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Armani Casa Beach Views

Developers for Residences by Armani Casa Report $1 Billion Sellout

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Armani Casa Beach Views

Residences by Armani/Casa has set a new record for condo sales in Sunny Isles Beach. With nearly $1 billion in sales, Residences by Armani/Casa has nearly sold out of the luxury condos, which is significantly more than any other new construction tower in Sunny Isles Beach.

Located at 18975 Collins Avenue in Sunny Isles Beach, this 60-story project was completed in late 2019 just before the COVID pandemic shut down travel and events, which also delayed some of the sales/closings for the new development.

Armani Case Aerial Views

According to the President of Dezer Development (Developer for Residences by Armani/Casa), the building was 85% sold when they first started sales in February 2020 but sales got stagnant and the development was selling around 1 unit a month during the pandemic. The sales began to increase once Florida started to open up.

More recently, two penthouses sold in this tower with one at $7 million and the other at $9 million. Among the buyers include Radamel Falcao (Colombian professional soccer player).

Armani Casa Penthouse Views

About the Residences of Armani/Casa

The Related Group and Dezer Development are responsible for the creation of Residences by Armani/Casa. The project was completed in 2019 and the property was originally purchased in 2016 for a $305 million construction loan from Wells Fargo, which was reported to already be paid off.

This development features 308 luxury condo units with 2,716 to 3,748 square feet of living space. Pricing starts at $1million with 3 to 4 bedroom floor plan options. Residence amenities include Wolf kitchen appliances, Armani-designed sinks, 10 feet deep private balconies, and much more!

Residence Features

  • Armani Dada designed and fabricated cabinetry
  • Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer and wine cooler
  • Elegant imported stone countertops and glass backsplashes
  • Wolf kitchen appliances
  • Armani Roca designed sinks and faucets
  • His and her bathrooms in select residences
  • Spa-inspired shower with Armani Roca wall-mounted handheld spray and large rainshower in most residences
  • Marble stone floors, walls, and full stone cladding vanity and stone countertops
  • High-performance Toto Neorest toilet with integrated bidet technology in the master bath only
  • Private high-speed elevator access to most residences
  • Breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and city through floor-to-ceiling glass windows
  • 10-foot deep private balconies with glass railings in all residences
  • 8-foot-high double-door entry to a spacious foyer in select units
  • Summer kitchen with an under-counter Sub-Zero refrigerator in all residences
  • Digital thermostat featuring intelligent climate control
  • Recessed lighting in select corridors and bathrooms
  • Large capacity full-size washer/dryer in all residences
  • All residences pre-wired for audio speakers as well as motorized shades and programmed lighting controls in select locations
  • Smart building technology provides seamless access to select building amenities

Tower Amenities

  • Oceanfront terrace with heated swimming pool, hot tub, and poolside food and beverage service
  • State-of-the-art fitness center overlooking the Atlantic Ocean
  • Men’s and women’s dressing rooms with lockers and showers
  • Private oceanfront restaurant and bar with outdoor seating and in-residence delivery
  • Exclusive beach amenities, including food and beverage services, chaise lounges, umbrellas, and beach attendants
  • Two-story Spa with indoor and outdoor treatment rooms
  • Ocean-view yoga studio with Pilates equipment
  • Cigar room
  • Temperature- and humidity-controlled wine cellar
  • Bar area
  • Game room with pool table
  • Children’s playroom
  • Armani Prive lounge at the lobby level
  • 24-hour multilingual concierge service
  • 24-hour valet parking service
  • 24-hour security
  • Professionally curated collection of museum-quality art, including monumental sculptures by Sandro Chia and Sinisa Kukec
Armani Casa Living Room Décor

There are just a few units left at Residences by Armani/Casa. If you or someone you know have an interest in purchasing one of the units, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at (786)247-6332.

Old Cutler Bay Neighborhood

President of a Wealth Management Firm Buys Waterfront Mansion in Coral Gables for $14.6 Million

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Old Cutler Bay Neighborhood

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.

Old Cutler Bay leading to Atlantic Ocean

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.

Pool View from Waterfront Mansion in Coral Gables
Waldorf Astoria Miami Rendering

Waldorf Astoria Hosts its Official Sales Gallery Grand Opening

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Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami

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.”

PMG Developers, Miami Mayor and Miami-Dade Mayor

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.

Waldorf Astoria Miami Rendering

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.

Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami Model

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.

Edgewater Neighborhood in Miami

Arch Investors and Infinity Developers are Teaming Up for a 20 Story Project in Edgewater

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View of the Edgewater Neighborhood

New York-based Arch Cos. Investors and Miami-based Infinity Collective developers have previously worked on a 19-story Edgewater project located at 2500 Biscayne Blvd. Within the past few years, they have started the process of working on a residential project directly across the street at 2501 Biscayne Blvd.

The developers purchased the 1.5 acre sited in 2017 for a combined $32.18 million. The financial terms are unknown but they have jointly taken ownership of the property. This site was the previous home for the Latin Café 2000 Biscayne restaurant.

Plans haven’t been officially released to the public but 2501 Biscayne will rise 20 stories featuring 250 apartments, and some exclusive commercial space on the main floor of the tower. The name of the project is TBD.

According to the managing partner of Arch Cos., Jeffrey Simpson, “We believe in the long-term potential of 2501 Biscayne for our partnership, as well as in the continued growth of Edgewater as employers increasingly seek out space in Miami.”

View of the Edgewater Neighborhood Skyline

Arch Cos. is a New York-based real estate and financial investment firm that currently services 9 states. They currently have $630 million in their real estate portfolio and have assisted with more than 3,000 multi-family units.

Infinity Collective, located in Miami has been in business since 2002 and are currently working on projects 2500 Biscayne Blvd and Esme Hotel in Miami Beach.

Indian Creek Island Miami

Inside Miami’s High-Security Billionaire Bunker – Indian Creek Island

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Indian Creek Island Miami

Located on a barrier island on the outskirts of Biscayne Bay, sits a gorgeous Island shrouded in exclusivity and extreme wealth. Indian Creek Island is filed with billion dollar views, Brazilian teak docks, 100+ foot yachts, and extreme security.

This fortress of an island features 41 waterfront properties strategically arranged around an exclusive 18 hole golf-course stretched across 294 acres.

The average home value is $20 million with each lot featuring a minimum of 1.25 acres. In February 2010, one of the luxury estates sold for $50 million, breaking the record for the most expensive single family home sold in Miami.

Security is so tight that the entrance is heavily guarded with a 13 person private police force who patrol the island via boat, jeeps and jet skis 24 hours a day.

According to the 2019 census, the population for Indian Creek Island is 87 and in year 2000 it was considered the 8th highest income area in the United States.

Indian Creek Island Luxury Mansions

History of Indian Creek Island

In the early 1900’s, Indian Creek Island was created as a result of excavation for drainage in Biscayne Bay. Although the golf course was created a few years later, the Village of Indian Creek Island officially established in 1939. The first homes built on the land were vacation homes for the Miami’s rich and famous. Although there are none of the original remaining homes, there are a handful that date back to the 1950’s.

In more recent years, instead of residents using their homes for vacationing, they are living in the community year-round, shifting the typical profile of the residents. The village are seeing more families with children and a recent council meeting approved sidewalks and streetlights for play.

Indian Creek Island Exclusive Mansions

Notables on the Island

With the exclusivity of Indian Creek Island, it brings on many notables who want the privacy and security this island has to offer. Past residents include Beyoncé and Jay-Z. Current notables include:

  • Norman Braman- car dealership billionaire
    • Purchased 1 Indian Creek Drive in 1991 for $3.9 million
  • Russian (anonymous) buyer
    • Purchased 3 Indian Creek Drive in 2012 for $47 million
  • Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner
    • Purchased a vacant lot for Julio Iglesias (Enrique Iglesias’ father) in 2020 for $30 million
  • Adriana Lima -Victoria Secret Supermodel
    • Purchased 22 Indian Creek Drive in 2009 for $9 million
  • Don Shula -Retired headcoach for the Miami Dolphins
    • Purchased 16 Indian Creek Drive with a price unknown due to divorce
  • Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen
    • Purchased a tear-down at 26 Indian Creek Drive in 2020 for $17 million.

There is only one property currently on the market on Indian Creek Island. The property located at 29 Indian Creek Drive is listed for rent at $100,000 monthly and features 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms with gorgeous southern exposure of Biscayne Bay. For more information on this property or about Indian Creek Island, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at (786)247-6332.

E11EVENT Hotel & Residences

PMG will be the First Developer to Accept Cryptocurrency on Pre-Construction Tower – E11EVEN Hotel & Residences

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Building location for E11EVEN Hotel & Residences

Following the wake of the Bitcoin 2021 Conference, cryptocurrency has made a name in Miami and continues to grow throughout the country. Adding to the long list of companies accepting cryptocurrency, you can now add PMG Development. PMG will be the first developer to accept cryptocurrency for deposits on pre-construction condos.

E11EVENT Hotel & Residences

In April 2021, E11EVEN Miami nightclub began accepting crypto but now E11EVEN Hotel & Residences is the first major development that PMG is accepting the digital currency.

E11EVEN Hotel & Residences is a luxury high-rise in the Park West District of Miami, and is considered one of the fastest-selling condominium projects in the last decade. It has gained national and international attention with Candance Park of the WNBA, Sage Steele of ESPN, and Luke Rockhold a MMA fighter have expressing interest in the development.

The residences are fully-finished and fully furnished starting at $300,000 and the floor plans consist of studio to 2 bedrooms. There is also a limited Penthouse Collection and 2 Presidential Suites.

Construction Information

  • Co-developed by Property Markets Group (PMG) and E11EVEN Partners
  • Sieger Suarez Architects
  • Interiors curated by AvroKO Hospitality Group

Building Features

  • E11EVEN® app fore concierge services and building amenities
  • Common areas featuring museum-quality curated fine art and installations
  • Limited Penthouse Collection and two Presidential Suites
  • Views of the Miami skyline, Biscayne Bay and Atlantic Ocean
  • Club E11EVEN® Bar & Lounge
  • 5-Star gourmet food hall
  • Casino-Style Sports Lounge
  • Chopra Spa & Studio mind & body experiences featuring state-of-the-art fitness center, meditation, yoga, and customized treatment services
  • 20,000 Square-foot, ultra-modern multi-level E11EVEN® Day Club and pool sits above 11 stories, overseeing the stunning Miami skyline
  • E11EVEN’s® rooftop experience is a unique 24/11 poolside venue featuring its own signature dining experience
  • E11EVEN® Beach Club
  • Complimentary 24-hour valet

Residence Features

  • 9’6 – 10’ floor-to-ceiling windows varies by floor with stunning Miami skyline and Biscayne Bay views
  • Smart home technology experience. Includes integrated audio, video and lighting systems
  • Contemporary lighting package
  • All residences include LED (or water-based) fireplace in every living room
  • Fully built-out closets in the master bedrooms
  • Washer and dryer
  • French balconies in select residences
  • Pre-wired for high-speed communications, multiple telephone lines, and cable
  • All residences include a signature Home Essentials Package: silverware, glassware, linens, sheets, towels
  • 11 Resident Membership Package featuring exclusive beach club, day pool and ultra club access
  • Kitchens with custom countertops and backsplashes
  • Imported and custom kitchen and bathroom cabinetry by Italkraft
  • Subzero and Wolf appliance package includes microwave, dishwasher, convection oven and refrigerator
  • Waterworks bathroom fixtures, features & accessories
  • Frameless glass-enclosed showers

This project will break ground later this year. If you or someone you know have interest in purchasing one of the units at E11EVEN Hotel & Residences, or any information on the cryptocurrency process, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at (786)247-6332.

5-Star Dining at E11EVEN Hotel & Residences
Lounge at E11EVEN Hotel & Residences
Poolside at E11EVEN Hotel & Residences
Pool and Lounge view at E11EVEN Hotel & Residences
Aston Martin Residences Construction

Construction for Aston Martin Residences Reaches 53rd Floor and The Art Gallery is Revealed

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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.

CloudM Rooftop Bar and Lounge Opening in Miami

CitizenM at Miami Worldcenter is Getting a Rooftop Bar and Lounge – CloudM

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CloudM Rooftop Bar and Lounge Opening in Miami
Photo Credit: citizenM.com

Get ready for the newest and hottest Miami rooftop bar and lounge coming to the Miami Worldcenter. CloudM will be located at the new citizenM hotel in downtown Miami at 700 NE 2nd Avenue. The views will be nothing short of spectacular from Biscayne Bay to the Miami skyline and beyond!

CloudM will mirror its original location out of New York bringing a unique experience, visually and socially. Featuring an ultra-modern design with cloudM you will be able to “drink in the clouds.”

Hotel citizenM broke ground in January 2020 with top-off completed in December 2020. The hotel will feature 12-story, 351 rooms that were designed by Gensler. Construction is nearing completion and is expected to conclude in 2021.

Construction Information:

  • Development Manager: Miami Worldcenter
  • Design Architect: Concrete
  • Local Architect: Gensler
  • General Contractor: Suffolk Construction

Hotel Room Amenities:

  • Wall-to-wall windows
  • XL king-size bed
  • Powerful rain shower
  • Luxury bedding and towels
  • iPad room controls for lights, temperature, TV, blinds
  • HDTV with free movies and streaming capabilities

Hotel Amenities:

  • 10th floor rooftop terrace
  • cloudM rooftop bar and lounge
Mike Piazza sells Miami Beach Mansion

MLB Hall of Famer Mike Piazza Sells Miami Beach Mansion for $15 Million

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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 Marlins, San 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.

One Thousand Museum Tower in Park West

Neighboring Penthouse to David Beckham is Under Contract with a List Price of $19 Million

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One Thousand Museum in Park West

One Thousand Museum designed by Zaha Hadid in Park West Miami has so much to offer its residences and not to mention, it is also the home of David and Victoria Beckham. Who wouldn’t want to live there!

With the current Miami real estate market, luxury condos are not staying on the market very long. So it is of no surprise that the penthouse neighboring David Beckham’s was just listed and under contract within a matter of days with a list price of $19 million.

One Thousand Museum Entrance

This full-floor penthouse is located directly under David Beckham’s penthouse. Although both units feature 9,200+ square feet, the floor plans are different with the same incredible views of Biscayne Bay from the 1,020 square feet terrace.

This unit has everything including 5 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, high ceilings throughout, custom Gatto Cucine Kitchen with Sub-Zero appliances, custom closets, and custom bathrooms. The entire residence has integrated smart technology that controls lighting, heating, air conditioning, audio, video, window treatments, and security.

The building is just as impressive with its double-height aquatic center with infinity pool, sky lounge and not to mention the first residential development in South Florida to have its own helipad and security vault.

One Thousand Museum Tower in Park West

Building Features

  • 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

David and Victoria Beckham purchased their One Thousand Museum penthouse for $20 million in 2020.