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Thorp Building 1618-1620 Central Ave NE 414 - 107,499 SF of Flex Space Available in Minneapolis, MN 55413



HIGHLIGHTS
- Pillar NE Minneapolis Creative Light Industrial Mixed Use Building, Birth Place of Art-A-Whirl with 120,000 People Attending the Event
- Wood Tongue and Groove Ceilings, Industrial Steel Beam, Column and Strut Construction
- Renovated Historic General Mills WWII Naval Industrial Building, Operable Steel Sash Clear Story Windows, Abundant Natural Light
FEATURES
ALL AVAILABLE SPACES(9)
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• $8.52 SF/year in Tax, CAM and Utilities • South facing operable windows • Concrete floor • Utility sink • Exposed historic brick • Close to exterior access and parking lot • Private access to material lift (non-passenger elevator) • Access to common docks • Tenant improvement allowance available to be amortized over term
- Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services
- Central Heating System
$8.52 SF/year in Tax, CAM and General Utilities budgeted for 2025 Existing • Media blasted wood ceilings and brick • Renovated steel sash operable windows • Clear story windows • Abundant natural light • One private restroom with access to building common restrooms • Private semi-high dock and exterior dock / patio • Dedicated and general parking • Private direct exterior pedestrian access • Historic operable manual bridge cranes • Heavy floor loads - 6” concrete slab • Massive steel column, beam & strut construction • Heavy power 480, 3 phase • Office, production/warehouse and small cocktail room/break room/lounge • High efficiency RTU Heat/AC with separate electric meters in office and cocktail room “As is, where is” with the following work to be completed as part of the base building improvements • Fresh paint on exterior doors • Tenant improvement allowance is available to be amortized over the term
- Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services
- 1 Loading Dock
- Partitioned Offices
- High Ceilings
- Exposed Ceiling
- Includes 3,000 SF of dedicated office space
- Central Air and Heating
- Private Restrooms
- Conference Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
• $8.52 SF/year in Tax, CAM and General Utilities budgeted for 2025 Existing • Large north and east facing windows • Separate conference or office rooms • 1st floor location • Located on Central Ave NE • Roughed-in plumbing • A/C (A/C electric charged separately) • Access to common docks “As is, where is” with the following work to be completed as part of the base building improvements • Remove drop ceiling • Remove tile flooring down to concrete • Check and replace or repair steam heating system return line slopes, traps and valves as needed • Construction cleaning • Architectural Fit Plan • Tenant improvement allowance available to be amortized over the term
- Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services
- Partitioned Offices
- Conference Rooms
- Corner Space
- Central Air Conditioning
- High Ceilings
- Exposed Ceiling
- Natural Light, Office /Conference Rooms
$8.52 SF/year in Tax, CAM and Utilities Existing features • High ceilings • Heavy floor load • Heavy power • First floor • Sink • Access to common docks “As is, where is” with the following work to be completed as part of the base building improvements & renovation • Demo out interior walls • New LED lighting plan • Check and replace or repair steam heating system return line slopes, traps and valves as needed • Construction cleaning • Architectural Fit Plan • Tenant improvement allowance available to be amortized over the term
- Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services
- Exposed Ceiling
- High Ceilings
- Wheelchair Accessible
• 456 SF of mezzanine space • Media blasted wood ceilings and brick • Renovated steel sash operable windows • Abundant natural light • Private pedestrian access • Bridge crane • Heavy floor loads - 6” concrete slab • Massive steel beam, column and strut construction • Wood tongue and groove ceiling • Heavy power 480, 3 phase • Roughed-in plumbing • Tenant improvement allowance available to be amortized over term • $8.52 SF/year in Tax, CAM and General Utilities Budgeted for 2025
- Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services
- High Ceilings
- Central Air Conditioning
• 971 SF of mezzanine space • Media blasted wood ceilings and brick • Renovated metal sash operable windows • Abundant natural light • Two private restrooms • Private dock/patio • Private pedestrian access • Bridge cranes • Heavy floor loads - 6” concrete slab • Massive steel beam strut construction • Wood tongue and groove ceiling • Heavy power 480, 3 phase • Historic renovated steel sash operable windows and thermal pane windows • Tenant improvement allowance available to be amortized over term • $8.52 SF/year in Tax, CAM and General Utilities budgeted for 2025
- Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services
- Central Air Conditioning
- Private Restrooms
- Exposed Ceiling
- 1 Loading Dock
- Kitchen
- High Ceilings
$8.52 SF/year in Tax, CAM and General Utilities budgeted for 2025 Existing • Media blasted wood ceilings and brick • Renovated steel sash operable windows • Clear story windows • Abundant natural light • One private restroom with access to building common restrooms • Private semi-high dock and exterior dock / patio • Dedicated and general parking • Private direct exterior pedestrian access • Historic operable manual bridge cranes • Heavy floor loads - 6” concrete slab • Massive steel column, beam & strut construction • Heavy power 480, 3 phase • Office, production/warehouse and small cocktail room/break room/lounge • High efficiency RTU Heat/AC with separate electric meters in office and cocktail room “As is, where is” with the following work to be completed as part of the base building improvements • Fresh paint on exterior doors • Tenant improvement allowance is available to be amortized over the term
- Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services
- 1 Loading Dock
- Partitioned Offices
- High Ceilings
- Exposed Ceiling
- Includes 3,000 SF of dedicated office space
- Central Air and Heating
- Private Restrooms
- Conference Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
$8.52 SF/year in Tax, CAM and Utilities Existing • Office, production/warehouse and small cocktail room • Small cocktail room could be re-used as a breakroom and lounge area • Three private restrooms with access to building common restrooms • 971 SF of mezzanine space • Private semi-high dock and exterior dock / patio • 3 private garage doors/docks • Dedicated and general parking • Private direct exterior pedestrian access • Historic operable manual bridge cranes • Heavy floor loads - 6” concrete slab • Massive steel column, beam & strut construction • Media blasted wood tongue and groove ceiling • Heavy power 480, 3 phase • Refurbished historic metal sash operable windows • High efficiency RTU Heat/AC with separate electric meters in office and cocktail room “As is, where is” with the following work to be completed as part of the base building improvements: • Selective demo • Install 3 new RTU’s Heat/AC/Fresh Air & connect to • existing ducting • Replace existing patio/dock and ADA ramp • Check and repair steam heating system return line slopes, traps and valves • Fresh paint on exterior doors • Check and provide preventative maintenance for existing garage doors and pedestrian doors • Restore existing drywall, sanded ready for paint • Construction cleaning • Architectural Fit Plan • Tenant improvement allowance is available to be amortized over the term
- Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services
- Partitioned Offices
- High Ceilings
- Exposed Ceiling
- Central Air and Heating
- Private Restrooms
- Conference Rooms
- Corner Space
- Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services
- Common Parts WC Facilities
- Exposed Ceiling
- Central Heating System
- High Ceilings
| Space | Size | Term | Rental Rate | Space Use | Condition | Available |
| Lower Level - 1618-09 | 1,465 SF | Negotiable | $5.05 /SF/YR $0.42 /SF/MO $7,398 /YR $616.52 /MO | Flex | - | Now |
| 1st Floor - 1620 150 | 28,220 SF | 5-10 Years | $10.00 /SF/YR $0.83 /SF/MO $282,200 /YR $23,517 /MO | Flex | Partial Build-Out | 30 Days |
| 1st Floor - 1620-101 | 2,546 SF | Negotiable | $12.50 /SF/YR $1.04 /SF/MO $31,825 /YR $2,652 /MO | Flex | - | Now |
| 1st Floor - 1620-138 | 1,932 SF | Negotiable | $6.00 /SF/YR $0.50 /SF/MO $11,592 /YR $966.00 /MO | Flex | - | Now |
| 1st Floor - 1620-149 | 5,494 SF | 5-10 Years | $10.75 /SF/YR $0.90 /SF/MO $59,061 /YR $4,922 /MO | Flex | - | Now |
| 1st Floor - 1620-150 | 8,824-14,318 SF | 5-10 Years | $10.25 /SF/YR $0.85 /SF/MO $146,760 /YR $12,230 /MO | Flex | Partial Build-Out | Now |
| 1st Floor - 1620-152 | 19,396 SF | 5-10 Years | $10.00 /SF/YR $0.83 /SF/MO $193,960 /YR $16,163 /MO | Flex | Partial Build-Out | 30 Days |
| 1st Floor - 1620-152 | 33,714 SF | 5-10 Years | $10.00 /SF/YR $0.83 /SF/MO $337,140 /YR $28,095 /MO | Flex | - | 120 Days |
| 2nd Floor - 1618-222 | 414 SF | Negotiable | $7.50 /SF/YR $0.63 /SF/MO $3,105 /YR $258.75 /MO | Flex | - | 90 Days |
Lower Level - 1618-09
| Size |
| 1,465 SF |
| Term |
| Negotiable |
| Rental Rate |
| $5.05 /SF/YR $0.42 /SF/MO $7,398 /YR $616.52 /MO |
| Space Use |
| Flex |
| Condition |
| - |
| Available |
| Now |
1st Floor - 1620 150
| Size |
| 28,220 SF |
| Term |
| 5-10 Years |
| Rental Rate |
| $10.00 /SF/YR $0.83 /SF/MO $282,200 /YR $23,517 /MO |
| Space Use |
| Flex |
| Condition |
| Partial Build-Out |
| Available |
| 30 Days |
1st Floor - 1620-101
| Size |
| 2,546 SF |
| Term |
| Negotiable |
| Rental Rate |
| $12.50 /SF/YR $1.04 /SF/MO $31,825 /YR $2,652 /MO |
| Space Use |
| Flex |
| Condition |
| - |
| Available |
| Now |
1st Floor - 1620-138
| Size |
| 1,932 SF |
| Term |
| Negotiable |
| Rental Rate |
| $6.00 /SF/YR $0.50 /SF/MO $11,592 /YR $966.00 /MO |
| Space Use |
| Flex |
| Condition |
| - |
| Available |
| Now |
1st Floor - 1620-149
| Size |
| 5,494 SF |
| Term |
| 5-10 Years |
| Rental Rate |
| $10.75 /SF/YR $0.90 /SF/MO $59,061 /YR $4,922 /MO |
| Space Use |
| Flex |
| Condition |
| - |
| Available |
| Now |
1st Floor - 1620-150
| Size |
| 8,824-14,318 SF |
| Term |
| 5-10 Years |
| Rental Rate |
| $10.25 /SF/YR $0.85 /SF/MO $146,760 /YR $12,230 /MO |
| Space Use |
| Flex |
| Condition |
| Partial Build-Out |
| Available |
| Now |
1st Floor - 1620-152
| Size |
| 19,396 SF |
| Term |
| 5-10 Years |
| Rental Rate |
| $10.00 /SF/YR $0.83 /SF/MO $193,960 /YR $16,163 /MO |
| Space Use |
| Flex |
| Condition |
| Partial Build-Out |
| Available |
| 30 Days |
1st Floor - 1620-152
| Size |
| 33,714 SF |
| Term |
| 5-10 Years |
| Rental Rate |
| $10.00 /SF/YR $0.83 /SF/MO $337,140 /YR $28,095 /MO |
| Space Use |
| Flex |
| Condition |
| - |
| Available |
| 120 Days |
2nd Floor - 1618-222
| Size |
| 414 SF |
| Term |
| Negotiable |
| Rental Rate |
| $7.50 /SF/YR $0.63 /SF/MO $3,105 /YR $258.75 /MO |
| Space Use |
| Flex |
| Condition |
| - |
| Available |
| 90 Days |
Lower Level - 1618-09
| Size | 1,465 SF |
| Term | Negotiable |
| Rental Rate | $5.05 /SF/YR |
| Space Use | Flex |
| Condition | - |
| Available | Now |
• $8.52 SF/year in Tax, CAM and Utilities • South facing operable windows • Concrete floor • Utility sink • Exposed historic brick • Close to exterior access and parking lot • Private access to material lift (non-passenger elevator) • Access to common docks • Tenant improvement allowance available to be amortized over term
- Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services
- Central Heating System
1st Floor - 1620 150
| Size | 28,220 SF |
| Term | 5-10 Years |
| Rental Rate | $10.00 /SF/YR |
| Space Use | Flex |
| Condition | Partial Build-Out |
| Available | 30 Days |
$8.52 SF/year in Tax, CAM and General Utilities budgeted for 2025 Existing • Media blasted wood ceilings and brick • Renovated steel sash operable windows • Clear story windows • Abundant natural light • One private restroom with access to building common restrooms • Private semi-high dock and exterior dock / patio • Dedicated and general parking • Private direct exterior pedestrian access • Historic operable manual bridge cranes • Heavy floor loads - 6” concrete slab • Massive steel column, beam & strut construction • Heavy power 480, 3 phase • Office, production/warehouse and small cocktail room/break room/lounge • High efficiency RTU Heat/AC with separate electric meters in office and cocktail room “As is, where is” with the following work to be completed as part of the base building improvements • Fresh paint on exterior doors • Tenant improvement allowance is available to be amortized over the term
- Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services
- Includes 3,000 SF of dedicated office space
- 1 Loading Dock
- Central Air and Heating
- Partitioned Offices
- Private Restrooms
- High Ceilings
- Conference Rooms
- Exposed Ceiling
- Wheelchair Accessible
1st Floor - 1620-101
| Size | 2,546 SF |
| Term | Negotiable |
| Rental Rate | $12.50 /SF/YR |
| Space Use | Flex |
| Condition | - |
| Available | Now |
• $8.52 SF/year in Tax, CAM and General Utilities budgeted for 2025 Existing • Large north and east facing windows • Separate conference or office rooms • 1st floor location • Located on Central Ave NE • Roughed-in plumbing • A/C (A/C electric charged separately) • Access to common docks “As is, where is” with the following work to be completed as part of the base building improvements • Remove drop ceiling • Remove tile flooring down to concrete • Check and replace or repair steam heating system return line slopes, traps and valves as needed • Construction cleaning • Architectural Fit Plan • Tenant improvement allowance available to be amortized over the term
- Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services
- Central Air Conditioning
- Partitioned Offices
- High Ceilings
- Conference Rooms
- Exposed Ceiling
- Corner Space
- Natural Light, Office /Conference Rooms
1st Floor - 1620-138
| Size | 1,932 SF |
| Term | Negotiable |
| Rental Rate | $6.00 /SF/YR |
| Space Use | Flex |
| Condition | - |
| Available | Now |
$8.52 SF/year in Tax, CAM and Utilities Existing features • High ceilings • Heavy floor load • Heavy power • First floor • Sink • Access to common docks “As is, where is” with the following work to be completed as part of the base building improvements & renovation • Demo out interior walls • New LED lighting plan • Check and replace or repair steam heating system return line slopes, traps and valves as needed • Construction cleaning • Architectural Fit Plan • Tenant improvement allowance available to be amortized over the term
- Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services
- High Ceilings
- Exposed Ceiling
- Wheelchair Accessible
1st Floor - 1620-149
| Size | 5,494 SF |
| Term | 5-10 Years |
| Rental Rate | $10.75 /SF/YR |
| Space Use | Flex |
| Condition | - |
| Available | Now |
• 456 SF of mezzanine space • Media blasted wood ceilings and brick • Renovated steel sash operable windows • Abundant natural light • Private pedestrian access • Bridge crane • Heavy floor loads - 6” concrete slab • Massive steel beam, column and strut construction • Wood tongue and groove ceiling • Heavy power 480, 3 phase • Roughed-in plumbing • Tenant improvement allowance available to be amortized over term • $8.52 SF/year in Tax, CAM and General Utilities Budgeted for 2025
- Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services
- Central Air Conditioning
- High Ceilings
1st Floor - 1620-150
| Size | 8,824-14,318 SF |
| Term | 5-10 Years |
| Rental Rate | $10.25 /SF/YR |
| Space Use | Flex |
| Condition | Partial Build-Out |
| Available | Now |
• 971 SF of mezzanine space • Media blasted wood ceilings and brick • Renovated metal sash operable windows • Abundant natural light • Two private restrooms • Private dock/patio • Private pedestrian access • Bridge cranes • Heavy floor loads - 6” concrete slab • Massive steel beam strut construction • Wood tongue and groove ceiling • Heavy power 480, 3 phase • Historic renovated steel sash operable windows and thermal pane windows • Tenant improvement allowance available to be amortized over term • $8.52 SF/year in Tax, CAM and General Utilities budgeted for 2025
- Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services
- 1 Loading Dock
- Central Air Conditioning
- Kitchen
- Private Restrooms
- High Ceilings
- Exposed Ceiling
1st Floor - 1620-152
| Size | 19,396 SF |
| Term | 5-10 Years |
| Rental Rate | $10.00 /SF/YR |
| Space Use | Flex |
| Condition | Partial Build-Out |
| Available | 30 Days |
$8.52 SF/year in Tax, CAM and General Utilities budgeted for 2025 Existing • Media blasted wood ceilings and brick • Renovated steel sash operable windows • Clear story windows • Abundant natural light • One private restroom with access to building common restrooms • Private semi-high dock and exterior dock / patio • Dedicated and general parking • Private direct exterior pedestrian access • Historic operable manual bridge cranes • Heavy floor loads - 6” concrete slab • Massive steel column, beam & strut construction • Heavy power 480, 3 phase • Office, production/warehouse and small cocktail room/break room/lounge • High efficiency RTU Heat/AC with separate electric meters in office and cocktail room “As is, where is” with the following work to be completed as part of the base building improvements • Fresh paint on exterior doors • Tenant improvement allowance is available to be amortized over the term
- Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services
- Includes 3,000 SF of dedicated office space
- 1 Loading Dock
- Central Air and Heating
- Partitioned Offices
- Private Restrooms
- High Ceilings
- Conference Rooms
- Exposed Ceiling
- Wheelchair Accessible
1st Floor - 1620-152
| Size | 33,714 SF |
| Term | 5-10 Years |
| Rental Rate | $10.00 /SF/YR |
| Space Use | Flex |
| Condition | - |
| Available | 120 Days |
$8.52 SF/year in Tax, CAM and Utilities Existing • Office, production/warehouse and small cocktail room • Small cocktail room could be re-used as a breakroom and lounge area • Three private restrooms with access to building common restrooms • 971 SF of mezzanine space • Private semi-high dock and exterior dock / patio • 3 private garage doors/docks • Dedicated and general parking • Private direct exterior pedestrian access • Historic operable manual bridge cranes • Heavy floor loads - 6” concrete slab • Massive steel column, beam & strut construction • Media blasted wood tongue and groove ceiling • Heavy power 480, 3 phase • Refurbished historic metal sash operable windows • High efficiency RTU Heat/AC with separate electric meters in office and cocktail room “As is, where is” with the following work to be completed as part of the base building improvements: • Selective demo • Install 3 new RTU’s Heat/AC/Fresh Air & connect to • existing ducting • Replace existing patio/dock and ADA ramp • Check and repair steam heating system return line slopes, traps and valves • Fresh paint on exterior doors • Check and provide preventative maintenance for existing garage doors and pedestrian doors • Restore existing drywall, sanded ready for paint • Construction cleaning • Architectural Fit Plan • Tenant improvement allowance is available to be amortized over the term
- Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services
- Central Air and Heating
- Partitioned Offices
- Private Restrooms
- High Ceilings
- Conference Rooms
- Exposed Ceiling
- Corner Space
2nd Floor - 1618-222
| Size | 414 SF |
| Term | Negotiable |
| Rental Rate | $7.50 /SF/YR |
| Space Use | Flex |
| Condition | - |
| Available | 90 Days |
- Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services
- Central Heating System
- Common Parts WC Facilities
- High Ceilings
- Exposed Ceiling
PROPERTY OVERVIEW
Our spaces are reimagined historical buildings that have been brought back to life to meet a variety of creative and functional use cases. We create light-use industrial and mixed use spaces that provide an inspiring backdrop for creativity and innovation focusing on historic renovation best practices, natural light, fresh air and reducing the building's carbon footprint and increasing its operational efficiencies. Built in the 1940s, the Thorp Building was used during World War II by General Mills as a manufacturing site for the Norden Bombsight. Post war, the building fell into obscurity for decades. The Thorp Building found new life in the late 20th century when the family company Bohm redeveloped the space. The building transformed into a creative arts, creative light industrial and mixed use space that reinvigorated and became once again a pillar of the local creative economy.
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Thorp Building | 1618-1620 Central Ave NE



























