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Sixteen53

1653 N Prospect Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202

Floor Plan Summary
Monthly Rent Bedrooms Bathrooms
$840 - $925 Studio - 1 Bed 1 Bath
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One month free

One free month for studio apartments!

Pricing and Floor Plans

Studio

$840 - $925
Studio, 1 Bath
400 Sq. Ft.

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One-Bedroom

$895 - $925
1 Bed, 1 Bath
450 Sq. Ft.

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* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Details

Lease Term Options

  • 12 mo

Property Information

  • Built in 1958
  • 77 units / 4 stories

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

No Parking Available.

Property Fee Disclaimer Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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Property Highlights

  • Art Deco East Side Buidling
  • Locked Front Entry
  • Mini Fitness Center
  • On Site Building Manager

Apartment Features

  • Basement
  • Cable Ready
  • Carpet
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Freezer
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Heating
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Intercom

Community Features

  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Recycling
  • Storage Space
  • Utilities Included
  • Walk-Up

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Area Scores

Walkability

Moderately walkable70 / 100

Transit

Good public transit60 / 100

Driveability

Exceptionally drivable90 / 100

Bikeability

Fairly bikeable50 / 100

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Soundscore

Busy67 / 100

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Transit

Commuter Rail
6 min Drive
Amtrak
Commuter Rail
20 min Drive
Amtrak
Airport
General Mitchell International
18 min Drive
General Mitchell International

Moving to Lower East Side, Milwaukee, WI

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate Sixteen53 proximity to Brady Place, 2170 N Prospect Ave, and 1609 E North Ave. Brady Place is 0.3 miles away, and 2170 N Prospect Ave is within an 11 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 60, Sixteen53 has good public transit, including 4 transit stops within 40.6 miles. Transit options include Milwaukee and General Mitchell Intl. Airport Amtrak Station.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near Sixteen53 are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 1.8 miles, including The Milwaukee Art Museum, Betty Brinn Children's Museum, and Urban Ecology Center-Riverside Park.

Airports

Living in Lower East Side provides easy access to General Mitchell International, located just 20 minutes from Sixteen53.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

3 rating

Lincoln Center of the Arts

Grades 6-8

Public

3 rating

Roosevelt Middle School of the Arts

Grades 6-8

Public

6 rating

Cass Street School

Grades PK-8

Public

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Tamarack Waldorf School

Grades PK-8

Private

6 rating

Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- Lloyd Street

Grades PK-8

Public

9 rating

Maryland Avenue Montessori School

Grades PK-8

Public

4 rating

Riverside University High School

Grades 9-12

Public

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St. Joan Antida High School

Grades 9-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

Milwaukee Sch. of Engineering

Drive: 4 min (1.4 mi)

Milwaukee Tech., Downtown

Drive: 5 min (2 mi)

Univ of Wisc., Milwaukee

Drive: 6 min (2 mi)

Marquette University

Drive: 8 min (2.9 mi)

About Sixteen53

Welcome to your new home! This apartment community provides a variety of amenities and features. Some of these include: hardwood floors and washers and dryers. Let the professional leasing staff show you everything this community has to offer. Stop... looking and get moving. Contact or stop by the Prospect Downs leasing office to see available floor plans.

Sixteen53 is an apartment community in Milwaukee, WI

Contact

Property Address:
1653 N Prospect Ave,
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone Number: (414) 326-9791
More Information:
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Office Hours
  • Sunday12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • MondayBy Appointment Only
  • TuesdayBy Appointment Only
  • WednesdayBy Appointment Only
  • ThursdayBy Appointment Only
  • FridayBy Appointment Only
  • SaturdayBy Appointment Only

Renter Reviews

For Sixteen53

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5 Ratings & Reviews

5/4/24

Would not recommend

Katz properties does absolutely nothing to take care of this place. Simple things take weeks/months to solve. There was about a 1-2 month stretch when there was ONE working washer and dryer in the basement for a building that has 80-100 units. I often hear of bed bug infestation(did not happen to me). The doors and locks are so outdated some of them, including mine, don’t even fit the frames. I had to lock the deadbolt every time for the door to fully close.

The only positive I can say about...
this place is that Lake Michigan is a very short walk. But take it from a guy who lived here 2 years in 2 different apts, the extra money you’ll spend on a nicer place will be well worth it.

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3/21/23

No vent & mold in the bathroom

Lived here for a year. Bathroom was inside the closet and there was no ventilation. On top of that my ceiling would leak water?? I guess from my upstairs neighbor using the tub & by the end of my lease there was mold on the ceiling. I told The on-site apartment manager/maintenance guy and he said he would just paint over it….

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6/10/20

BED BUG INFESTATION!!

DO NOT MOVE HERE! Lived here in August 2019 was not notified that last year! Almost ALL tenants were infested with bed bugs having to throw away beds and couches (they acted as if it was a normal thing to happen annually). Asked Gus (housing manger) specifically if there has been any bug issues before signing he stated none. February 2020 our place was infested with bed bugs! Gus did not let any residents know that multiple rooms were being sprayed for a bed bug infestation. Katz do not treat... with heat, they only spray for bed bugs. With spray treatment the bugs crawl on the carpet and even through walls!! To get into other apartment running from the spray! Always thought Gus was painting a lot, it’s because there are bed bugs literally infestations in the walls of this building! Do not move here!!!!

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12/19/19

BED BUG INFESTATION

DO NOT MOVE HERE. my neighbors had bed bugs that were crawling under the shared wall i had with them, and after several repeated complaints to the property manager and massive bites all over my neck, legs, shoulders, and legs, i vacated the apartment before my lease was up. They never resolved the issue and even admitted that other floors had bed bugs as well, but would not fumigate the entire building because they would have to find hotel accommodations for everyone in the building.

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3/22/16

Do not move into this place!

Ever since Kattz bought this place from Pockross, all they've done is remodel the outside to make it look good so they'll bring more money in. It's a rather old building so lots of fixing has to be done inside. They've totally neglected the needs of the tenants. I've never even seen my building manager since they've bought the place, he never answers the phone (ever). The building was a little shabby looking when Pockross owner it but they were good people; they showed up and took care of issues... when you had them and you had to wait no longer than 3 business days. I've been complaining about the same things for months. If you have a car, don't even bother. Rent may be affordable but the amount of parking tickets is another rent check. They don't care about you or your car. Save yourselves!!

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