Ugo Colombo's CMC Group Sells Brickell Flatiron Sales Center Property For $6.5 Million

Ugo Colombo’s CMC Group has sold the Brickell Flatiron sales center site at 1101 S Miami Ave. for $6.5 million to Retail Ocean LLC. The deal was overseen by Fabio and Sebastian Faerman of FA Commercial with Fortune International Realty, who represented the buyer, and Chris Suarez of CMC Group, who represented the seller. The 7,688 SF triangle shape site was acquired by CMC Group in 2013 as part of the original assemblage for Brickell Flatiron, a luxury condo tower that when completed in October 2019 was tallest condominium south of Manhattan. CMC Group initially launched sales for the 64-story, 527-unit tower in 2014. The buyer for the sales center property is a group of Argentine investors who plan to develop the site and bring in a major restaurant group for a flagship restaurant.

CMC Group is currently developing Onda, a 41-unit luxury condo project in the Bay Harbor Islands, in partnership with Morabito Properties.

KAR Properties and Fortune International Group Buy Out Remaining Reach and Rise Residences at Brickell City Centre

KAR Properties and Fortune International Group have bought out the remaining 81 unit inventory at Reach and Rise Residences at Brickell City Centre, officially marking the sell out of the residential development. KAR Properties and Fortune International Group will be focusing on selling the recently purchased units with Fortune Development Sales leading these efforts. 

“As fellow developers in the downtown Brickell area, we have great respect for Swire. The company has played an integral role in the transformation of Brickell,” said Shahab Karmely, CEO and Founder of KAR Properties. “The most dynamic part of Miami is downtown, particularly along the riverfront, where we are developing One River Point by Rafael Viñoly as part of a three-phase luxury development located directly across the river from Brickell City Centre.” 

KAR Properties and Fortune International Group believe the existing inventory in today’s market is attractive for the consumer looking to buy and live in Miami now. The continued investment Swire Properties placed into the development, the timing in today’s real estate market, the residences’ prime location and its elite quality are just a few of the reasons the two firms believed in this investment. 

“Brickell City Centre has enhanced Miami’s Brickell neighborhood, bringing high end retailers, global cuisine and entertainment to the community. As Miami’s global appeal and market demand rises, real estate continues to be a smart investment option,” said Edgardo Defortuna, President and CEO of Fortune International Group. “Our firm has had long-term success in the industry with a strong grasp on what is happening in the South Florida market. It is clear Swire Properties has developed a landmark destination for the community.” 

The luxury condominium towers are an anchor for the mixed-use property of Brickell City Centre developed in 2014. This master plan destination stands out as a hallmark of Brickell’s live-work-play lifestyle, attracting both local and international residents and celebrities.

“Swire Properties is delighted to sell the remaining inventory of 81 units to respected investors KAR Properties and Fortune International Group, in a significant transaction that reflects their shared commitment to this outstanding product and belief in Brickell City Centre,” said Kieran Bowers, President of Swire Properties. “Swire Properties will continue to invest in Brickell over the coming years and attention will now turn to the development of the remaining phases and parcels surrounding Brickell City Centre.”

Hedge Fund Mogul Steven Cohen's Point72 Asset Management Signs Lease At Nuveen's 701 Brickell

Point72 Asset Management, a hedge fund led by legendary hedge fund mogul and owner of the New York Mets, Steven Cohen, has signed a lease at Nuveen Real Estate’s 701 Brickell office tower. Point72 Asset Management, which has over $20 billion in assets under management, leased 9,000 SF in the 33-story, 648,708 SF building. The Cushman & Wakefield team led by Brian Gale, Andrew Trench and Ryan Holtzman represented Nuveen in the deal while Point72 was represented by Mitchell Millowitz and Neil Goldmacher of Newmark. The Stamford, Connecticut-based firm is also opening an office at 360 Rosemary in West Palm Beach.

701 Brickell spans offers views of Biscayne Bay and features modern, sophisticated amenities and services including 24-hour state-of-the-art security measures, on-site management, private fitness center, conference facility, full service beauty salon, and a covered parking garage. The building is LEED Gold Certified, Energy Star Rated and a USGBC LEED Gala Verde Award Winner.

Point72 Asset Management was founded in 2014 after SAC Capital converted its investment operations into a family office in 2014. In 2018, the firm reopened to outside investors following a two-year ban against managing outside capital. Point72 Asset Management currently has over 1,650 employees and 12 global offices including in New York City and San Francisco.

The announcement comes on the heels of private equity and venture capital heavyweights Thoma Brown, Founders Fund and Atomic all signing leases to move to Miami. Miami Mayor Francis Suarez has aggressively used Twitter to launch a viral effort to attract financial and technology firms from New York City and Silicon Valley. Goldman Sachs has reportedly been mulling moving a portion of their company to South Florida along with the New York Stock Exchange. Colony Capital, Elliott Management Corp., Blackstone, Virtu Financial, Boston Private, Florida Funders, Novo, Palm Drive Capital, Wealthspire Advisors and Citadel have all moved to South Florida, have opened or are in the process of opening and office.

Private Equity Powerhouse Thoma Bravo Signs Long Term Office Lease At OKO Group's 830 Brickell

The San Francisco-based Thoma Bravo has announced a milestone in its expansion to Florida as Miami continues to attract some of the largest tech, financial and investment firms to its growing epicenter. Thoma Bravo, which is one of the country’s largest private equity firms focused on the software sector, has signed a lease for 36,500 SF of space in 830 Brickell. Cushman & Wakefield represented the development partnership between OKO Group and Cain International while CBRE represented Thoma Bravo.

“I am so excited to welcome Thoma Bravo to our great city and I want to congratulate the team on finding a home in one of the most cutting-edge buildings in the Brickell neighborhood,” said City of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez. “I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Orlando and I know that he and his firm share our vision for a Miami that sits amongst the most innovative and adaptive cities in the world.”

Thoma Bravo Founder Orlando Bravo relocated to Miami late last year, and Partner Chip Virnig and other existing members of the Thoma Bravo team have already moved to the Miami region to begin extending the firm’s business and brand. Thoma Bravo is excited to grow its Miami presence through the recruitment of new and diverse talent in the region and to tap into the region's rich and growing community of tech entrepreneurs.

“Miami’s rich diversity and fast-growing technology and business hubs make it the ideal location for Thoma Bravo as we expand our business,” said Orlando Bravo, Founder and a Managing Partner at Thoma Bravo. “I want to thank Mayor Suarez for his support and encouragement in our decision to establish a new presence in Miami. We look forward to driving growth and innovation in the region as well as doing our part to contribute to the vibrant local community.”

Currently under construction, 830 Brickell is an AS+GG-designed 55-story trophy Class A-plus office building located in the prestigious Brickell Financial District. The project is a joint venture development between Vlad Doronin’s OKO Group and Cain International and is expected to be delivered in 2022.

830 Brickell will feature spectacular only-in-Miami panoramic ocean and city views, floor-to-ceiling windows, column-free spans, state-of-the-art digital infrastructure with Wired certification and a LEED Silver certification due to its progressive environmentally efficient design. The tower offers tech-forward, first-class amenities including an upscale rooftop restaurant and bar, a sky lobby with a nearly 2,500 SF health and wellness center and first-class conference facility, a 14th floor outdoor terrace designed by Enea Landscape Architecture, valet parking, electric vehicle charging stations, cafés and white-glove customer service including a 24-hour concierge.

“830 Brickell is the perfect home for Thoma Bravo Miami given its location in the city’s thriving business center and proximity to some of Miami’s best outdoor spaces,” said Chip Virnig, a Partner at Thoma Bravo. “We look forward to joining Miami’s growing finance and technology communities and providing a culturally enriching environment for our employees in this exciting new chapter for our firm.”

Thoma Bravo will occupy roughly 36,500 square feet on the two top floors and establish a state-of-the-art, flexible workspace to accommodate the firm’s growing employee base. Thoma Bravo expects to open its office at 830 Brickell in the fourth quarter of 2022, following the completion of construction. Thoma Bravo’s Miami-based employees have already begun working from a temporary office space.

Images via OKO Group/Cain International

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OKO Group and CAIN International Lock Down $128.3 Million Construction Loan For Una Residences

OKO Group and Cain International have secured $128.3 million in construction financing for Una Residences. The senior debt, which was provided by Bank OZK, will fund the ongoing development of the 47-story luxury condo tower, which broke ground in May 2020 and has over $75 million in sales over the past four months.

The Walker & Dunlop team led by Senior Managing Directors & Co-Heads of New York Capital Markets Keith Kurland, Aaron Appel, and Adam Schwartz along with Managing Director Michael Diaz and Director Sean Bastian represented the developers in the transaction. Weil Gotshal & Manges served as counsel for the sponsor/developer, while King & Spaulding served as counsel for Bank OZK.

Una Residences sits on one of the last developable parcels of waterfront land in Brickell in the South Brickell enclave at 174 SE 25th Road and will become the first waterfront residential tower to deliver in the neighborhood in over a decade upon its completion in 2023. The tower is being developed by a partnership between OKO Group, the luxury development group helmed by international real estate mogul Vladislav Doronin, and Cain International, a privately held investment firm with over $6.3 billion in real estate equity, debt, and leisure-focused investments.

“Miami’s increasing global appeal is drawing families to live and businesses to invest in high quality real estate, particularly rare and exclusive offerings such as Una Residences; one of the last opportunities to buy a waterfront property in one of Miami’s most desirable neighborhoods,” said Vladislav Doronin, Chairman and CEO of OKO Group. “We are seeing this trend of moving to Miami accelerate at an unprecedented rate, attracted by the many benefits including its sunny weather, quality of life, status as a global destination and its tax incentives. As construction progresses on site at Una Residences, we anticipate a beneficial and successful relationship with all parties involved in this project.”

Una Residences was designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill (AS+GG) and the tower will offer 135 spacious two-to-five bedroom condominiums with unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean, Biscayne Bay, and city skyline. Residences are priced from $2 million to $7.4 million, with two ultra-exclusive penthouses priced up to $21.6 million.

"We firmly believe the Miami market is well-positioned for future growth as a global gateway city, with continued demand for new residential property coming from both foreign and domestic buyers. Closing this financing with Bank OZK is a significant milestone for Una Residences and for the broader Brickell residential market," said Jonathan Goldstein, CEO of Cain International. "With its unique position overlooking Biscayne Bay, close proximity to Key Biscayne, Brickell and Coconut Grove, and access to incredible lifestyle amenities, Una Residences is truly one-of-a-kind and we look forward to advancing towards completion with our partners."

Amenities include three swimming pools, a children’s splash-pad area and playroom, a movie theater, an Aman Resort-inspired spa and steam room, a state-of-the-art fitness center featuring yoga and personal training facilities, onsite dining, and more. Una’s amenities will also extend beyond the property, as residents will receive exclusive membership access to the Grand Bay Club on the beachfront of Miami’s Key Biscayne.

“The fundamentals of the Una Residences project met the high standards Bank OZK consistently seeks in our credits – marquee real estate, strong market fundamentals and top-tier sponsorship,” stated Greg Newman, Managing Director of Originations for Bank OZK’s Real Estate Specialties Group. “OKO Group and Cain International are developing a best-in-class option in the Miami market, with amenities and an unrivaled setting that delivers an exceptional quality of life to residents. We appreciate the opportunity to participate in this project as the sole senior secured lender and look forward to a very successful execution.”

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Gazit Horizons Set To Clear Brickell Development Site For Brickell Gateway Mixed-Use Tower

Gazit Horizons, a subsidiary of Gazit Globe, has applied for a demolition permit to clear the way for Brickell Gateway, their proposed 650,000 SF mixed-use tower which will be built in-between Brickell City Center and Mary Brickell Village. Located at 90 SW 8th Street, the ½ acre hard corner development site currently features a 3-story, 45,564 square foot building which has featured a selection of murals over the past several years.

Brickell Gateway will rise up to 48-stories and is expected to offer retail and office space as well as a hotel and residential component. Gazit Horizons acquired the land in July 2017 for $29.5 milion. Cushman and Wakefield is expected to oversee leasing.

OKO Group and Cain International Complete $74 Million in Condo Sales Since the Start of the New Year at Miami’s Missoni Baia and Una Residences

Miami’s newest luxury condominium towers are tapping into a surge of domestic buyers fueled by the city’s desirable quality of life, lower business and living expenses, and Florida’s tax-friendly policies. At Missoni Baia and Una Residences, two new luxury towers under development by OKO Group and Cain International in Miami, approximately $74 million in sales have been completed in the last 60 days. The vast majority of units sold have been purchased by domestic buyers, reflecting the influx of new residents pouring into South Florida from cold weather and tax-burdened states.

This recent surge in sales from domestic buyers is the latest example of how business and wealth migration is fueling the South Florida condo market. The pandemic, coupled with people and companies looking to relocate from major U.S. cities – specifically in the Northeast and Midwest regions – to tax-friendly states with reduced business and living expenses, is enticing out-of-state residents to make the move to South Florida, with this trend expected to continue throughout 2021.

According to a recent report by brokerage ISG World, domestic buyers have taken over as the leading source of new condo purchases in Miami and Fort Lauderdale during the pandemic, with only 3.9 percent of recently completed units remaining unsold in December 2020. The latest statistics support that fierce competition and ballooning prices for single-family homes in South Florida are driving buyers toward condominiums instead.

“We’ve just had our best month of sales, and we’re seeing demand for condos intensify as the inventory of single-family homes continues to dwindle and Miami’s newest residents put emphasis on low maintenance, high-touch service and amenities that only a condo can offer,” said Vanessa Grout, CEO of OKO Real Estate, the sales and marketing arm of OKO Group. “Now that remote work has become so prolific and many people can work from wherever they choose, we’re seeing buyers from cities like New York, Chicago and San Francisco making the move to South Florida. They’re attracted by our lifestyle, our diverse culture and business community, and an overall quality of life.”

Now under construction, Missoni Baia and Una Residences are being developed by a partnership between OKO Group, one of South Florida’s most active and successful luxury development firms helmed by international real estate mogul Vladislav Doronin, and Cain International, a privately held investment firm with over $6.3 billion in real estate equity, debt and leisure business investments led by Jonathan Goldstein.

“This accelerated sales momentum reaffirms our strong belief in Miami's innovation, culture and lifestyle and its future as a global gateway city. We are extremely pleased with the progress across our Miami portfolio and look forward to delivering two world-class developments to the city’s residential market and welcoming their residents in the near future.” said Jonathan Goldstein, CEO of Cain International.

Designed by Hani Rashid of Asymptote Architecture, Missoni Baia is a 57-story luxury residential tower now rising on Biscayne Bay in Miami’s Edgewater neighborhood. As the Missoni brand’s first-ever residential project, the Italian fashion house is incorporating its trademark colorful design palette and Missoni Home furniture collection into the tower’s vibrant interiors, including all public spaces and amenity areas. The waterfront tower’s 249 residences range from one- to five-bedroom layouts measuring between 776 and 3,788 square feet in size. Units are priced from approximately $950,000 to upwards of $9 million. Construction of the 649-foot-tall tower is well underway and is expected to be completed in late 2021.

The 47-story Una Residences tower, designed by internationally renowned Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture (AS+GG), is situated on Miami’s waterfront in the city’s picturesque and private South Brickell neighborhood. Private elevators open up into the glass tower’s 135 spacious residences, which range from two- to five-bedrooms and measure between 1,100 to 4,786 square feet in size – with all units boasting unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean, Biscayne Bay and the Miami city skyline. Units are priced from $2.2 million to $7.4 million, with two ultra-exclusive penthouses with private pools priced up to $21.6 million. Construction of the 579-foot-tall tower is underway, with completion expected in 2023.

Additionally, OKO Group and Cain International are developing 830 Brickell, a class A-plus office tower also designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, currently under construction in the heart of Brickell’s Financial District. OKO Group’s plans to bring an Aman Hotel & Residences to Miami Beach were also recently approved by the City of Miami Beach. Construction of the ultra-luxury development is expected to start this year.

Cain International was recently appointed to lead the strategic reposition of the famed Delano hotel in Miami’s South Beach, adding to the firms growing hospitality footprint across global gateway cities. Cain’s additional US hospitality investment assets include the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, the Beverly Hilton Hotel, and the Raffles Hotel and Residences Boston Back Bay. The firm has also partnered with OKO Group on the financing of the Aman Hotel & Residences in New York City’s historic Crown Building.

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Related Group Planning Baccarat Hotel & Residences At 444 Brickell

Related Group is reportedly planning to develop Baccarat Hotel & Residences at 444 Brickell. The project would feature three Baccarat-branded, Arquitectonica-designed residential towers on the Miami River where Related Group had previously planned a project known as One Brickell. Related Group acquired the 4-acre property in 2013 for $104 million which currently has an office building and Capital Grille.

Related Group has approvals for three towers would rise 57-stories, 77-stores and 82-stories. The mixed-use residential towers would offer 1,400 residential units, 249 hotel rooms, 41,272 square feet of office space, 24,263 square feet of retail space and over 1900 parking spaces. Amenities will include a resort style pool, spa, fitness center, business center and lush landscaping by Enzo Enea. Related Group will also build a riverwalk as part of their commitment to the City of Miami.

Baccarat is a French manufacturer of fine crystal glassware which is majority-owned by Groupe du Louvre, a subsidiary of the United States company Starwood Capital Group, led by Barry Sternlicht. Baccarat currently has their Baccarat Boutique B Bar and Lounge in Miami Design District and The Baccarat Hotel & Residences in New York.

Magic City Tech Boom? Microsoft In Negotiations At 830 Brickell And Elon Musk Wants To Build Tunnels Under Miami

Miami, the magic city, is on track to become the next Silicon Valley as the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic has brought people flocking to South Florida. Florida saw the second highest population growth over any other state in 2020, following Texas, adding over 240,000 new residents in a single year. The influx of new residents is being driven by those looking to take advantage of remote-working opportunities or seek a state that has let business remain open and has pro-business tax structure. This has led to Miami and Palm Beach real estate pricing and absorption reaching near record highs.

Not only are the new residents flocking from the high-tax New York, at the same time as South Florida’s population boom, the San Francisco Bay Area has seen an exodus of venture capitalists and tech entrepreneurs. Mayor Francis Suarez has opened up the city to tech entrepreneurs and has expressed interest in bringing innovative companies to the magic city and making Miami a global tech hub. Mayor Suarez recently announced he will be appointing a Chief Technology Officer for the city.

Miami’s office market is being a surge in demand and setting record high pricing. Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is one of the major tech firms looking to move to Miami, the multinational software provider is actively in negotiations to lease 30,000 square feet of space at OKO Group’s 830 Brickell, a 56-story office tower adjacent to Brickell City Centre which is currently under construction. Pricing is still relatively cheap compared to other major markets, asking rates at 830 Brickell are reportedly in the $70’s PSF range. Ken Griffin’s Citadel Securities hedge fund is also reportedly looking at office space in 830 Brickell as is the Chicago-based law firm Baker McKenzie.

The biggest news came when Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk tweeted that he had talked with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis about building a tunnel system underneath Miami to eliminate traffic and pollution. Mayor Suarez tweed that “we will do it,” and invited Musk to visit him at City Hall. In the past Miami has had success building tunnels at a comparatively low cost. The initiative would be led by Elon Musk’s Boring Company, who is getting ready to reveal the Vegas Loop to the public, a 4,475’ tunnel loop under the Las Vegas Convention Center. In the Las Vegas Loop passengers will reach speeds up to 155 mph and will ride in Tesla Model X’s, Model 3’s, and a 16-passenger modified Model 3. Las Vegas in now working with the Boring Company to build a citywide network of tunnels.

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Luxe Miami Four Seasons Penthouse To Be Auctioned At No Reserve

Penthouse 70BCD at the Four Seasons Private Residences in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood will be sold by Platinum Luxury Auctions at a Luxury Auction without reserve on January 29th at 7p.m. EST. The penthouse was previously listed at $15M. The custom home is approximately 5,800 sq.ft. and a combination of 3 units which was done during initial construction and occupies half the building’s top floor. Penthouse 70BCD features ample space for art lovers to display paintings and sculptures, two private balconies with floor-to-ceiling windows, ocean views, a media entertainment area, temperature-controlled wine refrigerators and a floating onyx wet bar with panoramic water views. More than $1M has also been invested in custom woodwork and wood window frames. The home also includes 6 nationwide Equinox memberships with a facility on the property.

Four Season’s Private Residences features a private entrance separate from the hotel. A residents elevator opens up directly into a private foyer with double doors that open into the Penthouse. Penthouse 70BCD is one of the highest penthouses in Miami and located in the second-tallest buildings in Florida. The auction will take place live with in-person bidding on-site along with remote bidding available. The listing brokerage of record is Brown Harris Stevens Miami and the listing agent of record is Techrin Hijazi. The Four Season Private Residences is located at 1425 Brickell Ave in Miami, Florida.