Building Info

Historic Garfield Apartments
  • Address:
    2215 N. 4th St.
  • Taxkey:
    3531962000
  • Status:
  • Assessed Value (Land):
    $24,300
  • Assessed Value (Improvements):
    $1,352,700
  • Assessed Value (Total):
    $1,377,000
  • Assesment Year:
    2023
  • Year Built:

Historic 4th Street School redeveloped into apartments by a partnership of Joshua Jeffers and Melissa Goins.

The project won a 2018 Mayor’s Design Award.

Building was originally designed by Henry C. Koch in 1887. Redevelopment design led by Engberg Anderson Architects.

The redevelopment project includes the construction of the adjacent The Griot apartments.

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IDDateTypeDescription
ELEC-19-002242019/01/10Permit
Electrical Permit
COM-ALT-19-000052019/01/05Permit
Commercial Alteration Permit
PLB-GP-18-001052018/05/25Permit
Gas Piping.
HVAC-GEN-18-014522018/05/08Permit
HVAC General Permit.
PWRS-18-000722018/03/22Permit
ROW Restoration Permit.
PWRS-18-000502018/03/22Permit
ROW Restoration Permit.
PLB-SA-17-001492017/09/17Permit
Plumbing Seal or Abandonment Permit.
PLB-17-037402017/09/02Permit
Building Plumbing Permit.
PLB_HYD-17-001812017/08/18Permit
Hydrant Permit.
PLB-17-034712017/08/17Permit
Building Plumbing Permit.
PLB-17-032912017/08/05Permit
Building Plumbing Permit.
ELEV-17-001092017/08/03Permit
Elevator Permit.
PWDR-17-000852017/07/29Permit
Driveway Approach Permit.
PWEN-17-003322017/07/22Permit
ROW Excavation Non-Utility.
PWRS-17-001802017/07/22Permit
ROW Restoration Permit.
MBC-17-000012017/06/15Permit
Masonry Building Cleaning.
PLB-17-023912017/06/13Permit
Building Plumbing Permit.
TANK-17-000632017/06/02Permit
Tank Permit.
PWEN-17-001882017/05/31Permit
ROW Excavation Non-Utility.
PWEU-17-010012017/05/23Permit
ROW Excavation Utility.
HVAC-GEN-17-012242017/04/28Permit
HVAC General Permit.
BLR-17-001322017/04/28Permit
Boiler New Permit.
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Eyes on Milwaukee

Arts and Culture Hub Planned For W. North Ave.

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Eyes on Milwaukee

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Actor Danny Glover and many local notables celebrate new development anchored by Black Holocaust Museum.

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Eyes on Milwaukee

2018 Mayor’s Design Award Recipients

Twenty projects honored, ranging from new skyscraper to two new parks.

Friday Photos: The Griot
Friday Photos

The Griot

New apartment complex, new Black Holocaust Museum, revitalized Bronzeville.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Council Okays 6 Projects, 346 Apartments
Eyes on Milwaukee

Council Okays 6 Projects, 346 Apartments

Millions of dollars in new development in five neighborhoods.

Friday Photos: Bronzeville Rising
Friday Photos

Bronzeville Rising

New apartment complex, new Black Holocaust Museum.

Changes in Garfield School Development Plan

Changes in Garfield School Development Plan

High costs of converting school building at 4th and Garfield will mean 30 rather than 60 apartment units.

City Unveils Design Ideas for Bronzeville

City Unveils Design Ideas for Bronzeville

Six architectural firms helped with ideas, centered around west North Avenue.

Big Ideas for Bronzeville?

Big Ideas for Bronzeville?

Loft apartments, a jazz club and multi-story hotel were among the development ideas for at a brainstorming session.

City Looks to Jumpstart Bronzeville Revival

City Looks to Jumpstart Bronzeville Revival

Plans for redeveloped district includes restaurants, taverns, theaters, museums and artists’ studios.

Building data on this page, including assessment information, was last updated on April 5, 2024

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