The Watkins Building

1936 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55403

Property Information

  • For Lease Contact for pricing
  • Property Type Office
  • Property Size 89,016 SF
  • Lot Size 2.08 Acre
  • Date Updated May 8, 2026

Description

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    

7 Spaces Available

#125

Space Type

Creative Office

Lease Rate

Contact for pricing

Total Space

846 SF

Additional Space Type

Flex - Office

Floor

1

Divisible Space

846 - 846 SF

Available Date

Immediate

Renewal Option

Yes

Sublease

No

Build Type

Shell

#140

Space Type

Creative Office

Lease Rate

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Total Space

1,787 SF

Additional Space Type

Flex - Office

Floor

1

Divisible Space

1,787 - 1,787 SF

Available Date

Immediate

Renewal Option

Yes

Sublease

No

Build Type

Shell

Buildings A, B #213

Space Type

Creative Office

Lease Rate

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Total Space

982 SF

Additional Space Type

Flex - Office

Floor

2

Divisible Space

982 - 982 SF

Available Date

Immediate

Renewal Option

Yes

Sublease

No

Build Type

Shell

Buildings A, B #220

Space Type

Creative Office

Lease Rate

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Total Space

6,217 SF

Additional Space Type

Flex - Office

Floor

2

Divisible Space

6,217 - 6,217 SF

Available Date

Immediate

Renewal Option

Yes

Sublease

No

Build Type

Shell

Buildings A, B #225

Space Type

Creative Office

Lease Rate

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Total Space

6,972 SF

Additional Space Type

Flex - Office

Floor

2

Divisible Space

6,972 - 6,972 SF

Available Date

Immediate

Renewal Option

Yes

Sublease

No

Build Type

Shell

Contacts

Joe Klein

Hillcrest Development

Charlie Nestor

Hillcrest Development

Emily Claridge

Hillcrest Development

Charlie Nestor

Hillcrest Development

Emily Claridge

Hillcrest Development

Location

Located at 1936 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55403, this property is part of the Lowry Hill neighborhood and Minneapolis St Paul market.

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