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 ↗Signals are based on public datasets; program eligibility requires verification.
14 permits on record since 2020 · $261K total declared value · Most recent: Apr 2024 (building permit)
CHRISTY ANDERSON LES JONES ROOFING INC
PAUL BENSON PALEN KIMBALL LLC DBA: Signature Mechanical
PAUL BENSON PALEN KIMBALL LLC DBA: Signature Mechanical
PAUL BENSON PALEN KIMBALL LLC DBA: Signature Mechanical
MAJDI DAMEH STANLEY CONVERGENT SECURITY SOLUTIONS 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 55,118 sqft buildable area.
| Address | Owner | Class | Assessed Value | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 EMPIRE DR | LP STCYNSKE LLC | COMMERCIAL VACANT LAND | $91,100 | 117 ft |
| 0 EMPIRE DR | BEFAME PROPERTY LLC | INDUSTRIAL, VACANT LAND | $51,400 | 159 ft |
| 25 EMPIRE DR | AMERICAN INDIAN FAMILY & CHILDRENS SERV | EXEMPT, WELFARE/CHARIT FACILITY | $171,400 | 230 ft |
| 69 EMPIRE DR | LP STCYNSKE LLC | MANUFACTURING AND ASSEMBLY LIGHT | $2,416,200 | 258 ft |
| 23 EMPIRE DR | CHRISTS HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH INC | OFFICE BUILDING 1-2 STORIES | $3,783,000 | 318 ft |
| 50 EMPIRE DR | STATE OF MINNESOTA | EXEMPT PROP. OWNED BY STATE OF MN | $2,790,000 | 415 ft |
| 0 ACKER ST E | MARA EQUPIMENT LLC | INDUSTRIAL, VACANT LAND | $76,300 | 436 ft |
| 0 SYLVAN ST | ST PAUL PW RICE ACKER POND | RESID/EXEMPT VACANT LAND | $1,100 | 449 ft |
| 60 EMPIRE DR | STATE OF MINNESOTA | EXEMPT PROP. OWNED BY STATE OF MN | $16,387,900 | 459 ft |
| 30 ACKER ST W | SONG XIONG | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $208,800 | 471 ft |
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