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The Watkins Building 1936 S Lyndale Ave 129 - 45,530 SF of Space Available in Minneapolis, MN 55403
HIGHLIGHTS
- The Watkins Building radiates a unique charm by exhibiting its rich history with the modern redevelopment in a past-meets-present architectural style.
- Freshly renovated common areas, free on-site parking for tenants, and modern finishes enhance the aesthetic allure of Watkins.
- 1936 S Lyndale Ave boasts new windows, updated entrances, three loading docks, and signage, poised to become an iconic presence in the neighborhood.
- Thoughtful renovations provide creative spaces for offices, retail, storage, and production uses, creating a welcoming and impactful ambiance.
- Watkins’ fantastic location provides immaculate connectivity to Downtown Minneapolis as well as to I-94 and I-35W, including adjacent bus service.
- The Watkins Building is a testament to Hillcrest Development's business strategy to enhance properties and communities where residents live and work.
FEATURES
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Prime retail space off Lyndale Avenue with dedicated entrance off parking lot and private single-stall bathroom. New windows! Brick/Timber finishes, all new finishes(LED lighting, finished concrete floor, HVAC ductwork) with easy access to all new compliant common areas (accessible entrances, restrooms, private changing rooms/showers, bike lockers, and contemporary shared gathering spaces. Owned and Managed by Hillcrest Development.
- Rate includes utilities, building services and property expenses
- Finished Ceilings: 12’ - 13’
| Space | Size | Term | Rental Rate | Space Use | Condition | Available |
| 1st Floor, Ste 140 | 1,787 SF | Negotiable | $33.00 /SF/YR $2.75 /SF/MO $58,971 /YR $4,914 /MO | Retail | Shell Space | Now |
1st Floor, Ste 140
| Size |
| 1,787 SF |
| Term |
| Negotiable |
| Rental Rate |
| $33.00 /SF/YR $2.75 /SF/MO $58,971 /YR $4,914 /MO |
| Space Use |
| Retail |
| Condition |
| Shell Space |
| Available |
| Now |
- SPACE
- SIZE
- TERM
- RENTAL RATE
- SPACE USE
- CONDITION
- AVAILABLE
Interior flex space with Brick/Timber finishes, all new finishes(LED lighting, finished concrete floor, HVAC ductwork) with easy access to all new compliant common areas (accessible entrances, restrooms, private changing rooms/showers, bike lockers, and contemporary shared gathering spaces. Owned and Managed by Hillcrest Development.
- Rate includes utilities, building services and property expenses
- 2 Loading Docks
- 1 Drive Bay
Fully built-out retail space with semi-private entrance and back studio space. Great visibility and lots of natural light. Space has easy access to all new compliant common areas (accessible entrances, restrooms, private changing rooms/showers, bike lockers, and contemporary shared gathering spaces. Owned and Managed by Hillcrest Development.
- Rate includes utilities, building services and property expenses
- 2 Loading Docks
- 1 Drive Bay
Prime retail space off Lyndale Avenue with dedicated entrance off parking lot and private single-stall bathroom. New windows! Brick/Timber finishes, all new finishes(LED lighting, finished concrete floor, HVAC ductwork) with easy access to all new compliant common areas (accessible entrances, restrooms, private changing rooms/showers, bike lockers, and contemporary shared gathering spaces. Owned and Managed by Hillcrest Development.
- Rate includes utilities, building services and property expenses
- Finished Ceilings: 12’ - 13’
- Rate includes utilities, building services and property expenses
- Rate includes utilities, building services and property expenses
Brick and timber 2nd floor space to be used for office or studio space. All new infrastructure in heating, cooling, electrical, lighting, finished floors. With all new common area amenities, plus free off-street parking, keep this unique space in mind for you hard to place client.
- Rate includes utilities, building services and property expenses
- 1 Drive Bay
- Space is in Excellent Condition
- 2 Loading Docks
Brick and timber 2nd floor space to be used for office or studio space. All new infrastructure in heating, cooling, electrical, lighting, finished floors. With all new common area amenities, plus free off-street parking, keep this unique space in mind for you hard to place client.
- Rate includes utilities, building services and property expenses
- 1 Drive Bay
- Space is in Excellent Condition
- 2 Loading Docks
Super-cool 2nd floor flex space with huge windows facing downtown Mpls! All new infrastructure in heating, cooling, electrical, lighting, polished concrete floors and use of newly renovated common area amenities. With all new common area amenities, plus free off-street parking, keep this unique space in mind for you hard to place client.
- Rate includes utilities, building services and property expenses
- 1 Drive Bay
- Space is in Excellent Condition
- 2 Loading Docks
Unique flexible storage and studio space with 18' clear ceilings, heavy floor load with private access to drive-in door, two (2) loading docks, and all new MEP finishes. With all new common area amenities, plus free off-street parking, keep this unique space in mind for you hard to place client.
- Rate includes utilities, building services and property expenses
- Space is in Excellent Condition
- 1 Drive Bay
- 3 Loading Docks
Unique flexible storage and studio space with 18' clear ceilings, heavy floor load with access to double wide loading door, two (2) loading docks, and all new MEP finishes. Ground level off upper parking lot. With all new common area amenities, plus free off-street parking, keep this unique space in mind for you hard to place client.
- Rate includes utilities, building services and property expenses
- Space is in Excellent Condition
- 1 Drive Bay
- 2 Loading Docks
| Space | Size | Term | Rental Rate | Space Use | Condition | Available |
| 1st Floor - 125 | 1,059 SF | Negotiable | $20.00 /SF/YR $1.67 /SF/MO $21,180 /YR $1,765 /MO | Flex | Partial Build-Out | Now |
| 1st Floor - 130 | 952 SF | Negotiable | $33.00 /SF/YR $2.75 /SF/MO $31,416 /YR $2,618 /MO | Flex | Partial Build-Out | Now |
| 1st Floor, Ste 140 | 1,787 SF | Negotiable | $33.00 /SF/YR $2.75 /SF/MO $58,971 /YR $4,914 /MO | Retail | Shell Space | Now |
| 1st Floor - 170 | 752 SF | 1-10 Years | $19.00 /SF/YR $1.58 /SF/MO $14,288 /YR $1,191 /MO | Flex | - | Now |
| 1st Floor - 180 | 129 SF | 1-10 Years | $19.00 /SF/YR $1.58 /SF/MO $2,451 /YR $204.25 /MO | Flex | - | Now |
| 1st Floor - 210 | 982 SF | Negotiable | $19.00 /SF/YR $1.58 /SF/MO $18,658 /YR $1,555 /MO | Flex | Shell Space | Now |
| 1st Floor - 220 | 2,000-6,217 SF | Negotiable | $22.00 /SF/YR $1.83 /SF/MO $136,774 /YR $11,398 /MO | Flex | Shell Space | Now |
| 1st Floor - 225 | 2,000-6,972 SF | Negotiable | $23.00 /SF/YR $1.92 /SF/MO $160,356 /YR $13,363 /MO | Flex | Shell Space | Now |
| 1st Floor - Lower Level Aldrich | 5,000-12,615 SF | Negotiable | $10.00 /SF/YR $0.83 /SF/MO $126,150 /YR $10,513 /MO | Industrial | Partial Build-Out | Now |
| 1st Floor - Upper Level Aldrich | 5,000-14,065 SF | Negotiable | $15.00 /SF/YR $1.25 /SF/MO $210,975 /YR $17,581 /MO | Industrial | Full Build-Out | Now |
1st Floor - 125
| Size |
| 1,059 SF |
| Term |
| Negotiable |
| Rental Rate |
| $20.00 /SF/YR $1.67 /SF/MO $21,180 /YR $1,765 /MO |
| Space Use |
| Flex |
| Condition |
| Partial Build-Out |
| Available |
| Now |
1st Floor - 130
| Size |
| 952 SF |
| Term |
| Negotiable |
| Rental Rate |
| $33.00 /SF/YR $2.75 /SF/MO $31,416 /YR $2,618 /MO |
| Space Use |
| Flex |
| Condition |
| Partial Build-Out |
| Available |
| Now |
1st Floor, Ste 140
| Size |
| 1,787 SF |
| Term |
| Negotiable |
| Rental Rate |
| $33.00 /SF/YR $2.75 /SF/MO $58,971 /YR $4,914 /MO |
| Space Use |
| Retail |
| Condition |
| Shell Space |
| Available |
| Now |
1st Floor - 170
| Size |
| 752 SF |
| Term |
| 1-10 Years |
| Rental Rate |
| $19.00 /SF/YR $1.58 /SF/MO $14,288 /YR $1,191 /MO |
| Space Use |
| Flex |
| Condition |
| - |
| Available |
| Now |
1st Floor - 180
| Size |
| 129 SF |
| Term |
| 1-10 Years |
| Rental Rate |
| $19.00 /SF/YR $1.58 /SF/MO $2,451 /YR $204.25 /MO |
| Space Use |
| Flex |
| Condition |
| - |
| Available |
| Now |
1st Floor - 210
| Size |
| 982 SF |
| Term |
| Negotiable |
| Rental Rate |
| $19.00 /SF/YR $1.58 /SF/MO $18,658 /YR $1,555 /MO |
| Space Use |
| Flex |
| Condition |
| Shell Space |
| Available |
| Now |
1st Floor - 220
| Size |
| 2,000-6,217 SF |
| Term |
| Negotiable |
| Rental Rate |
| $22.00 /SF/YR $1.83 /SF/MO $136,774 /YR $11,398 /MO |
| Space Use |
| Flex |
| Condition |
| Shell Space |
| Available |
| Now |
1st Floor - 225
| Size |
| 2,000-6,972 SF |
| Term |
| Negotiable |
| Rental Rate |
| $23.00 /SF/YR $1.92 /SF/MO $160,356 /YR $13,363 /MO |
| Space Use |
| Flex |
| Condition |
| Shell Space |
| Available |
| Now |
1st Floor - Lower Level Aldrich
| Size |
| 5,000-12,615 SF |
| Term |
| Negotiable |
| Rental Rate |
| $10.00 /SF/YR $0.83 /SF/MO $126,150 /YR $10,513 /MO |
| Space Use |
| Industrial |
| Condition |
| Partial Build-Out |
| Available |
| Now |
1st Floor - Upper Level Aldrich
| Size |
| 5,000-14,065 SF |
| Term |
| Negotiable |
| Rental Rate |
| $15.00 /SF/YR $1.25 /SF/MO $210,975 /YR $17,581 /MO |
| Space Use |
| Industrial |
| Condition |
| Full Build-Out |
| Available |
| Now |
1st Floor - 125
| Size | 1,059 SF |
| Term | Negotiable |
| Rental Rate | $20.00 /SF/YR |
| Space Use | Flex |
| Condition | Partial Build-Out |
| Available | Now |
Interior flex space with Brick/Timber finishes, all new finishes(LED lighting, finished concrete floor, HVAC ductwork) with easy access to all new compliant common areas (accessible entrances, restrooms, private changing rooms/showers, bike lockers, and contemporary shared gathering spaces. Owned and Managed by Hillcrest Development.
- Rate includes utilities, building services and property expenses
- 1 Drive Bay
- 2 Loading Docks
1st Floor - 130
| Size | 952 SF |
| Term | Negotiable |
| Rental Rate | $33.00 /SF/YR |
| Space Use | Flex |
| Condition | Partial Build-Out |
| Available | Now |
Fully built-out retail space with semi-private entrance and back studio space. Great visibility and lots of natural light. Space has easy access to all new compliant common areas (accessible entrances, restrooms, private changing rooms/showers, bike lockers, and contemporary shared gathering spaces. Owned and Managed by Hillcrest Development.
- Rate includes utilities, building services and property expenses
- 1 Drive Bay
- 2 Loading Docks
1st Floor, Ste 140
| Size | 1,787 SF |
| Term | Negotiable |
| Rental Rate | $33.00 /SF/YR |
| Space Use | Retail |
| Condition | Shell Space |
| Available | Now |
Prime retail space off Lyndale Avenue with dedicated entrance off parking lot and private single-stall bathroom. New windows! Brick/Timber finishes, all new finishes(LED lighting, finished concrete floor, HVAC ductwork) with easy access to all new compliant common areas (accessible entrances, restrooms, private changing rooms/showers, bike lockers, and contemporary shared gathering spaces. Owned and Managed by Hillcrest Development.
- Rate includes utilities, building services and property expenses
- Finished Ceilings: 12’ - 13’
1st Floor - 170
| Size | 752 SF |
| Term | 1-10 Years |
| Rental Rate | $19.00 /SF/YR |
| Space Use | Flex |
| Condition | - |
| Available | Now |
- Rate includes utilities, building services and property expenses
1st Floor - 180
| Size | 129 SF |
| Term | 1-10 Years |
| Rental Rate | $19.00 /SF/YR |
| Space Use | Flex |
| Condition | - |
| Available | Now |
- Rate includes utilities, building services and property expenses
1st Floor - 210
| Size | 982 SF |
| Term | Negotiable |
| Rental Rate | $19.00 /SF/YR |
| Space Use | Flex |
| Condition | Shell Space |
| Available | Now |
Brick and timber 2nd floor space to be used for office or studio space. All new infrastructure in heating, cooling, electrical, lighting, finished floors. With all new common area amenities, plus free off-street parking, keep this unique space in mind for you hard to place client.
- Rate includes utilities, building services and property expenses
- Space is in Excellent Condition
- 1 Drive Bay
- 2 Loading Docks
1st Floor - 220
| Size | 2,000-6,217 SF |
| Term | Negotiable |
| Rental Rate | $22.00 /SF/YR |
| Space Use | Flex |
| Condition | Shell Space |
| Available | Now |
Brick and timber 2nd floor space to be used for office or studio space. All new infrastructure in heating, cooling, electrical, lighting, finished floors. With all new common area amenities, plus free off-street parking, keep this unique space in mind for you hard to place client.
- Rate includes utilities, building services and property expenses
- Space is in Excellent Condition
- 1 Drive Bay
- 2 Loading Docks
1st Floor - 225
| Size | 2,000-6,972 SF |
| Term | Negotiable |
| Rental Rate | $23.00 /SF/YR |
| Space Use | Flex |
| Condition | Shell Space |
| Available | Now |
Super-cool 2nd floor flex space with huge windows facing downtown Mpls! All new infrastructure in heating, cooling, electrical, lighting, polished concrete floors and use of newly renovated common area amenities. With all new common area amenities, plus free off-street parking, keep this unique space in mind for you hard to place client.
- Rate includes utilities, building services and property expenses
- Space is in Excellent Condition
- 1 Drive Bay
- 2 Loading Docks
1st Floor - Lower Level Aldrich
| Size | 5,000-12,615 SF |
| Term | Negotiable |
| Rental Rate | $10.00 /SF/YR |
| Space Use | Industrial |
| Condition | Partial Build-Out |
| Available | Now |
Unique flexible storage and studio space with 18' clear ceilings, heavy floor load with private access to drive-in door, two (2) loading docks, and all new MEP finishes. With all new common area amenities, plus free off-street parking, keep this unique space in mind for you hard to place client.
- Rate includes utilities, building services and property expenses
- 1 Drive Bay
- Space is in Excellent Condition
- 3 Loading Docks
1st Floor - Upper Level Aldrich
| Size | 5,000-14,065 SF |
| Term | Negotiable |
| Rental Rate | $15.00 /SF/YR |
| Space Use | Industrial |
| Condition | Full Build-Out |
| Available | Now |
Unique flexible storage and studio space with 18' clear ceilings, heavy floor load with access to double wide loading door, two (2) loading docks, and all new MEP finishes. Ground level off upper parking lot. With all new common area amenities, plus free off-street parking, keep this unique space in mind for you hard to place client.
- Rate includes utilities, building services and property expenses
- 1 Drive Bay
- Space is in Excellent Condition
- 2 Loading Docks
PROPERTY OVERVIEW
The Watkins Building at 1936 South Lyndale Avenue is Hillcrest Developments' latest redevelopment undertaking in Minneapolis, located in the Lowry-East neighborhood near Kenwood. Founded as Watkins Automotive in the 1920s, this vital property was a crucial automotive service center for the community. Later, in the 1940s, it converted into the home of Vision Loss Resources, providing essential services and training for those with vision and hearing difficulties. This transformed property harmoniously blends urban and historic aesthetics today, showcasing newly sandblasted brick and timber and modern upgrades that radiate a unique industrial charm. This multifaceted redevelopment project caters to various needs, providing creative spaces suitable for offices, creative suites, retail establishments, storage/warehouses, and production/assembly uses. The property's aesthetic allure is enhanced by its 11-foot to 18-foot clear heights, providing an expansive and airy feel to the spaces within. Freshly renovated common areas and tenant finishes add a modern touch, ensuring an enjoyable and stylish environment for occupants. One of the standout features of The Watkins Building is its commitment to convenience, offering free on-site parking – a rare commodity in Minneapolis, let alone South Minneapolis. With new windows, sandblasted brick and timber finishes, updated entrances and exits, three loading docks, a drive-in bay, new signage, as well as pour-in-place concrete sections, Watkins is positioned to once again become an iconic presence in the neighborhood. The Watkins Building offers more than just a space. It provides swift connectivity to downtown Minneapolis and public transportation. Positioned just a block from Interstates 94 and 35W, Watkins offers convenient commuting access for tenants and visitors from the broader Minneapolis area. Surrounded by significant amenities, various restaurants, and distinguished retailers along Lyndale Avenue and Hennepin Avenue, the neighborhood offers a vibrant tapestry of experiences. Aligned with Hillcrest Development's business strategy of improving the properties and communities in which residents live and work, The Watkins Building is a testament to thoughtful redevelopment, seamlessly integrating history with modern functionality.
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