Robert Joseph is a Milwaukee real estate developer. Joseph’s firm is called Joseph Property Development and has done an extensive amount of work in the Historic Third Ward.
He is the son of Milwaukee real estate developer Leon Joseph, and grandson of former Milwaukee real estate developer George Bockl.
In addition to his firm Joseph Property Development, he previously developed the Water Tower Row condominiums through Marshall East Side Development, LLC.
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- The Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee – “Joseph Keeps Building the Family Business” – Pete Millard – February 7th, 2010
- The Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee – “Developer Joseph Follows Footsteps of Dad, Grandad” – Kelly Quigley – September 16th, 2001
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Record challenges to 2020 assessments now headed to court.
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Building constructed on site steeped in Milwaukee history. And a week of real estate news.
Feb 7th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneThird Ward Lofts Rise
Electrically-charged development takes shape on border between Downtown and Third Ward
Oct 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneThe Building With A Ship Underneath
Once "the largest hardware store in the world," soon to be apartments.
Sep 18th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneWalker’s Point Buildings Get New Lease on Life
Sofi Lofts taking shaping near Milwaukee River.
Jul 31st, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneThe Electric Apartments Rise
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Jul 3rd, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneHow Historic Are Jefferson St. Buildings?
Ald. Bauman nominates the street's Civil War-era buildings for historic designation.
Mar 15th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneThird Ward Complex Needs Air Space Lease
City Plan Commission okays 60-unit complex built over electrical substation, sidewalk.
Mar 10th, 2020 by Jeramey JannenePublic Market Scores Gimbel’s Sign
Classic, 86-pound plaque from 1920s joins a sign from rival Boston Store.
Dec 31st, 2019 by Michael HornePowering Up The Third Ward
We Energies substation at heart of new apartment building nears completion.
Nov 8th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneNew Apartments Near Streetcar Line
Plus: Where does the Strauss deal stand? State office building moving forward.
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Plus: Action-packed week of real estate includes new apartments, downtown HQ and more pizza.
Sep 15th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneJoseph Plans 6-Story Walker’s Point Building
City vacating turn lane to expand development site at 1st and Pittsburgh.
Sep 9th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneClock Tower Building Worth $3.5 Million
A 1920s east side classic. Will it be worth more when that clock is fixed?
Sep 5th, 2019 by Michael HorneTerra Cotta on the East Side
New building brings back a material not used for decades in Milwaukee.
Aug 31st, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneThe Contour on Prospect Ave.
Lower East Side apartment project is changing Prospect Avenue.
Jun 1st, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneNew Development in Menomonee Valley?
A new road and design solutions could attract development and 800 new jobs.
Apr 29th, 2018 by Graham KilmerHuge New Project for Third Ward
Including 60 apartments, balconies, retail, 76 parking spaces and We Energies substation.
Apr 25th, 2018 by Michael HorneMore Housing for Third Ward
Developer Robert Joseph plans building on two surface parking lots.
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Apr 12th, 2018 by Michael HorneSkylight Music Theatre Closes on Sale/Leaseback of Broadway Theatre Center
The sale will allow Skylight Music Theatre to make capital improvements in the Cabot Theatre.
Feb 21st, 2018 by Skylight Music TheatreThe Climbing Contour
Lower East Side apartment building is redefining N. Prospect Ave.
Jan 26th, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneMungo Creative Group Leases Space on S. 2nd Street
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Dec 19th, 2017 by Founders 3The Contour
Urban infill for former surface parking lot.
Oct 13th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene19th Century Third Ward Tavern Saved
Decrepit Erie St. tavern predating great 1892 fire will get historic renovation.
Aug 9th, 2017 by Michael Horne6-Floor East Side “Contour” Plan Approved
Architecture Review Board okays revised plan for 88-unit apartment.
Mar 21st, 2017 by Graham KilmerThe Contour is Coming to Prospect
Construction will start in next 60 days on East Side apartment building.
Sep 12th, 2016 by Jeramey JanneneFinally, City Gets a… Poke Restaurant
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Sep 7th, 2016 by Mitchel WrittThird Ward Warehouse To Be Developed
Jennaro Building, last vacant warehouse, becoming office building, as ARB okays plan.
Aug 24th, 2016 by Michael HorneIs Kimpton Hotel “Project of the Decade”?
Kimpton Journeyman Hotel opens in Third Ward, to cheers of city and civic officials.
Jun 30th, 2016 by Michael HorneMartin Building Becoming Apartments
Booming Third Ward adds apartment complex created from 1904 Eschweiler building.
May 13th, 2016 by Jeramey JanneneContribution to José G. Pérez of $400
September 21, 2015 - View ReportProspect Avenue Apartments Win Board OK
One-way traffic on N. Prospect Ave. slammed by developer
Sep 19th, 2015 by Michael HorneDeveloper cleared to convert Prospect Avenue parking lot into apartment building
Sep 18th, 2015 - The Milwaukee Business JournalNew Apartments for Prospect Ave.
Qdoba and surface parking lot would be converted to 80-unit building under plan.
Sep 14th, 2015 by Jeramey JanneneA Battle Over Historic Designation
Developer Robert Joseph wants to demolish 1880s tavern but Ald. Bauman and Third Ward board vote for historic designation, which provides protection for now.
May 27th, 2015 by Michael HorneMayor’s Design Awards
The 2015 Mayor's Design Awards recognized projects big and small from across the city.
May 22nd, 2015 by Dave ReidNew Apartment Building Coming to the Third Ward
Two developers partner up for a new building that is going to have a very odd shape.
Sep 23rd, 2014 by Jeramey JanneneMIAD Opens New Residence Hall, Celebrates 40 Years
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Aug 27th, 2014 by Jeramey JannenePizza Man Gone and Apartments Arise
Construction of the mixed use building with 39 apartments is proceeding at North and Oakland.
Apr 25th, 2014 by Jeramey JanneneNorth Avenue Boomtown
Three different projects will together remake E. North Avenue. Our photos capture the progress.
Jan 23rd, 2014 by Jeramey JanneneMurray Ave Parklet Takes It to the Street
Parking spots on Milwaukee's East Side converted into a dining area.
Aug 24th, 2013 by Michael HorneCity Wants Changes for Old Pizza Man Site
Proposed building is "too boxy" and "monolithic," Ald. Kovac and others on review board say.
Aug 22nd, 2013 by Michael HorneIan Abston’s Gaslight Apartment
The head of NEWaukee lives on a block suffused with old Milwaukee history.
Jun 28th, 2013 by Michael HorneName MPS School After Anti-Nazi Hero?
A push to honor Milwaukeean Mildred Fish Harnack, the only American women resistance member executed by Hitler.
Feb 27th, 2013 by Michael HorneGutting the Prospect Mall
New plan adds 4 floors, 52 apartments and 10,000 square feet of retail. But first the old place must be gutted.
Feb 15th, 2013 by Jeramey Jannene