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.

Pharrell Williams and David Grutman Debut the 7-Story Goodtime Hotel in Miami Beach

Goodtime Hotel Pool View
Goodtime Hotel in Miami Beach

David Grutman and Pharrell Williams will debut their first hotel collaboration on Thursday in Miami Beach.

The 7-story Goodtime Hotel is located at 601 Washington Avenue in Miami Beach and will feature 266 rooms spanning a full block with 100,000 square feet of indoor space. This Deco-style hotel features a pool deck, restaurant, private lounge, and main floor retail.

Goodtime Hotel Pool Deck and Lounge

Grutman and Williams also partnered with New-York based real estate development firm, Imperial Cos. for this project. They have previously collaborated on a Miami Design District restaurant, Swan & Bar Bevy which has been a huge success. Ken Fulk who assisted with the interior design for the Swan Bevy restaurant was also the lead designer for this hotel project.

Grutman stated, “I always wanted to be a hotel [owner] to try to complete my ecosystem in hospitality.”

The hotel restaurant, Strawberry Moon, is a 30,000 square foot Mediterranean restaurant which will also flow into a bar and pool deck, all located on the third floor. The ground-floor retailers have not been released.

The Goodtime Hotel Drone View

According to The South Florida Business Journal, The Goodtime Hotel is expected to be the largest hotel in Miami Beach by rooms.

Property records also show that Imperial Cos. purchased the property for $5.75 million in June 2015.

Since people are wanting to spend more time outdoors due to the pandemic, Miami is now seen as the “go-to” destination. Imperial Cos. owner stated “If there is a net winner coming out of this pandemic, Miami is top of that list.”

City of Miami Approves New 37-Story Tower Called The District

The District in downtown Miami
Rendering for the new 37-tower called The District.

The City of Miami has recently approved The Related Group and Parcel C LLC’s proposal for a 37-story residential tower in downtown Miami, named ‘The District.’ This project will include 343 residential condos, 2,297 square feet of retail space, and will have no parking (the developer is requesting a waiver to allow off-site parking). Siegar Suarez Architects prepared the design and plans.

The District is proposed to be 393 plus feet tall and will be located at 225 and 223 N. Miami Avenue. According to Miami Today, The District will have retail on the ground floor, and the apartments will be located above the retail space. The paperwork that was filed also includes the fact that some units may be transitioned into hotel rooms as well.

Amenities for The District include a gym, racquetball, basketball, lounges, pool deck, rooftop spa, and barbeque area.

Several waivers have been requested and approved for the Miami 21 zoning code:

  • Primary and secondary setbacks
  • Side and rear setbacks above the eighth story
  • Permit off-site parking within 1,000 feet
  • 10% increase in the maximum lot coverage
  • Two residential loading berths substituted for one commercial loading berth
  • Reduction of the required ground-level setback on the property’s frontage

According to the Board member Robert Behar, who shared concerns about pedestrian safety with the limited amount of parking available.

According to The Related Group’s Attorney, Ms. Escarra, has stated, “The Project limits the interaction between vehicles and pedestrians by removing vehicular access to the Property. This will allow pedestrians to enter the Project with no vehicular conflict, as parking will be provided offsite, per the requested Waiver.”

The city’s Urban Development Review Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of the project on April 9, 2021. The construction permit has not been filed yet, and the groundbreaking is set to begin sometime this year.

Construction is Underway for Platform 3750 Project in West Grove Neighborhood Miami

Rendering of Platform 3750 by Kobi Karp Architecture

Platform 3750, a mixed-use project in the West Grove neighborhood of Miami has just broke ground at 3750 South Dixie Highway on 2.1 acres. This site is within walking distance of the Douglas Road Metrorail Station. The Cornerstone Group is the lead developer for this mixed-use project and is currently leasing from Miami-Dade County after winning a request for the RFP process.

This project is expected to create 300 jobs and is designed to ‘jumpstart economic activity’ in West Grove. It is anticipated to have 191 apartments, 21,000 square feet of retail space already leased to Aldi and Starbucks, 14,000 square feet of office space for the Cornerstone Group, 12,500 square feet of office space for the county’s Community Action & Human Services division, 3,000 square feet for the district office of county Commissioner Raquel Regalado, and 400 parking spaces.

Cornerstone Partner, Lenny Wolfe states, “West Grove has been neglected for a while. There was a very small amount of affordable housing built there and there is tremendous need. And it’s a food desert because there’s a real need for an affordable grocery store.”

This project was designed by Kobi Karp Architecture and the general contractor is Current Builders

The loan for this project includes a $60.5 million loan, $8 million county’s surtax, $3.5 million city government obligation bond, $1.95 million city Home loan, $1.4 million from the county economic development fund, and $5 million in tax credit equity.

Cornerstone Partners announced that they anticipate this project to be completed by the end of 2022.

Construction has Reached the 49th Floor of the Aston Martin Residences Miami

View of Aston Martin Residences from Biscayne Bay

Aston Martin Residences is a condominium skyscraper currently under construction in Miami. Located at 300 Biscayne Bay Blvd in downtown Miami and situated along the Miami River and Biscayne Bay.

Aston Martin Residences Construction Update

The original plans for this tower were a proposed 66 stories and 817 feet high. According to a source, this tower will now be 70 stories, making it just over 860 feet. These additional stories will include an owner’s lounge among other amenities that will be released to the public as construction continues.

The construction has reached the 49th floor and has almost reached the height of Epic Residences which is directly west of the tower. It has also cleared the Met 1 tower which is directly east of Aston Martin Residences.

Although the tower will be larger than proposed, it will still have its amazing features with 391 residences with studio to 4 bedroom unit options. Floor 56 and above are dedicated to the penthouse units with panoramic views and their own private pools. The building will also feature a full-service marina which will accommodate super yachts!

Aston Martin Residences Tower View from the Top

Although the building size has changed, there has been no official update on when the project will be completed. As it stands, construction is expected to be complete in 2022. We will update this article once we receive more information on this luxury condominium tower!

Elysee Receives TCO – Closings are set to begin in the Coming Days

Elysee Photo From Biscayne Bay

No, it’s not an April Fool’s joke, Elysee has finally received its TCO! Two Roads Development, the developer of Elysee, has officially received its temporary certificate of occupancy after a five-month delay, which means that closings will begin in the upcoming days. According to our sources, Elysee is approaching 90% sold.

Elysee will be the tallest building in the Edgewater neighborhood standing 57 stories on the shore of Biscayne Bay. Elysee sets a new standard of luxury with its contemporary architecture, designed by Bernardo Fort-Brescia of Arquitectonia. The building was designed with three tiers of different sizes with the largest tier on the top creating a telescopic shape.

Elysee Tower View

With only 100 units (no more than two per floor), this layout creates unobstructed Miami and Biscayne Bay for every unit.

Tower Information

Pool View of Elysee Tower

Residence Information

  • 2 Units per floor
    • Units have the option to be designed
  • 3-, 4-, 5-Bedroom layouts with den options
    • 3 Floor plans from 2,660 to 3,995 sq. ft.
    • Duplex options
  • Private elevators
  • 10 − 11 ft. ceilings
  • Fully decorated units
  • Impact resistant floor-to-ceiling glass windows and sliding glass balcony doors
  • Two 8-10 foot terraces facing East & West (sunrise & sunset)
  • 360-Degree Views
  • Savant wireless technology systems
  • ItalKraft® cabinetry in kitchens and baths
  • Sub-Zero® and Wolf® stainless steel appliances
  • Full size washer & dryer
  • Designer faucets and fixtures
  • 50% of the residences have nanny/maid’s quarters
  • Two parking spaces per residence
  • Toto® Toilets
  • Service and staff elevator(s)
  • Over 50% of residences have nanny/maid’s quarters
Drone View of Elysee Tower

Building Amenities

  • 24-Hour door attendants
  • 24-Hour security and video surveillance
  • White glove concierge service
  • On-site automobile concierge
  • Valet parking
  • Expansive 30ft wide motor court
  • Landscape and grounds crew
  • Robotic parking
  • Two guest suites available
  • Storage area
  • Bike storage

7th Floor Amenities

  • 360-Degree views
  • 75-Foot resort pool
  • Outdoor summer kitchen & BBQ terrace
  • Fitness center and Yoga studio
  • Dedicated men and women’s spa with sauna, steam shower & massage tables
  • Blow dry bar
  • Children’s room adjacent to fitness center
  • Teen room
  • Two guest suites

13th Floor Amenities

  • Great room with grand piano
  • South-facing grand dining room (Seats up to 30 Guests)
  • Library that converts to private theatre with high-definition projector
  • Full lounge bar
  • Chef’s kitchen
  • Chef’s table with indoor and outdoor seating
  • Business center
  • Resident wine storage
  • Game room

Pricing for Elysee

  • 3 Bedrooms: $.68M – $2.3M with a North Eastern exposure
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1.67M – $2.7M with a South Eastern exposure
  • 4 Bedrooms: $3.2M – $3.8M with a North Eastern exposure
  • 4 Bedrooms: $3.5M – $4.2M with South Eastern exposure

Although there are few units remaining, if you or someone you know has any interest in purchasing a remaining unit at Elysee, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at lucas@miamicondoinvestments.com or by phone at 786-247-6332 for more information.

Missoni Baia Construction Passes its Halfway Point

Welcome to Missoni Baia! This remarkable waterfront tower will feature 57 floors with an impressive 200 feet of Biscayne Bay frontage. Curated by New York designer Paris Forino, with 249 custom one-to-five bedroom options. The architect for this tower is Hani Rashid of Asymptotoe Architecture and the developer is OKO Group under Vladislav Doronin.

Updated Missoni Baia Construction Picture

Construction is underway for this gorgeous tower and it has passed the half-way point. According to CEO of developer Cain International, “This milestone is a testament to the team’s diligence and hard work despite the challenges presented by the current environment. Building Missoni Baia to its midpoint milestone is a remarkable moment for our team as we bring this elegantly designed, landmark project to life.”

According to a press release from Missoni Baia, all windows have been added to the north and south tower up to the 36th floor, including partial balconies. Civic Construction, the general contractor has stated that top-off is estimated this time next year.

Building Information:

  • Prices start at $600,000 to $9 million
  • One-to-five bedroom layouts
  • 776 to 3,788 square feet
  • Direct Bay or City views with panoramic views of Biscayne Bay, Downtown Miami or South Beach
  • Residences feature 10 foot ceilings
  • Terraces with impact resistant glass windows are 8 to 10 feet deep
  • Marble-encased bathrooms with European styles lacquered cabinets
  • Custom kitchens with top-of-the-line cabinetry and high end appliances

The residents will have access to all the amenities a luxury resort has to office; five separate pools with an Olympic-sized swimming pool, and an infinity pool with views of Biscayne Bay. Poolside lounges, cabanas, elevated tennis courts, and luxury spa are also available. Residents will also receive membership access to the Grand Bay Club beachfront of Miami’s Key Biscayne.

Updated Construction Photo of Missoni Baia

Missoni Baia is still on track for completion for the end of 2022! Subscribe for more updates on Missoni Baia construction!

One Thousand Museum Secures Loan 3 Weeks after Foreclosure Announcement

One Thousand Museum
One-Thousand Museum Exterior Drone

The future is looking bright for the developers of One Thousand Museum Residences. Just three weeks ago, the Reuban Brothers filed a foreclosure lawsuit against the developers for $82.7 million with interest. As of March 3, 2021, which is the date of the filing, 15 developer units were still available in the tower.

Within three weeks of the foreclosure announcement; Louis Birdman, Gilberto Bomeny, Kevin Venger and partners Gregg Covin and Todd Glaser, have secured and closed on a $90 million condo inventory loan from Cirrus Real Estate Partners. This new loan closed on Monday and will pay off the loan balance that was originally provided by Fortress Investment Group in 2016. It will also give the developers time to sell the additional units.

The mortgage broker for this transaction was Jim Fried, President of Sandstone Realty Advisers. A former Fortress executive, who is now the Managing partner at Cirrus Real Estate Partners, Tony Tufariello, expects the developers to sell the units with the next couple of years. Tufariello stated that they were “attracted to the buildings larger floor plans and amenities, and encouraged by the recent uptick in sales.”

The developers stated that they were planning to pay off the original construction loan but it was “pushed due to travel restrictions that hindered lenders from walking the final project.”

One Thousand Museum Exterior Entrance

This luxury tower features a private rooftop helipad, valet services, and well spa. One-Thousand Museum is also home to David and Victoria Beckham.

Building Amenities:

  • 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

Residence Features:

  • Private residences are accessed from the lobby via secure, high-speed elevators that feature destination-entry smart technology
  • East-to-west flow-through floor plans that capture the mesmerizing panorama of Biscayne Bay and Atlantic Ocean views as well as the Miami skyline
  • Oversized terraces
  • Custom Italian kitchens with quartz countertops
  • Induction cook tops, in wall ovens, steam ovens, microwaves, dishwashers and integrated coffee makers by Gaggenau
  • Refrigerators by Sub-Zero
  • Faucets by Dornbracht and other quality manufactures
  • Custom-designed Italian made walk-in closets
  • Interior doors throughout the residences are by Lualdi Porte. All doors have been customized with Valli & Valli’s Duemila Cinque series handles designed by Zaha Hadid
  • European Interior Illumination products by Apure Architectural Lighting and other premium manufacturers customized by German designer, Uli Petzold.
  • State-of-the-art home automation infrastructure by Crestron

These unique and luxurious units range from $4.95 million to $20 million and with the popularity of the luxury condo market, the inventory has become limited. If you or someone you know have an interest in purchasing one of the One Thousand Museum Residences, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at lucas@miamicondoinvestments.com or by phone at 786-247-6332.