Faena Residences Miami Secures $817 Million Construction Loan from TYKO Capital
Fortune International Group and KAR Properties secured an $817 million TYKO Capital construction loan for Faena Residences Miami on the Miami River, with completion expected in early 2030.
Fortune International Group and KAR Properties have secured an $817 million construction loan from TYKO Capital for Faena Residences Miami, moving the Miami River development into construction. Announced by the project’s representatives on October 28, the financing supports Faena’s first standalone residential development, with completion expected in early 2030. The developers describe it as Florida’s largest condominium construction loan.
The waterfront project is located at 24 SW 4th Street, across the river from Brickell City Centre, and will anchor a planned 14-acre Faena district on the Miami mainland. Approximately 300 feet of river frontage, landscaped outdoor areas and a private marine program form part of the community’s plans.
The development has recorded more than $500 million in sales, according to the developers. They also reported a $30 million sale of an East Tower duplex sky home as the project advances toward delivery. Walker & Dunlop Capital Markets Institutional Advisory arranged the construction financing.
“This financing is a major milestone not only for Faena Residences Miami, but for Miami’s luxury residential market,” said Edgardo Defortuna, President and CEO of Fortune International Group. “It demonstrates the depth of confidence in the project and the continued global appetite for best-in-class real estate in Miami.”
Faena Design Studio and Bryan O’Sullivan Studio are collaborating on the interiors, with landscape architecture by Sasaki and lighting by L’Observatoire International. Original artistic elements by Andrés Reisinger and Juan Gatti are also planned. The design team’s work extends Faena’s focus on art and hospitality into a permanent residential setting along the river.
At the center of the residential offering is Faena Rose, an approximately 45,000-square-foot cultural center combining programming, private events, dining, wellness, fitness and entertainment. The broader plan includes a connection to the Miami Riverwalk, private residential dockage, marine concierge services and water transportation. Together, these components will extend the project’s presence beyond its residences and into the surrounding waterfront.
Renderings courtesy of Fortune International Group/KAR Properties/Binyan Studios.
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Aria, Largo and Place Projects Repay $77 Million Construction Loan for 2200 Brickell
Aria Development Group, Largo and Place Projects have repaid the $77 million Bank OZK construction loan for the 103-residence 2200 Brickell as residents move in.
Aria Development Group, Largo and Place Projects have fully repaid the $77 million construction loan that financed 2200 Brickell, closing out the Bank OZK senior debt as residents move into the five-story condominium on Brickell Avenue.
The development team announced the payoff October 6, confirming that Bank OZK had executed a satisfaction of mortgage. The milestone follows construction and delivery of the 103-residence building at 2200 Brickell Avenue.
Bank OZK committed the financing in October 2023. Arranged by The Aztec Group, the senior construction loan covered approximately half of the project’s total cost and carried a 36-month term at a floating rate of SOFR plus 4.00 percent. Its repayment completes the financing cycle for a project built on a 1.7-acre site in the southern portion of the Brickell neighborhood.
“Seeing residents move into a project while fully repaying our construction loan is a rewarding validation of that vision and the team that brought it to life,” said David Arditi, founding partner and president of Aria Miami.
Arditi described the financing as Aria’s fourth construction loan with Bank OZK. Largo and Place Projects have also borrowed from the lender on separate developments, bringing the three firms’ combined financings with the bank to six, according to the announcement.
Designed by Revuelta Architecture International with interiors by ODA, 2200 Brickell takes a lower-rise approach to a neighborhood better known for its condominium towers. Its five-story scale accommodates 103 homes alongside indoor wellness spaces and a one-acre rooftop amenity deck.
The rooftop includes a resort-style pool, pickleball court, quarter-mile walking track and outdoor recreation areas. Fitness, recovery and children’s spaces extend the amenity program throughout the building.
The financial milestone comes as the developers transition from construction to residential occupancy. OneWorld Properties, led by president and CEO Peggy Olin, is handling exclusive sales and marketing for the building’s final collection of residences.
Images courtesy of OneWorld Properties.
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Stonerock Capital Partners Launches Leasing At Twin Office Buildings On Flagler Street In Downtown Miami
Stonerock Capital Partners has launched leasing at 200 SE First Street and 44 W Flagler Street, the twin office buildings they acquired this year. The buildings include modern, move-in-ready spec suites, controlled access, 24/7 security, touchless systems, state-of-the-art fitness centers, and sleek conference centers. Both properties are also centrally located, with easy access to public transportation.
Stonerock Capital Partners has launched leasing at 200 SE First Street and 44 W Flagler Street, the twin office buildings they acquired this year. Leasing is being overseen by Avison Young. The buildings include modern, move-in-ready spec suites, controlled access, 24/7 security, touchless systems, state-of-the-art fitness centers, and sleek conference centers. Both properties are also centrally located, with easy access to public transportation.
Both office buildings are within the Miami DDA Grant Incentive Program boundaries available to new-to-market businesses or expanding businesses that will either relocate or hire a minimum of ten (10) new employees to the district within three years.
200 SE 1st is both office and data warehousing space, which is a huge benefit for tech occupiers. 44 W Flagler continues to be ideal for legal tenants, as it fronts the Miami-Dade courthouse, the new Miami-Dade courthouse that is being built, and many other complementary government and legal buildings. Additionally, 44 W Flagler marks the gateway to the Flagler Improvement District, which is undergoing a $30 million renovation.
Over the past few years, Miami has matured as a major metropolitan area, with a wave of corporate relocations, especially fintech, financial services, banking, and private equity firms. With the increasing population and demand for office space, Downtown Miami, nestled just north of the thriving Brickell financial district, is undergoing a revival. The corridor along Biscayne Boulevard already boasts some of Miami’s most expensive residential towers.
According to Avison Young research, Downtown Miami has seen several new-to-market tenants contributing to 152,171 square feet of net absorption for the year to date, more than any other Miami submarket. The activity has pushed vacancy down faster downtown than in Miami overall, a trend that is likely to continue as more firms execute return-to-office strategies.
“Miami has achieved an incredible level of sophistication, but, when looking at the market, we found that many buildings are failing to cater to tenant needs. Companies are bringing employees back to the office and need enticing spaces and accessible locations. At 44 and 200, we’ve partnered with top designers to create beautiful offices, ensure swift turnaround on tenant improvements, and offer a thoughtful package of upgraded lifestyle amenities,” says Stonerock CEO Jake Handelsman
Stonerock has begun the implementation of its renovation plan, creating two distinct experiences for companies to choose from.
“Well-located downtown office buildings with quality amenities and retail have proven to be more attractive to workers,” says Donna Abood, Principal and Managing Director of Avison Young’s Miami office whose team will spearhead leasing at 200 Southeast First and 44 West. “Additionally, move-in-ready office suites set these buildings apart as Downtown Miami continues to see increased interest from relocating tenants.”
200 SE First Street is a 12-story building with ground-floor retail. The company has approved plans for a complete facade remodel. Designed by upscale YF Designers, the new facade will better reflect the building’s newly renovated modern minimalist interior. As well, Stonerock has revitalized the building’s data center, giving the local market access to expanded data capacity.
44 W Flagler Street is a 25-story office tower anchored by First Horizon Bank, directly across the street from the Miami-Dade County Courthouse. Aside from quality tenant improvement plans, Stonerock has implemented a parking plan and added touchless systems and controlled access. Stonerock is committed to sustainability and has incorporated green materials and energy-efficient features such as LED lighting and touchless systems.
A Penthouse At ARTE by Antonio Citterio Sells For Record $22.5 Million In Cryptocurrency
ARTE by Antonio Citterio, the exclusive boutique condominium which recently opened in Miami’s Surfside neighborhood, has sold its lower penthouse for $22.5 million in cryptocurrency. The deal makes the first cryptocurrency real estate transaction for a new development in Miami.
ARTE by Antonio Citterio, the exclusive boutique condominium which recently opened in Miami’s Surfside neighborhood, has sold its lower penthouse for $22.5 million in cryptocurrency. The deal makes the first cryptocurrency real estate transaction for a new development in Miami. ARTE by Antonio Citterio was developed by Alex Sapir’s Sapir Organization and Giovanni Fasciano. The development became the first new residential development in Miami to accept cryptocurrency as a form of payment earlier this month. The deal was overseen by Tara West of Douglas Elliman, who represented the developer, and Ryan Farbstein and Max Farbstein of The Farbstein Team at Douglas Elliman, who represented the buyer.
The transaction for the 5,067 SF PHB has broken several records including the most expensive price per square foot ever sold in Surfside at $4,440.50 PSF, and the second highest penthouse sale in Miami Beach since 2017. The deal also is the highest price pre square foot sale for a condo in 2021.
For cryptocurrency transactions ARTE has a partnership with blockchain and securities trading platform SolidBlock, which provides custom solutions for buying and selling digital assets. SolidBlock ensures that buyers paying in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum enjoy an easy and straight-forward purchasing experience.
Nestled in Surfside, the seaside enclave between Bal Harbour and Miami Beach, ARTE is a boutique, oceanfront development at the center of the city’s most vibrant cultural, culinary and shopping destinations. Featuring a stunning design by Italian master architect Antonio Citterio, the building offers impeccable interiors and finishes, as well as ten-star amenities and service. The development was built to cater to an exclusive selection of buyers who have not found quality design, exclusive privacy or outstanding service anywhere else in Miami.
ARTE residents enjoy a robust suite of amenities not found in other Miami luxury condominiums. They include a 75-foot indoor swimming pool, an outdoor swimming pool and beachfront meditation pond, a rooftop tennis court, state-of-the-art fitness center and yoga studio and sauna and steam room. Additional facilities include a children’s playroom with space for remote learning, residents’ lounge, catering kitchen for out-of-home entertaining, and private temperature-controlled parking spaces.
Prices at ARTE by Antonio Citterio start at $10.3 million, or the equivalent cryptocurrency rate, and the spacious three- to five-bedroom plus residences range in size from approximately 3,150 to 7,550 square feet. Sales are exclusively handled by Douglas Elliman Development Marketing.
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The Piero Lissoni-designed Villa Collection at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Miami Beach Now Over 70% Sold
The Piero Lissoni-designed Villa Collection at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Miami Beach is now over 70% sold since sales launched on February 1, 2021. The sales represent 10 out of the 15 villas in the Collection with total sales volume over $68,390,000 for 10 the units under contract since sales launched February 1.
The Piero Lissoni-designed Villa Collection at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Miami Beach is now over 70% sold since sales launched on February 1, 2021. The sales represent 10 out of the 15 villas in the Collection with total sales volume over $68,390,000 for 10 the units under contract since sales launched February 1.
The Villas at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Miami Beach are being developed by GFI Development Co. as the 3rd-party development manager on behalf of 4701 North Meridian LLC. and designed by the world-famous Italian architect Piero Lissoni. The Residences will be ultra-luxurious single-family waterfront homes with dockage. The homes are part of The Ritz-Carlton Residences located in Mid-Beach where the lake, ocean and waterway meet and just minutes from Downtown and South Beach.
The villas will be free-standing and two-stories tall for optimal privacy and space with interiors and exteriors fully designed by Piero Lissoni. Villas will range in size from three-bedrooms to five-bedrooms and feature a two-car garage, fenced yard, private infinity-edge pool and a landscaped waterfront.
The Villas share access to the Ritz-Carlton Residences, Miami Beach’s resort-style amenities including an art studio, 36 private boat slips, an on-site captained Frauscher day yacht, a half-acre rooftop pool deck with private cabanas, a poolside resident-only restaurant, a food forest community garden, a club room, waterfront social room and more. There will be a concierge service to help book beach access, the cinema-style screening room, fitness center, yoga room and meditation garden. The amenities are compliment of The Ritz-Carlton lifestyle of bespoke experiences with a high level of service known in the industry.
The Villa Collection at the Ritz-Carlton Residences are located at 4701 Meridian Avenue in Miami Beach. Pricing ranges starting from $4.375M. The project is exclusively marketing is by Douglas Elliman Development Marketing.
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ARTE by Antonio Citterio Is The First New Development In Miami To Accept Cryptocurrency
ARTE, a new oceanfront luxury condominium developed by Alex Sapir and Giovanni Fasciano, have announced the record-breaking sale of its triplex penthouse for $33 million. The all-cash transaction is Miami Beach’s third most expensive penthouse sale in the last seven years, and represents the highest price per square foot ever recorded in the city’s exclusive Surfside neighborhood.
ARTE by Antonio Citterio, the exclusive boutique condominium which recently opened in Miami’s Surfside neighborhood, has announced that it will be first new residential development in Miami to accept cryptocurrency as a form of payment. Signifying the developers’ optimism for the city's future as the cryptocurrency capital of the world, all remaining residences can be purchased with digital currency.
To streamline the sale of residences in crypto, ARTE has formed partnership with blockchain and securities trading platform SolidBlock, which provides custom solutions for buying and selling digital assets. SolidBlock will ensure that buyers paying in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum enjoy an easy and straight-forward purchasing experience. They will also be available to assist with any other crypto exchanges or real-world transactions that buyers wish to make in the future as well as legal and tax advice.
As the first Miami condominium to welcome cryptocurrency, ARTE joins Mayor Francis Suarez in the vision to transform the city into a leading technology hub. By embracing digital assets like Bitcoin as the future of business, the building has taken the lead in upending traditional real estate practices in Miami and has set an example for other developments in the market.
"The embrace of cryptocurrency and emerging technologies across all sectors of industry is precisely how Miami will become the city of the century,” said Mayor Francis Suarez. “ARTE is setting an important precedent and I won't be surprised to hear similar stories in the near future."
The announcement also comes at a unique time in Miami, when many of the top Silicon Valley companies and venture capital firms have opened satellite offices or have expanded into the city. According to the developers, this migration has played a role in the decision to launch a cryptocurrency offering at Arte.
“Miami is becoming a true city of tomorrow,” said Alex Sapir, Chairman of Sapir Corp LTD, whose Israel-and New York-based subsidiary, SC 8955 LLC, developed the project. “As the most exclusive luxury building in the city, we’re positioning ourselves for a future where half the world’s billionaires are crypto billionaires, which will happen once Bitcoin reaches $200,000. With cryptocurrencies already creating incredible worldwide wealth, it’s real estate that will sustain that wealth and provide buyers with a legacy. Cryptocurrency is an important and valuable asset, and we believe it’s only natural to set the pace in the real estate industry for these types of transactions at Arte, not just keep up with it.”
“Cryptocurrency is not only a viable and sustainable new asset, it’s also the future of wealth,” said Giovanni Fasciano, co-developer. “As more technology executives move to Miami and bring cryptocurrency along with them, it is crucial that buildings start to devise plans to make blockchain transactions easier and more secure for investors. Arte is the only Miami condominium positioning itself to attract this community at the moment, and we’re proud to take the lead in partnership with SolidBlock.”
ARTE’s collaboration with SolidBlock is the first of its kind. The company pioneered the field of tokenization, spearheading the world’s first successful commercial real estate security token offering (STO), raising $18M for the Aspen St. Regis Resort in 2018. Customizing solutions for private entities to purchase residential real estate in tokens is a new frontier for the platform, and one that could set an exciting precedent for future large-scale luxury developments.
“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to partner with the developers of one of Miami’s most sought-after buildings,” said Yael Tamar, co-founder and co-CEO of SolidBlock. “Discerning and tech-savvy buyers both local and international will appreciate having access to a platform that streamlines the process and helps them invest in this amazing opportunity.”
Nestled in Surfside, the seaside enclave between Bal Harbour and Miami Beach, ARTE is a boutique, oceanfront development at the center of the city’s most vibrant cultural, culinary and shopping destinations. Featuring a stunning design by Italian master architect Antonio Citterio, the building offers impeccable interiors and finishes, as well as ten-star amenities and service. The development was built to cater to an exclusive selection of buyers who have not found quality design, exclusive privacy or outstanding service anywhere else in Miami.
ARTE residents enjoy a robust suite of amenities not found in other Miami luxury condominiums. They include a 75-foot indoor swimming pool, an outdoor swimming pool and beachfront meditation pond, a rooftop tennis court, state-of-the-art fitness center and yoga studio and sauna and steam room. Additional facilities include a children’s playroom with space for remote learning, residents’ lounge, catering kitchen for out-of-home entertaining, and private temperature-controlled parking spaces.
Prices at ARTE by Antonio Citterio start at $10.3 million, or the equivalent cryptocurrency rate, and the spacious three- to five-bedroom plus residences range in size from approximately 3,150 to 7,550 square feet. Sales are exclusively handled by Douglas Elliman Development Marketing.
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WoundTech CEO Selling Bal Harbour Home
Jeffrey Galitz, the CEO & CMO of WoundTech, is selling his charming Bal Harbour home. WoundTech is an innovative telehealth platform that brings the clinic to the patent. The home is perfect for entertainers with a large backyard and accents of an English-style garden. It features 5-bedrooms and 5.5-bathrooms. The first floor features a grand entrance with 18-ft high ceilings, custom home theatre, gym, and chef’s kitchen with breakfast area.
Jeffrey Galitz, the CEO & CMO of WoundTech, is selling his charming Bal Harbour home. WoundTech is an innovative telehealth platform that brings the clinic to the patent. The home is perfect for entertainers with a large backyard and accents of an English-style garden. It features 5-bedrooms and 5.5-bathrooms. The first floor features a grand entrance with 18-ft high ceilings, custom home theatre, gym, and chef’s kitchen with breakfast area. The second floor features 4 of the bedrooms including a master bedroom with his and her baths and large closets. The outside includes a sprawling patio with a BBQ, a pool, lounge area and backyard garden. The home is landscaped with tall hedges, palm trees and fountains. 101 Bal Bay Drive is located in Bal Harbour village and is listed for $5.5 million by Allan Kleer & Fabian Garcia-Diaz with ONE Sotheby’s International Realty.
The Amalfi Coast Comes To Miami Inside This Chic Italian Abode Owned By The Family Behind La Sirenuse
5600 La Gorce Drive brings a piece of Italy to Miami channeling the lively cliffside village of Positano. The home underwent an extensive 2-year renovation from the owners of the world famous hotel, Le Sirenuse, in the Amalfi coast. The charming home offers the simple pleasures of awe-inspiring elements tastefully curated from the eyes of its Italian owners.
5600 La Gorce Drive brings a piece of Italy to Miami channeling the lively cliffside village of Positano. The home underwent an extensive 2-year renovation from the owners of the world famous hotel, Le Sirenuse, in the Amalfi coast. The charming home offers the simple pleasures of awe-inspiring elements tastefully curated from the eyes of its Italian owners. The elegance of the living space travels through the small details from the furnishings and light fixtures to the murals on the wall. Each room in the home comes with a unique flair, including the custom copper paneled kitchen and bold living room. Outdoors, find a covered patio and lap pool for basking in the warmth of the sun. Lushly surrounded by tall hedges providing extreme privacy and dramatic west views of La Gorce Country Club, this home is the embodiment of chic. 5600 La Gorce Drive is listed for $4.3 million by Daniela Bonetti & Darryl Fox with ONE Sotheby’s International Realty.
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The Piero Lissoni Villa Collection At The Ritz-Carlton Residences Breaks Ground And Launches Sales
The Piero Lissoni Villa Collection at The Ritz-Carlton Residences in Miami Beach has just broken ground and launched sales. The world-famous Italian architect has teamed up with 4701 North Meridian LLC who will develop the residences and GFI Development company will be the development manager. The Residences will be ultra-luxurious single-family waterfront homes with dockage.
The Piero Lissoni Villa Collection at The Ritz-Carlton Residences in Miami Beach has just broken ground and launched sales. Lionheart Capital affiliate 4701 North Meridian LLC sold the villas development site to GFI Development Co. and the world-famous Italian architect Piero Lissoni will design the homes. The Residences will be ultra-luxurious single-family waterfront homes with dockage. The homes are part of The Ritz-Carlton Residences located in Mid-Beach where the lake, ocean and waterway meet and just minutes from Downtown and South Beach.
“We are delighted to launch this superlative collection of Villas in this new year filled with optimism,” said Jay Phillip Parker, CEO of Douglas Elliman’s Florida Brokerage. “Miami is benefitting from a tremendous wave of buyers looking to reestablish here and The Piero Lissoni Villas offer a unique product that blends the amenities, service and lifestyle of a condominium with the privacy and control of a single-family home. This is all coupled with the exceptional Ritz-Carlton tradition of unrivaled service and quality for owners in an extraordinarily quiet neighborhood.”
The villas will be free-standing and two-stories tall for optimal privacy and space with interiors and exteriors fully designed by Piero Lissoni. Villas will range in size from three-bedrooms to five-bedrooms and feature a two-car garage, fenced yard, private infinity-edge pool and a landscaped waterfront.
“In collaboration with award-winning Miami architecture firm Choeff Levy Fishman Architecture and Design, Lissoni has envisioned each residence as its own concept, and has thought through every space, whether indoors or outdoors, to perfection—opening up the landscape with dramatically framed views that lead the eye to landscaped gardens and beyond. Lissoni has connected The Villa Collection at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Miami Beach inside and out so seamlessly, you will hardly know where your home ends and the gardens begin,” said Andy Ashwal of GFI Development Company. “The world-class design, personal services, location, and amenities of these 15 villas add up to one extraordinary way of life for an exceptional few.”
The Villas will include resort-style amenities including an art studio, 36 private boat slips, an on-site captained Frauscher day yacht, a half-acre rooftop pool deck with private cabanas, a poolside resident-only restaurant, a food forest community garden, a club room, waterfront social room and more. There will be a concierge service to help book beach access, the cinema-style screening room, fitness center, yoga room and meditation garden. The amenities are compliment of The Ritz-Carlton lifestyle of bespoke experiences with a high level of service known in the industry.
The Villa Collection at the Ritz-Carlton Residences are located at 4701 Meridian Avenue in Miami Beach. Pricing ranges starting from $4.375M. Exclusive marketing is by Douglas Elliman Development Marketing
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ARTE Closes New Deals Selling Over $59 Million Last Month
ARTE, a 16-residence luxury condominium developed by Alex Sapir and Giovanni Fasciano, has closed on over $26 million in sales in just a few short weeks. Arte has broken the Surfside sale records with its $33 million penthouse deal and has sold over $59 million in the last month.
ARTE, a 16-residence luxury condominium developed by Alex Sapir and Giovanni Fasciano, has closed on over $26 million in sales in just a few short weeks. Arte has broken the Surfside sale records with its $33 million penthouse deal and has sold over $59 million in the last month.
On the heels of its $33 million penthouse sale ARTE announced the sale of two more homes, Residence 202 and Residence 501. Both residences feature indoor-outdoor living with private outdoor space that is currently in high demand. Residence 202 is a furnished, six-bedroom duplex villa that sold for the full asking price of $16 million. The in-house Sales Executive for ARTE, Dean Bloch from Douglas Elliman, represented the seller. The buyer was represented by Chad Carroll of Compass. Residence 501 is a four-bedroom condo that sold for $10.2M, which was $250,000 over the asking price. Tara West of Douglas Elliman and also the exclusive marketing and sales agent of ARTE represented the developer in the sale. The buyer was represented by Eklund Gomes Miami.
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Fortune International Group and KAR Properties secured an $817 million TYKO Capital construction loan for Faena Residences Miami on the Miami River, with completion expected in early 2030.