Eighteen Sunset Achieves Full Occupancy in Miami Beach’s Thriving Office Market

Eighteen Sunset, a highly anticipated mixed-use boutique development in Miami Beach’s Sunset Harbour neighborhood, has achieved full occupancy for its premium office spaces. The 17,708 square feet of Class A+ office space has been fully leased, highlighting the surging demand for luxury work environments in Miami Beach.

Colliers, led by Vice Chair Stephen Rutchik, managed the leasing process on behalf of the landlords, Deco Capital Group and RWN Real Estate Partners. CBRE’s Executive Vice Presidents Jeff Gordon and Barbara Black represented the tenants in the transactions.

The property has attracted a carefully curated mix of tenants, including a globally recognized private equity firm and luxury lifestyle brand Audemars Piguet. Both organizations were drawn to Eighteen Sunset’s unique blend of high-end design, waterfront views, and proximity to Miami Beach’s dynamic cultural and business hubs.

Developed by Deco Capital Group and constructed by Origin Construction, Eighteen Sunset is located at 1759 Purdy Avenue, offering tenants direct access to Maurice Gibb Park, the Sunset Harbour Marina, and upscale dining and retail options. Its strategic location combines proximity to Miami Beach’s active community with unobstructed views of the Intracoastal Waterway and Venetian Islands.

Stephen Rutchik of Colliers emphasized the property’s role in meeting modern workspace needs: “Eighteen Sunset represents the future of workspaces in Miami Beach. Its boutique design, unmatched amenities, and premier location reflect the evolving preferences of businesses seeking more than just office space.”

Slated for completion later this year, Eighteen Sunset is poised to set a new benchmark for elite office environments in Miami Beach’s competitive real estate market.

Touzet Studio-Designed Entertainment Development 'The Vessel' Hits The Market For Lease in Wynwood

Leasing is now underway at ‘The Vessel’, a high-end multi-space commercial development located at 101 NW 26th St. in Wynwood. The ultra-modern property was designed by Touzet Studio, who also designed Miami' Beach’s Apple and Nike flagship stores on Lincoln Road. ‘The Vessel’ spans 20,000 SF of leasable retail space and features multiple F&B entertainment suites complete with outdoor terraces and a rooftop with spectacular views of the vibrant Wynwood neighborhood. ‘The Vessel’ is currently under development with delivery expected in early 2025.

Wynwood has been one of the fastest growing neighborhoods in recent years and ‘The Vessel’ is drawing interest from some of the most renowned restaurant groups in the world. Other hot restaurants in Wynwood include Hiden, Hiyakawa, Bakan, Kyu, Doma, Uchi, Omakai and Astra.

Currently for lease include 8,200 SF on the ground floor, a 2,700 SF indoor retail space with a 1,900 SF outdoor terrace on the second floor as well as a 3,800 SF retail space with a 4,200 SF outdoor rooftop terrace. Jonathan Carter and Ryan Brodsky of Collier’s have the listings for the retail spaces and are searching for only the best and highest performing restaurant groups to lease in the building. For more information on leasing contact the team at Collier’s here.

Global Investment Management Firm Pretium Signs Lease At Eighteen Sunset In Miami Beach's Sunset Harbour

Specialized investment management firm Pretium plans to open an office at Deco Capital Group’s Eighteen Sunset, a Class A office building being constructed at 1769 Purdy Avenue in Miami Beach. Pretium has leased 11,591 square feet on the fourth floor of the project, which together with other completed leases represents approximately 80% of all available office space at Eighteen Sunset. About 9,500 square feet in the building is still available. The project is currently rising after securing a $60 million construction loan last year.

“Miami Beach is excited to welcome Pretium to our community where our business assistance programs and incentives ease the ability of doing business, and our culture and lifestyle benefit business leaders, create jobs, and attract and retain talent,” shared Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber.

With more than 4,500 employees, Pretium has over $50 billion in assets under management across U.S. residential real estate, residential credit and corporate credit. Pretium’s Miami Beach office will span more than half of the fourth floor in the five-story building. The company will join a multibillion-dollar, publicly traded Toronto firm that signed a 20,000 square foot lease earlier this year. On the ground floor, Uchiko, a restaurant concept by award-winning Hai Hospitality group, will occupy approximately 6,000 square feet of space. Stephen Rutchik, executive managing director of Colliers International Florida, and Neil King, vice chairman of CBRE New York, represented Deco Capital Group in the transaction, and Daniel Posy, executive managing director of JLL New York, represented Pretium.

“Pretium is excited to be expanding its office presence to Miami, a region with a growing financial services community,” said Laura Cappiello, Pretium’s Chief Human Resources Officer. “Having an office in Miami will enable Pretium to attract and retain premium talent and broaden the pool of diverse candidates we seek to recruit.”

“Miami Beach has seen a significant increase in inbound investment, and the most fundamental change to the city’s economy has been the drive to develop Class A, best-in-class office space capable of accommodating the needs of preeminent global companies,” said Bradley Colmer, founder of Deco Capital Group. “Pretium operates from exemplary offices in international financial hubs and is proud to be one of the trailblazing companies relocating or expanding and establishing a more substantial presence in South Florida. Pretium is drawn to Eighteen Sunset for its quality design, prime waterfront location in the Sunset Harbour neighborhood and market-leading amenities and views.”

The City of Miami Beach has assisted a number of technology and financial services companies in expanding or relocating their operations after launching meaningful business incentive programs and business concierge services in 2021. Pretium participated in the city’s Expedited Plan Review and Permitting Program which offers an accelerated permitting review process of 10 business days. The city’s Job Creation Incentive Program offers an incentive of up to $60,000 per year for up to four years for businesses in targeted industries that create or relocate a minimum of 10 new, full-time jobs with average annual wages that meet or exceed 125% of Miami-Dade County or Florida average wages.

“It is really encouraging to see great companies, like Pretium and others, take advantage of Miami Beach’s programs and services,” affirmed Miami Beach City Manager Alina Hudak. “These programs were created to diversify the Miami Beach economy for the benefit of the entire community.”

Renderings via Eighteen Sunset

Sophisticated Wine and Spirits Concept 'Maison Mura' Opens in Downtown Miami

Maison Mura, a sophisticated wine and spirits boutique and immersive experience, has opened at 333 SE 3rd Avenue in Downtown Miami. Maison MURA will serve and offer for sale an extensive selection of premium wine and spirits, as well as a refined food menu, all carefully curated by owners and long-time friends Matthieu Yamoum, the former Wine Director of New York's Baccarat Hotel, and Philippe Vasilescu, the former Brand Ambassador for the prestigious LOUIS XIII Cognac de Remy Martin. Both share extensive and complementary experiences in the fine wine and spirits industry and have been working for over 2 years on this project to bring this bespoke experience to Miami.

"At Maison MURA, we love what we do and are excited to offer our guests in Miami a comprehensive wine list and menu that is thoughtful and provides a tailored and memorable experience whatever the occasion is! We will always strive to offer a truly personalized service and consistently propose the finest expertise available to all of our clients," says Vasilescu.

"Our passion is meant to be shared every day and the only missing part of all our current ventures was to have our very own place instead of always hosting at different places! From the moment you enter Maison MURA, we want you to feel at home" said Yamoum.

Although open to all, Maison MURA also offers a membership limited to 150 clients who get priority access to exclusive events, tastings with the world's top winemakers and invitations to special events and experiences—not only in Miami but all over the world. Other perks include early access to pre-sold and "en primeur" wines that are nearly impossible to secure, priority reservations of the private room to host events and priority storage at their upcoming warehouse of any wines and spirits that you will buy through the shop. Membership can only be secured through Matthieu or Philippe. The concept is open from 11am-10pm every day.

Ryan Brodsky and Jonathan Carter of Colliers International represented Maison MURA while Lyle Stern and Kerry Newman of Koniver Stern represented the landlord in the 2,500 SF lease at Met Square 333 SE 3rd Avenue.

Block E In Downtown Miami's Arts & Entertainment District Trades For $19.75 Million

A 37,252-square-foot development site known as Block E at 1550 NE Miami Place in the heart of the Arts and Entertainment District has traded for $19.75 million. The site is located within the boundaries of the opportunity zone and is zoned T6-24a O which allows the developer to build up to seven times the property land square footage and up to 500 units per acre.

Colliers’ Executive Managing Director Mika Mattingly and Senior Associate Cecilia Estevez of Collier’s Urban Core Divisionrepresented the seller, Kluger Family Trust, in the transaction. The buyer, Jenny Bernell of Clearline Real Estate, is a developer of multifamily and mixed-use real estate projects in the growing areas of Florida, New York and New Jersey. Clearline Real Estate currently has 1,500 multifamily units in the development pipeline. This transaction marks Clearline’s third development site acquisition in Miami in the last year with plans for multifamily development.

“This transaction showcases the continued growth of demand for development sites in Miami and emerging neighborhoods like the A&E district,” said Mattingly. “In a very short time we have seen the Arts and Entertainment District radically transform from a deserted, bleak industrial area, into a neighborhood with a thriving pulse.”

Block E is uniquely located 1,000’ away from the Metro mover, which provides connection to the Brightline station, downtown Miami, and Brickell. The access creates prime pathways of mobility so that tenants can embrace the “work, live, and play” aspect of the area. The district is also home to several landmarks such as the Adrienne Arsht Center for performing arts, the Perez Art Museum and the Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science, all within a five-minute walk from Block E. Over the last three years, the A&E district has experienced tremendous growth with proposed developments on every corner and a number of surrounding residential projects at 100% occupancy within weeks of opening.

With the A&E district’s rapid growth capturing global attention from investors, developers, new tenants and the world’s most renowned creatives, the city of Miami made the development of the district a top priority with new zoning to allow residential and commercial density construction. Over the last two years, the number of multifamily units grew more than 20%, office inventory increased 50%, and the number of hotel rooms more than doubled. The district is quickly densifying with arts, retail and restaurants, vibrant new office development and new-to-market tenants as well as an influx of people, creating one of the most exciting new urban areas in the United States.

Image via Collier’s International Florida Urban Core Division

Boynton Beach Office Building Sells For 75% Value Increase In 1 Year

An Atlanta and South African-based buyer, OrbVest US, Inc., recently closed on Congress Executive Center, a 4-story medical and professional building located at 1301 N. Congress Avenue in Boynton Beach, FL. The property, which was 100% occupied, closed on May 12, 2022, for $11 million. The transaction represents a 75% increase in value in just one year since the previous acquisition by the seller, Triple Double Real Estate.

Executive Managing Director Mark M. Rubin, Director Bastian Laggerbauer, and Financial Analyst Jake Stauber of Colliers’ South Florida Investment Services Team represented the seller, Triple Double Real Estate, led by Andrew “Avi” Greenbaum and Jeremy B. Becker, in the transaction. Andy Belew of Consilium Capital Partners represented the buyer.

“The trade of Congress Executive Center represents a 75% increase in value from its previous purchase price, less than one year ago," said Rubin. "This sale is indicative of the strong demand for stabilized medical office properties with solid fundamentals, sound in-place tenancy and investor confidence in the Boynton Beach submarket.”

The 40,210-square-foot, 4-story, medical and professional office is located on nearly 2 acres, adjacent to the Boynton Beach Mall, which has plans for a major redevelopment. With plans for abundant shopping, dining, and entertainment across the street, Congress Executive Center stands out as one of the most strategically located medical and professional office buildings in the area.

“Congress Executive Center is a great addition to the buyer's current and impressive portfolio of healthcare real estate,” said Laggerbauer. “The seller was able to increase the property’s value significantly by attracting strong medical tenancy to the asset and achieving a 100% occupancy rate.”

The office investment market in South Florida broke records in 2021, despite uncertainties surrounding the coronavirus pandemic and return to the office delays. South Florida’s strong demand drivers like, declining unemployment, population growth, and confidence in the economy are creating an imbalance in supply and demand. Including Boynton Beach, there is limited supply of quality products with competitive buyers driving the price up; sales price per square foot increased 19 percent year-over-year, ending in 2021 at $285. Boynton Beach, amongst the rest of South Florida, is expected to see another strong year for office investment. However, high demand and limited supply will likely remain imbalanced.

Naftali Group Acquires Miami Worldcenter Development Site For $41 Million, Plans Two Supertall Residential Towers

The New York-based developer Naftali Group has acquired a development site at 1016 NE 2nd Ave. in Downtown Miami’s Miami Worldcenter for $41 million and is planning two supertall residential towers. The site was acquired in partnership with Cara Real Estate Management. The seller was the Chicago-based Akara Partners who acquired the site for $18.8 million in July 2020. The off-market transaction was overseen by Mika Mattingly of Colliers Urban Core Division. The site previously served as the sales center for PARAMOUNT Miami Worldcenter.

Naftali Group, led by Chairman and CEO Miki Naftali, is now planning two supertall residential towers which they aim to begin pre-sales for by the end of 2022. The project would be their first in South Florida. Akara Partners had previously planned Kenect Miami at the site, a Perkins + Will and Stantec-designed mixed-use residential two tower development. A project of up to 1.3 million square feet can be developed on the 44,500 square foot site.

Miami Worldcenter occupies ten city blocks within walking distance of Museum Park, home to Pérez Art Museum Miami and the Frost Museum of Science; FTX Arena; the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts; and Miami Dade College’s Wolfson Campus. It is also adjacent to Brightline’s MiamiCentral station, which will soon offer direct train service to Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Orlando, together with access to Tri-Rail, the Metromover, and the Metrorail, making Miami Worldcenter the largest and most connected transit-oriented development in Florida.

Deco Capital Group Breaks Ground On Eighteen Sunset In Miami Beach's Sunset Harbour Neighborhood

Deco Capital Group has broken ground on Eighteen Sunset, the newest mixed-use development coming to Miami Beach’s Sunset Harbour neighborhood. The five-story, mixed-use building will feature street-level retail and restaurant space, two floors of Class A+ offices, and an exclusive top-floor home in the sky with a private rooftop deck. Rising at 1769 Purdy Avenue, construction of Eighteen Sunset broke ground on November 4, 2021, during a ceremony involving the development’s partners, city officials including, and community stakeholders.

Situated between Purdy Avenue and Bay Road – overlooking Biscayne Bay and Maurice Gibb Park – Eighteen Sunset will offer unmatched walkability and accessibility in the heart of Sunset Harbour, which has emerged as one of South Florida’s hottest lifestyle, retail, fitness and dining destinations. Designed by Domo Studio, the project is estimated to be completed by Spring 2023 and will pursue LEED® Gold certification for energy efficiency. The project marks ORIGIN Construction’s third ground-up development to rise in Sunset Harbour, a meaningful neighborhood in the firm’s vast project portfolio.

“As Miami Beach experiences an influx of capital and investment from domestic and international sources, we are thrilled to begin construction of Eighteen Sunset. This development will meet demand for office, retail and residential space in one of South Florida’s most dynamic and walkable neighborhoods,” says Deco Capital Group Founder Bradley Colmer. “Eighteen Sunset will be the perfect complement to Sunset Harbour’s sought after commercial and residential assets, and we’ve assembled a first-rate design and construction team to see the development through.”

Deco Capital Group has selected ORIGIN Construction as the development’s general contractor. Throughout its history, ORIGIN has built and transformed more than 10 million of square feet of commercial real estate, ranging from commercial offices and retail shops, to restaurants, hotels and medical offices. The company is led by a team with a 20-year track record focused on core business lines of commercial workplaces, retail and restaurant interiors, boutique hotels and medical offices. The firm’s high-profile projects include Facebook’s Miami office, Porsche’s Latin American Headquarters, the Prada store in the Design District, and Pipeline Workspaces co-working locations across Florida.

“Eighteen Sunset combines two of ORIGIN Construction’s core capabilities on a larger scale with office and retail,” said John Wood, ORIGIN Construction co-founder. “This is a special opportunity for ORIGIN to further solidify its presence in the market and deliver a unique mixed-use space for best-in-class office and retail tenants.”

Eighteen Sunset’s third and fourth floors will be comprised of approximately 40,000 square feet of Class A-plus office space featuring thirteen-foot ceilings, expansive exterior deck spaces, an architectural overhang, and floor-to-ceiling windows, with Sunset Harbour’s stylish mix of shops and eateries just steps away. Office tenants will also have secure parking on the building’s second floor.

The crown jewel of Eighteen Sunset is a penthouse residence featuring more than 15,000 square feet of interior space as well as a breathtaking rooftop pool deck. All told, the residence comprises approximately 30,000 square feet of private indoor and outdoor space, including a pool and hot tub, outdoor dining room, expansive gardens, seating and recreational areas affording the owner and their guests panoramic vistas of Biscayne Bay, Downtown Miami, and evening sunsets to the west.

Eighteen Sunset’s ground floor totals approximately 17,000 square feet of high-visibility, rentable commercial space, split into four areas ranging in size offering retail and restaurant concepts a selection of spaces to choose from. A central breezeway and cantilevered sidewalk cover will feature expansive outdoor covered sidewalk and breezeway spaces designed to encourage community wellness.

The Eighteen Sunset residential penthouse is listed with Oren Alexander of Douglas Elliman, the retail leasing is being overseen by Sara Wolfe of Koniver Stern and the office leasing is being overseen by Stephen Rutchik of Colliers International.

Multifamily Development Site For Approved M Tower Sells For $10 Million In Downtown Miami

The New York-based Lions Group has acquired a development site in Downtown Miami for $10 million which has a project known as M Tower approved to be built. M Tower is planned to rise 53-stories and offer 440-unit apartment units, located at 56 SW 1st St and 65 SW 2nd Street. Colliers' Urban Core Division Executive Managing Director Mika Mattingly and Associate Cecilia Estevez represented the seller, the Aventura-based S2 Development, and EP Realty’s Estrella Perez represented the buyer, Lions Group, in the transaction.

“The downtown Miami market has never been more active than it is right now,” Mattingly said. “This market is poised to see the largest influx of investors ever from other states and this transaction highlights that trend. New York-based Downtown 1st Street LLC’s purchase of this development site proves that the migration from the Northeast has only accelerated as the vibrant downtown neighborhood continues to evolve.”

M Tower will consist of 622,783 SF of gross building area, with 25,732 SF of office space and 1,089 SF of retail. The development site also includes a parking garage owned by the Miami Parking Authority (MPA), located at 70 SW 1st St. The 16,718 SF site includes air rights, waivers, and the ability to build residential units over the adjacent parking garage. The proposed units are targeted toward students and young professionals looking for a connected urban experience, currently the largest market of downtown residents.

The project has Urban Development Review Board (UDRB) approval, which it obtained through an extensive RFP process. The entitlement provides additional air rights, waivers, and the ability to construct a residential tower over the adjacent Miami Parking Authority (MPA) garage.

Downtown Miami continues to experience robust demand as it attracts a younger, wealthier and more educated population. Downtown is the largest employment center in Miami-Dade, with more than 175,000 employees and a day-time population of 235,000. The city is home to the highest concentration of banks and financial institutions outside of Manhattan, and tourism is at an all-time high with more than 6 million visitors per year. M Tower stands to benefit from the area’s rapid population growth. Since 2010, the population of Downtown Miami has increased approximately 52% and is expected to increase another 16% by 2024.

Beach Towing Purchases Sunset Harbour Commercial Property For $6.5 Million

Longtime Sunset Harbour tenant Beach Towing has acquired a commercial property South Beach’s Sunset Harbour neighborhood for $6.5 million. The property is located at 1349 Dade Boulevard in Miami Beach and consists of a 2,600 SF building and a 17,932 SF lot.

The transaction was overseen by Colliers Urban Core Division led by Colliers' Executive Managing Director Mika Mattingly and Associate Cecilia Estevez, who represented the seller Festa Family Trust. Eric A. Gonzalez of Roca Gonzalez, P.A. was legal counsel representing the Festa Family Trust in the sale of the property.

“Sunset Harbour has undergone an incredible transformation,” said Mattingly. “This is the first neighborhood I farmed, selling a good chunk of the market’s available land at the time. The area has exploded with development since then.”

Beach Towing has operated an automobile storage and towing company at the property since 1986. The towing company began operations when the property was within an Intensive Commercial District (C-6), which grandfathered the company in when the zoning was changed three years later to Commercial Medium Intensity (C-5). Beach Towing operates as a legal, non-conforming business.

Sunset Harbour has been one of South Florida’s most in-demand neighborhoods in Miami. Miami Beach developer Ronny Finvarb recently acquired a 10,200 SF Sunset Harbour site at 1790 Alton Road for $4 million. Down the road Eighteen Sunset, a mixed-use residential and commercial building featuring office space and an ultra-luxury penthouse, is currently being developed by Deco Capital Group.