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Security Warehouse & 5th Avenue Lofts
404 N Washington Ave and 401 N 2nd St
A 1903 safe-and-implement warehouse joined to a 2004 new build: one association, two very different buildings.
✓ Verified condominium: Hennepin County CIC No. 1428
- Address
- 404 N Washington Ave and 401 N 2nd St
- Neighborhood
- North Loop
- Security Warehouse built
- 1903
- Originally
- William J. Dean & Co. warehouse
- 5th Avenue Lofts built
- 2004 (new construction)
- Conversion
- Mid-2000s
- Condo units (county)
- 190 (54 + 136)
The story
The six-story Security Warehouse was built in 1903 for about $60,000 for William J. Dean & Co., which distributed farm implements and National Security safes. Its lower level connected to the Great Northern Railroad tracks.
In the mid-2000s it became condos alongside 5th Avenue Lofts, a new building next door. They're joined by a walkway and run as one association.
What stands out
- Two roof decks and two fitness centers.
- A dog run.
- Walk-up, townhouse-style units along 2nd St.
- Heated garage parking.
Before you buy here
- One association covers both buildings (county CIC No. 1428), with parking in a separate condo (CIC No. 1429). Read both sets of documents.
- Ask for the association’s resale disclosure certificate, budget, reserve study and recent minutes. Minnesota law gives you specific rights around that certificate; see our buying and financing guide.
Sources: Hennepin County property records (CIC No. 1428), Real Estate Journey: Security Warehouse Lofts, Oertel Architects: 5th Avenue Lofts.
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