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!
Introducing Two Park Grove and Club Residences by OMA • Rem Koolhaas
photos by Robin Hill
Ahead of its upcoming Grand Opening Event for Two Park Grove and Club Residences, the developers of Park Grove have released new photos of the ultra-luxe development, showcasing its spectacular residences, views, amenities, and art. I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again, Park Grove has the makings to become Miami’s 2018 Development of the Year. In fact, it stands head and shoulders above ALL condo developments in Miami. When it comes to location, views, quality of finishes, and quality of amenities, Park Grove checks all the boxes. But don’t take my word for it
Park Grove – comprised of One Park Grove (Tower 1), Two Park Grove (Tower 2), and Club Residences (Tower 3) – was designed by Pritzker prize winner OMA/Rem Koolhaas and the world-famous Arquitectonica. While One Park Grove will not be completed until late next year, Two Park Grove and Club Residences were delivered earlier this year with residents already residing in both towers. Park Grove, a collaboration between development titans Terra Group and Related Group, exudes elegance in every sense of the word. The common areas were designed by Meyer Davis (which also designed the common areas at Jade Signature and 1 Hotel & Homes South Beach), kitchens and baths by William Sofield, and landscape architecture by Enzo Enea (whose notable works include the landscaping for Palazzo Del Sol and Oceana Bal Harbour).
Developer inventory still remains for One Park Grove and Two Park Grove, so if you’re in the market for Miami’s finest, I highly suggest that you consider the options. You won’t be disappointed!
photos by Robin Hill
Waldorf Astoria Hotel and Residences Coming to Downtown Miami
Property Markets Group, a large real estate development company in New York City and Miami, has cemented a deal to bring Miami its first Waldorf Astoria. The Waldorf Astoria Hotel and Residences Miami will be located in Downtown Miami at 300 Biscayne Boulevard, in a 1,049-foot skyscraper that Property Markets Group is planning to develop in the coming years.
Totaling 800,000 square feet, The Waldorf Astoria Hotel and Residences Miami will be a mixed-use development with 400 condo residences; a 140-key, 5-star hotel operated by Waldorf Astoria; and ground-floor retail. At 1,049 feet, the development would be Miami’s first supertall skyscraper. Currently, Miami’s tallest tower, Panorama Tower, stands at just 868 feet. Designed by Sieger Suarez Architects, the tower’s design resembles nine staggered, large glass cubes.
Property Markets Group is co-developing the project with Greybrook Realty Partners and S2 Development. Sales are expected to begin towards the end of 2019 with sell-out projected to top $1 billion.
A First Look at One Paraiso in Edgewater Miami
Three down, one to go! One Paraiso recently became the third of four towers in the Paraiso District to be completed by Related Group. Closings started at the beginning of last month. As of September 14th, when I toured One Paraiso with my photographer, the development had already closed well over 200 of its 279 total units. Gran Paraiso, which will be the fourth and final tower to be completed in the Paraiso District is expected to begin closings next month.
The common area spaces at One Paraiso, which were designed by famed interior designer Piero Lissoni, are impressive, to say the least. Known for his elegant and contemporary style, Lissoni uses minimalist design to create large, interconnected spaces using Earth tones to compliment and pull in the beautiful views from outside the building’s floor-to-ceiling glass windows. If there’s one reoccurring, consistent theme throughout One Paraiso, it is its VIEWS. As you will see in the photos below, from pretty much any common areas space in the building, you can see Biscayne Bay. Even the lobby at One Paraiso offers direct views of the water. And while that may not seem so unique or out of the ordinary, try to name at least two other condo developments in Miami that offer water views from its lobby (I can only name one other).
And when it comes to amenities, One Paraiso delivers in spades. The developer included a wide array of high-quality amenities, such as a ground-floor pool, poolside cabanas, and Jacuzzi; 10th-floor party room, business center, wine tasting salon, library, theater, and children’s playroom; 11th-floor fitness center and spa with plunge pool, saunas, steam rooms, and massage rooms; and sunset amenities deck with two additional pools, infinity-edge Jacuzzi, poolside cabanas, BBQ area, and tennis center with two lighted courts. (That’s a total of three pools to accommodate just 279 residences!!!) The tennis center, which was still a work in progress when I visited, is expected to be completed within the next month.
Each and every unit at One Paraiso offers a direct view of the water. The building’s 279 condo residences are comprised of one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans plus penthouses. The non-penthouse residences have 9-foot high ceilings while the penthouse residences have 10-foot high ceilings. The developer is completely sold out of inventory for One Paraiso, but a number of resales have hit the market in recent weeks. As of the writing, there are 23 units listed for sale ranging in price from $708 to $1,260 per square foot and 27 units listed for rent ranging in price from $2.41 to $4.24 per square foot.
Although no developer inventory remains for One Paraiso, there are a number of excellent options (including penthouses) that still remain at Gran Paraiso. Contact me for details!
Vizcayne Condominium Associations Awarded Settlement for Construction Defects
It appears that there is a light at the end of the tunnel for Vizcayne condominiums. According to Law.com, this past May, Vizcayne North Tower Association and Vizcayne Master Association were awarded $3,069,251 and $646,699, respectively. In November 2016, the aggrieved parties, citing a laundry list of construction defects, had filed a 184-page complaint against various construction companies. Over a year and a half after the initial filing date, and shortly before going to trial, the settlements were reached.
With the worst now behind Vizcayne, it will be interesting to see how quickly real estate prices improve for condos in the two towers. The litigation had been a big black cloud over the development, making it near-impossible to secure financing for condos there. With the cloud now lifted, lenders will likely be more open to providing financing for qualified buyers.
photos by Robin Hill
photos by Robin Hill
