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.
37 permits on record since 2015 · $4.7M total declared value · Most recent: Apr 2025 (elevating device)
SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORPORATION
BRAD KRAMER RJ MECHANICAL
CLINT ANDERSON LEGACY COMPANIES INC
REILING CONSTRUCTION CO INC
CASEY VAN HOUDT DAVIS MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
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 76,006 sqft buildable area.
| Address | Owner | Class | Assessed Value | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 EMPIRE DR | BONSAI LLC | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FACILITY | $2,698,000 | 252 ft |
| 50 EMPIRE DR | STATE OF MINNESOTA | EXEMPT PROP. OWNED BY STATE OF MN | $2,790,000 | 255 ft |
| 0 CAPITOL BLVD | NIN K LAY THA M SUE | RESIDENTIAL, VACANT LAND, LOT | $9,700 | 338 ft |
| 633 CAPITOL BLVD | STATE OF MN TRUST EXEMPT | RES/EXEMPT SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING | $62,100 | 363 ft |
| 628 CAPITOL BLVD | NIN K LAY THA M SUE | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $216,600 | 383 ft |
| 629 CAPITOL BLVD | RAMSEY HUNTLEY | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $148,200 | 405 ft |
| 69 EMPIRE DR | LP STCYNSKE LLC | MANUFACTURING AND ASSEMBLY LIGHT | $2,416,200 | 425 ft |
| 0 EMPIRE DR | LP STCYNSKE LLC | COMMERCIAL VACANT LAND | $91,100 | 431 ft |
| 625 CAPITOL BLVD | MOHAMMED HABIB JOSEPHINE P RIVERA | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $215,000 | 448 ft |
| 624 CAPITOL BLVD | REBECCA R WELTY GEORGE D WELTY | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $272,800 | 450 ft |
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