Why 644 2nd Street works for light manufacturing facility
Manufacturing doesn't fit in a strip-mall storefront. It needs heavy power for CNC and assembly lines, real dock loading for raw material in and finished goods out, and clear heights tall enough for racking and overhead cranes. 644 2nd Street delivers all three, in 10,000 to 30,000 SF blocks at small-bay rates.
- Heavy power available for CNC, automated assembly, robotics, injection molding, and welding cells
- 5 dock + 5 drive-in doors — separate raw-in / finished-out logistics flow
- 14-ft garage doors clear semis, dump trucks, vac trucks, and equipment trailers
- 12 to 20.5 ft clear heights — fits 24-ft pallet racking and overhead conveyor
- T1 fiber ready for MES, IoT sensors, automation networks, and cloud ERP
- 10,000 SF starts at $12/SF NNN — meaningfully below comparable East Metro industrial
- Established St. Paul Park industrial zoning — no surprise neighbor complaints
Common use cases
- Precision assembly and CNC machining
- Metal fabrication and welding
- Plastic injection molding
- Food and beverage co-packing
- Electronics manufacturing
- Medical device assembly
- Custom millwork and woodworking
- Contract manufacturing
Building specifications
Building Size80,350 SF on 1.54 Acres
Min Divisible5,000 SF
Clear Heights12′ to 20.5′
Garage Doors14′ — clears semis & dump trucks
Loading5 Dock + 5 Drive-In
PowerHeavy Power Available
ConnectivityT1 Fiber Internet
Building ClassClass B Industrial
Year Built1956 (Additions 1963–1979)
Lease TypeTriple Net (NNN)
Frequently asked questions
What kind of power is available for manufacturing equipment?
Heavy 3-phase power is available throughout the building. Specific amperage and voltage configurations can be discussed for your equipment list — call for a walkthrough with your electrical engineer.
Can the building handle full-truck deliveries?
Yes. Five dock-high loading positions and five drive-in doors with 14-ft clear heights handle 53-ft semis, dump trucks, and equipment trailers. The drive-in doors are tall enough for forklifts and flatbeds.
Is the lease structure flexible for a growing manufacturer?
Yes — minimum divisible is 5,000 SF but we typically lease manufacturing tenants in 10,000–30,000 SF blocks, with expansion options as you scale. NNN at $12–$15/SF depending on configuration.
Other concepts that work in this building
644 2nd Street is subdividable and adaptable. A few other use cases that match the building's bones:
