Gale Miami Hotel & Residences Receives TCO And Reaches Over 250 Closings in 60 Days

Gale Miami Hotel & Residences has been granted a temporary certificate of occupancy (TCO), marking a major milestone for the project which was developed by hospitality entrepreneur Keith Menin and Marisa Galbut, through their development firm, Sixth Street Miami Partners LLC, backed by GFO Investments. Additionally, Gale Miami has surpassed 250 closings in less than 60 days, demonstrating significant progress in welcoming residents and introducing Gale Miami to the Downtown Miami community. This rapid sales momentum, alongside the issuance of the TCO, highlights the strong demand for short-term rental properties in Downtown Miami. The announcement follows the launch of their latest development, 14 ROC, in Downtown Miami on July 10. Cervera Real Estate is the exclusive sales and marketing team for Gale Miami.

"Since we began giving tours and officially opened, it's been incredible to see people fall in love with Gale Miami," says Alicia Cervera of Cervera Real Estate. "There's been a noticeable uptick in sales since our grand opening in May, and having buyers see the finished product firsthand has really driven that momentum,” she adds "We've been eagerly anticipating the success of Gale Miami, and it's incredibly rewarding to see it come to life.”

Gale Miami Hotel & Residences, located at 601 Northeast First Avenue in Downtown Miami, officially opened its doors in May 2024. This 51-story development offers move-in ready and fully furnished units, featuring a variety of studio, 1-, and 2-bedroom layouts spanning 410 to 910 square feet. Prices range from the mid $500s to over $1 million. Ideally situated near Miami Worldcenter and within walking distance of Downtown Miami, Gale Miami blends the amenities and hospitality of a traditional hotel with the flexibility to list residences on home-sharing platforms, meeting the rising demand for hotel and short-term rental options in the area.

"Receiving the TCO is a major milestone for us all," says Keith Menin. "Our immediate focus is now on welcoming buyers into their new homes and ensuring they fully experience all that Gale Miami has to offer. The positive reception from buyers confirms Gale Miami's appeal and exceeds expectations in the Downtown Miami market."

Gale Miami Hotel & Residences and 601 Miami collectively feature an expansive 70,000-square-foot amenity space spread across three floors. These amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness facility, a tranquil yoga lounge, an inviting terrace, and spa facilities like a steam room, sauna, and hammam. Residents and guests enjoy a welcoming 24-hour attended lobby with a comfortable lounge area and convenient 24-hour valet parking. Culinary enthusiasts can enjoy diverse cuisines at three unique dining concepts: an Italian restaurant, an American steakhouse and lounge, and a Mediterranean-style eatery.

For business needs, located on the 8th floor, the Gale Miami Conference Center offers over 20,000 square feet of flexible space, featuring multiple conference rooms, breakout areas, and a grand ballroom. Additionally, the property includes three dedicated floors of exhibition space, each spanning 40,000 square feet. As one of Downtown Miami's premier conference venues, Gale Miami is a sought-after location for major events, from weddings to corporate functions. The center provides personalized concierge catering and services, ensuring every guest's needs are met with meticulous attention to detail.

Arquitectonica, collaborating with Urban Robot for interior design and landscape architecture, created Gale Miami Hotel & Residences to embody a vibrant, walkable urban oasis in Downtown Miami. With breathtaking views of Biscayne Bay and the Miami skyline, the design seamlessly integrates urban sophistication with luxurious resort-style amenities, establishing a new benchmark for city living.

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Newgard Development Group Completes The Sold-Out Gale Residences Fort Lauderdale Beach

Newgard Development Group has completed the Gale Residences Fort Lauderdale Beach, the 129-unit hotel-condo project which is located at 401 Bayshore Drive and part of the Gale Boutique Hotel & Residences project. Closings are expected to begin soon with a roughly $100 million sell-out. The residential part of the project, Gale Residences, first received its TCO in May 2017 and the hotel component of the project is expected to open by the end of 2018. In total, Gale Hotel & Residences will feature 129 residential suites and 96 hotel rooms. Harvey Hernandez' Newgard Development Group partnered with Dev Motwani's Merrimac Ventures on the project and construction was financed via a $35.6 million construction loan provided by HSF.

The Residences portion of the project rises 12-stories and features 122-suites ranging from one to three bedroom layouts, 800 SF - 2,100 SF, as well as 7 two-story beach homes. Amenities include a residents-only pool, gym, club room, movie theater, valet and and electric car-charging stations. Pricing ranged from $450,000 to $1.4 million and sales first launched in early 2015.

Construction is currently underway at the adjacent Escape Hotel, which helped launch Fort Lauderdale into prominence as a vacation destination upon opening in 1951, as it is being restored as the hotel portion of the Gale Boutique Hotel & Residences. Newgard Development Group closed on a $19.15 million construction loan to renovate the aging structure in early 2018. The financing, a first lien construction loan, was provided by the Dallas-based HALL Structure Finances (HSF). Menin Hospitality will manage the hotel upon opening. 

Gale Residences Fort Lauderdale to Break Ground Next Week

Newgard Development Group's 401 Bayshore Drive Gale Residences Fort Lauderdale Beach has reached over 70% sold and will break ground next week. The project is a 12 story, 129 unit luxury condo residence with a 96 unit boutique hotel, all operated under the Gale brand by Menin Hospitality. The construction will preserve the beachfront landmark structure from 1948.

Units in the residences range from 1 to 3 bedrooms and 800 to 2,100 SF. Opening price points are in the low $500,000s. The building will be modern and tech savvy, amenities include smart building technology, electric vehicle charging stations and electric bikes. There will also be resort style amenities, both shared with the hotel and private for residents. a state-of-the-art fitness center, outdoor fitness enter, rooftop pool and lounge.