The Watkins Building

1936 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55403

  • For Lease Contact for pricing
  • Property Type Office
  • Property Size 89,016 SF
  • Lot Size 2.08 Acre
  • Additional Rent Contact for pricing
  • Date Updated Nov 14, 2024

Hillcrest Development’s latest redevelopment, The Watkins Building (formerly the Vision Loss Resource building), is in the heart of the Lowry-East (Wedge) neighborhood just south of I-94 and Downtown Minneapolis. The Watkins Building is a coveted mix of historic brick/timber and masonry with new windows, abundant natural light and free parking.

The Watkins Building offers a range of creative spaces (office, creative office, retail, storage/warehouse, and production/assembly) from 2,500- 75,000 square feet with anticipated occupancy in the summer of 2023.

 

 

 

Fully renovated building features will include:

 

Sandblasted wood & brick

 

Open Industrial finishes

 

Abundant natural light 

 

Updated common areas and tenant finishes

 

Free Onsite parking available

 

11 ' - 18' clear heights    

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Location

Getting Around

  • Walk Score ®

    93/100 Walker's Paradise
  • Transit Score ®

    59/100 Good Transit
  • Bike Score ®

    92/100 Biker's Paradise
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  • City Minneapolis, MN
  • Neighborhood Lowry Hill
  • Zip Code 55403
  • Market Minneapolis St Paul

Points of Interest

  • Bassett Creek Valley

    0.85 miles

  • Bryn Mawr

    1.07 miles

  • Royalston

    1.29 miles

  • West 21st Street

    1.29 miles

  • Warehouse District/Hennepin Avenue

    1.40 miles

  • Nicollet Mall

    1.41 miles

  • Government Plaza

    1.46 miles

  • Target Field - Platform 1

    1.47 miles

  • Target Field - Platform 2

    1.49 miles

  • Cedar-Riverside

    1.87 miles

  • Speedway

    0.17 miles

  • Holiday

    0.50 miles

  • BP

    0.76 miles

  • Marathon

    0.79 miles

  • Mobil

    1.22 miles

  • Shell

    1.51 miles

  • ChargePoint

    2.27 miles

  • Greenlots

    2.95 miles

  • Tesla Supercharger

    3.46 miles

  • Leaning Tower Parking Lot

    0.25 miles

  • Vineland Place Ramp

    0.36 miles

  • 110 Grant Apartments Visitor Parking

    0.63 miles

  • 110 Grant Apartments Resident Parking

    0.68 miles

  • Loring Parking Ramp

    0.69 miles

  • MCAD Parking Lot C

    0.85 miles

  • Marquette Parking Ramp

    0.94 miles

  • Minneapolis Impound Lot

    0.95 miles

  • 300 Clifton

    0.34 miles

  • Minneapolis International Hostel

    0.69 miles

  • Hyatt Regency Minneapolis

    0.76 miles

  • Millennium Hotel

    0.76 miles

  • DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Minneapolis

    0.91 miles

  • Hotel Ivy, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Minneapolis

    0.96 miles

  • Holiday Inn Express Minneapolis Downtown Convention Center

    0.99 miles

  • Hilton Minneapolis

    1.01 miles

  • Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis Downtown

    1.04 miles

  • The Chambers Hotel

    1.06 miles

  • Mortimer's Bar and Restaurant

    0.05 miles

  • Red Dragon

    0.13 miles

  • The Lowry

    0.23 miles

  • Leaning Tower of Pizza

    0.26 miles

  • Tao Natural Foods and Organic Cafe

    0.28 miles

  • P.S. Steak

    0.29 miles

  • Papa John's

    0.33 miles

  • Pizza Hut

    0.33 miles

  • Five Guys

    0.35 miles

  • Urban Skillet

    0.35 miles

  • The Blake School - Northrup Campus

    0.50 miles

  • Learning in Style

    0.53 miles

  • Emerson Elementary School

    0.54 miles

  • Waldorf School

    0.56 miles

  • City of Lakes Waldorf School

    0.57 miles

  • Ella Baker Global Studies & Humanities Magnet School

    0.61 miles

  • Blind Inc.

    0.62 miles

  • MCAD MFA Studios and Gallery

    0.65 miles

  • Dunwoody College of Technology

    0.71 miles

  • Minneapolis Community & Technical College

    0.72 miles

  • New Horizon Academy

    0.45 miles

  • Academia Elze Spanish Immersion Early Learning Center

    0.48 miles

  • Central Care for Children

    0.54 miles

  • Child Garden Montessori

    0.75 miles

  • Lucky Stars Child Care Services

    0.78 miles

  • Grandma's House Children's Center

    1.18 miles

  • Summit Early Learning Center

    1.43 miles

  • Hooyo Child Care Center

    1.85 miles

  • Sunshine Tree Child Development

    2.25 miles

  • Creative Minds Daycare

    2.27 miles

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does office space cost at The Watkins Building?

The price for office space for lease at The Watkins Building is available upon request. The cost of leasing office space can depend on the position of the space within the building, the location of the property, the quality rating, amenities on-site or nearby, as well as if the office space you are looking at comes with attributes that are unique to it.

What office space is available at The Watkins Building?

In total, there are 46,757 square feet of office space for rent at The Watkins Building. Availability at this location includes creative office. If you are interested in finding out more, you can easily reach out to schedule a tour using the contact form at the top of this page.

Can I find office space for a small business at The Watkins Building?

Available office space at The Watkins Building starts at 183 square feet. According to general recommendations of 75 to 150 square feet of office space per person, this can work for a minimum of 1 people. For detailed information on optimal divisible space options for your business needs, contact the listing broker to schedule a tour.

Can I find office space for a large business at The Watkins Building?

Office space available at The Watkins Building provides up to 14,056 square feet, which can accommodate a maximum of 187 people, according to recommendations of between 75 and 150 square feet of office space per person. For a better understanding of how this space could work for you, reach out to schedule a tour.

Is The Watkins Building a good location for office space?

The Watkins Building is located in the Lowry Hill neighborhood of Minneapolis St Paul. Reach out to the leasing representative for more detailed information on the most modern facilities and amenities at the property.

Area amenities within half a mile of this location include 2 child care option(s), 1 educational institution(s), 10 restaurant or other dining establishment(s), 1 hotel, motel, or other accommodation.

Does The Watkins Building have parking?

See listing location information regarding the nearest points of interest in the area. Contact the property representative for details on what the best vehicle access and parking options are near 1936 Lyndale Avenue South. For your consideration, The Watkins Building is located within 0.5 miles of 2 parking option(s) and 1 fuel station(s).

How do I lease office space at The Watkins Building?

If you want to find out more about the lease terms and office space availability at The Watkins Building, fill out the contact form to schedule a tour or reach out to the property representatives using the contact details provided here to ask for any additional information that you might be interested in.

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