Demolition Permits Filed At 1836 Biscayne, Where 40-Story Tower Planned

Two demolition permits have been applied for at 1836 Biscayne, where a 40-story residential tower is planned.

Both permit applications were submitted to Miami’s Building Department on April 14.

According to the first permit filing, total demolition of a 2,700 square foot building is planned.

The second permit application is for partial demolition of 4,363 square feet, at an estimated cost of $122,000.

Kast Construction is listed as the contractor on both filings

There are two buildings currently on the site, according to county property records.

One dates to 1964 and has around 3,030 square feet, while the second dates to 1926 and has 16,935 square feet (it is designated historic).

A construction permit for a 40-story tower was applied for in September, and is continuing to move through the review process as of this month.

The plan is to preserve and renovate the historic church building, while adding the 40-story tower next to and above it.

 

 


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Anonymous
7 months ago

So happy they historic neo-classic iconic church is being saved and restored. They don’t build this level of design and quality anymore, so we need to preserve it.

For Rent banners by Melo
7 months ago

Absolutely agree

Not Anonymous
7 months ago

Not to mention the noteworthy hiding of the parking podium.

Anonymous
7 months ago

However, the monstrosity behind this beautiful building won’t help.

Anonymous
7 months ago

It would have been a solid building too if it wasn’t for a piece of Downtown Fifth’s facade tacked to the end.

Anonymous
7 months ago

Actually, they do (i.e. RAMSA), but when every building in designed by Arqueeftectonica or Kobi Krap, even Government Center is of high design and quality…

For Rent banners by Melo
7 months ago

Almost threw up when I saw the thumbnail. Glad the the church is staying. It has more architectural significance than 99% of the buildings in Miami.

Anon
7 months ago

Absolutely beautiful building at the base.

Anonymous
7 months ago

Now THIS is a historic property actually worth preserving.

Magazine
7 months ago

Crazy how once this is built, there will be no other buildings in Edgewater, according to renderings.

Downtowner
7 months ago

LOL

Anonymous
7 months ago

would love to see the neo classical church be a high end restaurant lounge……and wish the new structure had followed the neoclassical theme……..

Anon
7 months ago

It would have been nice if the developers took cues from the historic building at the base for the design of the tower. Regardless, it looks decent and I’m glad the church will be preserved.

Anons
7 months ago

It would be cool to see more Gaudi-inspired designs like the Mayfair in Coconut Grove, especially in view of the Spanish history in Miami.

Downtowner
7 months ago

The 1964 building is the Christian Science Reading Room, which is between the historic building (church) and the neighboring condo. If they demolish the entire reading room (3,030 sq. ft.), that still leaves another 4,000-or so sq. ft. to be demolished. It makes me think they’re going to somehow alter the church because I don’t think there’s anything else on that property other than the church and the reading room.

BDub
7 months ago

The main structure has stained glass windows on the south side. That wall looks like it will abut the new structure, so maybe that’s where the additional demo will happen.

Downtowner
7 months ago

🙁

Melo is sigma and Chad
7 months ago

Wonder what they will put inside the church ? a restaurant ?

For Rent banners by Melo
7 months ago

nightclub for sure

Anonymous
7 months ago

Hopefully a big gay disco!

Not Anonymous
7 months ago

That would be fun!

Anonymous
7 months ago

And with tons of drag queens.

Anonymous
7 months ago

Yes, the city should host a “million drag queens” pub crawl, where the entire City gets to dress in drag for the day – it would be so fun and lighten people up!

Downtown Blue Voter
7 months ago

Make sure you and everyone you know vote blue in the next election. Otherwise that is never going to happen in FL

Anonymous
7 months ago

Sounds like they got the Benjamin Dover vote!

Anonymous
7 months ago

Id love to see a gay club in downtown or brickell. Maybe even Riverside or Coral Way🕺🏻 🪩 🏳️‍🌈

Anonymous
7 months ago

Make Coral Way gay! There’s a bunch of old buildings that could be spruced up. Miami is missing a “gay street.”

Anonymous
7 months ago

Vaseline Alley down the street in Coral Gables already has that covered.

Anonymous
7 months ago

Are there any straight males on this site? Asking for my interior decorator.

Anonymous
7 months ago

Wish the proposed new tower was architecturally worthy of sharing space with the historic church. At least the church is staying. Count your blessings. (Pun intended.)

Downtown Vagabond
7 months ago

That church would make an awesome food hall

Sam
7 months ago

I agree ☝️

BDub
7 months ago

Making the church a performance venue would be incredible. On-line photos of the interiors are beautiful.

Melo is sigma and Chad
7 months ago

finally, I done finished a bachelors and made manager while this project has been debated on this site since the ex Miami.

Anonymous
7 months ago

Keep those fries warm!

Norm
7 months ago

Watching NFL Draft in the classical KC train station. Classical architecture is awesome.

Nunya
7 months ago

Tear down a one of a kind building in Miami for another Shit Tower.

Anonymous
7 months ago

Try reading it again.