MG Developer Locks Down $16.5 Million In Equity Financing To Complete Coral Gables Luxury Townhome Projects

MG Developer, led by CEO Alirio Torrealba, has locked down $16.15 million in equity financing to complete two luxury townhome projects in Coral Gables, Biltmore Row and Althea Row. The projects are currently under construction after broking ground in February 2020. The financing was provided by PBVMF 23 LLC and was arranged by Jeffrey Donnelly and Dmitry Levkov of Colliers International South Florida.

The projects are being developed as part of MG Developer’s Biltmore Square, which features MG Developer nearby projects including apartment projects Biltmore Parc and the recently sold-out Beatrice Row. Biltmore Row features 10 townhome units and is located at 760 Valencia Ave. while Althea Row features 5 townhome units and is located at 735 Almeria Ave. Each townhome under development offers 4 bedroom floor plans and range from 4,514 to 5,524 square feet, featuring terraces, private loggias and luxurious finishes. Pricing starts just over $3 million per unit.

Talent Hub Agency Acquires Ground-Floor Retail Suite At Merrick Manor In Coral Gables

Merrick Manor in Coral Gables has announced the sale of a ground-floor retail condominium to Talent Hub Agency, where the firm will open their new Miami headquarters following the acquisition. Merrick Manor is a mixed residential and commercial luxury condo building developed by the Henry Torres-led Astor Companies. The condominium offers nearly 20,000 square feet of prime retail space on the ground floor neighboring the Shops at Merrick Park. Manny Chamizo III, the Global Commercial Director of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty, arranged the sale of this Class A retail space to Talent Hub.

“With interest rates low, prospective commercial tenants are realizing they can buy their own spaces at prices on par with market rents and take advantage of appreciation while building equity,” Chamizo said. “Talent Hub’s purchase at Merrick Manor underscores how this building offers an unparalleled opportunity to buy Class A commercial product within a brand-new luxury mixed-use building just steps away from the world-class Shops at Merrick Park.”

Talent Hub is co-owned by Puerto Rican actor, singer and songwriting Carlos Ponce. The agency represents many A-list influencers and celebrities which will add even more character to the already existing and diverse mix of retailers and businesses at Merrick Manor. Existing businesses include Anaïs Nails & Spa, Body Details, Elegance Beauty Salon, Sweat 440, Trésor and a substation for the Coral Gables Police Department. Coral Gables business district is the perfect location for many businesses as it is easy to commute from Downtown Miami and Miami International Airport. This central location is even walkable to Miracle Mile.

“Merrick Manor is an ideal location for Talent Hub’s Miami headquarters,” Ponce said. “The quality of the building is impeccable. We look forward to helping our talented members realize their vast potential in our new home.”

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices EWM Realty is the exclusive residential sales and marketing representative at Merrick Manor located at 301 Altara Avenue in Coral Gables.

Check Out This Exclusive Oceanfront Duplex Residence In The Newly Completed Arte by Antonio Citterio

A duplex villa in the newly completed Arte, by Antonio Citterio, recently hit the market in Miami’s Surfside neighborhood asking $15.5 million. Arte is a unique oceanfront residence that embraces seaside views and modern architecture with a mediterranean flair. Residence 202 is staged by Artefacto, featuring the brand’s newest collection designed by Patricia Anastassiadis.

Nestled between Bal Harbour and Miami Beach, residence 202 is a duplex villa over 8,000 sq.ft. designed with minimalistic architecture and decorated with a node to Brazil. The private terrace overlooks a tranquil beach with floor-to-celing windows allowing the natural light to stream in. This villa is perfect for entertaining, the lower level contains grand open concept living with al fresco dining, complete with European white oak floors and bronze detailing. The duplex Residence 202 is priced at $15.5 million with sales overseen by Douglas Elliman.

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Elevate Partners Locks Down $92 Million In Financing For The Newly Completed Four West Las Olas Apartment Tower

Elevate Partners, led by Scott Bodenweber and Tom Vogel, have locked down $92 million in 3-year bridge financing with optional extension for Four West Las Olas. The loan was provided by the New York-based Benefit Street Partners Realty Trust, who provided $76 million of senior debt, and the West Palm Beach-based Electra Capital who provided $16 million in mezzanine financing. Four West Las Olas was roughly 60% leased at the time of refinancing. The loan was brokered by Denny St. Romain of Cushman & Wakefield with Dan McCawley of Greenberg Traurig representing the developer. The new loan replaces an $80 million construction loan provided by Trez Forman Capital in 2018.

Four West Las Olas was completed in Q1 2020 and rises 25-stories. The tower offers 260-units which range from 588 square feet studio layouts to 1,376 square feet 3 bedroom residences. Pricing ranges from $1,724 /mo. to over $7,000 /mo. Four West Las Olas also features 12,000 square feet of retail and 407 parking spaces. Amenities include a rooftop pool, sky club room, fitness center, speakeasy style piano lounge, demonstration kitchen, residents’ lounge, coffee bar and business center.

Construction On Missoni Baia Passes Halfway Point Milestone In Edgewater, On Track For 2021 Delivery

Vertical construction on Missoni Baia, a 57-story waterfront glass tower now rising along Biscayne Bay at 777 NE 26th Terrace in Miami’s Edgewater neighborhood, has reached the milestone halfway mark. The building’s general contractor, Civic Construction, has completed the skyscraper’s 28th floor, with about one full level expected to be completed every week going forward until top-off in March 2021.

Missoni Baia is the vision of international real estate magnate Vladislav Doronin, Chairman and CEO of OKO Group, and Cain International. OKO Group and Cain International launched construction of the 649-foot-tall tower in 2017 and the project is slated for delivery in late 2021.

“Building Missoni Baia to its midpoint milestone is a remarkable moment for our team as we bring this elegantly designed, landmark project to life,” said developer Vladislav Doronin, Chairman and CEO of OKO Group. “As we accelerate towards completion later next year, Missoni Baia will be a retreat in the center of one of Miami’s most up-and-coming districts. Missoni Baia’s picturesque bayfront location, stunning uninterrupted views, world-class design and amenities worthy of a luxury resort will brand it an icon of Miami.”

“Miami is a dynamic gateway city and Missoni Baia represents the kind of luxury product that we strongly believe will continue to draw domestic and international interest,” said Jonathan Goldstein, CEO of Cain International. “This milestone is a testament to the team’s diligence and hard work despite the challenges presented by the current environment.”

Missoni Baia’s modern architectural design and sleek, minimalist art-inspired façade is being brought to life by architect Hani Rashid of Asymptote Architecture, with a richly layered landscape designed by Enzo Enea of Enea Garden Design.

As Missoni’s first-ever branded residential tower, the Italian design and 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. New York designer Paris Forino, under the creative direction of Angela and Rosita Missoni, has envisioned the tower’s elegantly crafted residences, furnishings, and artworks.

Priced from about $600,000 to upwards of $9 million, Missoni Baia’s 249 residences range from one- to five-bedroom layouts measuring between 776 and 3,788 square feet in size. Every unit will also offer direct bay or city views, with panoramic vistas of Biscayne Bay, Downtown Miami, Miami Beach, and the Atlantic Ocean. Residences feature 10-foot ceilings, 8-10-foot-deep terraces, impact-resistant glass windows and sliding doors, floor-to-ceiling glazing, marble-encased bathrooms with European style lacquered cabinets and mosaic tile floors, and custom-designed kitchen cabinetry with top-of-the-line appliances.

Missoni Baia residents will have access to a comprehensive array of sporting and leisure amenities that will integrate the comfort of a luxury resort with the ambiance of a private residence, enjoying five separate pools including an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a cantilevered infinity pool with limitless views of Biscayne Bay, a lounge pool, whirlpool spa, and a children’s pool and splash pad area. The tower will also feature two poolside resident lounges, private cabanas, elevated tennis courts, one of the city’s largest and elegantly appointed spas with sauna/steam rooms, and private massage treatment rooms. Additional perks include a state-of-the-art gym with 180-degree bay views, dedicated yoga and Pilates studios, a kids’ club and indoor play area, a hair and nail salon, a pet spa, and a private screening room. Furthermore, residents will also receive exclusive membership access to the Grand Bay Club on the beachfront of Miami’s Key Biscayne.

Missoni Baia is OKO Group and Cain International’s latest residential tower in Miami. The team has another two developments under construction nearby, including Una Residences, a 47-story luxury condominium on the waterfront in the city’s South Brickell District, and 830 Brickell, a class A-plus office tower in the heart of Downtown’s Financial District, both designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill. Additionally, OKO Group recently announced plans to bring an Aman Hotel & Residences to Miami Beach’s Faena District.

Coral Rock Development Group Closes On $53.5 Million In Construction Financing For Pura Vida Hialeah

Miami-based Coral Rock Development Group has announced that they have closed on a $53.5 million participating construction, mini perm loan for the residential portion of Pura Vida Hialeah, a nine-acre mixed-use project that is transforming Hialeah and is set to be the first of its kind in the area in more than 20 years. Principal Real Estate Investors served as the lender.

“We are very proud to secure construction financing with Principal Real Estate Investors for Pura Vida Hialeah as we step closer to delivering this compelling project to the area,” said Michael Wohl, principal of Coral Rock Development Group. “Pura Vida will undeniably introduce a new lifestyle for Hialeah creating a contemporary and convenient new walkable hub for residents and the surrounding neighborhood, and this is a momentous milestone in bringing this vision to fruition.”

Pura Vida Hialeah portends to transform the area’s aging residential and retail offerings with the first new sleek contemporary designed vertical towers. Boasting a vibrant mix of popular restaurants, shops and other conveniences, Pura Vida Hialeah will provide an exceptional pedestrian-friendly lifestyle, adding a much-needed benefit to the densely populated community.

The visionary project will encompass three eight-story residential towers consisting of 260 apartment units, with one tower offering approximately 11,000 square feet of ground floor retail; as well as three separate outparcels consisting of approximately 40,000 square feet of commercial retail space. 

“Principal has worked with the Coral Rock Development team for almost two years to help make this project a reality. We believe not only in the Hialeah market, but especially in the team’s vision and experience. Pura Vida will truly be a game changing development in this community,” said Mary Scott, Senior Investment Director at Principal Real Estate Investors. 

The project is poised to become the new epicenter of Hialeah. Offering a wide array of floorplans ranging in size from 538 square feet to 1,099 square feet, the market-rate rental residences at Pura Vida Hialeah will include studios, one, two, and three-bedroom units. Featured amenities will include a resort-style pool, state-of-the-art gym, BBQ area, dog park, biking center, and 24-hour security staff for the convenience of residents. 

General contractor KAST Construction will break ground on the residential portion of the project next month and will open for occupancy in the first quarter of 2022.  

The retail portion of the project broke ground in April 2019, recently completing the first building this summer with retail tenant Dollar Tree now open, and soon to be joined by InnovaCare Health. InnovaCare Health will occupy 20,000 square feet providing Pura Vida residents and the surrounding neighborhood with accessible healthcare services. 

Additional confirmed retail tenants include a Wawa convenience store and gas station – representing one of the first outposts in Miami-Dade County for the rapidly expanding chain, and a Taco Bell restaurant, with more to be announced in the coming months.

Situated on a prime corner at 3051 W 16th Avenue, Pura Vida Hialeah boasts a central location just minutes from major thoroughfares including I-75, the Palmetto Expressway, the Florida Turnpike and Okeechobee Road, offering direct access to Greater Miami and the surrounding areas.

Elysee Reports $30 Million In Sales As Tower Nears Completion This Fall In Edgewater

Two Roads Development plans to deliver their Elysee condo tower in the next 60 days so that residents can enjoy their new home in time for winter as the COVID-19 pandemic and a fast-approaching winter season has sparked demand for South Florida property from northeast buyers. Buyers are now prioritizing space and privacy, with Elysee set to deliver in the next couple of months, the building has stood out among buyers who prefer the convenience of living in a boutique, fully-serviced condo over owning a home. 

The project’s sales team, Douglas Elliman Development Marketing, is also reporting that the tower is over 75% sold with over $30 million in new contracts since the 649-foot, 57-story tower topped off construction at the end of last year, with domestic and international buyers about equally represented. The boutique condo tower offers only 100 half-floor and full-floor units with remaining residences priced from about $1.9 million to approximately $10 million. The condominium is slated to become the tallest residential building in Miami’s Edgewater neighborhood upon its completion this fall.

“Now more than ever, buyers want space,” said developer Reid Boren, managing partner of Two Roads Development. “We’re seeing many prospects, especially those coming from dense cities in the northeast, who are attracted to Elysee’s boutique model, expansive floorplans and walkable location just a short bike ride away from Miami’s best waterfront parks and beaches. With the building’s completion on the horizon, we’re excited to be welcoming our residents home later this fall.”

Designed by Arquitectonica principal Bernardo Fort-Brescia, Elysee’s telescopic design and three-tiered façade ensures that all residents will enjoy 180-degree bay and city views. Located at 788 NE 23rd Street, fronting Biscayne Bay, the property enjoys one the area’s most coveted waterfront locations, and is destined to take its place among Downtown Miami’s most iconic buildings in the changing cityscape. Elysee’s interior common spaces are designed by Parisian designer Jean-Louis Deniot, acclaimed by ELLE Decor and Architectural Digest as one of the world’s preeminent talents in architecture and interior design.

“We are continuing to experience a strong demand in the Miami market from discerning buyers who want to take advantage of the year round weather and tax benefits,” said Jay Phillip Parker, CEO of Douglas Elliman Florida. “Elysee has shown a tremendous amount of activity for buyers looking to luxury new construction that provides ample space, without the maintenance of a single family home. We look forward to the ongoing success as the building comes closer to completion.”

Residences at Elysee range in size from 2,200 and 6,600 square feet, with a choice of three- to six-bedroom layouts. All will feature private elevators and foyers, ceilings of 10-feet or higher, impact-resistant glass windows and sliding doors, and customized Waterworks® master bathroom fittings and fixtures. Gourmet kitchens sport ItalKraft® cabinetry, Wolf® gas ranges and professional grade Sub-Zero® appliances. Expansive east- and west-facing terraces frame unparalleled sunrise and sunset views.

Elysee residents will enjoy access to three full floors of amenities. At the Grand Lobby level, these will include an elegant marble lobby and living room area, bayfront lounge and waterfront sunrise pool. The building’s seventh-floor amenity level will offer a resort-size sunset pool; fitness center and yoga studio; blow-dry bar; children’s playroom; and a spa with private sauna, steam and massage rooms. The Sky Level, encompassing the building’s entire 30th floor, invites large-scale entertaining with a Grand Salon lounge and bar area, Grand Dining Room with seating for up to 24 guests, catering facility and chef’s table, library, private screening room, and media room.

Last summer, Two Roads Development announced the sale of the tower’s raw/unfinished 11,600 square foot, three-story penthouse, which sold for a record $12.8 million, marking it the highest price paid for a private residence in the city’s Edgewater enclave.

Renderings via Two Roads Development

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Related Group Launches Sales At The Arquitectonica-Designed Solemar In Pompano Beach

The Related Group, one of the premier real estate developers in South Florida, has launched sales of Solemar, a luxury beachside condominium in Pompano Beach. The 105-residence building is the first-of-its-kind for the city of Pompano Beach, as it is currently the only on-the-sand luxury offering in this dynamic coastal enclave. Entry level units at Solemar are priced from $1.3 million, equating to approximately $800/psf. Groundbreaking is expected during the first half of 2021.

Solemar’s sales gallery is now open, set to give prospective buyers an in-depth preview of the magnificent property, which includes designs by the internationally recognized architecture firm of Arquitectonica and the celebrated NYC-based interior design firm Meyer Davis.

“Having experienced and contributed to the revitalization of countless South Florida neighborhoods, we are truly excited to see Pompano Beach as being in the earliest—and often most exciting—stages of a renaissance,” said Nicholas Pérez, Vice President at The Related Group. “We are thrilled to be offering this level of luxury, directly on the sand, to buyers who are looking for an accessible price point for an elevated lifestyle. While we’re launching Solemar within a completely different environment than expected, we are so pleased to see the pent-up desire and demand that’s evident from both the local South Florida market and the Northeast. That demand, coupled with a best-in-class approach to incorporating wellness and safety features throughout all public areas and within private residences, makes this gorgeous oceanfront property one that is not only unique, but cutting-edge as well.” 

“Related is no stranger to elevating the value of a neighborhood or community it enters, and Pompano Beach will be no different,” Pérez added.

The 20-story Solemar features an undulating façade designed by Arquitectonica to mirror the ocean’s rippling waves. Interiors by Meyer Davis embody relaxed sophistication, with an aesthetic that highlights soft muted tones and natural materials. No matter what the time of day, gorgeous views from the pools overlooking both the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway await. 

Solemar offers residents a high-end, wellness-forward amenity package that lends to the overall elevated beach lifestyle of the property. Residents will enjoy a state-of-the-art fitness center overlooking the tropical poolside sanctuary, spa treatment rooms offering on-demand spa services, a theater room, wine salon and club room. Outdoors, amenity options include hammock lounges, firepits, barbeque grills, a poolside café and sunrise/sunset terrace, all set within 250 linear feet of pristine beachfront.

“We’re quite proud of both the indoor and outdoor amenities that are all part of the Solemar experience,” Pérez explained. “No matter how you look at it, this is a luxury property like no other in the area. And when it comes to our residents, we will be focused on catering to their every need, with premier level offerings such as personalized concierge services and exclusive home wellness packages.” 

Beyond these public areas, the open air, ocean breezes and vast lush landscape become part of every private residence as well, with open layouts designed to maximize views everywhere you look. Breathtaking vistas of the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway are visible from nearly every room, and from each residence’s oversized terrace with continuous glass railings. Private elevators deliver homeowners directly to their residences and include floor plans spanning 2,000 to 2,600 square feet, as well as a limited collection of three penthouses of 4,600 square feet each. Each home is appointed luxury finishes such as kitchens with Italian cabinetry and Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, sprawling master bathrooms with soaking tubs, the latest smarthome technologies and more.

In line with the building’s ethos to promote residents’ overall well-being, each home comes wired with DARWIN, a Home Wellness Intelligence Network developed by wellness real estate and technology company, Delos. Sourced and installed by automation company, HEDsouth, the technology seeks to turn your home into a catalyst for enhanced health and performance. Using proprietary software including algorithms and sensor technologies, DARWIN is designed to help enhance energy, sleep and overall well-being, and reduce indoor contaminants that negatively affect respiratory, cardiovascular, immune and cognitive health by monitoring and calibrating air, water and light quality. 

Additionally, residents will be among the first to gain access to the Related Living app, developed exclusively for owners and residents of Related Group developments. Related Living will allow for on-demand and completely contactless communication to utilize Solemar’s extensive resort-style services and amenities. Residents will be able to request their car from valet; chat with concierge; manage deliveries; reserve amenity rooms, beach chairs and BBQ areas; book spa appointments; connect with other residents and more.

Gatsby Enterprises Acquires DiVosta Towers Office Complex In Palm Beach Gardens For $80 Million

A joint venture led by the New York-based real estate investment firm Gatsby Enterprises has acquired the DiVosta Towers office complex in Palm Beach Gardens for $80 million. Gatsby Enterprises is led by Nadar Shalom and the complex was acquired in partnership with Master Mind LLC, led by Babak Ebrahimzadeh. DiVosta Towers was reportedly 70% leased at the time of sale with tenants including JP Morgan and the law lawfirm Comiter, Singer, Baseman & Braun LLP. The seller was represented by Tony Hollis of Hollis Realty Group. Jon Blunk of Tower Commercial Real Estate will oversee leasing of DiVosta Towers.

DiVosta Towers was the first new office complex to be delivered in Palm Beach in over a decade. Located at 3825-3835 PGA Boulevard., the project was developed by Otto DiVosta and was completed in 2019. The 6.6-acre complex features two 11-story towers topped with iconic white steel pyramid statue structures overlooking The Gardens Mall. DiVosta Towers offers 220,000 square feet of luxury Class A office space and 889 covered parking spaces with a full-time concierge, secure elevator access, 10’ ceilings, floor-to-ceiling impact glass windows, a ground-floor patio with public art and car charging stations. The South Tower features suites ranging from 2,500 - 10,000 square feet while the North Tower offers 10,000 square foot floor-plates for custom tenant build-outs.

Otto DiVosta was the founder of DiVosta Building Corp., which sold in 1998 to Pulte Homes for $155 million. DiVosta acquired the site in 2015 for $8.5 million. Gatsby Enterprises entered the South Florida market in 2019 when they acquired 800 Brickell for $125 million and is currently redeveloping the tower into a modern office building.

The Corcoran Group To Take Over Sales Of DDG Development's 3550 South Ocean's Remaining Inventory

The Corcoran Group has been appointed to take over sales of the remaining inventory at 3550 South Ocean, a luxury condo project being developed by DDG, led by Joe McMillan. Sales will be led by Kerry Warwick who had previously oversaw pre-construction sales of the project with Douglas Elliman. The development is located at 3550 South Ocean Boulevard and was completed in 2019. 3550 South Ocean is just over 30% sold and there are currently 20 units remaining on the market priced from $1.8 million. Pricing initially started at $2.3 million when the project launched in 2016. Sales were previously overseen by Douglas Elliman Development Marketing.

3550 South Ocean features 30 units rising 7-stories, designed by the Palm Beach-based GarciaStromberg | GS4studios, Kobi Karp, and interiors by the NYC-based Champalimaud. Residences at 3550 South Ocean come in 2 and 3 bedroom layouts, range in size from 2,700 SF to 3,000 SF. There are three penthouse units available with private rooftop terraces.

Units will feature private elevator access with private entry foyers, views of the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway, floor-to-ceiling glass, expansive chef's kitchens, and will be delivered move-in ready. A collection of five penthouses will also feature rooftop terraces. Amenities include private beach access, a beachfront salt water swimming pool and sun terrace, a fitness studio with east facing natural light, on-site surf board and stand-up paddleboard storage, private gated access and private parking.