Locally owned + operated
Your student’s comfort, security, and experience at Grand Central are our highest priorities. And there’s no better way to ensure that than to be right here for your child. In town, on campus, in the building, on-call. Not out-of-state and out-of-touch with what is happening on campus and throughout Madison on a daily basis. In fact, Grand Central was developed and is owned by former UW graduates (who live in the Madison area). Dare we say that’s a connection that makes your student one of us? We do. To our future alum sisters and brothers, when you say Wisconsin…you’ve said it all!
Move In, Move Out
Ready, set…go! Oh, we know the drill. And we have it down to a science. So take comfort when loading up your student, there’s a well-oiled machine right there to help you check-in or out (which we hope is only because you have a new graduate leaving to take on the next chapter).
Never hesitate to call us for details, or check out our Moving page for more info!
Classes Right Outside
In the middle of the beautiful and venerable UW campus resides Grand Central. Mere seconds to just minutes from classes. In fact, living at Grand Central (or its sister property next door, X01) puts your student the most central location to all classes—and also to the icons that enrich the UW experience like Camp Randall, Kohl Center, Union South, Memorial Union, and Union Terrace. Shorter walks mean more time spent doing what you love.
Safety + Security
Grand Central is a securely locked building with security cameras in common areas with private, on-site security here nightly with overnight hours on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. Our on-site management team is on duty during business hours. Plus, there’s a 24-hour call service for maintenance emergencies. Of course, Grand Central is in the middle of campus, surrounded by well-lit streets and school buildings. It’s an extraordinary location that puts your child’s home in the heart of UW’s campus.
No Surprise Bills
All for one monthly payment means no extra amenities fees or additional charges. Heat, electricity, high-speed internet, furnishings, printer/scanner access, and more, just one payment each month. When you break it all down and compare, Grand Central and its sister property, X01, are the best value on or off-campus.
We are here for you, too
Contact us anytime you want. However you like, for whatever you need. Email our management office at campus@lz-management.com, call us at 608.441.3400 or stop by our office in-person.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Restech Services is the building's internet service provider. Internet service is already active in the units upon move-in. An ethernet cord can be plugged into any of the accommodating wall jacks and to a computer for the most stable connection. To set up a secure WIFI source for the apartment, you’ll need to provide your own router. Most routers will work fine but to get the most out of the high-speed internet service ResTech suggests using a Net gear or TP-Link router with a serial number beginning with AC or AX and dual-band capability.
- Temporary parking passes are available to tenants for $10/day. They may be reserved in person at the management office and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- Installments can be paid electronically through the online AppFolio Tenant Portal. We recommend using the e-check payment option to avoid any fees charged by the payment processing platform. The monthly installment can also be paid by personal check, cashier’s check or money order. Cash payments are not accepted.
Yes. You can reach out to our management team with any questions or concerns via email at campus@lz-management.com or by phone at (608) 441-3400.
- Maintenance requests can be submitted online via the Appfolio tenant portal, and our maintenance staff will respond promptly. We also have a 24/7 emergency maintenance team for any urgent matters that occur after hours that can be reached at (608) 283-3112.
- A great and important question to ask. All entrances to the building (including the parking garages and elevators) have controlled access, meaning a fob is required to get in. There are also 24/7 surveillance cameras in all public spaces and entrances. In addition, we have nightly on-site security.
- Absolutely! Monthly payments can be made online via the Appfolio Tenant Portal.
- A sublet happens when a current tenant decides to rent their unit to a third party while keeping the lease in the original tenant’s name. We often have sublease agreements when a current tenant decides to study abroad for a semester, or won’t be in Madison for the summer months. Subletting can involve the entire unit or individual bedrooms.If a tenant chooses to sublet, he/she is ultimately responsible for finding a sublease tenant. However, LZ Management’s marketing team can assist in the process upon request.Price is to be negotiated between the original tenant and the sublet tenant. It’s important to keep in mind that the original amount of rent due remains the same. Additionally, the original tenant remains ultimately responsible for the lease if the sublease tenant defaults. The original tenant is released from the lease obligations when the lease terminates.The sub-lessee(s) must complete an application to be approved by the landlord. In addition, all tenants, the sub-lessee(s), and the Landlord must sign the sublet agreement before the sublease becomes a legal amendment. Finally, there is a $150 sublet fee due upon completion of authorization.
I live at Grand Central this year, and previously lived at X01. Both of the apartments and LZ Management overall are nothing but the best. The maintenance is quick with every request, the management team is always in office and is willing to help with anything and everything. The amenities are amazing too!! They have great activities for their tenants from ice cream trucks to dogs during every finals week! I have never lived in a place in Madison that feels more like home. 10/10 recommend to everyone looking for an amazing home in Madison:)
Great location, kind and helpful management, and great maintenance team. I have nothing but great things to say about living here and I look forward to continuing to live here the rest of my college experience. Great amenities including frequent tenant appreciation with free meals and events.
Grand Central was my first apartment and I absolutely love it! I stayed up till the summer after I graduated! The management and maintenence at Grand Central is outstanding! Everyone is super friendly and helpful especially if its your first time moving out! They host fun events (with free food) throughout the year and they have great security so I always felt very safe. They also have tons of awesome amenities and its a great central location in Madison!