Just Listed – A Gut-Renovated, Turnkey Furnished 2 Bedroom Apartment at Icon Brickell II – Asking $6,800 per Month
If you’re in the market for a turnkey furnished 2 bedroom apartment in Brickell and are looking for the very best, look no further. For the first time on the market, I introduce to you unit 4102 at Icon Brickell Tower 2 – a gut-renovated, turnkey furnished 2 bedroom corner unit featuring soaring, 16-foot high ceilings with floor-to-ceiling glass windows and sweeping views of the city and water. In creating this stunning masterpiece, over $700,000 was spent in upgrades, renovations, and furnishings.
Unit 4102 also features a fully-equipped, modern kitchen with white quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, white cabinets, and wine cooler; wood-like porcelain tiled flooring throughout the living areas and second bathroom; an exquisitely appointed master bath w/ His & Hers console vanities, subway-tiled walls, a freestanding bathtub, and glass-enclosed shower; linear slot diffusers throughout; dropped ceiling with recessed lighting in every room; motorized shades; and a 268-square-foot balcony with access from the living room, kitchen, and master bedroom.
Asking $6,800 per month, unit 4102 is the ideal home for a corporate exec or Miami power couple. For showings, email Lucas Lechuga at [email protected].
The world-class amenities at Icon Brickell include a 300-foot long swimming pool, 50-person hot tub, 28,000-square-foot full-service spa and fitness center, movie theater, game room, on-site restaurants, full-service concierge, and valet parking.
Brickell Flatiron Closings to Begin August 2019; Top-off Slated for December 15, 2018
Ugo Colombo, known for developing some of Miami’s finest condo towers (such as Santa Maria, Bristol Tower, Grovenor House, and Epic) has a remarkable reputation for delivering his projects (a) on-time, and (b) with uncompromising quality and attention to detail (i.e. he doesn’t cut corners).
Colombo’s latest and greatest development, Brickell Flatiron, is currently under construction but completion is much closer than you may think. The renowned developer expects top-off to take place in about two months and delivery within the next twelve. In fact, the official top-off date for Brickell Flatiron is slated for December 15, 2018, with closings expected to take place in August 2019.
I, for one, am very excited and look forward to touring the development once it’s completed. Given Colombo’s impeccable reputation, I expect Brickell Flatiron to be one of Brickell’s top three condo developments.
SLS Lux Rooftop Pool Deck is Officially Open
After months of delay, I’m happy to announce that the SLS Lux rooftop deck is FINALLY open. Located on the 57th floor and in the heart of Brickell, the rooftop deck offers sweeping, 180-degree views from east to west. It features a rooftop pool, hot tub, and BBQ area, and will be open from sunrise to sunset.
However, before you race over to SLS Lux with your towel and swimwear in hand, keep in mind that the rooftop deck is a residents-only area of the building. Along with the 45th-floor Sky Lounge, only residents of SLS Lux may use these amenities; hotel guests are not permitted on these amenity levels.
The video below showcases the rooftop pool deck at SLS Lux by drone but was shot months ago, before the tiling was completed and pool deck furniture delivered.
Related Group Pays Off $166M Construction Loan for SLS Lux Brickell Hotel & Residences
Related Group has plenty to celebrate about these days. The development powerhouse announced earlier today that it has paid off its $166.1 million construction loan for SLS Lux Brickell Hotel & Residences, more than a week ahead of its official grand opening, which is slated for June 14th. The loan was issued in September 2016 by TPG Real Estate Finance Trust, the commercial real estate debt platform of TPG Real Estate. In two months since closings began at SLS Lux, Related Group has closed over 400 of the development’s 450 condo residences.
“Paying off the loan is a major milestone for us,” said Ben Gerber, Vice President of Finance for The Related Group. “It speaks to the quality of the product and to the strength of the Miami market.”
“We are thrilled about the completion of our second project with sbe in Brickell,” added Carlos Rosso, President of The Related Group’s Condominium Development Division. “The opening of SLS LUX fulfills our long-time vision of a pedestrian-friendly South Miami Avenue, and buyers are excited to move in and begin living the lifestyle.”
The construction loan for SLS Lux Brickell Hotel & Residences marks the fourth such loan successfully paid off by Related Group over the past 18 months. SLS Lux also marks the fourth project developed by Related Group to open in Brickell along South Miami Avenue (the other three being 1100 Millecento, sister property SLS Brickell Hotel & Residences, and two-tower development Brickell Heights, which is comprised of Brickell Heights East and Brickell Heights West).
Drone Footage of the SLS Lux Rooftop Pool (Video)
While Related puts the finishing touches on the uber-amenities at SLS Lux, I wanted to share with everyone a new aerial drone video showcasing its 57th floor rooftop pool deck and 9th floor garden level amenities deck. Although Related received its temporary certificate of occupancy (TCO) for the upper floors last month, the sky lounge and rooftop pool deck have yet to officially open in order to allow the developer adequate time to properly furnish those spaces. In the video below, you will notice that the rooftop pool has been filled with water and has five poolside umbrellas around it but is missing lounge chairs. On the 9th floor amenities level, it’s good to see that the multi-purpose court is nearly finished.
For those curious about how the inside of this beautiful development looks, be sure to check out my photo tour of SLS Lux, which is filled with hi-res photos of the SLS Lux Brickell Hotel, on-site restaurant and bar, and building amenities. And if you’re curious to see the finishes of an actual condo residence at SLS Lux, be sure to check out my photo tour of unit 2009, which I listed for sale on April 26th and got under contract in just six days!
New Renderings Unveiled for Una Residences
Spa
Earlier this week, the Miami Condo Investments Team was invited to the Una Residences sales center to receive a special presentation for Brickell’s only waterfront preconstruction development. Not only did we have an opportunity to see first-hand the kitchen and bathroom finishes, we also had an opportunity to view the newly released renderings and see for ourselves some of the views that the development will offer.
Pre-sales for Una Residences launched a few months ago and the development has been very well received. The 47-story tower was designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill (AS+GG) and is being developed by OKO Group. Completion of Una Residences is slated for summer 2021.
private boat slips
lobby
Kids’ splash-pad area
terrace
level 3 lounge
Kids’ playroom
Just Listed – 3 Bedroom Condo at SLS Lux – Asking $935,000
“Better act fast” is a cliché sales pitch that has been used for generations…but for my newest listing, you better! On Friday, I listed for sale unit 2009 at SLS Lux – a luxurious 3 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom condo with 2,147 total square feet (1,657 interior square feet + 490 square feet of balcony) and 3 parking spaces (1 assigned + 1 parking lift + 1 valet space). Within 24 hours of being listed, I received an offer…and for good reason! At $935,000, the unit is priced very aggressively; it’s priced better than four of the five 2 bedroom residences currently on the market (keep in mind, unit 2009 is a 3 Bed, 3 Bath residence), and priced considerably better than any of the other 3 bedroom residences that are listed for sale. Besides unit 2009, there are currently two other 3 Bedroom residences listed for sale. The first is located one floor lower than unit 2009 and asking $1.19M, and the second is located four floors lower than unit 2009 and asking $1.375M. If you’re looking for a deal, this is it! Contact me if you have any questions or would like to schedule a time to view the unit before Tuesday. I may be reached via email at [email protected] or by phone at 786-247-6332.
SLS Lux is a full amenities building located in the heart of Brickell at 801 South Miami Avenue. The amenities at SLS Lux include: expansive pool deck on the 9th floor with cabanas and poolside bar, rooftop pool and sundeck located on the 57th floor, BBQ area with summer kitchen, lighted tennis court, club room, full-service spa, state-of-the-art fitness center, full-service concierge, children’s playroom, outdoor theater, rock climbing wall, executive business center, and much, much more.
The condo dues for unit 2009 are $1,101 per month. That amount includes high-speed internet, cable TV, water, and use of all building amenities. The assigned parking space and parking lift are located on the 2nd floor.
If you’re anything like me, you’ve been counting the days until the opening of SLS Lux. It’s been a long time in the making, but I’m happy to report that it was well worth the wait. Related has once again delivered what is certain to be a neighborhood favorite!
Earlier this week, I had the distinct pleasure of touring Related’s latest project with Carlos Rosso himself – the company’s President of Condominium Development Division and very familiar face to all of us in the Miami real estate world.
Carlos and I met in the strikingly beautiful Hotel lobby with mirrored backdrop, rich textures, and eclectic décor reminiscent of those found at the St. Regis in Bal Harbour. “We used the same interior designer we used at St. Regis – the master of luxury, Yabu Pushelberg,” Carlos added, “[whose] inspiration was the old mansions from Havana, Cartagena, and the Caribbean, with high ceilings, patterned marble flooring, and lots of lush landscape…a glamorous, tropical setting”.
Passing through the Hotel lobby, we then entered the grandiose S-Bar, punctuated outside by a giant “Male Torso” sculpture by Botero, valued at $3M and wholly-owned by the building. Only three of its kind exist in the entire world: one in Paris, one in Buenos Aires, and now one in Miami. “The owners at SLS Lux can brag that they now own a unique Botero sculpture,” Rosso quipped. He expects S-Bar to become Brickell’s happening place. “We want it to become Miami’s high-end bar…a place where deals will be closed over great cocktails”.
From S-Bar, we then made our way into Katsuya – a high-end sushi restaurant with impressive décor and attention to detail. From the sake cup screens to the incredible dark rich woods accentuated by the four gigantic globes hanging from the ceiling, this restaurant is sure to impress!
For some time, Related has been pushing the idea of converting South Miami Avenue into a pedestrian-only street on Friday and Saturday nights. “It’s time to make South Miami Avenue into Brickell’s own Lincoln Road,” Rosso said. “Look at what Bloomberg did with Time Square in New York – that is the future of urban open space.” With the addition of S-Bar and Katsuya, both located towards the northern end of South Miami Avenue, the walkability of that thoroughfare will no doubt increase. S-Bar and Katsuya are both slated to open in June.
SLS Lux Amenities
After the quick, yet thorough tour of the Hotel lobby and restaurants, Carlos led the way to the 9th floor amenities deck where most of the building’s amenities are located, including two pools, SLS Lux poolside bar, cabanas, tennis court, club room, private dining room, billiards room, spa, and fitness center. The photos below speak for themselves.
pool deck with cabanas
2 pools
SLS Lux poolside bar
club room
private dining room
billiards room
billiards room
garden terrace
fitness center
fitness center
treatment room
SLS Lux also has a rooftop pool and sky lounge (for residents only) but both were a work-in-progress and awaiting a temporary certificate of occupany (TCO) when I toured the building this past Monday. TCO is expected to be received for those floors within the next couple of weeks.
SLS Lux 3 Bedroom Condo
To complete my tour of SLS Lux, I was shown a 3 bedroom units located on the southwest corner of the building (the 01 line). Important to note is that each unit at SLS Lux comes completely finished, including flooring, shades, and closets. A one-year free membership to Equinox Brickell Heights comes included as well.
living room w/ upgraded kitchen shown
views south from the living room and kitchen
master bedroom
second bedroom
second bedroom
The Future
And Related’s grand plan for Brickell doesn’t end there. “This is the new Brickell – vibrant, full of pedestrians with active ground floor retail and restaurants and lots of residents embracing urban life,” added Rosso. “We are certainly building the new Miami. The vision will be complete when we launch 444 Brickell connecting South Miami Avenue to the Riverwalk”.
“When will you launch?” I inquired.
“As soon as we feel the time is right. It’s a very special project with a luxury anchor in Miami’s best site.”
I’m sure more news will follow, but it certainly feels that Related has an unbound willingness to continue being the leader in masterminding Miami’s urban future. After touring SLS Lux, Katsuya, and S-Bar, I’m excited see what these guys have planned for 444 Brickell.
Pricing, Floor Plans and Renderings for Una Residences by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill
New construction is coming to “Old Brickell”! We are pleased to introduce Una Residences, Brickell’s only bayfront preconstruction condo development. Once completed, Una will be the first waterfront development built in South Brickell (south of SE 15th Road) in over 20 years.
Una Residences is being developed by OKO Group, which is also developing Missoni Baia in Edgewater, and Cain International. The design architect for Una Residences is Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture (AS+GG). They will also be designing the interiors and common area spaces at Una Residences. The landscape architect for Una is Enzo Enea with Revuelta Architecture International acting as executive architect.
Una will rise 45 floors and have only 135 luxury condo residences, each with private elevator, chef’s kitchen, 10′-8″ high ceilings with floor-to-ceiling windows, and fabulous water views. Una will be comprised of two-, three-, four-, and five-bedroom residences ranging in size from 1,100 to 4,786 interior square feet. The development will be topped off with two spectacular penthouses, each with a private pool and 11′-7″ to 12′-4″ high ceilings.
During this Friends & Family pricing period, prices for units at Una range from $900,000 to over $5,000,000.
Additional Renderings of Una by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill (AS+GG)
Una Residences Floor Plans
Una Residences Fact Sheet
Buyer Deposit Schedule for Una Residences by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill (AS+GG)
