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.
9 permits on record since 2015 · $249K total declared value · Most recent: Nov 2017 (warm air, ventilation & general sheet)
JOHN SPENCER ALL SYSTEMS MECHANICAL LLC
SERVICE FIRE PROTECTION
K & M ELECTRIC INC
JOHN SPENCER ALL SYSTEMS MECHANICAL LLC
JOHN SPENCER ALL SYSTEMS MECHANICAL LLC
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 74,475 sqft buildable area.
| Address | Owner | Class | Assessed Value | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 EMPIRE DR | LP STCYNSKE LLC | COMMERCIAL VACANT LAND | $91,100 | 142 ft |
| 87 EMPIRE DR | ST PAUL STAMP | MANUFACTURING AND ASSEMBLY LIGHT | $1,780,500 | 257 ft |
| 45 EMPIRE DR | BEFAME PROPERTY LLC | IND WAREHOUSE | $3,504,500 | 258 ft |
| 0 SYLVAN ST | ST PAUL PW RICE ACKER POND | RESID/EXEMPT VACANT LAND | $1,100 | 313 ft |
| 0 EMPIRE DR | BEFAME PROPERTY LLC | INDUSTRIAL, VACANT LAND | $51,400 | 400 ft |
| 0 UNASSIGNED | ST PAUL PW RICE ACKER POND | EXEMPT, VACANT LAND | $370,700 | 405 ft |
| 0 RICE ST | BNSF RAILWAY CO | RAILROAD REAL PROP USED IN OPERATION | $367,300 | 407 ft |
| 60 EMPIRE DR | STATE OF MINNESOTA | EXEMPT PROP. OWNED BY STATE OF MN | $16,387,900 | 425 ft |
| 88 EMPIRE DR | BONSAI LLC | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FACILITY | $2,698,000 | 466 ft |
| 25 EMPIRE DR | AMERICAN INDIAN FAMILY & CHILDRENS SERV | EXEMPT, WELFARE/CHARIT FACILITY | $171,400 | 486 ft |
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