Seven Valleys Acquires Wynwood Development Site From RedSky And JZ Capital For $26.06 Million

An entity affiliated with the New York-based RedSky Capital and London-based JZ Capital Partners has sold a 1.25 acre development site located at 2700 NW 2nd Avenue in Wynwood for $26.06 million. The buyer was the New York-based real estate investment and development firm Seven Valleys. The trade equates to $479 per square foot dirt value and there is currently a 2,576 square foot structure on the property. The joint venture initially acquired the property in 2016 from Goldman Properties for $30.75 million and had proposed the Forum, a 144,781 square foot mixed-use development with office and retail space designed by Enrique Norten of Ten Arquitectos.

Miami Heat Star Udonis Haslem And Magellan Housing Score Approval To Build Wynwood Works On City Owned Land

A partnership between Haslem Housing Ventures, led by Miami Heat star Udonis Haslem, and the Coral Gables-based Magellan Housing, have received approval from Miami’s Omni Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to build Wynwood Works, a 12-story mixed-use apartment project in Wynwood. Wynwood Works will be built on city owned land at 2035 North Miami Avenue.

The development partnership will receive a land grant from the CRA valued at $6.5 million at no charge and a contribution of $9.9 million cash grant in exchange for 50 years of income restrictions on the apartments. The total project costs are estimated at $39.9 million and with the grands provided by the CRA the development partnership will not need to seek Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC). In 2018 the Omni CRA committed $100 million to the development of affordable housing. The development partnership will restrict 10% of the units to those earning up to 30% of the area median income (AMI), an additional 10% of units to those earning up to 50% of AMI, another 10% to those earning up to 80% of AMI, 25% up to 120% of AMI and the remaining 45% for those earning up to 140% of AMI. The partnership will also share 45% of the annual rental income from the ground-floor retail.

Wynwood Works will rise 12-stories and will feature 104-units of mixed-income apartments on a 20,238 square foot site. The project is designed by MC+G Architecture and will feature a mural designed in partnership with the Miami Light Project and Bakehouse Art Complex. Wynwood Works will also feature 6,711 square feet of ground-floor retail, 102 parking spaces and a sixth-floor amenity deck which features a fitness room, co-working space, a community room and a garden. Apartments will range from 405 square foot studios to 1,150 square foot 3-bedroom layouts. The unit mix will be broken down by 42 studios, 43 one-bedroom units, 12 two-bedroom units and 7 three-bedroom units.

East End Capital's 236-Unit Co-Living Project Foyer Wynwood Approved on North Miami Avenue

East End Capital has received approval from the City of Miami’s Urban Design Review Board (UDRB) for FOYER Wynwood, a 375,000 SF 236-unit co-living, mixed-use project in Wynwood along North Miami Avenue. The approvals give the project its final green light to move forward. The development will continue the renaissance occurring along North Miami Avenue, and is located near notable attractions such as Veza Sur Brewery, The Wynwood Arcade, Oasis, The Salty, and the planned Arlo Hotel. Construction is expected to commence in early 2021.

Foyer Wynwood will be a 375,000 SF, 12-story, 236-unit multifamily residential project that spans North Miami Avenue from 24th to 25th Street. The project is being designed by globally recognized architecture firm, Kobi Karp Architecture & Design, also responsible for East End’s Wynwood 25 and Annex projects. Foyer Wynwood will feature affordable co-living and micro-unit options in the apartment portion, together with co-workspaces and other amenities. In conjunction with the development, East End has launched the new “FOYER” brand to operate and manage this project as well as all the other co-living apartment projects in its pipeline. 

East End Capital is the same developer behind Wynwood 25, with Related Group, a mixed-use, market-rate rental community, and Wynwood Annex, a class-A office building geared toward technology, advertising, marketing and innovation tenants including international entertainment company, Live Nation.

Foyer Wynwood will offer with an abundance of shared amenity space, including a gym focused on functional training, a juice and coffee bar, an expansive pool deck, a chef’s kitchen and entertainment space, collaborative co-working and art studio areas, and state-of-the-art podcast and green-screen studios.

All FOYER projects will include high ratios of furnished micro-units and co-living bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, together with traditional studio, one- and two-bedroom units. Monthly rents for co-living bedrooms at Foyer Wynwood, which include the furnishings, electricity, common area cleaning, and WiFi, are expected to start around $1,500 per month. 

“FOYER aims to redefine the multifamily landscape by incorporating affordable co-living and micro-units into the traditional apartment mix.  FOYER communities will be priced and designed for renters of all ages, in all walks of life,” said Jonathon Yormak, the founder of East End Capital and FOYER.  “They will be low on cost, high on community and incredibly easy on convenience.”  In addition to A.I. enabled marketing and low-click on-boarding processes, FOYER’s roommate pairing will be taken to a new level through its proprietary compatibility algorithm.

Lennar Locks Down $44.8 Million Construction Loan For Wynwood Green

Lennar has locked down a $44.8 million construction loan for Wynwood Green, an 11-story, 189-unit residential rental apartment building which will also feature 17,000 SF of commercial space and 324 parking spaces. The loan was provided by Santander Bank. Wynwood Green will be located on a 1.26 acre site which was the former site of the popular food-truck and bar station at Wynwood Yard, 48, 56, 64, 70, 82, 90 and 98 NW 29th St. and 63 NW 28th street. Initial designs are by architecture firm Dorsky + Yue International. The site of Wynwood Green was sold to Lennar by David Lombardi of Lombardi Properties, who was one of the pioneers in the emergence of Wynwood.

The Miami-based publicly traded Lennar Corporation (LEN) is known as one of the largest homebuilders in the United States, but also retains ownership interests in 53 apartment communities. Wynwood Green would also be their first multifamily project within the city of Miami. Lennar Corporation is run by Executive Chairman Stuart Miller, whose father Leonard Miller was one of the founders in 1956. In 2019 Lennar was ranked 154th on the Fortune 500 and the company operates in 21 states.

East End Capital & Related Group Secure $136 Million In Refinancing For Wynwood 25 & Wynwood Annex

Partners East End Capital and The Related Group closed on $136 million in financing for its a master-planned, mixed-use developments Wynwood 25 and Wynwood Annex. The financing was provided by Blackstone Real Estate Debt Strategies and is being used to fully satisfy the construction loans for both projects and return equity to the partners. Completed in June 2019, the nine-story building is already nearly 90% leased.

“This financing is a significant milestone for Wynwood 25 and the Annex as it officially marks the completion of these pioneering Wywnood developments,” said Jonathon Yormak, of East End Capital. “We thank our partners for their support.”

Approximately $110 million of the loan was used for Wynwood 25, Wynwood’s first purpose-built, rental community, which adds 289 rental units ranging from 400 SF studios to three-bedroom apartments to the market. Designed by architect Kobi Karp, with interiors by Meshberg Group, Wynwood 25 features amenities such as a 24/7 concierge, valet parking, electric car charging stations, pet grooming spa, rooftop lounge and kitchen, library with co-working space, state-of-the-art fitness room with virtual spinning studio, and a heated resort-style pool with a sunbathing deck area that looks down on the world-famous Wynwood Walls. Wynwood 25 also features 28,518 SF of retail space, featuring ice cream shop, Salt & Straw, and acclaimed Austin-based Japanese powerhouse, Uchi, expecting to open in the Spring 2020.

“Wynwood 25 and the Annex ushered in a new era for Miami’s most popular neighborhood, and the response from renters, tenants and the Wynwood community has been overwhelmingly positive,” said Jon Paul Perez, executive vice president for Related. “We look forward to continuing to bring these kinds of thoughtfully designed properties to Wynwood as it grows and evolves.”

Nearly $26 million of the refinancing loan was utilized for The Wynwood Annex, the second component of the mixed-use development. The Annex is a 60,000 SF, Class-A office building, geared towards TAMI tenants, such as Live Nation, that has already moved into its full floor space at the building. The Annex boasts loft-like office space with soaring ceilings and private outdoor space, individually sized floor plans, and on-site parking. Other features include a 4,429 SF ground-floor retail component as well as a communal rooftop terrace with outdoor seating.

Apartment leasing at Wynwood 25 is being managed by The Related Group. Retail leasing at Wynwood 25 and Wynwood Annex is being handled by Richard Skulnik at RIPCO. Office leasing at Wynwood Annex is led by the team of Gordon Messinger and Ericka Witkowski of Cushman & Wakefield.

Spotify To Open Headquarters in Wynwood's The Oasis Designed By Urban Robot Associates

Spotify will open a headquarters at The Oasis in Wynwood, which is scheduled for completion later this year (2020). Spotify has agreed to lease 20,000 SF in the urban campus for their Latin American HQ and plans to have up to 100 employees based out of the Wynwood location after they complete their move from Brickell.

“We are thrilled that Spotify is leasing space at the Oasis and are very happy to have played a role in making the vision of Wynwood as a best in class tech-hub become a reality,” said Erik Rutter co-founder of Carpe Real Estate Partners.

The Oasis is designed by Urban Robot Associates and is being developed by Carpe Real Estate Partners. The Oasis encompasses 70,000 SF including 35,000 SF of former warehouse space converted into 20,000 SF of creative office space with a 2,500 SF rooftop and 17,000 SF of retail space. Outside offers 35,000 SF of heaving landscaped outdoor courtyard space with an outdoor food hall and a 75’ tall “Tower Bar” made out of shipping containers to activate the outdoors and complete the urban campus. Retail suites will range from 1,000 SF to 6,000 SF.

“Wynwood is still in its infancy, and we are very excited to continue to watch the submarket mature. We feel that building a creative campus that attracts the likes of Spotify is the exact type of innovation that Wynwood needs to reach its full potential,” said David Weitz, co-founder of Carpe Real Estate Partners.

Wynwood has been a hotbed for corporate and office leasing with 545wyn by Sterling Bay nearing completion and launching leasing for Class A office space in the once warehouse and arts district. The Oasis is located at 2319 North Miami Avenue. Leasing is being oversee by Brian Gale and Andrew Trench of Cushman Wakefield.

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PEOPLE TO WATCH: Meet Our Panelist Joe Furst, Principal of Place Projects

Join us on March 5th at X Miami for People to Watch: Leaders in South Florida Real Estate, where Joe Furst will be discussing his long-term value creation play in Wynwood and other neighborhoods, how he’s managed to cultivate the right partnership structure in his deals, and why he’s selective about projects that fit his skills, a hybrid between controlled placemaking, development and operations, including hospitality.

Joe Furst is the founder and managing principal of Place Projects, a Miami-based real estate investment firm, operating partner and placemaker focused on creating value in urban neighborhoods through thoughtful development, planning and content curation. Place Projects’ current real estate portfolio includes several residential, commercial and retail developments throughout Florida, including Wynwood, Doral, West Palm Beach and St. Petersburg. 

Prior to launching Place Projects, Joe spent over 10 years at Goldman Properties developing the Wynwood neighborhood of Miami and was responsible for all strategy, development, financing and leasing initiatives. Joe played an integral role in the transformation of Wynwood from a fragmented industrial district into an engaging destination and live-work-play neighborhood. 

Joe also founded and served as Chair of the Wynwood Business Improvement District (“WBID”), where he championed policy initiatives that ensured Wynwood’s thoughtful growth while preserving its unique character. Ultimately, the WBID, in cooperation with the City of Miami, created the Wynwood Revitalization District (“NRD”) zoning overlay which allowed Wynwood to develop into a diverse, mixed-use neighborhood.  The NRD won the 2016 American Planning Association Award for best planning and zoning policy for economic development.  

His involvement and deep commitment to the area gave him the runway for his own large-scale, ground-up development project: 545 Wyn, the first Class-A office space in Wynwood, whose amenities more closely resemble a hotel than a traditional office. As of today, the building has topped off and glass casing has been installed.

Joe and his development partner, Sterling Bay, acknowledge the risk in building a spec project, especially given the new supply of office space on the market, but their strategy is unwavering. They are confident that the introverted retail plaza, side-core design of the building and lifestyle amenities will attract the right tenants. Amenities will include an activated roof deck and full service fitness facilities, including yoga, spinning and gym.

The development includes 298,000 square feet of flexible office space on large floorplates, as well as 26,000 square feet of ground-floor retail and an 18,000-square-foot tenant amenity floor featuring indoor and outdoor collaborative workspaces, ultra-modern conference rooms and a state-of-the-art wellness center. 545 Wyn will afford its tenants the option of having private open-air balconies and direct access to an adjacent paseo park. Newmark Knight Frank is leading leasing efforts and they are hoping to attract creative tenants in high-growth industries like tech and media.

Sterling Bay announced that Gensler, a leading architecture, design and planning firm, has signed a long-term lease to be the first office tenant at 545 Wyn. Gensler is also the lead designer and architect for the project and will lease 13,456 square feet in 545 Wyn, which is anticipated to open in late 2020.

Joe was born and raised in Miami, Florida.  He graduated from Hamilton College and obtained a law degree from the University of Miami.  After practicing law, Joe returned to graduate school to obtain a Masters in Real Estate from the Warrington College of Business at the University of Florida.  

Hear from Joe on March 5th at People to Watch: Leaders in South Florida Real Estate. Get your tickets below.

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By Katya Demina

TSG Group & Lineaire Group Reveal Wynwood Haus Designed by Corwil Architects

TSG Group and Lineaire Group have revealed plans for Wynwood Haus, a 20-story residential project designed by Corwil Architects. Wynwood Haus will be a residential apartment rental building offering 224 residential units. 42 of the residential units will be micro units, just under 400 SF. Wynwood Haus will be located in an Opportunity Zone on the 1700 Block of North Miami Avenue in Miami’s Arts & Entertainment District, nearby Filling Station Lofts and CANVAS. Wynwood Haus will also feature 5,204 SF of ground floor retail and 222 parking spaces. The plans were recently submitted to Miami’s Urban Development Review Board and are expected to be reviewed this month.

PEOPLE TO WATCH: Meet Our Panelist Ryan Shear, Managing Partner of PMG

Join us on March 5th at X Miami for People to Watch: Leaders in South Florida Real Estate, where Ryan Shear will be discussing how PMG stays innovative with creative housing solutions, how declining ownership is affecting the multifamily market and how he plans to build projects that will withstand the tests of time.

The developer currently has more than 5,000 units in the pipeline, including their largest multi-family project to date with over 900 beds. In December, PMG announced their latest concept, Society, the natural evolution of X Social Communities, as a response to the insatiable demand for attainably-priced, downtown rental communities. The new brand will debut with downtown mega-projects Society Las Olas (formerly X Las Olas) in Fort Lauderdale, Society Biscayne (formerly 400 Biscayne Boulevard) and Society Wynwood in Miami. 

Society is aimed at a broader demographic, unlike X, which is geared towards millennial. Only about 30% of Society buildings will be dedicated to co-living options, as opposed to 35% - 40% in X buildings.

Co-living has been an enticing model for residents, investors and developers alike, as urban cores continue to become saturated and the demand for housing skyrockets. Following the success of X Miami, the fastest building in Downtown Miami to lease up, PMG took lessons they learned from X Social Communities and augmented them. Society will focus more on community inclusivity and expanding their finish and furnish options, while also adding to the immersive and experiential aspects of the building.

As a managing partner of PMG, Shear is responsible for general company operations, vision and growth. For nearly 15 years, Shear has played an instrumental role in the company’s success in Miami and beyond. He currently manages a growing portfolio of over $4 billion in real estate assets across the country. Completed condo projects spearheaded by Shear include Echo Aventura, Echo Brickell and Muse Residences in Sunny Isles. In 2018, Shear announced PMG will be bringing The Waldorf Astoria Residences to Miami in 2020.

The group recently opened X Miami, a 464-unit multifamily social community pioneering the “Rent By Bedroom” model for Class A luxury apartments in the urban core, which became the fastest building to lease in Downtown Miami. PMG will continue to expand this multifamily model nationally under Shear's direction. A native of Miami’s Coconut Grove and alumnus of Emory University's Goizueta School of Business, Shear lives in Brickell with his dog Larry and enjoys pico de gallo with every meal.

Hear from Ryan on March 5th at People to Watch: Leaders in South Florida Real Estate. Get your tickets below.

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By Katya Demina

Sterling Bay’s 545wyn Tops Off and Celebrates Retail Leasing Launch

545wyn, Wynwood’s first true Class-A office space, led by Chicago-based real estate investment and development firm Sterling Bay, recently celebrated its topping off and retail leasing launch. The 10-story, 325,000-square-foot mixed-use development broke ground in December 2018 and is expected to deliver in late 2020. It presents an exciting opportunity to future office and retail tenants, thanks to top-of-the-line amenities and thoughtful design elements, says Michael Lirtzman, Sterling Bay’s director of leasing. In addition to Sterling Bay, a leader in urban campus headquarters, the local team consists of Place Project’s Joe Furst and Gridline Property’s Alfredo Riascos.

The team has emphasized the importance of carefully curating the retail tenancy and their on-the-ground experience in the neighborhood. “Based on my deep commitment and development history in Wynwood, I want to bring the best possible solutions for its evolution and successful growth as a premier destination to live, work and play,” says Furst, who was previously the managing director of Goldman Properties. 

The development features a private, 4,700-square-foot interior wellness center complete with spinning and yoga and is also complemented by a 17,000-square-foot activated roof deck with full kitchen and bar services. Sterling Bay has also committed to reserving the west façade of the office tower as a canvas with plans to commission murals by local community artists to maintain respect for the neighborhood’s roots and character as a hub for creative expression. 

On the ground floor, 545wyn features 26,000 square feet of retail intended to house three marquee tenants with a heavy emphasis on food, beverage, entertainment and lifestyle services. A major highlight includes a paseo park linking 26th and 27th Streets, spilling into a courtyard that connects the property to neighboring buildings. In addition to retail, approximately 270,000 square feet of flexible, modern office space on highly sought-after large floor plates with floor-to-ceiling windows provides future office tenants with the ultimate modern office experience.

Written By: Stephanie Warren