Florida's First Supertall Tower Waldorf Astoria Miami Reaches 72% Sold Just Months After Launching Sales

PMG, along with partners Greybrook Realty Partners, Mohari Hospitality, S2 Development and global hospitality company Hilton (NYSE: HLT) have announced that Waldorf Astoria Miami has sold 72% of its residential inventory in 9 months since launching sales. Rising 100 stories and 1,049 feet above Biscayne Bay as the tallest residential and hotel building south of New York City, Waldorf Astoria Miami will become a landmark beacon for the city and an architectural wonder in Florida. The development also marks the debut of one of the world’s most iconic hospitality brands, Waldorf Astoria, in the Miami market.

Buyers at Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami hail from across the globe with 55% of buyers being domestic, specifically from the Northeast, California and South Florida, and 45% of buyers coming from outside of the United States. The top international markets include Mexico, Russia, Colombia and Turkey. The sales and marketing success has been led in-house by PMG Residential, including Aura Aragon, Alejandra Castillo, Karine Carvalho, Daiana Quiceno and Christian Tupper, in collaboration with Fredrik Eklund, Julia Spillman and John Gomes of Douglas Elliman’s Eklund | Gomes Team.

“We could not have reached this incredible sales milestone without the help of our dedicated sales team and our development partners who have worked together to create a truly unique property that will set the standard for luxury living in South Florida,” said Ryan Shear, Managing Partner at PMG. “This achievement is a testament to the strength of Miami’s real estate market and the demand for the next generation of luxury condominium developments in South Florida. Miami is booming and quickly entering a new development cycle, and we are thrilled to be part of the Waldorf Astoria Miami’s legacy, which will forever transform the city’s skyline.”

Located at 300 Biscayne Boulevard, Waldorf Astoria Miami will feature nine spiraling, offset glass cubes that distinguish the property’s architecture from anything else on the East Coast. The tower’s concept design is led by Sieger Suarez Architects, in collaboration with renowned architect Carlos Ott, who worked in tandem to create an iconic structure in Downtown Miami. The developers also partnered with award-winning interior design firm BAMO, which prides itself on creating captivating environments that flow, function and make people feel welcome, at ease and inspired to live and dream more fully.

The property will consist of 360 private residences as well as 205 guestrooms and suites within the five-star hotel. Signature spaces will include Peacock Alley; a specialty restaurant; indoor/outdoor pre-function and function spaces; meetings and boardrooms; a resort-style pool deck with private cabanas; and a spa and fitness center. Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences Miami will be managed by Hilton Management Services, offering residents and guests alike a truly refined haven through the brand’s relentless commitment to personalized service and best-in-class experiences.

Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences Miami is expected to break ground in Q1 of 2022, with completion slated for 2026.

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Château Group Sells SkyVilla Residence For $13 Million At Château Beach Residences, Sunny Isles Beach

Château Group has sold their lavish SkyVilla Residence complete with a private rooftop pool at the ultra-luxury boutique building Château Beach Residences, Sunny Isles Beach. The developer delivered the fully finished residence at the record-setting price of $13 million dollars to a longtime building resident owner.

The unit spans the entire 24th floor and a section of the 25th floor of the building, featuring 4 bedrooms, 7.5 bathrooms, a separate oceanfront master suite wing and a massive great room, perfect for entertaining. The unit has almost 8,500 square feet of interior space and a wrap-around terrace of over 2,400 square feet with its own private outdoor pool.

The only remaining residence is the Signature Penthouse spanning almost 10,000 square feet over two levels, double height ceilings, a 2,500 square feet master suite, an impressive great room and a private swimming pool overlooking the ocean. This one-of-a-kind residence is delivered move-in ready with exclusive high-end finishes and Italian furnishings.

Château Beach Residences is located on the prime oceanfront at 17475 Collins Avenue in Sunny Isles Beach. Comprising only 81 units, the boutique property offers an impressive lobby, a beach restaurant and bar, fitness center, spa, wine room, concierge services, among other top-line amenities.

The signature curvilinear silhouette of the tower, crafted by Château Group, is a standout on the horizon – a design uniquely inspired by the tower’s prime location overlooking the ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, as well as the rolling dunes of the adjacent beach.

“Our residents have been praising the end-result of the thoughtful and detailed work that has gone into creating and delivering this project,” said Manuel Grosskopf, CEO of Château Group. “The building’s longstanding success, as well as this most recent triumph, have been a testament to the residents’ recognition of a high-quality project paired with high-level of service.”

Since the start of 2019, there has been an uptick in sales activity in the Sunny Isles Beach area, showing a complete shift in the market during the pandemic. For jet-setting CEO’s, top executives, and VIPs, South Florida seems to be the ultimate destination. At Château Beach Residences each resident enjoys luxury hotel-level concierge services, from cleaning and turndown services to transportation to and from the airport, tickets to the most sought-after shows, restaurant reservations, private curated events, all the way to groceries securely stored in their refrigerator.

“The most high-profile buyers in the world have been purchasing homes in this condominium, knowing that the services, amenities, architecture, and design exceeded every expectation.” Added Grosskopf.

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Related Group And Merrimac Ventures Launch The Crosby Miami Worldcenter Condo With No Rental Restrictions In Downtown Miami

A joint venture between Related Group (Related), one of the nation’s most prolific developers, and Merrimac Ventures, a leading South Florida-based real estate investment and development firm, have launched sales of The Crosby Miami Worldcenter (The Crosby). The 31-story tower set within Downtown Miami’s $4 billion 27-acre Miami Worldcenter mixed-use development will deliver 450 turn-key residences, free of rental restrictions. Groundbreaking is targeted for the first quarter of 2023 and delivery in the first quarter of 2025.

“The sales launch of The Crosby comes during a period of immense activity for Miami’s real estate market, with Downtown Miami one of the key beneficiaries,” said Nick Perez, SVP of Related. “Buyers are looking for multiple ways to live and invest, and The Crosby allows them to do both within the city’s most notable address, Miami Worldcenter.”

The Crosby is aimed at a new generation of buyers seeking attainable, flexible living in the core of one of the world’s most sought-after cities.

“Our vision for The Crosby at Miami Worldcenter will capture significant appetite among domestic and international buyers in the market for residential product in the heart of Downtown Miami,” said Nitin Motwani, Managing Partner of Merrimac Ventures. “Our team at Merrimac is looking forward to joining forces with Related on what will be a transformative residential development at the center of Miami Worldcenter’s ‘city within a city’ setting.”

The Crosby was designed as a collaboration between South Florida-based architecture firm CFE Architects, and New York-based interior designers AvroKO. Together, the duo created an urban oasis that that balances the calmness of a retreat with the energy and vibrancy of its surroundings.

Residence floorplans are designed to fit a range of lifestyles, spanning studio, one- and two-bedroom residences, which range from 350 to 825 square feet. Each turn-key home curated by AvroKO comes complete with open living areas, gourmet kitchens with state-of-the-art appliances, a spa-inspired master bath and smart home technology including keyless entry. Balconies feature 180- and 360-degree views of Downtown Miami.

Owners have access to over 22,000 square feet of amenity spaces spanning multiple floors. Amenities include a fitness and wellness center with saunas and plunge pools and a dedicated space for yoga and mat workouts; a spacious coworking center designed for solo or group work; and a clubroom featuring billiards, a theater and a private dining area for exclusive chef events and tastings. The Crosby will also feature museum-quality art in nearly every space, indoor and out.

Outside, owners and residents will enjoy a resort-style rooftop pool deck with a jacuzzi, poolside chaises, an Italian-inspired trellis garden and outdoor grills.

Pricing starts in the $300,000s with OneWorld Properties, led by CEO Peggy Olin, as the exclusive sales partner for The Crosby.

“OneWorld Properties has sold over 1,500 units in Downtown Miami alone, so we’re extremely in-tune with the market and the wants/needs of those looking to live and invest there. The Crosby checks all the boxes and more, so we look forward to working with Related and Merrimac to deliver a successful sellout.” Said Olin.

The Crosby is the latest residential offering within Miami Worldcenter, the $4 billion, 27-acre mixed-use development transforming the heart of Downtown Miami. As the second largest urban development in the U.S. after Hudson Yards, the ‘city within a city’ features a diverse mix of residential, commercial and hospitality uses complemented by approximately 300,000 square feet of retail, restaurant and entertainment space.

Miami Worldcenter occupies 10 city blocks within walking distance of the city’s top museums, parks, sports venues, dining and various other entertainment options, including Museum Park, home to the 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 Downtown Miami campus. It is also adjacent to Brightline’s MiamiCentral Station, which offers direct train service to Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach – together with access to TriRail, the Metromover and the Metrorail – making Miami Worldcenter the largest and most connected transit-oriented development in Florida.

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First-Ever MetaReal Mansion Under Construction In Both Miami And The Sandbox Metaverse

The first ever MetaReal mansion is currently under construction in both Miami in real life and in the Metaverse and is expected to fetch millions when it goes to auction. Meta Residence, ONE Sotheby’s International Realty and Voxel Architects have aligned to build and sell the first real-world mansion using NFT technology. The luxury mansion is being constructed in Miami with a virtual counterpart coming to life inside of The Sandbox metaverse. The purchaser of the NFT asset will also acquire ownership rights of the physical home.

“We are building a rare lifestyle experience that blurs the lines between the metaverse and reality,” said Gabe Sierra, President of the joint venture. “Never before has a project like this been delivered, and we are proud to offer the buyer of this NFT a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own the first MetaReal mansion ever created.”

Located on a 1+ acre within one of Miami’s most sought-after neighborhoods, the 11,000 square-foot home will feature 7 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms. The virtual version will be a mirror image of the property. Michael Martinez with ONE Sotheby’s International Realty is the exclusive sales agent for the project and plans to execute the transaction on the Ethereum blockchain. The metaverse mansion is expected to list for auction in 2022 with a yet to be disclosed reserve price.

“Being able to leverage my expertise to pair a homeowner with real and virtual property is something I never imagined being a part of, it’s exhilarating,” said Martinez, the top agent at ONE Sotheby’s International Realty. “We look forward to finding a buyer for this spectacular property and being involved in a momentous deal in this new era of homeownership.”

The joint venture has also acquired the equivalent of over 40 acres in the metaverse for future projects which may include homes, as well as commercial properties, marketing, and gaming endeavors.

“As a company we push boundaries and constantly evolve with the changing dynamics of the industry—always on the cutting-edge of real estate, art and technology. We believe that the metaverse will play a role in the future of real estate in one way or another,” said Daniel de la Vega, president of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty. “This deal represents a bold move to support our clientele where the real and virtual worlds converge, and we look forward to presenting the property to our unrivaled global network.”

The Sandbox is a virtual world where players can build, own, and monetize their gaming experiences on the Ethereum blockchain using $SAND, the main utility token of the platform. The Sandbox offers a wide range of exploration across its metaverse, consisting of 166,464 unique pieces of LAND, each belonging to a user. The Sandbox was founded in 2011 and has partnered with 60+ companies to develop content based on their IPs on the platform, including brands like Square Enix, ATARI, The Smurfs, Care Bears, and more.

KAR Properties Locks Down $128 Million Condo Inventory Loan For 2000 Ocean In Hallandale Beach

KAR Properties, led by Shahab Karmely, have closed on a $128 million condo inventory loan for the recently completed 2000 Ocean in Hallandale Beach. Madison Capital Realty provided the loan which will be used to pay off a $103 million construction loan issued by Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance in 2018. 2000 Ocean was completed in December 2021 and closings are set to begin January 14, 2022.

KAR Properties first launched sales for the project in October 2017 with Douglas Elliman Development Marketing before partnering with Edgardo Defortuna’s Fortune International Group to take over sales and marketing in August 2018. The project officially broke ground in November 2018 with Suffolk Construction as the contractor.

2000 Ocean rises 38 stories, providing spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway. The boutique condo tower, which is designed by Enrique Norten of TEN Arquitectos with concept design by Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design, landscape architecture by Sasaki and interior design by Minotti.

The project features 64 residences, the smallest being a 2,913 SF half floor 3 bedroom and ranging up to 5,832 SF full floor 5 bedroom penthouse residences. 2000 Ocean also features a duplex sky vill which comes complete with a private pool deck. Residences are designed by Minotti and feature expansive flow through floor plans, 10' ceilings, private elevator landings, floor-to-ceiling windows, custom kitchens by Minotti Cucine, Monterrey Marble flooring throughout including terraces, custom stone master bath with Agape floating bathtubs.

Services and amenities include two swimming pools with expansive sunrise and sunset views, direct beach access with private beach, private arial and valet entrance, 24-hour valet and concierge, an oceanfront library with garden views, an oceanside lounge and juice bar, an indoor theater, entertainment room, fitness center and a freestanding spa pavilion complete with treatment rooms, Hammam (steam bath), ice room and yoga room. The lushly landscaped grounds feature curated gardens by Landscape Architect Sasaki Associates. The original design concept architect for the project was Kobi Karp.

Prices at 2000 Ocean ranged from $2.6 million to $4.4 million and penthouses ranged from $8 million to $12 million. Remaining developer units start at $3.1 million and range up to more than $10 million for penthouse residences.

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Jake Paul and Logan Paul Revealed As Purchasers Behind E11EVEN Residences Beyond Penthouses Asking $20.5 Million Each

Jake and Logan Paul have been revealed as the purchasers of two penthouses atop the planned E11EVEN Residences Beyond condo tower in Downtown Miami. Jake Paul and Logan Paul are social media and YouTube personalities who turned into professional boxers. In 2021 Logan Paul faced boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. in an exhibition match. The penthouses are 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom residences that are currently asking $20.5 million each. The penthouses include an outdoor kitchen and plunge pool. It was not revealed how much each paid. Other celebrity buyers include WNBA star Candace Parker, ESPN co-host Sage Steele and MMA fighter Luke Rockhold.

E11EVEN Residences Beyond is being developed by E11EVEN Partners and PMG. Rising 65 stories, E11EVEN Residences Beyond offers a highly exclusive, "members only" experience designed to cater to high profile buyers who seek the VIP, entertainment-driven lifestyle of E11EVEN Hotel & Residences and the privacy of a private condominium. Units range from 318-square-foot studios to 993-square-foot two-bedrooms, as well as a presidential collection ranging from 1,167 to 2,762 square feet and penthouses starting at 2,213 square feet, totaling 461 luxury residences.

Designed by Sieger Suarez Architects, E11EVEN Residences Beyond boasts private amenities available only to residents in the tower. They include a helipad, a resort-like sun lounge deck with 93-foot pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center and fully staffed executive office suites. E11EVEN Residences Beyond buyers will also have access to the first tower’s amenities, including the Chopra Spa & Studio, day club, beach club, gourmet food hall, and sports lounge. A private, access-controlled walkway bridge will provide residents direct entry. Owners will also enjoy exclusive access to E11EVEN Residences Beyond Members Social Club.

Starting in the mid $300,000, or the equivalent cryptocurrency rate, all interiors and residences are fully furnished and finished by award-winning design firm AvroKO. Each features custom imported ITALKRAFT millwork and cabinetry, including fully-integrated kitchens and bathrooms with custom countertops and backsplashes and fully built-out closets in the master bedrooms featuring all shelving and drawers pre-installed for absolute convenience. Subzero and Wolf appliances and finishes and flooring selections curated by AvroKO ensure that each residence offers supreme form and function. PMG's smart home technology system will offer unprecedented efficiency through seamless personalization with the touch of a button that includes integrated audio, video and lighting systems.

Penthouse and presidential collection residences feature expansive outdoor terraces with top-level audio systems, towering 8-foot interior doors, upgraded custom ITALKRAFT kitchens with marble countertops and Sub-Zero wine storage, a midnight bar in each master suite, motorized roller shades, and expansive views of the Miami skyline, Biscayne Bay and Atlantic Ocean. Owners of these exclusive units enjoy access to the building through a private lobby entrance.

Taking luxury and style to even greater heights, the penthouses feature fully finished & custom interior layouts to be selected under one-on-one consultation with PMG’s in-house interior architectural design team and include marble flooring throughout the interiors and floor-to-ceiling impact-resistant windows.

PMG Residential is the sales team for the project, led by Raquel Kaufman alongside team members Pablo Rodriguez, Reiner Perez, Adam Freeman, Liza Hernandez and Lauren Negrin.

The first phase of the project comprises 375 turnkey residences. Each unit comes equipped with fully-integrated “smart building” features and 24/11-style amenities, including celebrity-chef dining experiences throughout the property, a casino-style sports lounge, an E11EVEN Members rooftop experience, and a world-class Chopra Spa & Studio wellness center curated by Dr. Deepak Chopra. E11EVEN Hotel & Residences Miami is a lifestyle experience and destination, the first of its kind in the United States. Completion is expected for the first tower in 2023.

E11EVEN Partners is led by Michael Simkins, Marc Roberts, and Dennis DeGori, who own the neighboring E11EVEN Nightclub. PMG is led by Managing Partners Ryan Shear and Kevin Maloney.

E11EVEN Hotel & Residences and E11EVEN Residences Beyond are two of the first pre-construction condos to accept cryptocurrency as a deposit through a first-time-ever real estate partnership with FTX, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange.

E11EVEN Hotel & Residences is located at 29 NE 11th Street and E11EVEN Residences Beyond will be located on the same block at 90 NE 11th Street.

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Related Group and Merrimac Ventures Joint Venture Acquires Miami Worldcenter Development Site For $12 Million

A joint venture between Related Group and Dev Motwani’s Merrimac Ventures has acquired a development lot in Miami Worldcenter for $12 million from Miami Worldcenter Associates. The .6 acre lot is located at 601 North Miami Avenue and 25 Northeast Sixth Street and is currently used as a surface parking lot. The site is one of the last remaining parcels available at Miami Worldcenter.

“Related Group and Merrimac Ventures are proud to align for the first time on a transformative project within Miami Worldcenter. More details will be shared in the coming weeks.” Said the development partnership in a statement.

Miami Worldcenter Associates is led by Art Falcone and Dev Motwani’s brother Nitin Motwani. The $4 billion, 27-acre mixed-use project in Downtown Miami is currently under development spanning 10 city blocks. Miami Worldcenter will feature a diverse mix of residential, commercial and hospitality uses complemented by approximately 300,000 square feet of retail, restaurant and entertainment space. These include two completed residential buildings--the 60-story PARAMOUNT Miami Worldcenter condominium and the 43-story Caoba luxury apartment tower. Approximately 150,000 square feet of retail has been completed for tenant build-outs, and another 130,000 square feet is currently under construction and nearing delivery. Construction is nearing completion at ZOM’s 43-story Bezel Miami Worldcenter residential tower and at the 351-room citizenM hotel, both of which are expected to open later this year.

Complementing Miami Worldcenter’s open-air retail will be World Square, a 20,000-square-foot public plaza and park. Designed as a central gathering place and outdoor event space, World Square will serve as the heartbeat of the city-within-a-city featuring an abundance of shade trees, works of art by local and international artists, and oversized, pedestrian-friendly sidewalks lined with dining, entertainment, and retail concepts.

Miami Worldcenter is 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 Downtown Miami 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 TriRail, the Metromover and the Metrorail – making Miami Worldcenter the largest and most connected transit-oriented development in Florida.

Moishe Mana Closes On Five Properties In Downtown Miami's Flagler District For $59.62 Million

Moishe Mana is steaming forward on plans for Downtown Miami’s Flagler District after closing on five properties in the past week for $59.62 million. Construction is progressing at several other of his properties in the neighborhood as the demand for office, retail and entertainment spaces in Miami increases. Moishe Mana first acquired three buildings at 100 N Miami Avenue, 173 NE 1st Street and 124 NE 2nd Avenue for $25,375,000. Together the properties total 50,197 sq. ft., situated on 28,750 sq. ft. of land. One week later Mana acquired the Shoreland Arcade building and 1 West Flagler following the acquisition of another three buildings in the neighborhood just last week. The Shoreland Arcade is located at 120 NE 1st Street. and spans 89,994 sq. ft., situated on a 37,994 sq. ft. lot of land. It was acquired for $29.5MM and 1 West Flagler, a 7,900 sq. ft. building was acquired for $4,750,000.

“The Flagler District is the only destination fully equipped to respond to the sky-rocketing demand for office, retail and entertainment space. We’re moving forward with development and approaching completion of key assemblages, adding historic pieces that are central for carrying out our vision for this neighborhood,” said Moishe Mana.

Colliers Urban Core Division Executive Managing Director Mika Mattingly and Senior Associate Cecilia Estevez represented both the buyers and sellers in each off-market transaction. The sellers of the first three building assemblage were SG&S Inc and Flexini Investments Inc. and the second properties were sold by Broks Center LTD.

“Transformative developments taking shape in downtown Miami, along with organic growth of quality retail and restaurants in the area, have resulted in a migration of people seeking a true work, live, play environment,” said Mattingly. “After years of being ignored by the investment community, everyone is rushing to own a piece of downtown Miami, fueling an insatiable desire for real estate in this submarket. Transactions like this are reducing the inventory available for investment, with very few opportunities of this size and scale remaining in downtown.”

Moishe Mana, CEO of Mana Common, is the largest private landowner in Miami with a significant assemblage of over 60 properties spanning more than 1.3 million square feet in downtown Miami’s Flagler District. Under his real estate division, Mana Properties, the visionary entrepreneur has begun construction on several sites in downtown Miami including at the Nikola Tesla Innovation Hub, the first building on track for completion.

“The Flagler District is on its way to becoming the best neighborhood in America,” said Moishe Mana. “We are turning the downtown core into Miami's economic engine. What the people of Miami really need are jobs-- high-paying, long-term, wealth-creating jobs, so those that built Miami into a global destination can benefit from its prosperity.”

As downtown Miami continues to flourish with the return of global capital and major developments underway, Moishe Mana intends to transform the neighborhood into a global hub for tech and innovation, connecting North and Latin American markets. The vision comes from a thoughtful intent to support commercial development in the downtown core as the demand for office and retail spaces in Miami increases.

‘The sleeping giant that was Downtown Miami is finally roaring awake after a hundred years of slumber,” said Mika Mattingly. “Downtown is evolving organically into the coolest place in Miami. What other location has those exquisite historical buildings?”

Mast Capital Acquires Prime 2.8-Acre Site In Brickell To Develop 3-Tower Luxury Mixed-Use Project

Miami-based developer Mast Capital closed on the 2.8-acre site located at 1420 S Miami Ave for $103 million. The site is located on the southern edge of the Brickell Central Business District market and represents one of the last remaining raw parcels of land available to build a high-rise development of scale in the area. Mast Capital partnered with private equity real estate firm Rockpoint for acquisition of the multifamily component, the third joint venture between the two firms in 2021.

Mast Capital submitted site plans for a master-development totaling 2.6 million square feet across three residential towers, including an 80-story luxury condominium tower with 400 residences, and two multifamily towers, 50 stories and 60 stories each, with a combined 850 luxury apartments. The condominium tower will be affiliated with a luxury lifestyle brand with plans to provide resort-style amenities, including food and beverage services exclusively for resident use. The development will also include 1,650 parking spaces and ground-floor retail on South Miami Ave.

The site has been highly anticipated and coveted for development dating back 15 years. In the mid-2000s, the site was planned as “Capital at Brickell”, a two-tower project consisting of residential, office, hotel, and retail uses. Foundation work began in 2007, but the project was abandoned during the Great Recession. In 2014, a China-based corporation acquired the site and received plan approvals for a project that included two towers spanning 75- and 73-stories. However, this development was also shelved after years of uncertainty regarding the future of the project. Mast Capital and the seller agreed to an off-market purchase of the site earlier this year.

“We are excited by the potential to create a thoughtful, iconic project that will define and anchor south Brickell. This project will transform the character of the neighborhood and it is a great privilege to be given this rare opportunity,” said Camilo Miguel, Jr., CEO and founder of Mast Capital. “We believe Brickell will continue to outperform from the ongoing demographic shift. Our vision is to offer a differentiated product that stands out from the current offerings and appeals to a wide variety of residents.”

Brickell has achieved robust rent growth and outpaced the market at large in 2021. Since Q1 2021, rents for condos built in Brickell over the last five years increased over 30% on the back of strong in-migration to Miami. While the influx of new residents to the area seeking a cosmopolitan lifestyle, warm weather, and favorable tax environment is not new, this trend has dramatically accelerated since mid-2020.

”While South Florida was seeing strong growth prior to the pandemic, it became evident to us early on that the pandemic would result in further tailwinds for South Florida. We worked hard to identify attractive investment opportunities and as a result have had a very active 18 months. The closing of the Brickell site is the culmination of a very exciting 2021 for Mast Capital,” added Camilo Miguel, Jr.

MV Real Estate Holdings and Driftwood Capital Announce JV On $185 Million Riverside Wharf Featuring Dream Hotel On Miami River

Miami Developer Alex Mantecon of MV Real Estate Holdings (MVREH), in conjunction with Driftwood Capital, one of the country’s leading hospitality sponsors, has revealed plans for the Riverside Wharf, a hospitality-driven entertainment complex situated along the historic Miami River that will push the limits of what is known today as hospitality in Miami. The 200,000-square-foot, two-tower development will offer a fully immersive Miami experience anchored by the highly amenitized 165-key Dream Miami luxury hotel. The complex will feature the rebirth and expansion of The Wharf Miami, 16,000 square feet of signature restaurants, a 12,000-square-foot event hall, a world-class 30,000-square-foot nightclub and rooftop dayclub, and a private deep water marina capable of accommodating megayachts.

“Riverside Wharf will be a destination for entertainment unlike any Miami has seen, bringing together world-class entertainment and hospitality offerings to a unique waterfront destination with direct Intracoastal access to the ocean,” said Mantecon. “We are excited to finally bring to fruition the dream and vision Miami has had for its riverfront entertainment district which until now has historically sat vacant and underutilized.”

Added Carlos Rodriguez Jr., COO of Driftwood Capital, “As Miami continues to attract new capital, new world-class tech and financial firms, and new talent from other parts of the country, the demand for one-of-a-kind destinations combining elements of luxury, nature, outdoor adventure and unique dining experiences is poised to escalate rapidly. We’re pleased to be able to contribute several decades of hospitality development and operational expertise to this truly unique development which will enhance Miami’s skyline and elevate the entire Miami River District.”

“Miami is a top international destination for world-class hospitality and entertainment, and continues to set the bar with exciting new experiences for travelers unlike anything else in the world,” said Mayor of Miami Francis Suarez. “Dream Miami at Riverside Wharf will be an unparalleled development in the heart of Miami for visitors and locals alike, and I couldn't be more excited to see it launch."

At 10 stories, the $185 million mixed-use development will rise on the current site of The Wharf Miami and the abutting vacant parcel. The 1.5-acre assemblage is the culmination of the vision established in the City of Miami’s 2016 voter referendum approval, obtained by MVREH, for the development of food and beverage establishments along the waterfront. The roughly 600 linear feet of water frontage will provide for the continuity of the publicly accessible Riverwalk, seamlessly connecting Riverside Wharf between Downtown Miami and Brickell. Riverside Wharf will take on the benefits of MVREH and Driftwood Capital’s best-in-class partners, including Dream Hotel Group’s growing success in highly amenitized luxury food and beverage oriented hotel properties, and Breakwater Hospitality Group’s ongoing success of high-volume entertainment venues.

“There is a natural synergy between Dream Hotel Group and the city of Miami,” said Dream Hotel Group CEO Jay Stein. “Our leading lifestyle brand Dream Hotels continues to expand quickly, just like Miami, offering international hospitality, vibrant entertainment and one-of-a-kind experiences sought by local residents, as well as business travelers and pleasure seekers from across the globe. We are thrilled to take part in this extraordinary project and can’t wait to open our doors in 2025.”

Riverside Wharf will transform the storied Miami River district while paying homage to the historic fishing culture of the neighborhood by celebrating the area’s beloved Garcia’s Fish Market with a pop-up seafood market on the grounds, where locals can get the freshest catch daily.

The development is slated to break ground in 2022 and be completed by 2025. It is designed by Jon Cardello of Cube3 architects with landscape design by Savino-Miller Design Studio.