Building Info
- Address: 161 W. Wisconsin Ave.
- Taxkeys: 3970202000, 3970203000, 3970204000, 3970205000, 3970206000, 3970207000, 3970208100, 3970211110, 3970212000, 3970201000
- Status:
- Assessed Value (Land): $3,895,600
- Assessed Value (Improvements): $20,120,800
- Assessed Value (Total): $24,016,400
- Assesment Year: 2023
- Year Built:
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Activity
| ID | Date | Type | Description |
| ELEV-19-00143 | 2019/10/08 | Permit | Elevator Permit |
| ENF-2019-20113 | 2019/06/08 | Violation | DNS Activity:Litter and debris.
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| PWOP-19-00504 | 2019/04/13 | Permit | ROW Occupancy Permit |
| ELEV-19-00020 | 2019/02/01 | Permit | Elevator Permit |
| ENF-2018-35195 | 2018/11/27 | Violation | DNS Activity:.
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| ELEC-18-08121 | 2018/11/15 | Permit | Electrical Permit |
| PWMH-18-00437 | 2018/11/14 | Permit | Meter Hood Requests |
| ELEV-18-00143 | 2018/11/13 | Permit | Elevator Permit |
| PWOP-18-01762 | 2018/11/09 | Permit | ROW Occupancy Permit |
| PLB-18-04257 | 2018/09/13 | Permit | Building Plumbing Permit |
| PWOP-18-00373 | 2018/04/02 | Permit | ROW Occupancy Permit. |
| ELEC-17-07689 | 2017/12/17 | Permit | Electrical Permit. |
| ELEC_LV-17-00446 | 2017/10/07 | Permit | Low Voltage Permit. |
| BZZA-17-00282 | 2017/06/30 | New Service Request | BOZA Activity:. |
| 1190516 | 2016/09/20 | Permit | Air Conditioning |
| 1190517 | 2016/09/20 | Permit | Distribution Sys(ductwork) |
| 1190080 | 2016/09/14 | Permit | Occupancy |
| 1189363 | 2016/09/03 | Permit | Occupancy |
| 1189281 | 2016/09/03 | Permit | Zoning Certificate |
| 1180644 | 2016/06/08 | Permit | Plumbing-Alteration |
| 1170525 | 2016/02/20 | Permit | Electrical-Alteration |
| 11955221 | 2016/02/19 | Violation | ~~Fifth Floor ~~~~Provide a performance test report for the rpp bfp |
| 1169058 | 2016/02/03 | Permit | Occupancy |
| 11833161 | 2015/11/26 | Violation | ~~STATE FARM ~~~~ ~~~~~~Exit signs shall be illuminated ~~~~~~Provide approved fire extinguishers ~~~~~~Mount fire extinguishers properly ~~~~ ~~~~~~Remove broken window pane and replace ~~DOWNTOWN DENTAL GROUP ~~~~ ~~~~~~Service fire extinguisher(s) |
| 1156291 | 2015/09/15 | Permit | Electrical-New |
| 1154816 | 2015/08/26 | Permit | Zoning Certificate |
| 226162 | 2015/08/22 | Recording Application | new recording application |
| 11595981 | 2015/07/18 | Violation | ~~Whirlpool~~~~No public swimming place shall be used until a valid license to operate has been obtained from the commissioner. Submit the public swim place license application, license fee, and late fee for the license period July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016. The previous license expired June 30, 2015. The whirlpool is currently operating without a license. The whirlpool will be closed if the license application and fees are not received by Friday, July 24, 2015. / 75-20-7a / |
| 1146813 | 2015/06/09 | Permit | Zoning Certificate |
| 11450951 | 2015/04/24 | Violation | ~~Whirlpool~~~~Skimmers and drains shall be repaired or replaced as needed. Provide documentation showing that the drain covers installed for Virginia Graeme Baker Act (VGBA) compliance have not exceeded their life span. Acceptable documentation includes: receipts, invoices, and manufacturer guarantee statements. Operators who install a different make and model drain cover from the original design plan must submit a plan review to the State of Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services (DSPS) and obtain a City of Milwaukee partial pool alteration permit. Provide documentation of VGBA compliant drain covers. / DHS 172.11(2)(b) /~~~~Biohazard safety equipment, including a blood and biohazard disposal kit shall be located at the first aid station or another location on the premises approved by the department. The required contents of a biohazard kit shall contain the following: 1. Gloves. 2. Mask and face shield. 3. Apron. 4. Absorbent powder. 5. Scoop/scraper. 6. Red biohazard bag. 7. Disposable towels. 8. Antimicrobial wipes. 9. Instructions for safe cleanup. Provide an approved biohazard kit at the pool area. / DHS 172.27(2) / |
| 11450911 | 2015/04/24 | Violation | ~~Whirlpool~~~~Provide red warning light for recirculation system~~~~Maintain drinking fountain(s)~~~~Provide an emergency phone in pool area~~~~Clean spare skimmer strainer baskets or screens shall be available. Provide spare skimmer basket(s) at the pool area. / DHS 172.11(2)(d) / |
| 1125649 | 2014/10/23 | Permit | Zoning Certificate |
| 1125134 | 2014/10/23 | Permit | Zoning Certificate |
| 1124368 | 2014/10/23 | Permit | Zoning Certificate |
| 1121145 | 2014/08/28 | Permit | Occupancy |
| 1121144 | 2014/08/28 | Permit | Occupancy |
| 1118295 | 2014/07/31 | Permit | Occupancy |
| 1113709 | 2014/06/16 | Permit | Sign-On Premise |
| 1112916 | 2014/06/09 | Permit | Fire Alarm-New Install |
| 1112913 | 2014/06/09 | Permit | Plumbing-New |
| 1112706 | 2014/06/05 | Permit | Low Voltage-New Install |
| 10893621 | 2014/05/29 | Violation | Whirlpool(1)- Repair/replace defective emergency phone. During inspection phone was very unclear. / DHS 172.26 /(1)- Update first aid kit in accordance with this code. Remove all rusted components. / DHS 172.27 / |
| 1109294 | 2014/05/05 | Permit | Fire Suppression r |
| 1108464 | 2014/04/29 | Permit | Occupancy |
| 1106769 | 2014/04/14 | Permit | Electrical-New |
| 1106442 | 2014/04/09 | Permit | Asbestos Project |
| 1104946 | 2014/03/26 | Permit | Asbestos Project |
| 1101023 | 2014/02/10 | Permit | Plumbing-Addl Fee |
| 1098165 | 2014/01/10 | Permit | Alteration-Units Added |
| 1085351 | 2013/08/30 | Permit | Plumbing-Repair |
| 1084602 | 2013/08/22 | Permit | Occupancy-New Construction |
| 1084603 | 2013/08/22 | Permit | Occupancy-New Construction |
| ID | Date | Description | Type |
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