Owned by State of Minnesota — surplus sales, redevelopment programs, or land trust transfers may apply.
Ramsey County parcel ownership data ↗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 ↗The City of Saint Paul and Ramsey County dispose of public parcels through surplus property programs; contact PED for current listings and community land trust opportunities.
Ramsey County — Housing & Redevelopment ↗The Ramsey County Community Development Agency offers deferred loan programs, multifamily financing, and affordable housing development assistance.
Ramsey County CDA ↗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 ↗Signals are based on public datasets; program eligibility requires verification.
45 permits on record since 2015 · $5.4M total declared value · Most recent: Aug 2024 (electrical)
James Penzenstadler LAKES AREA ELECTRIC INC
FRONTIER FIRE PROTECTION
Jenelle Painter Wallace Electrical Construction Inc
BRIAN HOFFMAN DYNAMIC FIRE PROTECTION INC
James Penzenstadler LAKES AREA ELECTRIC INC
Source: Saint Paul open data. Declared construction values are applicant-reported and may not reflect actual project cost.
Frogtown Neighborhood Association · Saint Paul
ACS rents reflect current tenant leases and may differ from new market rents.
Source: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates · Census Tract 428
General Industrial — medium-intensity manufacturing and processing
Setbacks
Estimated Buildable Footprint
Estimates based on typical zoning setbacks. Actual requirements may vary by lot, overlay, or conditional approval.
Back-of-envelope estimate based on mid-rise concrete (50+ units) benchmarks for 75,285 sqft buildable area.
| Address | Owner | Class | Assessed Value | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 EMPIRE DR | STATE OF MINNESOTA | EXEMPT PROP. OWNED BY STATE OF MN | $16,387,900 | 255 ft |
| 22 EMPIRE DR | RESEARCH AND DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS INC | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FACILITY | $5,969,300 | 262 ft |
| 0 EMPIRE DR | BEFAME PROPERTY LLC | INDUSTRIAL, VACANT LAND | $51,400 | 326 ft |
| 0 CAPITOL BLVD | NIN K LAY THA M SUE | RESIDENTIAL, VACANT LAND, LOT | $9,700 | 366 ft |
| 628 CAPITOL BLVD | NIN K LAY THA M SUE | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $216,600 | 408 ft |
| 45 EMPIRE DR | BEFAME PROPERTY LLC | IND WAREHOUSE | $3,504,500 | 415 ft |
| 43 WINTER ST W | DESTA FOGHE | TWO FAMILY DWELLING - UP/DWN | $275,700 | 418 ft |
| 37 WINTER ST W | BLAKE GENIS | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $278,100 | 442 ft |
| 0 EMPIRE DR | LP STCYNSKE LLC | COMMERCIAL VACANT LAND | $91,100 | 454 ft |
| 31 WINTER ST W | CHARLES BENNETT ZWEBER PRECIOUS CUISON ZWEBER | RESIDENTIAL, VACANT LAND, LOT | $25,000 | 462 ft |
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