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JV Agrees To Hero Housing Provisions In Aventura

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The City of Aventura recently passed a measure that would offer reduced rents for teachers and first responders so they can afford to live near where they work. They call it the Hero Housing provision.

The Related Group and BH Group are the first developers to build a project incorporating the provision. The city allows the developers to boost the project’s density by agreeing to the rent reductions. Also, the builders promised to provide 10,000 square feet of storage space in the parking garage for the city, pay $125,000 annually for 10 years for the city’s on-demand vehicle service and pay $1 million to offset the impacts of the development on the city.

The Icon Aventura project will be 26 stories and will go up next to the Aventura View office building. It would feature 275 condos, 20 Hero Housing apartments and 12,000 square feet of retail on the ground floor of the new 10-story parking garage.

Miami-based Arquitectonica designed the development. The two joint venture partners acquired the four-acre site for $51 million in 2022.

 

Source: ConnectCRE

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Wynwood Project To Include 54 Small Housing Units

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The booming Wynwood Arts District is preparing to welcome yet another mixed-use residential development with ground floor retail.

Owner-developer Alchemy-ABR-BCP Wynwood LLC plans the 12-story project at 18 NW 23rd St.

The development is to become home to 178 residential units, 13,498 square feet of retail uses, and parking for 183 vehicles.

The City of Miami’s Urban Development Review Board is recommending approval of the project.

The site is bounded by Northwest 23rd Street on the north, Northwest Miami Court to the west, Northwest 22nd Street to the south, and North Miami Avenue on the east.

According to the attorney representing the developer, the property is within the Neighborhood Revitalization District (NRD-1), the intent of which is to facilitate Wynwood’s transition from an industrial district to an active, diverse, mixed-use neighborhood.

He said to accommodate 178 residential units, the owner-developer intends to utilize the Wynwood Transfer of Development Density Program.

In particular, the project will utilize the Affordable Housing Payout option, which allows for a 50% density increase subject to a cash contribution to the Wynwood Public Benefits Trust Fund.

The 54 bonus units provided will each be less than 650 square feet, as required, he said.

The developer is requesting waivers to the Miami 21 zoning code, which would allow:

  • A 30% parking reduction, for property near a public transit corridor.
  • Parking within the mezzanine level. This parking level will be masked with the required art treatment for 100% of the impacted area of the façade.
  • A 10% increase in lot coverage, for the first through eighth stories. This waiver will allow for the lot coverage of 87.71%, up from the base permitted lot coverage of 80%.
  • Reduction in drive aisle width.
  • A 10% increase in floorplate area above eighth story.
  • A 10% increase in rooftop enclosed area. This waiver will allow for an increase from 20% to 22% of the rooftop to be enclosed space. The project includes a 3,812-square-foot enclosed rooftop area, which will accommodate resident amenity space as well as back-of-house functions.
  • Parking in the second layer on primary frontage, and the secondary frontage, and all of this parking area will be masked by the required art treatment.

Arquitectonica is the architect.

The motion to recommend approval of the project passed unanimously.

 

Source:  Miami Today

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11-Story Apartment Complex Planned Near Brightline Station And Aventura Mall

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IQ Concept Developments, led by Samir Dichy, and Sagewood Corp. have proposed an 11-story apartment complex just west of the Aventura Mall in the Ojus neighborhood.

The developers, through affiliate 2530 NE LLC, filed an administrative site plan with Miami-Dade County officials for the 0.66-acre site at 2530 and 2540 N.E. 192nd St. It currently has a few single-family homes. The site is located just east of the Scheck Hillel Community School and near the Brightline passenger rail station.

The same developer submitted plans to erect 36 rental units there in 2020. Using the county’s new workforce housing density bonus, which mandates that 10% of the units be workforce housing, it now presented a larger bid.

The project, known as IQ Lofts Ruby, would house 92 parking spaces, some of which would have electric vehicle chargers, and 90 units totaling 94,216 square feet of leasable space. Coworking space, a game room, a fitness facility, and a pool on the third level are among the features.

Dichy said he plans to break ground on IQ Lofts Ruby in the second half of 2024. Construction should take around 18 months.

 

Source:  SFBJ

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Hundreds More Residents Incoming: Wynwood Haus Begins Pre-Leasing

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Get ready for several hundred more residents in Miami’s urban core: Wynwood Haus has announced pre-leasing.

The 20-story apartment tower, which broke ground in June 2021, is set to welcome its first residents by year’s end.

Wynwood Haus will include 224 apartments, 5,375 square feet of ground floor commercial space. and 222 parking spaces.

Prices listed on the leasing website range from $2,734 for a 679 square foot 1-bedroom, to $3,955 for a 936 square foot 2-bedroom. There will also be studios available starting at 394 square feet.

The developers say the project rivals luxury high-rises, with 10-foot ceilings, intricate wood paneling, concrete accents, and luxe lighting.

The School Board Metromover station is a short walk away.

Black Salmon and LD&D, in partnership with Bridge Investment Group, are the developers.

Corwil Architects designed the building, with interiors by LD&D’s design division. Landscape design is by Enzo Enea.

 

Source:  The Next Miami

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Wynwood Norte Condos Launches Sales

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Alexis Bogomolni’s ABH Developer Group is launching sales of Casa Wyn, the first in his series of planned residential projects in Miami’s Wynwood Norte.

The 24-unit Casa Wyn, at 355 Northwest 31st Street in Wynwood, will have studio and one-bedroom units, according to a press release. Prices start at $359,000, and condos will range in size from 401 square feet to 695 square feet.

Construction is set to begin in early 2024, and is expected to be completed in 2025, the release shows. The planned building is 66 percent pre-sold, according to a spokesperson for the developer.

Owners will be able to rent the units out as short-term rentals.

Casa Wyn was designed by Miami-based Modis Architects, and will include a rooftop garden and grilling area.

 

Source:  The Real Deal

 

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Related, W5 Group Begin Leasing Efforts At Wynwood’s First Co-Living Project, i5 Wynwood

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Related Group, in partnership with W5 Group, announced Wynwood’s first co-living project, i5 Wynwood.

With pre-leasing beginning in November and completion expected in January 2024, this project redefines the rental residence experience in Miami, offering 217 fully furnished private suites starting in the $1,800’s.

“With our finger on the pulse of South Florida’s dynamic real estate landscape, Related Group in partnership with W5 Group, continues to redefine the meaning of modern living,” said Jon Paul Perez, President at Related Group. “Whether a resident is a young professional starting their career, an artist inspired by Wynwood’s creative scene, or an individual looking for an affordable, community-oriented living experience, i5 Wynwood provides high-quality housing at a reasonable price point.”

 

“i5 Wynwood represents a bold and forward-thinking approach to addressing the growing demand for urban living spaces in Miami, where rising housing costs have posed challenges for many residents,” said Chief Investment Officer of W5 Group, Raphael Sidelsky. “This unique co-living concept is designed to provide a vibrant, community-focused living environment that offers affordability without compromising on quality. W5 Group invests in cutting-edge, affordable, and community-oriented residential projects that provide exceptional amenities, design, technology and energy efficiency for residents. That’s exactly what i5 Wynwood delivers. We conceived of and helped design these highly efficient units based on our experience with micro-units, student living, multifamily and co-living projects in other similar dynamic urban environments.”

Located at 51 NW 28th Street, in the heart of Miami’s trendsetting Wynwood neighborhood, the nine-story i5 Wynwood offers residents accessible housing options with unmatched access to award-winning restaurants, bars and trendy boutiques as well as the rich assortment of art galleries, studios and exhibition spaces for which the area is known.

Designed to prioritize flexibility for urban dwellers, i5 Wynwood is made up of 217 suites, each with a private bathroom and a shared living room, dining room and kitchen, spread across 63 fully furnished apartments. Rental rates begin at $1,895 per private suite and include access to a communal kitchen as well as modern and stylish shared living and dining spaces. Residents can choose between 3-bed/3-bath and 4-bed/4-bath apartments, which have been fully furnished with queen-size beds, writing desks, multiple shelving units, trendy light fixtures, dining tables and chairs, couches, coffee tables, entertainment consoles and flat-screen TVs.

With architecture by world-renowned Arquitectonica and interiors by Miami-based designer Michael Wolk, the name behind the famous Porsche Design Tower and St. Regis Resort Bal Harbour, i5 Wynwood offers a high-design lifestyle at an unmatched price. Throughout the building’s interiors, Wolk sought to embrace the artistic spirit of the Wynwood neighborhood by creating a fresh, colorful take on the mid-century modern style. Bold colors and patterns compliment furniture rooted in functionality, clean lines and simplicity.

The vision for i5 Wynwood goes beyond traditional co-living developments by offering a curated amenity package on par with Related’s and W5 Group’s other award-winning communities. Highlights include meticulously designed shared spaces such as a sprawling entertainment center, equipped with a premium sound system and comfortable seating for watching sports and movies as well as a game room with a ping pong table and lounge seating. i5 Wynwood will feature over 3,900 sq. ft. of ground-floor retail space surrounding a 6,600 sq. ft. shaded central courtyard, along with a rooftop pool with sweeping views of the city, an indoor and outdoor gym, co-working and meeting spaces, adding to the vibrant atmosphere of the neighborhood and provide convenient shopping and dining options for both residents and visitors.

On the rooftop level, residents can utilize the coworking lounge, with Room® work booths and private rooms, before enjoying the resort-style pool surrounded by comfortable lounge chairs, cabanas, picnic tables, sunshades, a grilling area and outdoor games. Additional rooftop amenities include a fitness center with the latest equipment, free weights and an outdoor turf-covered fitness lawn. A lobby concierge, property-wide security system, mailroom with smart lockers and on-site designated resident parking further enhance convenience and security for residents.

The property will also feature an assortment of museum-quality art from the internationally acclaimed Jorge M. Perez Contemporary Art Collection, including a site-specific mural by artist, Jing Wei inspired by the community-oriented nature of the project. The murals surround the building on the east, south, and west elevations.

 

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Clevelander Submits Plans To Turn South Beach Party Spot Into Housing

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The owners of the Clevelander Hotel and Bar submitted plans to the city of Miami Beach on Monday to transform the famous party spot into a restaurant and 18-story housing development, shorter than the 30 stories first floated last month but substantially taller than other buildings nearby on Ocean Drive.

The proposal calls for a 200-foot tower above a ground-floor restaurant where the Clevelander currently stands. The project would have 137 residential units, 55 of which would be designated as workforce housing.

Monday’s submission comes more than six weeks after Jesta Group announced its intention to redevelop the Clevelander and adjacent Essex House hotel under Florida’s Live Local Act, which lets developers circumvent local height and density regulations if they commit to designating 40% of new housing units as affordable to renters earning up to 120% of the area median income.

 

Source:  Miami Herald

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29 Wyn Apartment Project Sells For $544K Per Unit

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Berkshire Residential Investments bought the recently completed 29 Wyn apartment complex in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood for $135 million.

The Pérez family’s Related Group and Bob Zangrillo’s Dragon Global Management sold the pair of buildings with 248 units, combined, at 2918 and 2828 Northwest First Avenue to Boston-based Berkshire Residential, according to records and real estate database Vizzda.

The deal breaks down to $544,355 per apartment.

Completed this year, 29 Wyn consists of a 12-story building and an eight-story building separated by Northwest First Avenue. It includes 28,400 square feet of ground-floor commercial space. The complex offers studios with monthly rents starting at $2,420; one-bedroom apartments starting at $2,700; two-bedroom apartments starting at $3,494; and three-bedroom apartments for $6,282, according to 29 Wyn’s website.

Related bought the roughly 1.3-acre development site in 2016 for $12 million, records show.

 

Source:  The Real Deal

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Miami Beach To Consider Mixed-Use Development Deal For City Land

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On the city parking lot next door, the owner of Miami Beach’s Washington Park Hotel has proposed to create a mixed-use project.

On October 18, the City Commission will consider how to move forward with WPH Properties LLC‘s offer for the 14,694-square-foot parking lot at 1000 Washington Ave. It may decide to suggest that municipal employees make a contract, look for additional bids, or decide not to proceed with any proposal at all.

For $43.75 million, WPH Properties purchased the nearby Washington Park Hotel in the beginning of 2021. The business made the city an unsolicited bid for the parking lot later that year. The preliminary terms of a development agreement have been considered by city employees.

The developer wants to pay $2 million over the first three years, as well as $470,000 annually with a 2% annual increase, to lease the lot from the city for 99 years. The property was evaluated for $8.8 million, according to the city.

WPH Properties presented their ideas for a seven-story structure that would house 1,75 parking spaces, including one level of underground parking, 4,065 square feet of commercial space on the ground floor, and 33,640 square feet of office space. On the roof would be an amenity deck with a pool.

The term sheet does state that, contingent upon the developer’s choice of business plan, the middle three stories of office space—roughly 25,000 square feet—might be substituted with workforce housing apartments. Still, the applicant wants to keep the office space on the top floor regardless.

 

Source:  SFBJ

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Neology Life’s No.17 Residences Allapattah Scores $31.5M Refi

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Berkadia secured a $31.456 million loan to refinance No.17 Residences Allapattah, a 192-unit attainable luxury apartment rental building in the Fruit Packing District of Allapattah.

Senior Managing Director Charles Foschini, Managing Director Christopher Apone, and Associate Director Shannon Wilson of Berkadia South Florida secured the financing on behalf of Neology Life Development Group, a lifestyle-driven residential and commercial real estate firm, led by Lissette Calderon, that specializes in the transformation of overlooked and undervalued communities into vibrant urban neighborhoods.

Fannie Mae originated the 10-year loan with five years of interest-only.

Located at 1569 NW 17th Avenue, No.17 Residences Allapattah was completed in April 2021 and leased up in record time. It offers one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments ranging from 600 square feet to 1,125 square feet. Individual units feature smart home technology, open floor plan kitchens, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, washer and dryer, full-length windows, balconies, and walk-in closets. Building amenities include an expansive urban park, lobby lounge with co-working and social spaces, a TV lounge area, art-inspired pool deck, pool side cabanas, indoor/outdoor clubroom, fitness center, on-demand virtual fitness classes, a rooftop garden with a summer kitchen, an outdoor movie theater, bark park, bike storage, electric car charging stations, a zoom room, on-site parking, and 24-hour secure package rooms.

The property is situated in Miami’s centrally located Allapattah neighborhood, which is just a short walk, bike ride, drive or public transit trip from some of Miami’s largest employment centers, including the Health District, Civic/Government Center, Downtown Miami, Wynwood< and the Brickell Financial district, and offers easy access to the Dolphin Expressway and I-95. As home to the flagship location of Superblue, the Rubell Museum and El Espacio, Allapattah has quickly become an important arts and culture destination.

 

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