Virtual Reality Tour of a Trophy Penthouse in Downtown Miami
In a time where most of us in this world are constrained to the confines of our homes, virtual reality offers an escape from the monotonous, melancholic doldrums. For the real estate industry at large, virtual reality provides an opportunity for prospective buyers to virtually experience faraway properties from the comfort of their living rooms. And make no mistake about it, with the use of a virtual reality headset, the experience can feel lifelike.
So that you can experience it for yourself, below, I’ve included a 3D virtual reality tour of my trophy penthouse listing at 900 Biscayne Bay. Again, to get the FULL experience, you will need a virtual reality headset but, even without one, you can still appreciate the awesomeness of this technology. Just be sure to watch it in full-screen mode.
The virtual reality tour below begins as you exit the elevator into the private elevator foyer. From there, the right-hand side of the residence includes the salon, kitchen, dining area, living room, master bedroom, and master bathroom while the left-hand side includes the media room, second and third bedrooms, second and third bathrooms, half bathroom, and laundry room.
To view additional virtual reality tours of Miami luxury real estate, visit our recently launched Virtual Reality Lounge.
Photo Tour of Ugo Colombo’s 64-story Brickell Flatiron Condo Tower
CMC Group, headed by luxury developer Ugo Colombo, has officially delivered its 64-story Brickell Flatiron condominium tower and, just like that, Miami’s most recent condo cycle has come to a close. The first closing at Brickell Flatiron took place on November 1, 2019, and since then, over 400 deeds have been recorded. According to a December press release, CMC Group paid off its $236 million construction loan for Brickell Flatiron within 30 days of receiving its temporary certificate of occupancy (TCO).
The 736-foot-tall skyscraper (currently Miami’s fourth-tallest building) was designed by internationally-acclaimed, Miami-based architect Luis Revuelta. With its flatiron shape and curved, flowing glass-balconies, Revuelta’s design has added yet another iconic skyscraper to Brickell’s ever-growing skyline. Located at 1000 Brickell Plaza, Brickell Flatiron will add 527 condo residences to Miami’s housing stock once all units have sold and closed.
Last week, I was given a private tour of Brickell Flatiron and can tell you firsthand that Colombo’s long-awaited tower was well worth the wait. The common areas at Brickell Flatiron were designed by Italian design architect Massimo Iosa Ghini with commissioned artwork by legendary artist Julian Schnabel. The 64th-floor amenities at Brickell Flatiron include a rooftop pool deck with pool, hot tub, and cabanas; a 6,300-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness center; and a full-service spa with His and Hers steam room, sauna, and locker facilities. On the 17th and 18th floors, additional amenities can be found, such as a children’s playroom, movie theater, lap pool, event space, cigar room, and billiards & wine room. Brickell Flatiron also offers 24-hour valet parking service; a 24-hour, full-service concierge; and charging stations for electric vehicles.
With Brickell Flatiron, Colombo, who is well-reputed for delivering uncompromised details and finishes, has cemented himself as Miami’s preeminent developer.
Open House – Jade at Brickell Bay 3-Bedroom Condo – February 6, 2020
On Thursday, February 6, 2020, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, come join me and Natalia Betancur as we open to the public and fellow brokers unit 4305 at Jade at Brickell Bay, our exclusively listed three-bedroom condo.
Unit 4305 is an east-to-west, flow-through residence featuring three bedrooms, three bathrooms, 2,130 interior square feet, two expansive and deep balconies, marble flooring throughout, a private elevator, laundry room, stainless steel kitchen appliances, and floor-to-ceiling glass windows offering sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay from the 43rd floor. Asking $1,750,000, unit 4305 is the best priced three-bedroom residence in the entire building. The most recent three-bedroom unit (located 16 floors lower on the 27th floor), sold last month for $1,690,000.
Spacious Floor Plans Rule the Day at Paramount Miami Worldcenter
Last week, clients of mine closed on two separate units at Paramount Miami Worldcenter – unit 4305 (a 1 Bedroom + Den, 2 Bath residence) and unit 4312 (a 3 Bedroom + Den, 4 Bath residence). According to the developer floor plans, the one-bedroom unit has 1,386 interior square feet while the three-bedroom unit has 2,320 interior square feet – both very large floor plans compared to what we’re used to seeing from developers in Miami. At each unit’s walk-through, I was pleasantly surprised to see that the actual square footage seemed to match what was stated in the developer floor plans…such a breath of fresh air to see a developer actually deliver to buyers the square footage that was promised.
And the two above-noted floor plans are not the exception but the rule; all of the standardfloor plans at Paramount Miami Worldcenter are very spacious. I italicized the word “standard” because the developer sub-divided some of the floor plans near the pool deck to create studios and smaller one-bedroom residences. However, even those smaller floor plans are quite sizeable. The standard one-bedroom units at Paramount Miami Worldcenter range from 1,294 to 1,386 interior square feet; the two-bedroom units from 1,630 to 1,753 interior square feet; and the three-bedroom units from 2,320 to 2,376 interior square feet. Additionally, all standard residences at Paramount Miami Worldcenter have 10-foot high ceilings with floor-to-ceiling glass windows and a full-size laundry room.
Above and below are photos of unit 4305 at Paramount Miami Worldcenter – the 1 Bedroom + Den, 2 Bath residence – which I recently listed for rent for $4,200 per month. Keep in mind, this unit has 1,386 interior square feet. That’s larger than most two-bedroom units in Miami, and the den that it has is the size of most second bedrooms. The owner of this unit is in the process of building out all of the closets, installing wall-mounted shelving in the laundry room, installing shades on all windows, and tiling the balcony.
With 1,386 interior square feet, the 05 line is the largest one-bedroom floor plan at Paramount Miami Worldcenter. However, what really separates it from the other one-bedroom floor plans is the view. The 05 line is the only one-bedroom floor plan at Paramount Miami Worldcenter that faces east, meaning that it is the only one that overlooks the huge resort pool deck and has views of the water.
All units at Paramount Miami Worldcenter include two parking spaces (one assigned space plus one valet-only space). Additionally, covered by the HOA dues, each unit includes high-speed internet, cable TV, water, sewer, and trash removal.
Gran Paraiso – the fourth and final tower of Related’s Paraiso District – has been completed. The 54-story condo development began closings on January 9th. To date, over 225 of the building’s 317 total units have closed (over 70 percent).
Gran Paraiso was designed by international architecture firm Arquitectonica with interiors and common areas designed by famed Italian designer Piero Lissoni. The non-penthouse residences at Gran Paraiso are comprised of one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom options ranging in size from 1,075 to 2,232 interior square feet plus balcony. Each and every unit at Gran Paraiso offers direct, sweeping views of the water.
Perhaps the most amazing thing about Gran Paraiso is the quantity and quality of its amenities. To be fair, it’s perhaps the most amazing thing about Gran Paraiso AND Paraiso Bay because the two towers share amenities. When Paraiso Bay was delivered last April, it was said that roughly only 40 percent of its overall amenities were completed. That figure was almost incomprehensible because the amenities that were delivered at the time seemed plenty when compared to projects of similar size. (Keep in mind, Paraiso Bay has only 346 total units while Gran Paraiso has just 317).
The amenities that were delivered last April included a large clubroom with billiards table and catering kitchen; private screening theater; wine cellar and tasting salon; a cigar lounge with private humidors; teen’s game room; children’s playroom; a fitness center (albeit a smaller, temporary one); and a three-acre-plus, resort-style amenities deck with a dramatic circular zero-entry pool, outdoor spa, poolside cabanas, and summer kitchen.
Now, with the completion of Gran Paraiso, comes the rest of the amenities, which include a much larger, state-of-the-art fitness center with TechnoGym fitness and cardio equipment; a spin room equipped with TechnoGym bikes; indoor sports facilities with three bowling lanes, two billiards tables, two foosball tables, and high-definition golf simulator; Hammam spa with separate men’s and women’s steam and sauna facilities; and tennis center with lighted tennis courts and multipurpose court. Of those recently-delivered amenities, perhaps the most anticipated has been the bowling lanes. My photographer photographed it a few weeks ago on the day of its official opening and the management office already had reservations booked for several weeks in advance.
When added all together, one could easily make the argument that the amenities shared by Gran Paraiso and Paraiso Bay are the best in town. Related Group has delivered something enjoyable for all ages in this amenities-packed wonderland.
Over the past year, I’ve had the distinct pleasure of touring upon completion each of Related’s four Paraiso buildings with Carlos Rosso, President of Related. “We have created a luxury private neighborhood in Edgewater that will transform the area like we have done in the past with South of Fifth and Downtown Miami; Related has been the first developer to move in and redefine a whole area,” said Rosso. In Paraiso District, Related has brought interior designers from all over the world, including United Studio from London for Paraiso Bay, Piero Lissoni from Milan for One Paraiso and Gran Paraiso, Karim Rashid from New York City for Paraiso Bayviews, and, finally, Meyer Davis also from New York City for Amara Beach Club.
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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.
The Icon Brickell Pool Deck Has Officially Reopened
After two long years of construction, the Icon Brickell pool deck has officially reopened. The Icon Brickell master association “received permission from the City of Miami Building Department to open the pool and pool deck under a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM daily until the final building, roofing and electrical inspections are passed”.
Below is the letter sent yesterday from the Icon Brickell Master Association to owners and residents:
December 29, 2018 marks the first day that the pool deck has been open since closing on December 5, 2016 for repairs and renovations. Because the association did not make arrangements for an alternative pool during the time of construction, residents of Icon Brickell have been without a pool for a little over two years. The work was expected to be completed about 12 months later but unexpected delays prevented the association from hitting that mark.
Below are some Instagram photos and video showing people enjoying the Icon Brickell pool on this beautiful December day in Miami:
Canvas Condos – A First Look with Pricing, Photos, and Floor Plans
Last week, I had the pleasure of touring the soon-to-be-opened Canvas Condos located in the Arts + Entertainment District at 1600 Northeast 1st Avenue. Closings for units at Canvas are expected to begin on January 7th. As you will see from the photos below, I was given a full tour of the building, including its amenities and common area spaces, rooftop restaurant space, and four of Canvas’s five floor plans (a 2 bedroom unit, a 1 bedroom unit, a 1 bedroom plus den unit, and studio). Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by what I saw. In my opinion, the building turned out much better than expected, especially when compared to the preconstruction renderings and video.
Canvas – The Building
Canvas was developed by NR Investments and designed by CFE Architects with interior spaces designed by Urban Robot Associates. The 38-story tower includes 513 condo residences comprised of studios, one-bedroom, one-bedroom-plus-den, and two-bedroom floor plans. Because Canvas is surrounded by low-rising buildings and vacant lots, the views from it are surprisingly good, especially from high floors. To the east, residents will enjoy direct views of the water. On a clear day, one can see the air traffic control tower at the Miami International Airport to the west and Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens to the north.
Canvas – The Artwork & Common Areas
As one may guess from the condo development’s name, Canvas is an art-centric building. It has on display 225 original pieces of commissioned artwork from 22 different artists. The hallways are filled with 150-foot long wall murals. The one shown six and seven photos down below was completed by local Miami artist Didi Contreras (also known as Didirok).
By the way, it’s worth mentioning, the carpet in the hallways will be replaced after the final residents have moved into the building.
Canvas – The Amenities
I think a lot of people are going to be very pleased with the quality of amenities at Canvas. The building has a total of three pools (a rooftop plunge pool, a south-facing pool with shaded overhang, and a north-facing pool without shaded overhang). The north-facing pool deck has a hot tub. From the rooftop pool deck, the views of Downtown Miami are killer!
Canvas also includes a racquetball court, a state-of-the-art fitness center equipped with two Treadwall rock climbing walls, a yoga room, sauna, spa treatment room, screening room, lounge and entertainment area, business center, social room, and children’s playroom. The only amenity that was not finished at the time of my tour and, therefore, not pictured below was the children’s playroom.
Canvas – Floor Plans & Pricing for Remaining Units
Canvas has 19 units per floor comprised of five different floor plans. During my tour last week, I was able to visit four of the five; they are pictured below. Of Canvas’s 513 total units, the developer has 50 units that remain unsold.
The monthly maintenance dues for units at Canvas are 65 cents per square foot. The dues include high-speed Internet, cable TV, water, hot water, and valet parking. The units at Canvas include 2 parking spaces comprised of 1 parking space plus one valet-only space. It’s worth mentioning that the parking at Canvas is unassigned. The residences feature tiled flooring throughout, kitchens with stainless appliances, quartz countertops, backsplash, and modern cabinets; tiled flooring throughout; and 9-foot high ceilings with floor-to-ceiling glass windows.
2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom corner unit (the B2 floor plan)
The B2 floor plan, located on each of the four corners of the building, is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom residence with 1,110 interior square feet, a 95-square-foot balcony, tons of natural light, and a window in the master bathroom. It’s also the only floor plan to have a foyer, which means that you don’t walk immediately into your kitchen upon entering. Pricing for remaining developer units of this floor plan type starts at $548,000.
1 Bedroom + Den, 1.5 Bathroom unfurnished unit (the A2 floor plan)
Below, I’ve included photos for two separate 1 Bedroom + Den units. The first one shown is unfurnished while the second one is furnished. They both face west but this particular floor plan option has two units per floor that face east. It has 910 interior square feet plus a 150-square-foot balcony. Pricing for the A2 floor plan starts at $440,000.
1 Bedroom + Den, 1.5 Bathroom furnished unit (the A2 floor plan)
Below is the furnished 1 Bedroom + Den unit. It’s the exact same floor plan like the one shown above.
The A1 floor plan is a 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom condo with 800 interior square feet plus 135-square-foot balcony. Per floor, there are three instances of this floor plan and they all face north. Pricing for this floor plan starts at $426,000.
The studio floor plan will definitely be a very popular option for people looking to get into the building on a budget. Not only does it have amazing views because it faces east towards the water, but it is also very spacious with 620 interior square feet, which is the size of a small 1 bedroom unit in some buildings. Pricing for the studio condos starts at $396,000.
Canvas – The Rooftop Restaurant
Last but not least, I was able to get a quick tour of the rooftop restaurant space at Canvas. Rumor has it that a top restaurant from South Beach is very close to inking a deal for it. Whatever opens there, there’s no doubt in my mind that it will be one of the hottest restaurants in Miami…just check out the views!!!
Just Listed – A Beautifully Appointed 3 Bedroom Condo at Marquis Residences – Asking $1,125,000
I am pleased to announce my newest listing – an immaculately designed 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath condo at the luxurious Marquis Residences located at 1100 Biscayne Boulevard in Miami’s affluent Park West neighborhood. The residence features 2,046 interior square feet; a large, open living/dining area with eight panes of floor-to-ceiling glass windows from which to enjoy breathtaking views of the water, sunrise, cruise ships, and park; Italian porcelain tiled flooring throughout; motorized shades; a walk-in closet in each of the three bedrooms; a private elevator foyer; and a deep, 326-square-foot balcony with access from the master bedroom and living/dining room. Included with the property are 1 assigned parking space and 1 assigned storage cage.
Below is an HD video tour of unit 1902 at Marquis Residences, so sit back, grab some popcorn, and enjoy! If you are an interested buyer and would like to view the property in person, please email me at [email protected].
Floor Plan for Marquis Residences Unit 1902:
Additional photos of Marquis Residences Unit 1902:
Video Tour of a Completed Unit at Brickell Flatiron
With less than two months from top-off and ten months from delivery, the developer of Brickell Flatiron has released an HD video tour of a completed unit at Brickell Flatiron. The video highlights the finishes that will be delivered to unit owners when closing begins in August. The units at Brickell Flatiron will be delivered furniture-ready with premium Italian porcelain tiled flooring throughout the residence and terrace. The video is of unit 1902 – a 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom residence located on the southwest corner of the building. Brickell Flatiron is now 85 percent sold.
Yesterday afternoon, I visited the Brickell Flatiron sales office with some clients. We met with in-house sales rep Chris Suarez, who gave a wonderful presentation. Given Ugo Colombo’s solid reputation, we were of course very impressed with the finishes in the showroom. It is nice to see that the finished units will look just as spectacular!
