Modera Biscayne Bay Construction Nears Completion with Resident Occupancy Beginning in August 2021

Modera Biscayne Bay in Edgewater is a 28 story tower that has neared completion. Construction originally began in 2019 but was delayed due to the pandemic. The tower topped off construction in May and began pre-leasing shortly after.

According to the developer, Modera has leased 45% of its units within the first month of pre-leasing. Starting in August, the new residents can begin to move in.

Rising 28 stories, Modera Biscayne Bay is located at 2150 N. Bayshore Drive in Edgewater. Modera is set at a prime location near shopping, dining, and entertainment. According to Mill Creek Residential, the project will include a new walking connection from Bayshore Drive to 22nd Street underneath Modera.

Mill Creek Residential is the developer for this project and Corwil Architects is responsible for the design.

The mixed-use tower features 296 apartments, 11,000 square feet of retail space, and an 8-story parking garage with 425 spaces.

Building Amenities:

• ROOFTOP HOTEL-INSPIRED POOL
• 27TH FLOOR BAY VIEW OUTDOOR TERRACE
• CLUBROOM WITH DEMONSTRATION KITCHEN, GAME AREA, PRIVATE LIVING AND DINING AREAS FOR ENTERTAINING, AND SEPARATE CATERING KITCHEN
• CLUB-QUALITY FITNESS CENTERYOGA/PILATES STUDIO WITH VIRTUAL FITNESS CLASSES ON DEMAND
• UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS OF THE OCEAN IN THE LOUNGE
• OUTDOOR GRILLING AREA
• INTERNET LOUNGE AND PRIVATE OFFICES
• CONFERENCE ROOM
• GOURMET COFFEE BAR
• 24-HOUR SELF-SERVICE PACKAGE LOCKERS
• ADDITIONAL STORAGE
• BIKE STORAGE
• PARKING GARAGE
• PET SPA

Residence Features

• 1-, AND 2- AND 3-BEDROOM APARTMENT HOMES (DEN AND PENTHOUSE ALSO AVAILABLE)
• QUARTZ COUNTERS WITH TILE BACKSPLASHES IN THE KITCHEN
• STAINLESS STEEL ENERGY STAR APPLIANCES
• TILE FLOORING
• FULL-SIZE WASHER AND DRYERKEY FOB ENTRY SYSTEM
• BAY VIEW BALCONIES
• WIFI PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTATS
• WALK-IN CLOSETS WITH MASTER CLOSET LUXE UPGRADES
• WINE STORAGE
• BUILT-IN SHELVING AND DESK AREAS
• MOVABLE ISLANDS
• 15-FOOT CEILINGS
• DOUBLE VANITIES

For more information on Modera Biscayne Bay or any other towers in Edgewater, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at (786)247-6332.

Construction Permits Filed for NEMA Miami

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.

Renderings and Site Plan Released for Downtown Miami’s Newest Tower The District

Renderings, floor plans, and site plans have recently been released for Miami newest 37-story condominium tower called The District. In April, The Related Group and Parcel C LLC’s proposed and received approval for the project.

This tower is in pre-construction and is proposed to include 347 residential condos with 2,297 square feet of retail space. This project will not have any parking but the developer is requesting an off-site parking waiver.

Rising 393 plus feet tall, The District will be located at 233 N Miami Avenue in downtown Miami. The floor plans will be fully finished and furnished ranging from 446 square feet to 874 square feet with studio to 2 bedroom options.

Building Information

• Developer: Related Group and ROVR 
• Architect: Sieger Suarez Architects 
• Interior Designer: Meshberg Group 

Residence Amenities  

• Smart home technology
• Includes integrated audio, video window treatment and lighting systems
• All residences come equipped with a contemporary lighting package, including recessed lighting, dimmers, and lighting control
• Fully built-out closets in all residences
• Built in top-of-the-line in-unit washer and dryer
• Flooring selections included with specifications recommended by Meshberg Design
• Pre-wired for high-speed communications and data connection
• Kitchens feature custom Italian cabinetry curated by Meshberg Design
• Smeg appliance package includes integrated paneled microwave, dishwasher, built-in convection oven and refrigerator/ freezer

Building Amenities

• Rooftop Amenity Deck : Expansive resort-style rooftop amenity deck with plunge swim spa, fire pit, summer kitchen, and gorgeous views of Downtown Miami and Biscayne Bay. 
• Basketball & Racquetball Courts :Full-height indoor basketball court and regulation-size racquetball court and Rock climbing wall.
• Co-working Space :Co-working floor with multiple seating options, high-speed Internet, private meeting rooms, conference room and a full-service kitchen.
• Fitness Center :State-of-the-art fully equipped fitness center including a private yoga/spinning room with virtual trainer and men’s/women’s sauna/ sauna and locker rooms. 
• Museum-quality Art :Double-height lobby featuring professionally curated museum-quality art.
• Monitoring Services :24/7 security services and controlled property access.
• The District App :Customized password-protected app for home/away smart-home management.
• Parking :24/7 valet services and self parking.
• Dining :On-site café servicing the residences and recreation areas.
• Electric bikes with charging stations are available for residents on the go. 
• Housekeeping  :On-demand full housekeeping services available at your convenience.
• Climatized receiving  and storage room
• Resort Style pool deck with lounge and recreation room

Unit Distribution

Deposits

• 10% down with executed contract
• 10% 60 days after executed contract
• 10% at groundbreaking (scheduled end 2021)
• 10% at top off (schedule 3^rd quarter of 2022)
• 60% at closing (scheduled 2^nd quarter 2023)

Multiple waivers have been approved on April 9, 2021 but the construction permits have not been filed. Some of paperwork also includes transitioning some units in hotel room. The ground breaking is scheduled for the end of 2021 with estimated completion date of 2023.

501 First Residences- Renderings and Plans Just Released for the 40 Story Tower 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.

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.

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 Update -Estates of Acqualina Tops Off Construction

The Estates of Acqualina is a new ultra-luxury condo development currently under construction in Miami. Located at 17895 Collins Avenue, this two-tower condominium tower will comprise of 245 residences with 154 units in the south tower and 91 units in the north tower.

The incredible location on 5.6 acres features 502 feet of private beach access. Developer GSF Acquisition, LLC., includes Eddie, Jules and Stephanie Trump (not related to Donald Trump), also developed Acqualina and the Mansions at Acqualina in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida.

This new development will feature three to six-bedroom floor plans ranging in size from 2,917 to 5,573 interior square feet plus terrace. Pricing will range from $4,750,000 to $59,000,000.

Today, construction just topped off on the entire development while hosting a ceremony to mark the special occasion. In attendance was Jules Trump and wife, Stephanie. The development is scheduled for completion in 2022.

Dezer Development Launches Bentley Residences

Miami welcomes the first-ever Bentley-branded luxury residential tower. The news was announced today that this remarkable tower will stand tall along with other luxury car brands like the Porsche Design Tower and Aston Martin Residences. This remarkable project will have a sophisticated and sleek design standing at 749 feet tall in Sunny Isles Beach. This tower will be the tallest beachfront tower in the U.S. and its height already has FAA approval.

Dezer Development and Sieger Suarez Architects will be partnering to create a luxurious design worthy of the Bentley brand. Dezer and Sieger Suarez has previously worked on Armani and Porsche towers. Gil Dezer, President of Dezer Development states, “Partnering with Bentley Motors, a true global luxury brand and being able to create another first in the Miami marketplace is an extraordinary opportunity.”

According to the press release, there will be 200+ residences, each with a multi-car garage with a car elevator delivering your car straight to your residence (similar to that of Porsche Design Tower). Each unit will also feature its own private balcony, pool and sauna. Floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the residences with ocean and bay views.

Building amenities will include a gym, pool, spa, restaurant (TBD), lounge, cabanas, cinema, whiskey bar, and garden. According to Forbes, Bentley Residences will be built according to the the Florida Green Building Council Certifications with anticipations that the building will use less energy.

The ground breaking is expected to begin in 2023 and construction is expected to be complete by 2026. We will update this article as more information is published about Bentley Residences.