USPS Maintains Plymouth Facility Lease at Islamic Center

The U.S. Postal Service operates a retail space inside a property owned by the Northwest Islamic Community Center.

Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Islam

USPS Maintains Plymouth Facility Lease at Islamic Center

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Since 2011, the U.S. Postal Service has maintained a retail presence at 3300 Plymouth Blvd. in Plymouth, Minnesota, by leasing space from the building owner. The site is currently owned by the Northwest Islamic Community Center.

Why it matters

The arrangement stems from a 2011 real estate transaction where the USPS sold the building to consolidate distribution operations while securing a long-term lease for retail services. This structure keeps postal access available to the local community within the privately owned facility.

The Northwest Islamic Community Center acquired the property at 3300 Plymouth Blvd. for $770,000 in 2012. The facility has been under the center's ownership for 15 years.

The players

Northwest Islamic Community Center

This local organization owns the property at 3300 Plymouth Blvd. where the post office retail location operates.

U.S. Postal Service

The federal agency provides retail mail services and currently leases space from the building owner to maintain its presence in Plymouth.

Mayor Wosje

As the municipal leader of Plymouth, the mayor engaged in official communication regarding the status of the local property.

The details

Management from both the post office and the community center recently requested that police issue trespass notices to two individuals on the premises. The City of Plymouth confirmed it has never held ownership of the building.

The U.S. Postal Service sold the building to the Islamic center in 2011.
Mayor Wosje sent an email regarding the property on October 26, 2026.

Culture Shift

This arrangement follows the pattern set by the 2011 USPS consolidation and facility divestment program that sought to reduce overhead by selling real estate while retaining necessary retail footprints. The move reflects broader institutional shifts in how federal agencies manage aging infrastructure and physical assets.

Residents can continue to utilize the retail postal services at the 3300 Plymouth Blvd. location as they have for over a decade. The status of the facility as private property means that standard site management and security policies are enforced by the building owner and federal management.

The takeaway

Real estate agreements between federal agencies and community organizations can create stable long-term solutions for public service access. Understanding the ownership status of such facilities helps residents clarify who is responsible for property management and security decisions.