In the wake of Miami’s construction boom, it is of no surprise that another tower will be underway soon. Plans for NEMA Miami were originally announced in February 2020 with plans to break ground earlier this year. The permits for this tower were finally filed this week with an anticipated groundbreaking mid to late August 2021.
Located at 2900 Biscayne Boulevard, NEMA Miami will rise 39 stories high at 428 feet high with plans of 588 apartments. There will be an additional 56,000+ square feet of retail space with a potential organic grocery store occupying a portion of the space. Located at the edge of Wynwood and Edgewater, NEMA will be centrally located close to the Design District as well as Brickell.
NEMA Miami will be Designed by Arquitectonia and the Rockwell Group, and developers include Crescent Heights. Crescent Heights have been responsible for all of NEMA towers.
The design appears to be a more modern style with a glass exterior reflecting the Miami sky. According to their website, “no two NEMA’s are alike,” and that their designs represent the culture of the neighborhood that they are located.
Tower amenities for NEMA include club benefits when traveling, guest suites, NEMA events, a full-service fitness center, a sky deck pool, and much more!
Residence Amenities:
Expansive floor-to-ceiling windows
9-foot-high ceilings
6-inch-wide plank floors
Acoustic solid wood core doors
Lutron Caseta lighting and ecobee3 thermostats
30-foot-long recessed balconies*
Extra den or office space*
Blackout and sheer thermal shades*
Custom-designed David Rockwell kitchen pendant
Kitchen island*
Chicago-sourced custom cabinetry featuring soft closures and dimmable lighting
Caesarstone countertops and seamless backsplashes
Blomberg stainless steel gas range and paneled dishwasher
Baths with polished chrome Hansgrohe fixtures and Duravit sinks
Dual vanity bathrooms*
Full-size washer & dryer in every apartment
Walk-in closets*
Customizable Elfa closet organization
Keyless entry via NEMA fob card or mobile app *Select residences.
The estimated construction costs for this project is $165 million.
Missoni Baia Tops off Construction
The long-awaited 649-foot waterfront tower, Missoni Baia is now topping off construction at 57 stories. Located in the Edgewater neighborhood of Biscayne Bay at 777 NE 26th Terrace. Missoni Baia is the first Missoni branded condominium tower in the world.
Developers for this project include OKO Group and Cain International who are responsible for creations such as UNA Residences and 830 Brickell. The building is being designed by architect Hani Rashid of Asymptote Architecture and landscape design by Enzo Enea.
This luxury tower features 249 units with 1 to 5 bedroom floor plans measuring between 776 and 3,788 square feet. Pricing for the units fall between $650,000 to $9 million. This bayfront tower also features 200 feet of linear Bayfront access.
According to Vanessa Grout, the CEO of the OKO Group, domestic buyers surged once single-family home prices escalated. “As a result, luxury condominiums like Missoni Baia are proving much more attractive, promising less maintenance costs and an abundance of resort-style amenities,” says Grout.
Interior unit features include 10-foot ceilings, expansive terraces, impact-resistant glass windows, and custom kitchens with high-end appliances. Residents of Missoni Baia will have access to ultra-luxurious amenities including a private spa with sauna, steam room, multiple pools with poolside lounges, a bay-terrace lounge, resident game room, kid’s pool and play area, and a pet spa.
As of June, a majority of the units at Missoni Baia have sold, and closed sales have reached approximately $100 million. This gorgeous tower is set to complete at the end of 2021. If you or someone you know have an interest in purchasing one of the units at Missoni Baia, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at (786)247-6332.
President of a Wealth Management Firm Buys Waterfront Mansion in Coral Gables for $14.6 Million
Miguel Duenas, President and Chief Investment Officer for Dimension Capital Management (Coral Gables based wealth management firm), just purchased a waterfront mansion in the Old Cutler Bay community for $14.6 million.
Miguel and his wife purchased the home located at 9385 Balada Street, Coral Gables from Jose I. and Elizabeth J. Garcia. The Garcias originally purchased the estate in 2018 for $7 million.
The home was built in 2007, featuring 6 bedrooms, 7.5 bathrooms with 8,245 square feet of living space. The lovely estate sits on 0.7 acres with 364 feet of water frontage. The home is equipped with everything you could possibly need and want in a luxury home; full-gym, elevator, infinity pool and boat dock.
The gorgeous home is completely refined with custom cabinetry, granite countertops, and high-end stainless steel appliances. Multiple covered terraces grace the exterior overlooking the unobstructed bay. One of the best features of this property is that there are no bridges to hinder direct access to Biscayne Bay.
This subdivision located in Coral Gables is known for its privacy and architecturally designed waterfront estates. Upon entering the gated-community, you are greeting with gorgeous tree-lined streets leading to the immaculate and custom estates. You will truly have a neighborhood feel in the middle of a big city.
Neighborhood Amenities:
5+ miles of walking and biking trails
24 hour guard gate with security
24 hour roving patrol security
Direct access to the Atlantic Ocean
Wide canals for boating
Old Cutler Bay is located one block south of Kendal Drive and just a few minutes from Matheson Hammock Park & Marina and Fairchild Tropical Gardens. This neighborhood also places you 30 minutes away from Miami International Airport as well as downtown Miami.
Recent sales in Old Cutler Bay include the founder of TechCrunch, who purchased a waterfront mansion for $16 million in May.
Continuum South Beach Bulk Sale for $30 Million by Two Former Morgan Stanley Execs
In 2014, Karen Bechtel and her husband William McKinley Osborne III (former Morgan Stanley executives) purchased 3 total units at Continuum South Beach South Tower for $21 million. Records show that they purchased units 3602, 3603, and 3604 and combined it into one unit totaling 8,229 square feet on the 36th floor.
The full-floor condo was originally listed in March 2021 with an asking price of $36.5 million. The gorgeous combined units feature a total of 6 bedrooms, 5.1 bathrooms with a 2-story main suite. Two kitchens, a theater and 3,704 square feet of balconies make up the rest of the luxury apartment.
According to county records, the buyer was listed at MFTMA Holding LLC. The price per square foot totals $3,646, and is considered Miami Beach’s fourth most-expensive condo deal since 2005.
Continuum developer Ian Bruce Eichner also sold his penthouse in the building for $35 million in April 2021 that was originally listed for $48 million two year ago. Another sale for Continuum included CEO of a financial tech company purchased 2 combined units for $12.1 million.
Bechtel and Osborne were both Managing Directors at Morgan Stanley from 1980 to 1991. Bechtel is currently a senior adviser at Carlyle Group. During the pandemic, they established a non-profit organization called Meals for Heroes Miami that focused on partnering with local restaurants to provide food for health care workers and first responders. In April, the couple bought a mansion in Tahiti Beach for $28.9 million.
Continuum was built in two phases by developer by Bruce Eichner in 2002. Residents of Continuum South Beach enjoy arguably the best resort-style amenities.
BUILDING AMENITIES
Stunning landmark architecture
1,000 ft of direct beach front access
24-hour welcome desk with concierge
24-hour guest valet
Elegant resident club room
Luxury Health spa with sauna, steam room
Two lagoon-style pools
State-of-the-Art gym
Business Center
Lush and manicured landscape
3 Tennis Courts
Outdoor restaurant
Multi-story health club & spa
RESIDENCE AMENITIES
Ten foot high ceilings
Private balconies with glass railings
Floor to ceiling sliding glass doors
Imported marble countertops, backsplash, and whirlpool decks
Imported marble flooring in wet areas and shower
Designer fixtures
Whirlpool tubs
European bathroom vanity cabinets
Seamless glass shower doors
Custom European designed cabinetry
Granite Countertops
Under counter lighting
Faber “Inca Smart” integrated hood vent
Sub-zero built-in refrigerator-freezer
Miele touch-control cook top
Miele integrated dishwasher
Miele microwave oven
Single-lever faucet with pull out spray
If you or someone you know have interest in purchasing one of the units at Continuum South Beach, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at (786)247-6332.
Waldorf Astoria Hosts its Official Sales Gallery Grand Opening
The long awaited sales gallery launch for Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami has officially arrived and we couldn’t be more excited! Last night Waldorf Astoria hosted their official sales gallery grand opening located at 400 Biscayne Blvd across the street from Waldorf Astoria’s official pre-construction tower site.
PMG developers Ryan Shear and Kevin Maloney were in attendance as well as Miami Mayor Francis Suarez and Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences architects Carlos Ott and Charles Sieger (of Sieger-Suarez Architects). Mayor Suarez stated, “we are so proud of this iconic project that is going to help redefine who we are as a city.”
Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami will rise 100 stories at 1,049 feet tall making it the “highest skyscraper south of Manhattan.” It will also be the first Waldorf Astoria development in South Florida. Featuring 360 condos, 205 hotel rooms and suites, this incredible tower will truly be one of a kind. Tower amenities include a Peacock Alley lounge, signature restaurant, resort-style pool with cabanas, spa and fitness center.
Designed by Carlos Ott and architecture by Sieger Suarez, the design will feature 9 glass cubes offset from the next. This design will truly be the first of its kind in South Florida.
PMG developers, led by Ryan Shear, Kevin Maloney, and Dan Kaplan are the brains of the project and have stated that they have been working on the development project since 2014 and originally announced the launch in 2018.
Property Markets Group, Greybrook, and Hilton are also partnering on the project. The hotel portion of the Warldorf will be the first 3 cubes and Hilton will be managing that portion of the tower.
The residential units will begin at $656,000 and will increase depending on the location in the building as well as the size
STUDIOS
CUBE 4 – above level 40 From 516 sq ft. to 653 sq ft / Starting at $656,000
ONE BEDROOM
CUBE 5 – above level 50 From 873 sq ft. to 950 sq ft / Starting at $997,500
TWO BEDROOMS
CUBE 5 – above level 50 From 1491 sq ft. to 1951 sq ft / Starting at $1,701,000
THREE BEDROOMS
CUBE 5 – above level 50 2659 sq ft. / Starting at $4,111,000
FOUR BEDROOMS
CUBE 6 – above level 60 3,256 sq ft / Starting at $4,987,000
Sales for Waldorf Astoria launched in March 2021 with an estimated ground breaking in Q4 of 2021. The completion date is currently set for 2025. If you or someone you know have interest in purchasing one of the units at Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at (786)247-6332.
Want to Buy David Guetta’s Miami Condo? It will Cost you $14 million or 348 in Bitcoin
The internationally famous French DJ, David Guetta has listed his Miami beachfront lower penthouse condo at Setai Hotel and Residences in South Beach. Listed at $14 million, he is also accepting payments in Bitcoin (BTC) or Ether (ETH). At todays prices, $14 million is equal to 348 BTC (6/14/2021).
His luxury 3 bedroom fully furnished residence is located on the 37th floor and boasts 2,528 square feet of living space. The condo features 3 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms with 2 master suites.
The wraparound balconies offer unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean, Miami Beach, and the Miami skyline. This penthouse has been tastefully designed by Piero Lissoni.
Setai Hotel and Residences features 24 hour security, valet, and concierge services. The five-star hotel features many hotel amenities that are available to residences including a 90-foot poolside bar, boutique and art gallery, private ground transportation, three beachfront pools, and cabanas.
DJ David Guetta also has a rental located at Paraiso Bay in Edgewater Miami. This stunning upper penthouse starts at $22,000 a month with a minimum of a 6 month contract.
Guetta originally purchased the property in 2018 for $9.5 million from Richard LeFrak (New York billionaire).
Guetta is a French DJ, songwriter, and producer who has hit 50 million in record sales and streams over 10 million. For 2011 and 2020, Guetta was voted the #1 DJ in DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs. In 2013, he was also title Billboard’s #1 Dance-Pop Collaborator of all Time.
London hotspot Sexy Fish, will open its first United States restaurant in Brickell in September 2021. Located inside Brickell Flatiron at 1001 S. Miami Avenue, it will be the hottest restaurant this fall!
The Japanese-style restaurant was created by British hospitality entrepreneur Richard Caring, who is responsible for Annabel’s, Ivy Collection, Soho House Group. Chef Bjoern Weissgerber will be running the kitchen at Sexy Fish. He made his first debut at Zuma Miami in 2010 and received his first Michelin star when he was 27 years old.
The menu will feature a wide variety of makis, sahishi, sashimis, and tartares. The bar menu will feature drinks inspired by its London counterpart.
It is unclear what the aesthetic for the Miami location will be but its London location features a golden ceiling, bronze mermaid statue, and exotic fish with coral in large tanks.
isle of mull scallop, jalapeño sauce & pickled apple
wagyu gyoza, foie gras & black truffle
caramelized black cod, spicy miso
king crab & bone marrow, summer truffle & toast
beef tenderloin, 200gr, ginger & black pepper
Late Night Menu:
oyster gillardeau & smoked chili sauce
salt and pepper squid
wagyu tataki, Japanese mustard & summer truffle
prawn gyoza, soy & ginger dressing
seasonal vegetable tempura (9 kinds)
lobster, smoked Marie rose dip
green asparagus smoked creamy ponzu
Kimichi fried rice
lobster Sancho pepper & shiso butter
Japanese wagyu A5 sirloin 150g*
Japanese wagyu A5 fillet 150g* Sex
Market Watch-Condo Sales Surge First Week of June in Miami
Condo sales and volume have surged for the for Miami-Dade county for first week of June. From May 30th to June 5th, 299 condo units sold for $233.2 million. This is up from the previous week in May at 274 units for a total of $183.1 million.
The average price for the units is $780,000, which is up from the last week of May at $668,000. Price per square footage is at an average of $447, with an increase of $31 price per square foot from the previous week.
The week’s most expensive sale is tennis star Carolina Wozniacki and NBA player David Lee for a penthouse at Palazzo Del Sol at Fisher Island. The condo closed for $18.7 million at $2,670 price per square foot. The property was on the market for 472 days and listed by Dora Puig at Luxe Living Realty.
Coming in second is a condo at the Santa Maria Brickell in Miami at $13 million with $1,300 per square foot. This property was on the market for 1 day.
The 3rd most expensive sale was located at One Ocean 402, sold for $3.1 million at $1,516 price per square feet with 57 days on the market.
Lea Black of the Real Housewives of Miami Sells Waterfront Mansion on Star Island for $34 Million
Another waterfront mansion has just been added to the market and the owner is non-other than Lea Black of the Real Housewives of Miami. Her and her husband, Roy Black are selling their waterfront estate on Star Island for $34 million.
The waterfront mansion is located at 45 Star Island Drive situated at the entrance of Star Island on 1.07 acres with 190 feet of water frontage with an expansive dock. Featuring 9 bedrooms, 9 full bathrooms, and 3 half baths, the home includes 2 stories of 10,636 square feet of living space. The property was built in 1981. Amenities for this massive mansion include a pool and guest cottage.
The Black’s originally purchased the home in 2011 for $7 million, which is also the same year that the Real Housewives of Miami first aired on Bravo.
Leah Black stated in an email to TMZ, “We had planned to renovate and move there ourselves, but later decided that with our son in college, the amount of time we spend traveling and in L.A. that it was not feasible for us to enjoy further. Although we own other homes, this one is very special to us because of the exclusivity it offers and the wonderful people that live there.”
Lea and Roy have listed their home ‘for sale by owner,’ and stated that they have received a few qualified offers. The family also owns home in Coral Gables, Key West, and Los Angeles.
