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This 93-unit development offers 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom townhouse-style apartments, filling the block between Locust and Chambers Streets.
The centerpiece is the state-of-the-art Martin Luther King Branch of the Milwaukee Public Library, located on the corner of King Drive and Locust Street, with 42 apartments above. The north end features a 4-story building with 43 units, including unique 3-bedroom walk-ups perfect for families.
In between, you’ll find the restored Garfield Theater frontage, offering eight 2-story live/work units—a perfect fit for home-based businesses. Contact our Leasing Specialist today at 414.323.0078 to explore living options in our community in the heart of Milwaukee’s King Drive Corridor!
MLK Library Apartments is Milwaukee’s
newest addition on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.”
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,“Strength to Love” 1963
Welcome to Harambee, a neighborhood deeply rooted in the ethos of "pulling together," as reflected in its Swahili namesake. Since the 1970’s, this neighborhood has been known as a hub of political activity rooted in the civil rights movement. At one point, there were over a hundred active block clubs organizing residents to fight school and housing segregation and other forms of institutional racism. Harambee has long been synonymous with grassroots empowerment.
Today, the spirit of Harambee continues to pull this community together, with the nation's largest Juneteenth Day celebration, attracting thousands to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. A predominantly African American neighborhood, Harambee is also enjoying extensive residential rehabilitation through a partnership of the city, local businesses, philanthropy, neighborhood groups, a business improvement district, and non-profit community development corporations. MLK Library Apartments offers more than just a place to call home—it immerses you in rich history, with the project located directly in the middle of the action.
In the Heart of Harambee
Units You Can Call Home
Discover modern living at MLK Library Apartments, where each home is thoughtfully designed with today’s households in mind. Enjoy energy-efficient features, stylish interiors, and a variety of layouts that blend historic charm with modern comfort. Plus, take advantage of community spaces like lounges, a fitness center, and a rooftop terrace. Click to learn more and view unit plans!
A Commitment to Sustainability & Fresh Air
Since putting pencil to paper, the owners, designers, and contractors behind the MLK Library Apartments have made sustainability a core value. The team prioritized eco-conscious design elements, including the integration of recycled materials, low VOC paint, high-tech mechanicals, an advanced air-sealing package, and maximization of natural light and ventilation. As a result, the project proudly carry’s the esteemed Green Built Home® certification, a rigorous third-party certification program that assures the highest green building standards have been met.
MLK Library Apartments is proudly SMOKE FREE. We firmly believe that a healthy lifestyle begins with a healthy home environment. Smoking is not allowed in any apartments, common areas or outdoor spaces. Smoking isn’t permitted within 25 feet of any building entrance. Maybe we’re making it a little tougher to stay a smoker. We think you’re worth it!