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576-Unit Bay View Apartment Complex Wins Key Approval
Bear Development seeks to start construction, but what about environmental remediation?
Sep 12th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Historic Commission Says No To Wrecking Former Wreck Room Tavern
Common Council will decide fate of building, a survivor of 1892 Third Ward fire.
Sep 11th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Renters Face Lead Poisoning Risks
City struggles to hold landlords accountable. ‘We have to do something,’ top official says.
Aug 28th, 2023 by Farrah Anderson
Former Downer Chancery To Be Renovated For New Tenants
SereniTea would occupy half of space, which will be reconfigured in line with its original design.
Aug 25th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Sixteenth Street Health Centers Demolishing House for Parking
And more tear downs for parking could follow. Is it good policy?
Aug 14th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Berrada Sues Milwaukee Tenants Union For Defamation
Mega-landlord's lawsuit focuses on November fire and group's subsequent claims.
Aug 10th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
Developer Seeks To Be Part of King Drive Renaissance
Mediterranean-style car dealership presents opportunity.
Aug 4th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Troubled Apartment Complex Paying Tenants To End Leases
DNR won't let tenants return to Community Within the Corridor for several months.
Jun 19th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Could Regulate Airbnb, Other Services
Short-term rentals have proliferated beyond Downtown, but no public database of who is participating exists.
Jun 15th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Giannis and Brothers Opening Clothing Store
Second 'Antetokounbros' store (the first is in Athens) planned for Deer District.
Jun 6th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Food Trucks Face New Restrictions
Proposal includes downtown time limit and ban on operating within 50 feet of a restaurant.
May 16th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Regal Ware Moving HQ From Kewaskum To Milwaukee
Plus: Beradda buys and Hendricks sells buildings. And recap of week's real estate news.
May 7th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
State Could Prosecute Community Within Corridor Developers
But questions remain about the timeline. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Apr 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Site Prep Work Underway For Park East Apartments
The fourth time's the charm for vacant lot.
Mar 31st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Common Ground Bashes City’s Housing Authority
Citing 'slumlord behavior,' launches Tenants United campaign, demands changes.
Mar 29th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Milwaukee Apartment Building Closed For Health Emergency
Community Within The Corridor has high levels of dangerous chemical, many residents forced to leave.
Mar 28th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Deconstruction Ordinance Again Suspended
But DNS still pursuing a deconstruction contractor.
Mar 17th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Seeks Bids To Demolish Portion of Northridge Mall
Move comes in advance of hearing to acquire and demolish the entire complex.
Mar 15th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce Buys West Side Building
Plus: Warrior Wash coming to 60th and Main. And a recap of week's real estate news.
Feb 26th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Vape Shop Will Beat City’s Ban
Temporary moratorium on new shops will begin Feb. 25. New shop on Ogden coming.
Feb 22nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Park East Apartment Building Progressing
Chicago group would build $46 million complex with 197 apartments and outdoor pool.
Feb 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Preston Cole Will Lead Department of Administration
Former DNR Secretary and City Hall veteran returning to city government.
Feb 7th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Approves Vape Shop Moratorium
No new e-cigarette stores until August. City must now craft a regulatory framework.
Feb 7th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Seeks To Limit New Vape Shops
But questions abound on the legality and strategy of any bans or limits.
Feb 1st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Veterans Housing Complex Plans Expansion
Vets Place Central on 35th and Wisconsin would expand space for homeless veterans.
Jan 30th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Asks Judge To Seize Northridge Mall From Chinese Owners
City of Milwaukee says it has identified funding sources to demolish mall.
Jan 24th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
CBRE Moving Office To BMO Tower
Company and its predecessor have spent nearly 50 years in US Bank Center
Jan 19th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Burlington Store Will Replace Piggy Wiggly On Capitol Dr.
No more shopping the pig, but there will be coats and a Frank Lloyd Wright connection.
Jan 18th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Third Ward Building Could Gain Apartments
Wimmer Communities plans 5-apartment project with balconies overlooking the river.
Jan 17th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Evictions Surged in December
Part of a sustained upward trend since June.
Jan 6th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
From Classroom To Reality at 25th and North
Bria Grant creating home for nonprofit, space for restaurant and saving vacant building.
Dec 30th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Doesn’t Have Money To Raze Northridge Mall
It could cost $15 million. And Chinese investment group won't demolish it.
Dec 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City, MATC Still Seek To Train Students in Rehabbing Homes
Progress has been slow. Ezekiel CDC steps in as new private partner.
Dec 19th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
New Gym Rises at 76th and Good Hope
Planet Fitness will open in retail complex.
Dec 9th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Harbor District Building Could House Startups
And possibly a brewery. Charlie Hutchinson has big plans.
Dec 5th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Overrides Mayor Johnson’s First Vetoes
Actions finalize 2023 budget with no cuts to libraries or fire department.
Nov 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
DNR Secretary Preston Cole Retiring
Cole rose through ranks of Milwaukee's Department of Public Works before taking state job.
Nov 18th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Mayor Vetoes Library, Fire Service Cut Restorations in 2023 Milwaukee Budget
In making first veto, Johnson offers compromise to Common Council.
Nov 11th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Reverses Cuts, Raises Fees In Adopting 2023 Milwaukee Budget
But police will still see service reduction and drastic cuts will come in future years without changes at state level.
Nov 4th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Northridge Owner Appeals, Blocks Demolition Order
2019 court case continues to drag on. Mall has been closed since 2003.
Oct 31st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Bucks Guard Sells Brewers Hill Property
Pat Connaughton's company gets cold feet. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Oct 23rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Judge Rules Northridge Mall Must Be Demolished
Ruling is a win for city, but issues remain with demolishing building.
Oct 3rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Near West Side Partners Celebrates 7 Years of Work
Coalition of anchor institutions works to improve neighborhoods west of Downtown.
Sep 29th, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Council Approves Paying Four Settlements
Taxpayers on the hook for yet more city settlements.
Sep 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
McKinley School Saved From The Brink
Gorman's redevelopment shows that virtually any building can be saved if there is a will to do so.
Sep 16th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Poverty’s Unrelenting Grip on Milwaukee
City ranks second worst among big cities, with many barriers to overcoming poverty.
Sep 10th, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Iron District Construction Starting
But not on the soccer stadium or concert venue. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Sep 4th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Northridge Unsecured, Owners Face $26,000 In Fines
Fine will increase if problems not addressed. Final hearing scheduled for Oct. 3.
Sep 2nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
How to Get a Landlord to Make Repairs
Best procedure to follow and local resources to help you.
Aug 31st, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Judge Holds Northridge Mall Owners In Contempt, Issues $2,000 Daily Fine
Chinese ownership group given until Friday to secure mall, trial scheduled for October 3.
Aug 15th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Abele’s Personal Spa, Pool Conservatory Challenged
Neighbor Suzanne Hupy Cites "Light Pollution," "Fundamental Change to Neighborhood" from Proposed 6,816 Square Foot Auxiliary Structure.
Aug 12th, 2022 by Michael Horne
Northridge Mall Suffers Fourth Fire In A Month
Fire chief and mayor are fed up. Lawsuit to demolish building has critical hearing Monday.
Aug 11th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
New Penalties For Landlords Who Don’t Fix Lead Hazards
Fees, citations, even demolition for non-compliance after child tests positive for lead.
Jul 26th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Fires Badly Damage Northridge Mall
More troubles for vacant mall. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Jul 24th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Street Car Flats Take Shape
99-year-old office building finds new life as housing
Jul 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
31-Story Third Ward Tower Developer Applies For Construction Permits
Hines planning fall groundbreaking at 333 N. Water St.
Jul 6th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Northridge Owners Renew Legal Battle With City
Chinese investment group finds new attorney, now represented by McDonald & Kloth.
Jun 30th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Say Goodbye to Harp & Shamrock Building
137-year-old building that housed tavern on Wells St. planned for demolition, though precisely when not clear.
Jun 29th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Car Wins Battle With Commercial Garage
North Avenue building will be razed by city after reckless motorist rammed it.
Jun 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
New Mural Tackles Isolation, Celebration, Mental Health
Tia Richardson paints new downtown mural on the side of the Grand Avenue Club.
Jun 17th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Northridge Mall Attorneys Quit, Chinese Group Must Find New Counsel
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Jun 5th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
27-Page Complaint Blasts City Attorney
Tearman Spencer and top deputies face new complaints of misusing public funds, kickbacks and more.
Jun 1st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Genke Plans New Bay View Development
Initially listed as 6 duplexes, but plans are changing for 10,320-square-foot site on E. Oklahoma Ave.
May 30th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
How To Check Your Landlord’s Background
Renters union offers tips for finding your landlord's rental, eviction history.
May 20th, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Judge Reverses $1.4 Million Verdict Against Bauman, City
Lawsuit over Bauman's criticism of demolished housing facility dates back to 2007.
May 17th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Vacant 27th Street Building Will See New Life
Agora Direct will operate one-stop contractor hub along W. Clybourn St.
May 6th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Scardina Specialties New Deli is Official
The owner of the beloved Riverwest deli has officially secure a new home for it.
Apr 15th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
DNS Could Drop City Attorney, Hire Its Own
Council debates, then holds off proposal to help Department of Neighborhood Services.
Apr 12th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Northridge Mall Raze Order Delayed
Appeals court sends case back to circuit court for review of city order, new estimate of repair costs.
Mar 29th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Foreclosure Fiasco Costing Taxpayers Nearly $200,000
City Wide Investments had $49,000 in unpaid taxes before the city stepped in and a lawsuit started.
Mar 4th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Jake’s Deli Has a New Owner
Bud Selig has sold it. Plus: New downtown cafe, new Cudahy breakfast-lunch place and Italian deli returns to Riverwest.
Feb 28th, 2022 by Michael Holloway
Scardina Deli Plans Return To Riverwest
Scardina Specialties, closed in 2021 when its building condemned, would reopen in bigger space on Locust St.
Feb 23rd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
$1.4 Million Verdict Against Alderman, City
No immediate payment expected for Bauman's comments in 2007. Case involving controversial housing facility could take several more years to settle.
Feb 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City To Pay $50,000 For Church Crushed By Collapsed Building
City owned foreclosed building. Near north-side church submitted $1.1 million claim.
Feb 15th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Deconstruction Program Suspended Again
But DNS officials hope new coalition of contractors could bid on work.
Feb 14th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Gallery With Artist Housing Proposed For West Side
Neighborhood resident proposes to redevelop fire-damaged building built in 1875.
Feb 8th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
New Assessment Commissioner Chosen
Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson picks Nicole Larsen to first serve as Chief Assessor, then Assessment Commissioner.
Jan 17th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Layton Lofts Under Construction
New apartment building joins busy commercial corridor, but contractor fighting city on utility use.
Jan 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
House Saved, Moved Nearly 2 Miles
Once an apartment above a steakhouse, it's now a single-family home on Howell Ave.
Jan 5th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
A Harbor District Revival
1915 building at 2nd and Mineral racked up lawsuits, code violations. New owner going back to basics.
Dec 24th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Dettmer’s Appointment As Public Works Head Is Historic
First female to lead DPW, first time that no major mayor-appointed leaders are white males.
Dec 20th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Port Plays Key Role In Construction of World’s Tallest Timber Tower
But not a single piece arrived in Milwaukee by ship.
Dec 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Third Ward Entertainment Proposal Raises Questions
But the two-theater music complex may ultimately be subject to little public review.
Dec 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Deconstruction Policy Remains, Well… Deconstructed
City of Milwaukee can't make the vision for program work. Who's to blame?
Dec 13th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Downtown Food Hall Adds Sushi, Ramen, Hot Dogs
Plus: Radio Milwaukee's new cafe, new downtown restaurant, Redbrick Pizza closes.
Dec 6th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
City Closes T Jay’s Lounge
36 shootings near bar in 2021, including a triple shooting inside tavern and bar staff involved in cleanup.
Dec 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Bay View Apartment Project Advances
Plus: Recapping a big week of real estate news.
Nov 28th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
New Building Would Include Restaurant, Rooftop Event Space, Recording Studio
Fatima Laster is uplifting the Five Points neighborhood.
Nov 18th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Council, Mayor At Odds Over City Attorney
Council wants to hire its own attorney. City Attorney oppose this and Barrett vetoes proposal.
Nov 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
New African Restaurant For East Side
Plus: New downtown lunch and brunch place. A bigger Bavette. And Foxfire Food Truck shuts down
Nov 15th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
Stone Creek Closing Bay View Cafe
UPDATE: DNS confirms wall is not at "imminent risk" of collapse, is rescinding order.
Nov 10th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Stamper Wants Rat Inspections Of Excavations
Could the city possibly check every construction project for rat infestations?
Nov 2nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Tearman Spencer Adds Media To List Of Those Inhibiting Him
Conditions at City Attorney's office would improve if media quit "erroneously" reporting on them says City Attorney.
Oct 29th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Recommends Few Budget Amendments
No fee increases and few changes as council braces for next year's fiscal cliff.
Oct 28th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Strikes Deal On How To Spend $179 Million ARPA Allocation
Housing, lead abatement, child care, police recruits, violence prevention, a new MLK library and more.
Oct 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
City Could Issue Citations For Failing To Disconnect Downspouts
But focus will be on hiring contractors to complete work, keep stormwater out of Deep Tunnel.
Oct 7th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
12 Options to Solve Milwaukee’s Fiscal Crisis
Nine are bad says alderman. Without solution Milwaukee would need to cut one-fourth of workforce.
Oct 6th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
School To Buy Nuisance Building For Garden
Notre Dame girls school will raze building on 15th and Scott for garden, outdoor classes.
Sep 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Connaughton’s Company Withdraws Brewers Hill Plan. For Now
Historic Preservation Commission finds fault with design of 50-unit apartment complex.
Sep 13th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
City Creating Zoning Code For EV Chargers
City anticipates surge in electric vehicles and could get federal money for charging stations.
Aug 23rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
