ST W | BOCCE LLC | RESTAURANT AND/OR BAR | $4,014,300 | 60 ft |
| 205 7TH ST W | KAWALJIT S BHATIA | SMALL (UNDER 10,000 SF) DET. RETAIL | $1,101,800 | 69 ft |
| 201 7TH ST W | KAWALJIT S BHATIA | MIXED RESID/COMMERCIAL | $1,394,100 | 117 ft |
| 354 CHESTNUT ST | CHESTNUT ARMS PARTNERSHIP | APARTMENTS 20-49 RENTAL UNITS | $3,022,400 | 191 ft |
| 212 SMITH AVE N | BOCCE LLC | COMMERCIAL VACANT LAND | $777,600 | 206 ft |
| 175 7TH ST W | 175 FORT LLC | HOTEL | $11,000,000 | 252 ft |
| 225 7TH ST W | D AND B PROPERTIES LLC | RESTAURANT AND/OR BAR | $4,597,500 | 256 ft |
| 226 7TH ST W | WALTER G WESCOTT TR | MIXED RESID/COMMERCIAL | $414,400 | 287 ft |
| 234 KELLOGG BLVD W | MVP ST PAUL HOLIDAY GARAGE LLC | PARKING RAMP | $4,935,600 | 311 ft |
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