Building Info

Farwell Tower. Rendering by Kindness Architecture.
  • Address:
    1832-1840 N. Farwell Ave.
  • Taxkey:
    3552061000
  • Architect:
    Kindness Architecture (acquired by Eppstein Uhen Architects)
  • Status:
  • Assessed Value (Land):
    $1,083,300
  • Assessed Value (Improvements):
    $23,927,000
  • Assessed Value (Total):
    $25,010,300
  • Assesment Year:
    2023
  • Year Built:

A mixed-use apartment building developed by a partnership Jim Wiechmann and New Land Enterprises on sites 1832 N. Farwell Ave. and 1840 N. Farwell Ave. on Milwaukee’s Lower East Side.

Project includes 153 units over 13 floors, with 10,000 square feet of office space. 215 parking stalls would be included. Estimated cost was $33 million prior to development.

Project was first introduced in February 2016.

2020 Mayor’s Design Award winner.

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Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Presents the World Premiere of HOOPS

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Eyes on Milwaukee

East Side Tower Designs Released

Public meeting Feb. 2 to discuss New Land's proposed 25-story apartment complex for Farwell Ave.

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Eyes on Milwaukee

2020 Mayor’s Design Awards Announced

23rd annual awards program goes virtual, but still finds 31 winners across the city.

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East Side Demo Underway for Saint John’s Surface Parking Lot

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Schlitz Park Sold

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More details emerge about the 13-story, 153-unit East Side apartment tower.

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The Urbanite Rises

Farwell Ave. high rise adds 153 residences to Lower East Side.

Friday Photos: Tower Rises Through the Snow
Friday Photos

Tower Rises Through the Snow

Friday's snowstorm didn't stop work on new east-side high rise.

Friday Photos: Farwell Tower Rises
Friday Photos

Farwell Tower Rises

13-story tower will soon tower over nearby buildings.

Friday Photos: Farwell Tower Emerges
Friday Photos

Farwell Tower Emerges

Core of 13-story apartment building emerges on Lower East Side.

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Eyes on Milwaukee

“Mini Earthquake” On Farwell Avenue?

Building's deconstruction spills into street. Over $2,000 in citations issued.

Friday Photos: East Side Deconstruction
Friday Photos

East Side Deconstruction

Building at 1840 N. Farwell Ave. coming down for 13-floor apartment building.

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Inside Trio Apartments in Walker’s Point

The 120-unit, three-building complex boasts ingeniously efficient, space saving apartments.

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The Rhythm Resounds On Water Street

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Eyes on Milwaukee: New High Rise for East Side
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New High Rise for East Side

It's a 13-story, 153-unit apartment building and neighbors seem to love the idea!

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

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