The Watkins Building
1936 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55403
43,475
SF AvailableHillcrest 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
Rental Details
- Number of spaces 7
- Total square feet available 43,475 SF
- For Lease Contact for pricing
- Space Types Creative Office
- Date Updated May 8, 2026
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For Lease 7 Spaces Available
#125 |
Charlie Nestor
Hillcrest Development
Joe Klein
Hillcrest Development
Emily Claridge
Hillcrest Development |
#140 |
Charlie Nestor
Hillcrest Development
Joe Klein
Hillcrest Development
Emily Claridge
Hillcrest Development |
Buildings A, B #213 |
Charlie Nestor
Hillcrest Development
Emily Claridge
Hillcrest Development
Joe Klein
Hillcrest Development |
Buildings A, B #220 |
Charlie Nestor
Hillcrest Development
Emily Claridge
Hillcrest Development
Joe Klein
Hillcrest Development |
Buildings A, B #225 |
Charlie Nestor
Hillcrest Development
Emily Claridge
Hillcrest Development
Joe Klein
Hillcrest Development |
Buildings C, D 1st Floor |
Drive-In Bay
Joe Klein
Hillcrest Development
Charlie Nestor
Hillcrest Development
Emily Claridge
Hillcrest Development |
Buildings C,D 2nd Floor |
Charlie Nestor
Hillcrest Development
Emily Claridge
Hillcrest Development
Joe Klein
Hillcrest Development |
Contacts
Hillcrest Development
Hillcrest Development
Hillcrest Development
Hillcrest Development
Hillcrest Development
Building Details
- For Lease Contact for pricing
- Property Type Office
- Property Size 89,016 SF
- Lot Size 2.08 Acre
- Date Updated May 8, 2026
Getting Around
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Walk Score ®
Walker's Paradise (93) -
Transit Score ®
Good Transit (59) -
Bike Score ®
Biker's Paradise (92)
Location
- City Minneapolis, MN
- Neighborhood Lowry Hill
- Zip Code 55403
- Market Minneapolis St Paul
Points of Interest
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
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
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
HOURCAR Hub
0.51 miles
Enterprise
1.04 miles
Budget
1.07 miles
Avis
1.18 miles
Lake & Park Car Wash
1.52 miles
Wash Me
2.30 miles
Zipcar
2.95 miles
Jiffy Car Wash & Detail Center
3.01 miles
Central Car Wash
3.61 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
Oak Grove Grocery
0.41 miles
Kowalski's Uptown Market
0.51 miles
ALDI
0.53 miles
Evergreen Grocery & Deli
0.54 miles
Hark's Food Market
0.60 miles
Truong Thanh Grocery Store
0.68 miles
Dai Loi Oriental Grocery, Inc.
0.80 miles
Good Grocer
0.82 miles
Shuang Hur Supermarket
0.85 miles
Uptown Natural Care Center
0.25 miles
Everspring Health
0.25 miles
Park Nicollet Clinic - Minneapolis
0.46 miles
Family Tree Clinic
0.54 miles
Smary Therapy Center
0.54 miles
Lakes Center for Chiropractic
0.60 miles
Fire Station 6
0.71 miles
Walgreens
0.77 miles
Fire Station 8
0.88 miles
1936 Lyndale Avenue South Listing Summary
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Office Space Available at 1936 Lyndale Avenue South
Office space currently available at 1936 Lyndale Avenue South adds up to a total of 43,475 square feet across 7 listing(s). The largest individual space listed offers 14,056 square feet. Property use types available for lease at this property include: creative office.
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Learn More about 1936 Lyndale Avenue South
1936 Lyndale Avenue South is located in the Minneapolis St Paul market and pertains to the 55403 zip code. The property incorporates a total of 43,475 square feet of space.
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Get to Know the Neighborhood
In the Lowry Hill neighborhood, where 1936 Lyndale Avenue South is located, you can currently find 7 office space(s) for rent. In total, this amounts to 43,475 square feet of available office space for lease opportunities.
