Arch Investors and Infinity Developers are Teaming Up for a 20 Story Project in Edgewater

Edgewater Neighborhood in Miami
View of the Edgewater Neighborhood

New York-based Arch Cos. Investors and Miami-based Infinity Collective developers have previously worked on a 19-story Edgewater project located at 2500 Biscayne Blvd. Within the past few years, they have started the process of working on a residential project directly across the street at 2501 Biscayne Blvd.

The developers purchased the 1.5 acre sited in 2017 for a combined $32.18 million. The financial terms are unknown but they have jointly taken ownership of the property. This site was the previous home for the Latin Café 2000 Biscayne restaurant.

Plans haven’t been officially released to the public but 2501 Biscayne will rise 20 stories featuring 250 apartments, and some exclusive commercial space on the main floor of the tower. The name of the project is TBD.

According to the managing partner of Arch Cos., Jeffrey Simpson, “We believe in the long-term potential of 2501 Biscayne for our partnership, as well as in the continued growth of Edgewater as employers increasingly seek out space in Miami.”

View of the Edgewater Neighborhood Skyline

Arch Cos. is a New York-based real estate and financial investment firm that currently services 9 states. They currently have $630 million in their real estate portfolio and have assisted with more than 3,000 multi-family units.

Infinity Collective, located in Miami has been in business since 2002 and are currently working on projects 2500 Biscayne Blvd and Esme Hotel in Miami Beach.

PMG will be the First Developer to Accept Cryptocurrency on Pre-Construction Tower – E11EVEN Hotel & Residences

E11EVENT Hotel & Residences
Building location for E11EVEN Hotel & Residences

Following the wake of the Bitcoin 2021 Conference, cryptocurrency has made a name in Miami and continues to grow throughout the country. Adding to the long list of companies accepting cryptocurrency, you can now add PMG Development. PMG will be the first developer to accept cryptocurrency for deposits on pre-construction condos.

E11EVENT Hotel & Residences

In April 2021, E11EVEN Miami nightclub began accepting crypto but now E11EVEN Hotel & Residences is the first major development that PMG is accepting the digital currency.

E11EVEN Hotel & Residences is a luxury high-rise in the Park West District of Miami, and is considered one of the fastest-selling condominium projects in the last decade. It has gained national and international attention with Candance Park of the WNBA, Sage Steele of ESPN, and Luke Rockhold a MMA fighter have expressing interest in the development.

The residences are fully-finished and fully furnished starting at $300,000 and the floor plans consist of studio to 2 bedrooms. There is also a limited Penthouse Collection and 2 Presidential Suites.

Construction Information

  • Co-developed by Property Markets Group (PMG) and E11EVEN Partners
  • Sieger Suarez Architects
  • Interiors curated by AvroKO Hospitality Group

Building Features

  • E11EVEN® app fore concierge services and building amenities
  • Common areas featuring museum-quality curated fine art and installations
  • Limited Penthouse Collection and two Presidential Suites
  • Views of the Miami skyline, Biscayne Bay and Atlantic Ocean
  • Club E11EVEN® Bar & Lounge
  • 5-Star gourmet food hall
  • Casino-Style Sports Lounge
  • Chopra Spa & Studio mind & body experiences featuring state-of-the-art fitness center, meditation, yoga, and customized treatment services
  • 20,000 Square-foot, ultra-modern multi-level E11EVEN® Day Club and pool sits above 11 stories, overseeing the stunning Miami skyline
  • E11EVEN’s® rooftop experience is a unique 24/11 poolside venue featuring its own signature dining experience
  • E11EVEN® Beach Club
  • Complimentary 24-hour valet

Residence Features

  • 9’6 – 10’ floor-to-ceiling windows varies by floor with stunning Miami skyline and Biscayne Bay views
  • Smart home technology experience. Includes integrated audio, video and lighting systems
  • Contemporary lighting package
  • All residences include LED (or water-based) fireplace in every living room
  • Fully built-out closets in the master bedrooms
  • Washer and dryer
  • French balconies in select residences
  • Pre-wired for high-speed communications, multiple telephone lines, and cable
  • All residences include a signature Home Essentials Package: silverware, glassware, linens, sheets, towels
  • 11 Resident Membership Package featuring exclusive beach club, day pool and ultra club access
  • Kitchens with custom countertops and backsplashes
  • Imported and custom kitchen and bathroom cabinetry by Italkraft
  • Subzero and Wolf appliance package includes microwave, dishwasher, convection oven and refrigerator
  • Waterworks bathroom fixtures, features & accessories
  • Frameless glass-enclosed showers

This project will break ground later this year. If you or someone you know have interest in purchasing one of the units at E11EVEN Hotel & Residences, or any information on the cryptocurrency process, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at (786)247-6332.

5-Star Dining at E11EVEN Hotel & Residences
Lounge at E11EVEN Hotel & Residences
Poolside at E11EVEN Hotel & Residences
Pool and Lounge view at E11EVEN Hotel & Residences

World’s Largest Cryptocurrency Conference is Coming to Miami – Bitcoin 2021

Bitcoin 2021 World Conference in Miami
Bitcoin 2021 World Conference in Miami

In the last few weeks, Miami has been swarmed with vacation goers and visitors from all over the world. But this week, Miami will be taken over by big tech with the world’s largest cryptocurrency conference, Bitcoin 2021. There is no doubt that Miami is the place to be!

Bitcoin 2021 will take place on June 4th and 5th at Wynwood’s Mana Convention Center. This will be considered one of the largest events to occur since the pandemic. This conference was originally set to take place in Los Angeles.

Notable speakers for this conference include Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey, and Miami Mayor Francis Suarez as well as other leaders in cryptocurrency. The conference will explore technology advancement and give opportunities to actually utilize Bitcoin in a real setting.

According to the Chairman and Co-founder of the Wyndwood Business Improvement District Albert Garcia stated, “Wynwood’s residents and businesses have shown their resiliency in the face of this pandemic, and we are ready to safely welcome back visitors for the first major in-person event in the last 16 months. Conference attendees will enjoy the unique, open-air offerings of the Wynwood Arts District- from our colorful streets to our internationally recognized culinary and brewery scene.”

Bitcoin 2021’s local partners include BitBasel, that are creating a mural showing the evolution of currency. The mural will be displayed outside of the convention center. Other sponsors include Microsoft, Crypto.com, coinbase, and Bitfarms. According to their event announcement, they did not accept any sponsors that advocated for any other cryptocurrency other than Bitcoin.

Bitcoin has gained a lot of headway in Miami with buyers using Bitcoin with their real estate offers as well as a lot of nightclubs, retail, and airlines accepting the digital currency.

501 First Residences- Renderings and Plans Just Released for the 40 Story Tower in Downtown Miami

501 FIRST Residences in Downtown Miami
501 FIRST Residences in Downtown Miami

Miami can now officially welcome the newest pre-construction tower to grace our gorgeous skyline, 501 First Residences in downtown Miami. This new 40-story tower with 448, will be developed by Aria Development Group and designed by Revuelta Architecture International, who also designed Wind and 900 Biscayne. 501 First Residences will be located at 501 Northeast 1st Avenue with views of downtown Miami and Biscayne Bay.

Acoording to the Aria Development group, this particular development will be built to cater to the short-term rental market. The biggest perk is that there will be no rental restrictions. Which means, the resident can utilize any consumer platform (Vrbo, Expedia, Airbnb, etc.) to rent and each unit can be rent for 1 day or more.

The renderings reveal floor-to-ceiling windows and expansive balconies. The sleek structure is curved creating a horizontal and vertical grid like design. The exact height of the development hasn’t been released but we can expect the 40-story high structure to be over 450 feet in height.

street level view of 501 First Residences

The 448 luxury units will be fully finished and furnished with pricing starting at $300,000. Floor plans will range from studios, 1 bedroom, and 2 bedrooms. The square footage for each unit is expected to be from 385 to 835 square feet.

Residence Features:

  • Fully finished and furnished residences thoughtfully curated by award-winning design firm, Shim Projects
  • Floor to ceiling glass windows with custom window treatments
  • All residences feature balconies
  • Biscayne Bay and Miami skyline views
  • Finished flooring on all residential interiors and balconies
  • In-unit washers and dryers
  • Kitchens and bathrooms feature custom Italian cabinetry and counters
  • Speed oven by Smeg
  • Integrated paneled refrigerator and freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Fully built-out closets
  • Hansgrohe bathroom fixtures, features, and accessories in dark matte finish

Building Amenities:

  • Porte-cochère entrance with 24/7 valet service
  • On-site management office
  • Mid-century, modern-inspired interior finishes and furniture in residential lobby with 25ft ceiling
  • Secure bicycle storage in enclosed and air-conditioned space
  • Centrally-located personal storage for all owners
  • Luxer One Package Room featuring a tech-forward, contactless digital package delivery system
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Ground floor bistro and bar helmed by New York City’s GPG Hospitality
  • State-of-the-art indoor gym with private fitness training rooms
  • Yoga/meditation room
  • 75-foot resort-style lap pool
  • North-facing private rooftop movie theatre experience
  • Grill & Chill on the Sunrise and Sunset Decks
  • Outdoor Game Lawn
  • Hot hydrotherapy bath
  • Private club suite with game tables
  • Entertainment chef’s kitchen
  • Media Room
  • Library
  • Private workspaces
  • Pet Lounge with pet bath station
  • Greenhouse

The site currently features a 2-story buidling that was built in 1924 and was previously the sales center for YotelPad Miami. The entire project will take over 4 lots equaling 22,500 square feet. According to tax records, the developer purchased the lots in 2015 for $8,250,000.

501 First Residences condominium building

According to Miami-Dade Country records, construction permits have not been filed. The ground breaking is expected to be scheduled for spring 2022 with a top-off date in spring 2023.

Construction for Aston Martin Residences Reaches 53rd Floor and The Art Gallery is Revealed

Aston Martin Residences Construction
The Art Gallery at Aston Martin Residences

The Aston Martin Residences Miami is creating a residence experience like no other! This pre-construction 66-story tower just unveiled a permanent art gallery located on the 52nd floor of this remarkable tower. Construction for the Aston Martin Residences is currently on the 53rd floor and the tower is 70% sold as of today.

Before the tower completion date, Aston Martin Residences will launch the Art Gallery virtually creating a 3D engaging experience. The gallery will showcase a new artist every 2 months.

For the opening event, Aston Martin Residences partnered with British artist and photographer, Julian Lennon, to showcase his exclusive collections. The virtual art gallery can be viewed from today through July 7th. The Art Gallery will have a physical opening in 2022.

German Coto, CEO of G&G Business Developments stated in an interview, “It’s this love of art together with a desire for the highest quality finishes, light-filled spaces, and of course, the stunning waterside location that has attracted clients to the Aston Martin Residences Miami. Art and design are woven into the soul of Aston Martin Residences…And we’re creating the Art Gallery to offer a secluded and exclusive space for our owners to immerse themselves in an ever-changing canvas of contemporary art.”

Aston Martin Residences Construction

Aston Martin Residences is located at 300 Biscayne Boulevard Way in Downtown Miami. This remarkable tower will offer 391 residences consisting of one to five bedroom floor plans as well as a variety of penthouses. Pricing varies from $970,000 to $50 million.

Development Information

  • Developer: G&G Business Developments
  • General Construction: Coastal Construction
  • Architect and Design Team: Luis Revuelta of Miami and Bodas-Miani-Anger of Argentina

Amenities

  • Full-service building with concierge and hospitality-inspired services
  • Super Yacht Marina facilities
  • “The Aston Martin Club” membership
  • Rooftop infinity pool located on 55th floor
  • Fitness Spa and Fitness Center with Meditation
    Room and Treatments Suites
  • Private Steam, Sauna, and Locker Facilities
  • Pet-friendly building
  • Building designed with helipad on rooftop
  • 24 hour valet and covered garage self parking
  • Valet charging stations for electric cars
  • Valet Butler
  • Additional bicycle and private storage spaces
  • 10 destination controlled super hi-speed elevators
    and separate dedicated service elevators
  • Digital connection to concierge and all building
    amenities from every residence
  • State-of-the-art Business Center and Conference Rooms
  • Art Gallery and Art Lobby on 53rd floor
  • Private Residence Movie Theatre, Event Space,
    Kids Playroom, Teen Center, and Game Rooms
  • Virtual Golf
  • Beauty Salon with blow dry station, pedicure chair,
    manicure table, and wash stations

Aston Martin Residences is scheduled for completion in 2022.

MLB Hall of Famer Mike Piazza Sells Miami Beach Mansion for $15 Million

Mike Piazza sells Miami Beach Mansion
Mike Piazza sells Miami Beach Mansion

If you need anymore convincing of how hot the Miami real estate market is, another luxury mansion just sold! It gets better because the seller is Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Mike Piazza.

Piazza is known for his time with the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers. He did have brief stints with the Florida MarlinsSan Diego Padres, and Oakland Athletics. Mike Piazza is regarded as one of the best offensive catchers in MLB history.

Piazza listed the Miami Beach mansion in December 2017 at $18.5 million. The property located at 1401 West 27th Street, Miami Beach was recently relisted for $14.7 million with a sold price of $15 million. This 8 bedroom, 9.5 bathroom mansion features 9,438 square feet of custom finishes including Jerusalem stone floors and an Italian-inspired kitchen. A private pool, dock, and boat lift elevates the remarkable 100 feet water frontage lot.

The buyers for this incredible residence is none other than the Major Food Group’s co-founder Jeffrey Zalaznick and wife. The couple has been renting the property since October 2020.

According to tax records, Piazza paid $10 million for the home in 2008. But don’t worry, they are not leaving Miami any time soon. They still own a unit at the Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach that they purchased in 2019 for $5.6 million.

Neighboring Penthouse to David Beckham is Under Contract with a List Price of $19 Million

One Thousand Museum Tower in Park West
One Thousand Museum in Park West

One Thousand Museum designed by Zaha Hadid in Park West Miami has so much to offer its residences and not to mention, it is also the home of David and Victoria Beckham. Who wouldn’t want to live there!

With the current Miami real estate market, luxury condos are not staying on the market very long. So it is of no surprise that the penthouse neighboring David Beckham’s was just listed and under contract within a matter of days with a list price of $19 million.

One Thousand Museum Entrance

This full-floor penthouse is located directly under David Beckham’s penthouse. Although both units feature 9,200+ square feet, the floor plans are different with the same incredible views of Biscayne Bay from the 1,020 square feet terrace.

This unit has everything including 5 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, high ceilings throughout, custom Gatto Cucine Kitchen with Sub-Zero appliances, custom closets, and custom bathrooms. The entire residence has integrated smart technology that controls lighting, heating, air conditioning, audio, video, window treatments, and security.

The building is just as impressive with its double-height aquatic center with infinity pool, sky lounge and not to mention the first residential development in South Florida to have its own helipad and security vault.

One Thousand Museum Tower in Park West

Building Features

  • Double height aquatic center with indoor pool
  • The Sky Lounge provides a dramatic venue for private events for residents
  • Private rooftop helipad. The helipad will make nearby islands, private and commercial airports, and private yachts easily accessible
  • Multiple recreation areas for swimming, sunning, socializing, and fitness
  • 24/7 specialized security and valet personnel, other on-site staff including concierge, professional management, and other specialized personnel
  • Custom scenting by 12.29 in all interior amenity spaces including the lobby, wellness & spa level, aquatic center, and sky lounge (can be available in residences upon request)
  • Bank-quality vault with individual safe deposit box for every residence, offering residents the convenience and security of storing their valuables onsite

David and Victoria Beckham purchased their One Thousand Museum penthouse for $20 million in 2020.

Rilea Group Launches Campaign to Crowdfund Mohawk at Wynwood Project

Rilea Group plans to develop Mohawk at Wynwood
Mohawk at Wynwood

Miami-based developer, Rilea Group has launched a campaign to crowdfund a mixed-use project, called Mohawk at Wynwood, through an investor community known as RealtyMogul. This platform is comprised of 200,000 investors with a $2.8 billion portfolio that backs over 15,000 multi-family units.

The campaign was launched on April 5, 2021 and is expected to end June 4, 2021. The goal for Rilea Group is to raise $10 million through RealtyMogul with an overall price tag of $103.4 million.

Mohawk’s design brings the edginess of local artist’s murals and modern steel framing to create a master piece that targets young entrepreneurs.

Building Features:

  • 12-story building
  • 225 residences
  • 3,500 square feet of office space (for residents only)
  • 22,000 square feet of retail space
  • Designed by Deforma Studios
  • 1, 2, and 3 bedroom unit options

Building Amenities:

  • Rooftop pool
  • Bar
  • Lounge
  • Chef’s dining room
  • Children’s room
  • Game room
  • 2-story gym
  • Yoga room
  • Dog park
  • Outdoor greenway

Rilea group is currently under contract with 29th Street Warehouses LLC for the Mohawk lot located at 56 N.E. 29th Street on a 1.5 acre property.

Melo Group Proposes Two-Story Tower in Wynwood Named Urban22

Rendering for Urban22
Rendering of the Urban22 Tower

The Melo Group is a well-known development group in the Miami area. After completing 6,000+ residential units in Miami over the years, they currently have 2,000 units under construction.

According to The Real Deal, the group met with Miami’s Urban Development Review Board on April 21st to propose a two-tower multi-use project called Urban22 in the Wynwood neighborhood.

Multiple parcels making up the 1.94 acre site stretch’s from Second Avenue, 22nd Street, to 23rd street. The Melo Group started purchasing these sites in 2011.

Each 15-story tower would total 708,119 square feet with an 8-story podium connecting between the two. The towers will feature a proposed 441 apartments, 7,168 sq. ft. of retail, 5,692 sq. ft. of office space, and 529 parking spaces. The garage will feature a pool deck on top

The apartments would range from 725 to 1,200 sq. ft. with studio to three bedroom options.

  • 4 studios
  • 243, one bedroom
  • 152, two bedrooms
  • 42, three bedrooms

There has been no update on what the Urban Development Review Board has concluded but we will continue to monitor this proposed project.