Delafield-based development firm Land By Label is planning a December groundbreaking for its West Allis project, The Apiary, which will bring 248 apartments to a piece of the former Allis-Chalmers factory site.

Last week, a Land By Label affiliate purchased the approximately 4.5-acre project site for $3.8 million, according to state property records.

The property was sold by an affiliate of Milwaukee’s Cobalt Partners, which is the developer of the broader mixed-use Allis Yards project. Cobalt had planned office space on The Apiary site, but those plans did not move forward.

Located at 1070 S. 70th St., the project will include a unit mix of studios and one-, two- and three-bedrooms; ground floor units along 70th Street will have private entry to help activate the street. Amenities include a club room, golf simulator, courtyard and outdoor pool.

McShane Construction Co. of Rosemont, Illinois, is the general contractor and AG Architecture of Wauwatosa designed the project, according to Land By Label founder Ian Martin.

Martin said the first units are expected to open in the fall of 2026.

Rendering from AG Architects