The Empire Building Apartments

1041 E Knapp St, Milwaukee, WI 53202

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The Empire Building

1041 E Knapp St
Milwaukee, WI 53202
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  • Studio-1 Bedrooms
  • 400-600Square Feet

About The Empire Building

You HAVE to come see the breathtaking ROOF TOP VIEW of Lake Michigan and the Milwaukee skyline @ the Empire building!!!! The Empire is located at 1041 Knapp St. It is an 8 story building close to downtown Milwaukee. This building offers a fabulous roof top deck to enjoy the gorgeous view of Lake Michigan as well as the Fireworks and air show throughout the summer months here in Milwaukee. We are located right across the street from Lake Michigan! We are within walking distance of the downtown nightlife! As well as shopping and various restaurants and coffee shops! MSOE, Northwestern Mutual, and downtown are all within walking distance. The new trolley is located at the end of our street as well as the bus line. Our apartments offer all of the comforts of home. From the neutral colred walls to the breakfast bar and updated bathrooms and kitchens. They offer a cozy warm home environment. The tenants are friendly and The Empire Building offers as sense of community.

The Empire Building is located in the Yankee Hill Neighborhood and 53202 Zip code of Milwaukee, WI.

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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

  • Studio

    Studio

    Studio, 1 Bath, 400-450 sq ft 

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    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    UnavailableStudio400-450 sq ft$695

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Cable Ready
    • Heating
    • Storage Space
    • Tub/Shower

    Kitchen

    • Freezer
    • Kitchen
    • Oven
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Living Space

    • Carpet
    • Vinyl Flooring
    • Window Coverings

  • 1 Bedroom

    One Bedroom

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 500-600 sq ft 

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    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    UnavailableOne Bedroom500-600 sq ft$1,095

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Cable Ready
    • Heating
    • Intercom
    • Storage Space
    • Tub/Shower

    Kitchen

    • Freezer
    • Kitchen
    • Oven
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Living Space

    • Carpet
    • Hardwood Floors
    • Vinyl Flooring
    • Window Coverings
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

Property Information

  • 138 Units
  • 8 Stories
  • Built in 1951

Lease Terms

  • 12 months

Utilities Included

  • Trash Removal
  • Gas
  • Heat

Pet Policy

Pet Policy - Cats

  • Cats Allowed

Parking Fees & Info

Parking Surface

  • Assigned Parking.
  • Surface Fee: $95 /Mo

Parking Garage

  • Garage Fee: $110 /Mo
  • Assigned Parking.

Fee & Deposit Info

Recurring Fees

  • $95 Surface Fee
  • $110 Garage Fee

Features and Amenities

Unique Amenities

  • Garage Available

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1041 E Knapp St, Milwaukee, WI 53202

Hours and Contact Info

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By Appointment
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Sunday12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Getting Around

Walk Score®

92 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

88 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

62 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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Renters Reviews and Ratings

3.8
7 Renters Reviews
ⓘ How is this Rating Determined?The property ratings on ApartmentHomeLiving.com are created using a 5-star scale that includes average renter review scores combined with building ratings to determine an overall blended property score.

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  • wouldn’t recommend

    July 22, 2024
    Great landlord, cool rooftop deck, decent rent…that’s about it. I knew this wouldn’t be the perfect apartment but it definitely had its flaws lol. This building has a major ant and drain fly problem as well as cockroaches. The drains also had many issues towards the end of the lease, wasn’t sure if this was just my own problem but even my neighbor said calling the plumber began to be pointless for them. Many of the neighbors also had little to no decency, the noise made it seem like I was living ...
    in a brothel which was kinda driving me insane. Never received the right maintenance even after asking the property management office. Also wouldn’t be too uncommon for at least one elevator to break down. Again decent rent compared to the rest of the market these days but for what you actually get, I don’t think it’s worth it. Really wanted to enjoy this place more :/
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  • Do not rent here. Awful Quality of Life.

    April 10, 2022
    This review is the only one that matters. I lived here for 11 months because I found a way better apartment. Pros: 1. The rooftop. It has such a great view of the city. 2. Location. 1/2 mile away from Water, Brady, and the lake. 3. Close to the grocery stores. Cons: 1. They never fully fix any issue. They just paint it, cover it was dry wall, or put a thing of ply wood. 2. Packages have been stolen and they never do anything about it. 3. The people living on this street are interesting. ...
    EMTs are normally called almost every night. 4. When complaining about the smell in the hallway, all they do it clean the carpet. And that just masks the smell 5. There are ants all the time in the summer. And when making a maintenance request, they do nothing. 6. The basement floods so you know the structure of the building is not good. 7. You can always smell cigarette smoke in your apartment through the vents. 8. They do not enforce no smoking in this building. 9. Some security cameras do not even work. 10. The entry ways and stairwells are always so dirty and they barely do anything to clean it. 11. Lastly, it’s owned by Katz Properties. They don’t care about there residents. All they care about is money. And making sure they can cheaply fix something. Do not move here. I know it’s cheap for a good location. But not in anyway, worth it for the quality of living.
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  • Rent Here Greatest Value In the East Side

    April 3, 2019
    This building has really become a great place to live. The past year a new manager(Stacy) was hired and along with her, a new maintenance guy(Ryan). These are some of the most important things you need to look at when getting an apartment. Maintenance is timely and FREE, and management is the nicest and most helpful. Stacy has helped me from things as large as moving out to small things like teaching me how to send a money order. People are wonderful here and its I'm the middle of the best part ...
    of the East side. My favorite bar is 2 doors down. And the rooftop is spectacular. 5 stars.
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  • Do not rent here!

    March 26, 2018
    Just a warning to anyone looking to move into here. DO NOT! This place is infested with bed bugs. I am a current resident battling this issue now for the 2nd time. I had them dealt with and what seemed to be eradicated but low and behold 2.5 months later they're back... katz will not take the proper and necessary steps to solve the problem effectively and efficiently. They have a exterminator (if we can call him that) come in and do the one apartment that has the complaint at a time. Which we ...
    know will never solve the issue. Many others in this building that I know of have or had the same problem you can always smell the harsh and toxic fumes seeping through doors of apartments. Side note: in December they had an issue with the heat which left many residents without sufficient heat for up to 4 days! I was stuck living in my bedroom with a space heater and 3 blankets to stay warm during that period. But hey they have a great rooftop deck with views...

    • Property Manager Responded

      April 9, 2018
      Good Afternoon, If I had more information I could look into this situation. JVT is a big complex with 3 buildings.
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  • Not Worth It

    February 23, 2018
    A laundry list of problems with this place. A previous reviewer mentioned bed bugs and I can second that. We have ants (on the 5th floor) in every room, not just the kitchen. We haven't had much problems with the building manager but she does seem to be a heavy smoker which can be smelled in the lobby. I'm not a fan of the Katz employees who also smoke on the property and at times reek of alcohol. In the winter there only ever seems to be salt by the manager's spots, not the entire lot which ...
    makes entering driving through the lot difficult at times. The intercom is broken and will probably never be fixed. The front door and especially the elevators have problems monthly. I could go on. For us it is just not worth the rent and parking fee, but perhaps for you, it will be. It is close to the lake, grocery stores, and downtown. =

    • Property Manager Responded

      March 6, 2018
      Hi, I am sorry to hear that you are unhappy with your residence at the Empire Building. First and foremost I dont smoke. I have addressed that issue with tenants whom do to the best of my ability. I park in a garage so im not sure what you mean by salting is only done by "my spot". We salt the whole property as well as the incoming and outgoing driveways. Yes there have been ants, we have taken great measure to treat for them. I havent had any complaints in months. I have spoken with you in trying to resolve your concerns. Please feel free to contact me and we can meet again to address any other concerns you may have. I do my best to maintain a clean orderly property. My tenants happiness are of utmost importance to me.

    • Property Manager Responded

      April 9, 2018
      I don't recall this being an issue. If you could provide more information, I can look into it.
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  • Bedbugs

    February 12, 2018
    There are bedbugs in the building, and it was never communicated to tenants. Also, the hallways always reek, as people are allowed to smoke inside.

    • Property Manager Responded

      March 6, 2018
      I am sorry to read you are not happy at The Empire Building. My tenants happiness is of utmost concern to me. I have brought a lot of new changes to this property in the 2 years I have been here. I would welcome a face to face meeting with you to address your concerns as I strive to maintain good report with my tenants. Please call me and set up an appointment. I cant wait to hear from you.
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  • Happy renter

    July 6, 2017
    This is my first apartment and it is perfect for me. Was able to get one of the newly remodeled 1 bedroom units and I love it. I have garage parking which is nice but parking area is somewhat hard to maneuver in. The rooftop deck is nice and the location is great for walking to nearby attractions. Overall I am satisfied for the few months I have lived here. Have not had to request maintenance as of yet, but it doesn't seem like it would be an issue.

    • Property Manager Responded

      March 6, 2018
      Happy renter, Thank you for the nice review. I am happy that you are enjoying your residency here at the Empire Building. If there is anything I can do to assist you with anything please call me. Thank you again.
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Nearby Schools

Cass Street School

  • Milwaukee
  • 1647 North Cass Street
  • 1 min drive/0.4 mi away
  • Public School - Grades PK-8 (285 Students)
  • In Attendance Zone
3out of 10

Golda Meir School

  • Milwaukee
  • 1615 North Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive
  • 2 min drive/0.9 mi away
  • Public School - Grades 3-12 (1174 Students)
  • In Attendance Zone
7out of 10

Riverside University High School

  • Milwaukee
  • 1615 East Locust Street
  • 5 min drive/1.7 mi away
  • Public School - Grades 9-12 (1229 Students)
  • In Attendance Zone
2out of 10

Lincoln Center of the Arts

  • Milwaukee
  • 820 East Knapp Street
  • 1 min drive/0.2 mi away
  • Public School - Grades 6-8 (374 Students)
  • In Attendance Zone
2out of 10

Roosevelt Middle School of the Arts

  • Milwaukee
  • 800 West Walnut Street
  • 3 min drive/1.3 mi away
  • Public School - Grades 6-8 (309 Students)
  • In Attendance Zone
3out of 10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Empire Building.

Arts Museums and LandmarksAddressDriveDistance
Milwaukee Repertory Theatre108 East Wells Street2 min0.8 mi
Oriental Theater2230 North Farwell Avenue3 min1.1 mi
Bradford Beach2400 North Lincoln Memorial Drive4 min1.5 mi
Big Box and RetailAddressDriveDistance
Walgreens2826 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr5 min1.8 mi
Walgreen's4035 N Oakland Ave6 min3.1 mi
Colleges and UniversitiesAddressDriveDistance
Milwaukee School of Engineering1025 N Broadway1 min0.5 mi
Milwaukee Area Technical College - Downtown Milwaukee Campus700 West State Street3 min1.1 mi
Marquette University1250 W Wisconsin Avenue5 min1.8 mi
GroceriesAddressDriveDistance
Whole Foods2305 N Prospect Ave3 min1.1 mi
Sendik's Food Market8616 W North Ave13 min6.2 mi
Aldi6825 N Port Washington Rd14 min6.6 mi
HospitalsAddressDriveDistance
Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee2323 N Lake Dr4 min1.4 mi
Orthopaedic Hospital Of Wisconsin475 W River Woods Pkwy7 min3.6 mi
Wheaton Franciscan St Joseph5000 W Chambers St9 min4.3 mi
Military BasesAddressDriveDistance
Wisconsin Air National Guard15 min7.3 mi
US Air Force Reserve16 min7.8 mi
Parks and RecreationAddressDriveDistance
Lake Park3233 E. Kenwood Blvd.5 min2.4 mi
Mitchell Park Conservatory524 S. Layton Blvd.6 min2.9 mi
Havenwoods State Forest6141 N. Hopkins Street14 min6.7 mi

The Empire Building has 3 parks within 6.4 miles, including Lake Park, Mitchell Park Conservatory, and Havenwoods State Forest.

Shopping CentersAddressDriveDistance
East Pointe Marketplace605 E Lyon St1 min0.3 mi
Brady Place1400-1438 E Brady St1 min0.5 mi
Juneau Village1028-1112 N Jackson St1 min0.3 mi

The Empire Building has 3 shopping centers within 0.4 miles.

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Milwaukee Studio Apartments $1,458$410$9,226
Milwaukee 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,700$487$5,611
Milwaukee 2 Bedroom Apartments $2,317$577$10,000+
Milwaukee 3 Bedroom Apartments $3,197$549$10,000+
Milwaukee 4 Bedroom Apartments $2,277$676$6,000

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