Swire Plans to Expand Brickell City Centre…2 More Condo Towers Posted on July 29, 2018 by Michael Light Brickell City Centre, the 9-acre, billion-dollar, mixed-use development that opened late 2016 in the epicenter of Brickell, Miami’s financial district, is expanding an entire city block and will include 2 new condo towers. Currently, Brickell City Centre spans 3 large city blocks along South Miami Avenue offering a true live/work/play urban center, which has shown to be a great addition to the core of Downtown Miami. Now, Brickell City Centre features a 3-level open-air shopping center with its innovative $30 Million Climate Ribbon and 565,000 square feet of retail space, 2 residential condo towers called ‘Reach’ and ‘Rise,’ the trendy EAST Miami hotel and 2 Class-A office buildings. But, Swire Properties, the developer of Brickell City Centre, is planning to expand the multi-level commercial development to a 4th city block. Specifically, Swire has filed plans with the City of Miami for an extension of its existing special plan, according to the Miami Herald, that would include an additional 2 residential condo towers, which would be connected to each other and also connected to the existing 3-block complex by new skybridges. The new condo towers would occupy the triangular block that stretches across South Miami Avenue and 7th Street from the existing complex. This triangular block used to be home to the iconic Tobacco Road Bar and is still home to the popular River Oyster House, which will move to a completely different location. The expansion plan, designed by Miami-based Arquitectonica who also designed the existing complex, will be built in 2 phases according to Kieran Bowers, the President of Swire’s U.S. operations. Specifically, the 588-unit, mixed use tower will be built first on the triangular block and will include a 3-level retail base with 87,000 square feet of enclosed retail space. The second condo tower will be developed at a later time and will likely be a ‘boutique’ residential tower. Swire is anticipating a city approval for the expansion plan by the end of this year and estimating a start date for construction on the first condo tower in the first half of 2020. Rendering of Proposed Condo Towers Adjacent to Existing Brickell City Centre Rendering of Proposed Condo Tower Over Retail Podium at Brickell City Centre If you would like more information about luxury condos at Brickell City Centre, please contact Michael Light, Senior Director of Luxury Sales at Douglas Elliman. You may reach Michael directly at (786) 566-1700 or michael@miamiluxuryhomes.com.
UNA Residences in Brickell Releases New Renders & Brochure Posted on May 30, 2018May 30, 2018 by Michael Light New Renderings and a fancy brochure filled with all the new renderings and floor plans have just been released for the newest ultra-luxe waterfront condo tower on the horizon in Brickell, UNA Residences. Download: UNA Residences Brochure Only a few months ago, Vlad Doronin announced plans for his newest, yacht-inspired luxury condo tower in the South Brickell neighborhood of Miami. The waterfront pre-construction condo tower was such a hit that within the very 1st week of sales, 25 units were sold. There are still many gorgeous residences available for pre-sale offering private elevators, 10’8″+ ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, high-end chef’s kitchens and expansive terraces with spectacular direct-water views. If you are interested in purchasing a luxury condo at Una Residences in Brickell, please contact broker Michael Light, Senior Director of Luxury Sales at Douglas Elliman Real Estate. You may reach Michael directly at (786) 566-1700 or michael@miamiluxuryhomes.com. Una Residences | New Interior Residence Renderings Una Residences Kitchen View Rendering Una Residences Bedroom Rendering Una Residences | New Features & Amenity Renderings Una Residences Tower Rendering Una Residences Facade Details Rendering Una Residences Private Boat Slips Rendering Una Residences Kid’s Splash Pool Rendering Una Residences Lobby Rendering Una Residences Lounge Terrace Rendering Una Residences Level 3 Lounge Rendering Una Residences Kid’s Room Rendering Una Residences Spa Rendering
25 Units Already Sold in 1 Week at UNA Residences in Brickell Posted on March 14, 2018 by Michael Light UNA Residences in Brickell just launched sales a week ago on March 6th, and 25 of the 135 residences are already sold! Anyone who knows me, especially my long-time clients who trust me with their financial investments, know that I do not sell real estate to make a quick buck, like most agents. I sell real estate that I truly believe will bring value to my client based on their needs/wants, may it be as a primary residence, purely investment or a 2nd or 3rd home to get away from the brutally-cold winters of NYC. I say this because, UNA Residences is a pre-construction project that I believe is a good investment for a multitude of reasons, including its location, design and amenities. UNA Location UNA Residences will be located along Biscayne Bay at 175 SE 25th Road in the South Brickell neighborhood of Downtown Miami with direct-water views. I want to highlight that the southern end of Brickell is much different than the heart of Brickell when it comes to traffic. Living in South Brickell allows you to easily access major roads and highways, while still being seconds from the epicenter of Brickell, including Brickell City Centre and Mary Brickell Village. UNA Design UNA Residences in Brickell is a 47-story, yacht-inspired pre-construction tower that will be instantly recognizable by the sweeping curve of its dramatic silhouette. The building’s glass surface will brilliantly reflect the dazzling sunlight, while the floor-to-ceiling windows will take advantage of a coveted setting on Biscayne Bay. UNA Residences is truly a collaboration by the best of the best as its design architecture and interior design will be spearheaded by the award-winning Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, famous for designing the world’s tallest structure the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, as well as the building projected to surpass it, the Jeddah Tower in Saudi Arabia. The executive architect of UNA will be Revuelta Architectural International with lush landscaping by well-known Swiss landscape architect, Enzo Enea. UNA Amenities UNA will feature exceptional amenities that will be unparalleled in Brickell including a private marina and a full-floor health and wellness center (4th floor). Below is a list of the features and amenities that UNA will offer to its residents. Bayfront pool Outdoor lap pool Family pool Jacuzzi Catering kitchen Kids’ splash-pad area Owners’ lounge Private dining/party room Movie theater Kids’ playroom Outdoor lounge Baywalk access State-of-the-art fitness center, with yoga and personal training areas, plus his and hers dressing rooms Private marina Spa with steam room and sauna, as well as indoor and outdoor private massage treatment rooms overlooking the bay Dedicated beauty suite for private hairstyling, manicure and pedicure appointments Beautifully landscaped outdoor terraces Dog-walk area Private air-conditioned storage areas Exclusive access to the Grand Bay Club in Key Biscayne 24-hour concierge service Combination of valet service and self-parking Package room Three levels of underground parking Maintenance Fees Although UNA will be a 47-story tower, it will only consist of 135 residences, which may be considered a boutique condo building compared to other projects in South Florida. So, for a boutique-esque condo building providing the exceptional amenities that it will, including a private marina and multiple pools, you would expect the maintenance fees to be astronomically high, but they will not be! The maintenance fees at UNA will be $0.89 per square foot, which is lower than other luxury pre-construction projects in the area. CLICK HERE for more information about UNA Residences including downloadable floor plans, fact sheet and information about deposit structure. If you are interested in receiving an exclusive presentation of UNA Residences, please contact Michael Light, Broker Associate and Senior Director of Luxury Sales at Douglas Elliman Real Estate. You may reach Michael directly at (786) 566-1700 or michael@miamiluxuryhomes.com. Disclaimer: The information herein is for informative purposes only and is subject to change at any time without notice.
UNA Residences Brickell | Vlad Doronin’s New Yacht-Inspired Condo Tower in South Brickell Posted on March 6, 2018 by Michael Light The OKO Group led by Russian Billionaire, Vladislav Doronin, has just announced a brand-new ultra-high-end condo project on the horizon for the South Brickell neighborhood of Downtown Miami dubbed ‘Una Residences.’ Una Residences Brickell Rendering Una Residences in Brickell is a 47-story, yacht-inspired pre-construction tower that will be instantly recognizable by the sweeping curve of its dramatic silhouette. The building’s glass surface will brilliantly reflect the dazzling sunlight, while the floor-to-ceiling windows will take advantage of a coveted setting on Biscayne Bay. Una will offer only 135 luxury residences featuring 2-5 bedrooms ranging in size from 1,098 square feet to 4,786 square feet (excluding the Una Penthouse). Each residence will offer private elevators, 10’8”+ ceilings, chef’s kitchens with Gaggenau appliances, grand master suites and expansive terraces with unobstructed water and city skyline views. Una Residences Brickell Living Room Rendering Una Residences Brickell Terrace Rendering Una will also feature exceptional amenities that will be unparalleled to any other condo building in Brickell. Below is a full list of the features and amenities that will be offered at Una, along with downloadable floor plans, fact sheet and information about deposit structure. Una Features & Amenities Bayfront pool Outdoor lap pool Family pool Jacuzzi Catering kitchen Kids’ splash-pad area Owners’ lounge Private dining/party room Movie theater Kids’ playroom Outdoor lounge Baywalk access State-of-the-art fitness center, with yoga and personal training areas, plus his and hers dressing rooms Private marina Spa with steam room and sauna, as well as indoor and outdoor private massage treatment rooms overlooking the bay Dedicated beauty suite for private hairstyling, manicure and pedicure appointments Beautifully landscaped outdoor terraces Dog-walk area Private air-conditioned storage areas Exclusive access to the Grand Bay Club in Key Biscayne 24-hour concierge service Combination of valet service and self-parking Package room Three levels of underground parking DOWNLOADS Una Residences Brickell Fact Sheet Una Residences Brickell Floor Plans Una Residences Brickell Buyer Deposit Schedule Una Residences Brickell North Pool Deck Rendering Una Residences Brickell Gym Rendering Una Residences is truly a collaboration by the best of the best as its design architecture and interior design will be spearheaded by the award-winning Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, famous for designing the world’s tallest structure the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, as well as the building projected to surpass it, the Jeddah Tower in Saudi Arabia. The executive architect of Una will be Revuelta Architectural International with lush landscaping by well-known Swiss landscape architect, Enzo Enea. Una Residences will be located at 175 SE 25th Road and will be the 1st new construction condo project in South Brickell since 2004. Una is estimated for completion in the 4th Quarter of 2020. If you, or someone you know, are interested in an exclusive presentation of Una Residences in Brickell, please contact Broker Associate Michael Light, Senior Director of Luxury Sales at Douglas Elliman Real Estate. You may contact Michael directly at (786) 566-1700 or michael@miamiluxuryhomes.com. Una Residences Brickell Exterior Rendering Una Residences Brickell Lobby Rendering Una Residences Brickell Media Room Rendering
Calling all Investors…Major Price Reductions Result in Brickell Condo Investment Steals Posted on January 9, 2018 by Michael Light Lower Penthouse 12 at Courvoisier Courts on the exclusive island of Brickell Key AND unit 807 at Skyline on Brickell on the southern end of Brickell are both remarkable condo investment steals for a client looking for units in ideal locations with low maintenance fees and oversized terraces offering direct, unobstructed bay and ocean views. Courvoisier Courts LPH-12 on Brickell Key | Lowest-priced 3-Bed PH on the entire island! LPH-12 is a true 3-bedroom 2.5-bathroom penthouse at Courvoisier Courts situated on the exclusive island of Brickell Key offering 1,655 square feet of interior living space and 180 square feet of terrace space with sweeping direct bay and ocean views. This penthouse boasts 10-foot ceilings, porcelain flooring throughout, a spacious kitchen with Corian countertops & stainless-steel appliances and an in-unit washer and dryer. This residence also comes with 2 secured garage parking spaces. Amenities at Courvoisier Courts include a swimming pool overlooking Biscayne Bay, 2-level fitness center, racquetball/squash court and social club room. Courvoisier Courts LPH-12 is offered at $799,000. Courvoisier Courts LPH-12 Terrace View Courvoisier Courts LPH-12 Dining Room Skyline on Brickell Unit 807 Unit 807 at Skyline on Brickell is an east-facing 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom corner unit with an expansive terrace and unobstructed panoramic bay and ocean views. This unit offers 1,367 square feet of interior living space with floor-to-ceiling windows, wood flooring in common areas, recessed lighting and a large kitchen with granite countertops, wood cabinetry, stainless-steel appliances and marble flooring. Bedrooms boast direct-water views and large walk-in closets, while bathrooms feature marble flooring, wet walls, countertops and shower/bathtub combinations. This unit also includes an in-unit washer and dryer and 2 assigned secured parking spaces. Skyline on Brickell amenities include concierge services, swimming pool, jacuzzi, marina, fitness center, lighted tennis court, sand volleyball court and BBQ area. Skyline on Brickell Unit 807 is offered at $599,000. Skyline on Brickell Unit 807 Terrace View Skyline on Brickell Unit 807 Terrace View If you, or someone you know, are interested in purchasing one of these luxury Brickell condos, please contact listing broker, Michael Light. You may reach Michael directly at (786) 566-1700 or michael@miamiluxuryhomes.com.
MLH Picks | Top 8 Miami Real Estate News Stories of 2017 Posted on January 4, 2018 by Michael Light 2017 was an eventful year for the Miami and Miami Beach real estate markets, so the Miami Luxury Homes Group at Douglas Elliman Real Estate has rated its Top 8 Real Estate News Stories of 2017…in no particular order. Michael Light Shatters 2 Coconut Grove Real Estate Records With Sale of Famous ‘Hammock House’ Buyers…Don’t Be Deceived By MLS Square Footage Data 300 Biscayne | Miami’s Tallest Tower is on the Horizon New Renderings | Coconut Grove’s Iconic CocoWalk to Get a Much Needed Facelift Douglas Elliman Breaks Yet Another Miami Beach Record MLH Picks: Today’s Top 5 Miami Pre-Construction Condo Developments JUST LISTED & BITCOIN ACCEPTED | 4 Bed/5.5 Bath Oceanfront Oceana Key Biscayne Offered at $5.95M Construction Update | Icon Brickell’s Famous Pool Deck Miami remains one of the most sought-after places to live in the United States and around the globe, and it shows when records after records keep getting broken throughout Miami and Miami Beach. If you are interested in learning more about the Miami and Miami Beach real estate markets, please contact broker associate Michael Light, Senior Director of Luxury Sales at Douglas Elliman Real Estate. You may reach Michael on his cell at (786) 566-1700 or via email at michael@miamiluxuryhomes.com.
MLH Closes First Resale Condo at Newly Completed Brickell Heights Posted on December 12, 2017 by Michael Light Unit 1905 East at the brand-new Brickell Heights condo development was the very first resale to ever close in the 2-tower, 690-unit development, closing on November 30th at 98% of the list price. Buyers who purchased condos pre-construction through the developers of Brickell Heights began closings earlier this summer in mid-June, and like most of the new condo buildings during this cycle, resales came flooding back onto the market soon after. Nonetheless, the owner of Unit 1905 East contacted us to list his condo as soon as he closed on the unit in order to take advantage of the current currency exchange rate in his home country. This unit was a fully-upgraded 1-bedroom + den, 2-full-bathroom unit offering a large terrace and spectacular views of the Brickell skyline and Mary Brickell Village, and literally steps from Brickell City Centre. Michael Light, Senior Director of Luxury Sales at Douglas Elliman Real Estate acted as a Transaction Broker for both the seller and the buyer of Unit 1905. About Brickell Heights Brickell Heights Rooftop Pool Brickell Heights boasts exceptional resort-style amenities that are so impressive, they have already been featured in Curbed! The amenities include a rooftop pool deck on both east and west towers, a 9-th floor pool deck with swimming and lap pools, high-tech gym, urban garden, 2 entertainment rooms, kid’s room, state-of-the-art business center, theater and 24-hr concierge and valet services. Brickell Heights is also home to 2 of the most popular and exclusive fitness clubs in North America…a 35,000-square-foot Equinox Fitness Club & Spa and a 3,500-square-foot Soul Cycle. If you, or someone you know, are interested in selling or buying a luxury condo at Brickell Heights, please contact Michael Light, Senior Director of Luxury Sales at Douglas Elliman Real Estate. You may reach Michael on his cell at (786) 566-1700 or via email at michael@miamiluxuryhomes.com.
Downtown Miami in the News: Named Global Up-and-Coming Neighborhood; New 73-Story Proposed Mixed-Use Project; and Elysee Secures $16.5 M Construction Loan Posted on October 6, 2017 by Michael Light Knight Frank Names Downtown Miami Global Up-and-Coming Neighborhood Experts from Knight Frank carefully and strategically identified the 5 neighborhoods across global cities that are the top up-and-coming neighborhoods on the rise to buy a home, and of course, Downtown Miami made the list. Downtown Miami was only one of two neighborhoods in the United States to make this list, along with Buda, which is a booming neighborhood in Austin, Texas. The other neighborhoods on the rise across the globe were St. Leonards in Sydney, Australia; Harumi in Chuo Ward, Tokyo; and Sarria-Sant Gervasi in Barcelona, Spain. Why Downtown Miami? Greater Downtown Miami, which includes Brickell, Midtown and Edgewater, has completely transformed over the past few years, becoming a thriving live, work and play neighborhood. This cosmopolitan city which used to literally shut down at 6 pm on weekdays has prospered into a booming area where people want to live, work and play, and the massive amount of residential development, completion of urban centers such as Brickell City Centre and the nearly completed Miami Worldcenter has significantly impacted the rise of Downtown Miami. Further, the continued infrastructure of public transportation has also contributed to the success of this area of the Magic City. Knight Frank Residential is the world’s largest privately-owned global property agency and consultancy firm. Exclusively and strategically partnered with Douglas Elliman Real Estate in the United States, Knight Frank reaches over 488 offices in 59 countries across 6 continents. New 73-Story Proposed Mixed-Use Project in Downtown Miami Renderings of the Proposed 73-Story Mixed Use Project Dubbed “The Sterling” Dubbed “The Sterling,” a sleek, tulip-inspired 73-story mixed use project has recently been proposed by Turkish developer, Okan Group, for 555 N. Miami Avenue in Downtown Miami, just west of the American Airlines Arena and south of the highly-anticipated Miami World Center. Designed by Behar Font, the proposed mixed-use project is planned to include 362 residential units, 300 hotel rooms, 55,400 square feet of office space, 3,030 square feet of retail space and 9,820 square feet of restaurant space. Miami’s Urban Development Review Board is scheduled to review the plans for The Sterling on October 6th, according to The Next Miami. Elysee Secures $16.5 M Construction Loan Rendering of Elysee Miami Elysee, a 57-story luxury pre-construction condo tower planned to rise along Biscayne Bay at 700 NE 23rd Street in the Edgewater neighborhood of Greater Downtown Miami, has secured a $16.5 Million construction loan from Mosaic Real Estate Credit, according to Curbed. Securing this construction loan allows the developers of Elysee, Two Roads Development, to move along with the initial phase of construction for the waterfront development. Installing pilings, excavation work and pouring the foundation will start soon, so that Elysee can be on its ways for a slated completion of 2019. Click HERE to learn more about Elysee. If you are interested in buying or selling luxury properties in Miami, or simply want to learn more about the luxury real estate market in Miami, please contact Michael Light, Broker Associate and Founder and Owner of the Miami Luxury Homes Group at Douglas Elliman Real Estate.