16 Units at Met 1 Offering One Month Free Rent as Incentive
For those in search of a condo to rent in Downtown Miami you may want to consider Met 1 Currently an owner of 16 units there is offering one month free rent as an incentive to qualified renters a pretty sweet incentive if you ask me Its uncommon to come across such an incentive for units in a condo development especially one for so many units so get it while you can
The 16 units are a mix of 1 and 2 bedroom units most of which include at least partial water views Some of the units have carpet while others have tile throughout Additionally included in the rent price are basic cable TV Internet water and one assigned parking space
For those unfamiliar with Met 1 andor are new to Miami Met 1 is ideally located in Downtown Miami at 300 South Biscayne Blvd just one block from the new Whole Foods and directly across the street from the Miami Riverwalk The amenities at Met 1 include a pool hot tub fitness center mens and womens sauna full service concierge valet parking and much more
To give you an idea as to what the units look like Ive included below photos that I took earlier this afternoon for 3 of the 16 available units 2201 2914 and 3108 If you are in the market to rent a unit in Downtown Miami and would like to consider these as options please contact me to schedule a showing I can be reached via email at lucasmiamicondoinvestmentscom or on my cell phone at 786 247 6332
Unit 2201 $2100 per month
1 bed15 bath corner unit with 790 interior square feet + balcony
Unit 2201 at Met 1 is a 1 bed15 bath corner unit with beautiful views of the city and partial water views The unit feels much larger than its stated 790 square feet I love the fact that it has a window in the kitchen I cook regularly at home so thats a big plus in my book
Unit 2914 at Met 1 is a 2 bed2 bath unit facing direct east and offering partial views of Biscayne Bay and the Miami River It has tiled flooring throughout and balcony access off the second bedroom
Unit 3108 $2850 per month
2 bed2 bath 1091 interior square feet + large balcony
Unit 3108 at Met 1 is a 2 bed2 bath unit facing south and offering views of Biscayne Bay the Miami River Brickell Key and Brickell The balcony curves along the width of the unit with access from all rooms The views from this unit are phenomenal
Biscayne Beach – Construction Update (Photos)
Of all the condo developments that are completed or currently under construction in Edgewater, Biscayne Beach is by far my favorite. It will be the only condo development in Miami to include an actual beach. How awesome is that? Some of you, especially non-locals, may be thinking, “So what? There’s tons of sand in Miami.” Well, that’s where you’d be wrong. Miami is situated along the bay, not the ocean, and, therefore, does not have sand-filled, waterfront land. On the other hand, Miami Beach, which is a completely different city from Miami, has plenty of sand along its coast, because it’s situated along the Atlantic Ocean. And the rest of you may be thinking, “Duh, well of course.” Sorry, but I feel the need to clarify that very rudimentary point for locals, because, so often, I come across people who aren’t from Miami who think that Miami Beach is a beach off the coast of Miami and that beaches there are plentiful.
Anyway, enough with the geography lesson – all that is about to change. The developer of Biscayne Beach is bringing the beach to Miami. Residents of Biscayne Beach and their guests will be just an elevator ride away from feeling the sand on the bottoms of their feet and/or enjoying a cocktail at the beach club bar. The atmosphere at Biscayne Beach should truly be a unique and special experience. The building hasn’t even been completed, yet every time I drive by it, the song “Beachball” by Nalin and Kane comes to mind. For those of you who have never heard of that song, “Beachball” was the 1997 international dance club hit. The song starts off with the words, “Yeah, let’s go to the beach”. The rest of the song is then filled with rhythmic yet soothing beats and voices. Such an amazing track! To me, it embodies the energy and atmosphere that one will find at Biscayne Beach once it is completed.
Construction of Biscayne Beach is well on its way. Earlier today, I made a visit to the construction site to show a 2 bedroom condo at Platinum. While there, I had an opportunity to snap some photos showing the progress being made to Biscayne Beach. By my count, construction has reached the 26th floor. Below are the photos I took this afternoon. Oh, and in case you’re wondering, just a handful of units remain at Biscayne Beach, one of which is a two-story grand penthouse residence with 4 bedrooms, a den, a study, wine room, 5 full bathrooms, and a rooftop terrace with private plunge pool and summer kitchen. The penthouse has 7,878 interior square feet plus an additional 2,785 square feet of outdoor space. Asking $9,450,900 ($1,200 per square foot).
Elysee Condos – Edgewater’s First Ultra-Luxury Condo Development
With new condo developments being announced seemingly on a weekly basis, there are few that excite me these days. Elysee -a recently announced, ultra-luxury tower with just 100 total units – is one that does. Elysee exudes exclusivity and elegance in every way imagined. The 57-story condo development will be located directly on the water in Edgewater at 700 Northeast 23rd Street and include 3, 4, and 5 bedroom floor plans ranging from 2,844 to 3,979 interior square feet. With the exception of the penthouse – which will cover an entire floor and offer full 360-degree views – each of the units below it will span a half floor and offer full 180-degree views (east-south-west or east-north-west). As you can see in the mini scale model above, the floor plans get wider as you go up the building. Every residence at Elysee will have private elevators, 8- or 10-foot deep balconies, and 10- or 11-foot high ceilings with walls of glass all around to showcase the spectacular water and city views.
Most importantly – at least to me – Elysee will be a white-glove service building (think St. Regis). Not enough can be said about how exclusive and differentiating it is for a building to offer such pampering services to its residents. Along with the full-service concierge, Elysee will feature lavish full-floor amenities on both the 7th and 30th floors. The 7th floor will include a 75-foot resort pool; outdoor summer kitchen & BBQ; men’s and women’s spa with sauna, steam shower, and private massage rooms; fitness center; yoga studio; children’s playroom; and blow dry bar.
As if that weren’t enough, the 30th floor – which residents will be able to rent out for formal events – will feature a great room with grand piano and sweeping, unobstructed views of the city and water; chef’s kitchen; chef’s table with indoor and outdoor seating; grand dining room with seating for 30 people; theater room with 4K projector; full lounge bar; business center; resident wine storage; and game room.
Prices for the half floor units at Elysee start from $1.67M. That amounts to just $587 per square foot! Given the caliber of building that Elysee will be, that has bargain written all over it. There are few condo developments in Miami to get excited about these days, but Elysee is the exception. It will set the bar not only for condo developments throughout Edgewater but throughout all of Miami.
Elysee was soft-launched late last week. However, it won’t officially be released to the public until October once the sales center is built. This is the time to get in at Friends & Family pricing. Contact me for details.
Just Listed – 2 Bedroom Corner Unit at The Plaza on Brickell with Direct Water Views – Asking $825,000
I am pleased to announce my newest listing – unit 3211 at The Plaza on Brickell – a 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath corner unit with breathtaking views of Biscayne Bay, Brickell Key, and Key Biscayne. This is an 11 line unit located on the 32nd floor of the Brickell Bay tower, arguably the best line in the entire development. Most importantly, the unit clears the Four Ambassadors across the street by 12 floors, allowing for direct water views. As one would expect, units that clear the Four Ambassadors sell at a big premium to those that do no. Last September, unit 3411 – just two floors directly above unit 3211 – sold for $850,000. That unit was sold furnished with marble flooring throughout. Priced to sell, unit 3211 is being offered for $825,000.
The Plaza on Brickell is centrally located, just blocks from the shops, restaurants, and bars at Mary Brickell Village and the upcoming $1.2B mixed-use development called Brickell City Centre. Amenities at The Plaza on Brickell include: two swimming pools, hot tub, steam room, two fitness centers, 24-hour concierge, 24-hour valet parking, club room, theater, and more.
Icon Bay – A First Look at the Exterior and Bayfront Sculpture Park [VIDEO]
The wait is almost over! Closings are expected to start next month for the highly anticipated Icon Bay. This was the development that set off the mad land grab in Edgewater among Miami real estate developers. Preconstruction condo sales for this luxury waterfront development launched back in August 2012. Finishing touches are currently being made to the exterior of Icon Bay as well as to the bayfront sculpture park.
Earlier today, I took a drive up to Edgewater, parked my car, and then walked the grounds at Icon Bay. I was able to take some photos as well as a quick video tour of the property to give you a good feel for what you should expect from Icon Bay once it arrives next month.
Below are the photos that I took earlier today of Icon Bay and the bayfront sculpture park:
Drone Video – Marinablue Unit 5602
Throughout my career, technology has played an instrumental role in the success of my business – from implementing the latest website technologies to launching mobile apps for the Miami condo market. One such technology that has been a mainstay in my business is video. Since at least 2006, I have incorporated video in my real estate business to capture and market properties online. Back then, to capture a video tour of a property, I would strap a digital camcorder to a tripod and push it around on dolly wheels. Since then, not only has video technology improved significantly but the means with which to capture footage has seen major advancements as well. Perhaps the most notable of these advancements is drone technology. By attaching an HD camera to a drone, one is able to capture breathtaking shots from way up high. It also is a fabulous way to provide geographic perspective to an online audience who may not be familiar with the location of a property.
Over the past year, I’ve been waiting for the perfect opportunity to integrate aerial footage captured via drone to my marketing arsenal. My recent listing of unit 5602 at Marinablue – a turnkey furnished 2 bedroom condo located just one floor below the penthouse level – seemed more than ideal. The video above demonstrates the power of drone technology in capturing stunning footage from the skies above. After watching it, I am sure you will agree that drones and real estate are a match made in heaven.
Marinablue is located at 888 Biscayne Blvd in Downtown Miami – directly across the street from Museum Park.
Showroom-quality Industrial Loft at Parc Lofts – Asking $539,900
It is with great pleasure that I introduce my newest listing – unit 503 at Parc Lofts – a fully furnished, showroom-quality 1 bedroom, 1.5 bath bi-level loft with soaring, 20-foot ceilings and 1,109 interior square feet. No expense spared. Over $150,000 spent in upgrades, furniture, lighting, and renovations. Incredible attention to detail. Master and half baths both completely renovated. Master bath features a steam shower with rainfall shower head and side body jets. The entire residence has been elegantly designed and furnished. A true work of art!
Additional features include: a Samsung 4-door refrigerator, Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer dishwasher, Bosch front-loading washer, Bosch front-loading dryer/steam dryer, tankless water heater, and more. A hydraulic lift to park a second vehicle also comes included.
Asking $539,900 – a fabulous opportunity for the uncompromising buyer in search of the finest of industrial lofts in Miami. Unit 603, the exact same floor plan but without ANY upgrades, sold unfurnished last year for $420,000.
Parc Lofts – just minutes from Downtown Miami, Edgewater, Wynwood, and Midtown Miami – is located at 1749 NE Miami Ct in the neighborhood known as the Arts + Entertainment District and catty-corner from the preconstruction condo development called Canvas, which has been selling at an average of $475 per square foot.
For questions and/or requests to view the property, please contact me via email at [email protected] or by phone at 786-247-6332.
Welcome to excellence! Designed with precision, Marina Blue unit 5602 is an impeccable residence offering some of the very best, awe-inspiring views of the Atlantic Ocean, Biscayne Bay, Port of Miami, and Downtown Miami skyline. Over $250,000 in upgrades, furniture, lighting, electronics, and artwork. Located on the 56th floor, unit 5602 features hard wood floors; motorized shades; blackout curtains; custom lighting; artwork by acclaimed artists; large, custom-built walk-in closets in both bedrooms; and a state-of-the-art electronics package, which includes a 3D TV, Blu-Ray 3D player, Bose surround sound system, and security camera system with remote viewing capability.
Very unique floor plan. Only 5 of its kind in the entire building. One of just a few units in all of Downtown Miami offering a direct water view and balcony access from BOTH bedrooms. In almost every other case, the view from the second bedroom faces west (away from the water) and/or does not have balcony access. The same can be said for most 3 bedroom units throughout Downtown Miami. Having an amazing water view is one of, if not, the biggest reasons to buy a condo in Miami, so why not buy a condo which would afford you the opportunity to enjoy the breathtaking views from EVERY room?
If you’re in search for the very best, look no further! Contact Lucas Lechuga for showings. I can be reached on my cell phone at 786-247-6332 or via email at [email protected].
Keep an eye out for more video tours in the weeks and months ahead. This is a service that I now provide to all customers who list their property with me. Yes, even for rentals! All videos are shot in 4K, also known as Ultra HD, which allows for an immersive, life-like experience for the viewer. If you have an interest in listing your property for sale or rent, please contact me. I can be reached via email at [email protected] or on my cell phone at 786-247-6332.
