Federal Government Announces Plan To Sell Brickell Plaza

The U.S. General Services Administration has announced it will begin the disposition process for the Brickell Plaza property.

Brickell Plaza sits on a 54,105 square foot lot that is in the center of an area seeing intense development. A nine-story building is currently on the site, built in 1971.

The property is next to the site where the Dolce&Gabbana supertall residential and hotel tower is planned to be built.

Also next door is the 848 Brickell property, where an office tower is planned.

Across the street is Mary Brickell Plaza, and the newly completed 830 Brickell office tower.

News of the planned sale was first reported by Bisnow.

 

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anonymous
1 month ago

should be a high rise with limited parking and lots of retail on the ground floor

Cover the Podiums
1 month ago

it will be a parking podium facing the metro mover. Go on google maps and look at every other street where the metro mover passes through

Anonymous
1 month ago

Maybe because it’s unfeasible and nobody wants a window facing a Metromover flyover?

Anonymous
1 month ago

So that’s where the affordable units in Brickell go, it’s not rocket science. Nobody wants to pay a lot to be close to ground level anywhere

Anonymous
28 days ago

Unless it’s a storefront or office, then it’s free marketing and worth like XX more than any other commercial space in Miami.

Fern
1 month ago

Parking mandates need to go. I know any new building will still be built with tons of parking, but that decision should be made by private owners, not the government

Anonymous
29 days ago

Parking under freeways should be rethought and designed, is that FL DOT or county?

anon
26 days ago

its a safety concern too, who wants sketchy randos parking under our major freeways and tent cities popping up every once and blu moon- i mean it seems totally safe now, but every once and awhile theres a person living off the streets passing through and it gets so hot you can fry an egg in summer on those ashpahlt parking lots that cater to only handful of people.

Anonymous
20 days ago

It’s a concern for the Miami Parking Authority:

Does parking always need its own agency? Not necessarily.

Could we reduce unnecessary government spending on an agency that seems to exist primarily to brand unattractive parking lots—lots that aren’t even well-maintained or landscaped to improve their appearance?

I’d rather see tax dollars go toward natural-park maintenance and community improvements—than funding salaries of agencies that seem to be parked off-site.

anon
26 days ago

they should all be parks like under decks.

SpencerMIA
26 days ago

Thinking this through, and walking North on SE 1st Ave (Brickell Ct.) from 11th Street, there are retail spaces, condo lobbies (Avenue, Flatiron, Brickell on the River), little pocket parks, Mary Brickell Village, and more green space all underneath the MetroMover tracks northbound to where the path meets up with the Miami Greenway.
Yes, of course, there is parking above the retail, and above the condo lobbies, and above the office lobbies, but so what.

Azarius
1 month ago

Twin tower would be perfect for this site with hidden parking and retail and commercial. They could do an office and a apartment building. (there’s plenty of condos there lol)

Jordan
1 month ago

The market already decided that before your post.
It will be sold and re developed into a high rise with retail and limited parking.

Limited to what the property owner decides to build.

If you hurry, you can put in your winning bid and do whatever you want.

Anon
30 days ago

Better idea than park or skyscraper – keep it and turn it into a national library or museum like the Smithsonian.

Anonymous
1 month ago

It’s about time!! Apart from the Four Ambassadors, this is one of the biggest eye sores in the neighborhood.

Jesus
1 month ago

You’re right but it’s a historical part of Miami. Maybe keep the towers and build taller buildings on the property to maintain the history of the complex.

Voltaire
1 month ago

1971 Historical???? I would say Hysterical comment 😂!!1

SpencerMIA
26 days ago

If I had to guess….I’ll bet our Lord and Savior thought he was posting about the Library/Museum property, not the also fortified Navy Federal Credit Union building.

Anonymous
1 month ago

Where were you when those beautiful prewar residences were destroyed for Dumba*s Flats II?

Anonymous
20 days ago

Hope that Dumbass design gets rejected for something less rectangular, now that the lot is cleared and primed, it should only be allowed to exceed 12 floors if it’s stacked blocks like the new MB building, or an L shape, with air-windows that let light pass through, or a pyramid shape.

Anonymous
30 days ago

Lol… Historical…

How about the new property OWNER gets to decide if the nasty eyesore comes down or not?

Novel concept, an owner deciding what they can do with their OWN property….

Voltaire
1 month ago

The Four Ambassadors are the favelas, Bidonville, Villa Miseria, Inner city of Brickell neighborhood!!!!

Javanka
1 month ago

It’s worse than Hialeah.

Robin
29 days ago

Methinks the lady doth protest too much.

Anonymous
28 days ago

Ehh sounds more like all of us than the same lady.

Anon
1 month ago

Thank the LORD!

Cover the Podiums
1 month ago

I know I’m going to get a lot hate for this, but the elevated metro mover really does kill the vibes. Anything that faces that street, will never be inviting or appealing. From a street level, all people see are the massive elevated tracks and concrete columns. Imagine mary brickell village with with elevated metro tracks running through it!

I’m hopeful that Miami will eventually get a proper underground metro like every other world class city.

anonymous
1 month ago

you do realize how insane it would cost to build tunnels for a metro anywhere in Florida? NYC has above ground trains in some sections and its no big deal.

Cover the Podiums
30 days ago

Yes it does! But not in the heart of manhattan.

Facepalm
1 month ago

Jesus, you are insufferable

Yeppers
1 month ago

No.

Miami4Life
1 month ago

This might be the dumbest take on this site to date

Anonymous
1 month ago

I don’t agree—it actually enhances the area and stands out as an architectural masterpiece. The structure has a Roman-inspired look with its columns and arches, and it just needs better landscaping and lighting underneath to create a futuristic urban oasis. With some thoughtful buffers where the landscaping weaves in around the trains, it l really shines. The trains are also fun to watch and give the area a sense modernity and significance—like Manhattan or major cities around the world.

Riding the train above ground feels so much better for mental health generally. The views are great, both residents and tourists love the experience. It’s a refreshing change from the dark, smelly, and often shady subways in other cities. Plus it’s climate proof!

Jordan
1 month ago

Thanks Chat GPT! Now, can you rewrite this to comment directed to an audience of h8gh school graduates iwho know the area instead of 8 year olds who do not?

Anon
1 month ago

Sure – they are works of art, they look nice and feel good, love it more than subways period

History 4 Life
29 days ago

Ah the great Roman Empire…. aspiring to emulate failure

Anonymous
28 days ago

Preserving and enhancing the Metro Mover is about empirical data to be resourceful and improve lives, not emulating an empire.

The Romans didn’t have a modern-day Metro Mover (aka MMM) what did they have? Roads. Chariots on roads… weaving, winding, roads of the past, remind us of anywhere? At least they never got lost, all roads lead to Rome.

Anonymous
1 month ago

I love the way the mover looks actually. It’s fun and futuristic to see it whizzing through the buildings.

Anonymous
1 month ago

You must be kidding… It’s 1970s technology with squeaky wheels, designed for airports and too make tire companies rich, not as a viable transit solution for a downtown area.

Anonymous
1 month ago

It looks more modern and quieter than the subways in NYC or London

I’m Lovin It
1 month ago

Not a viable transit solution? It has been for over 30 years and just keeps getting better with all the digital kiosks and modern upgrades

Yet Another Anonymous
1 month ago

It is but ridership has dropped from 36,000 ten years ago to 19,000 now in October 2024 when it should be at 40k or more by now. Why?

anon
1 month ago

Metromover ridership levels have tanked but yet WE NEED more Metromover.

Anon
1 month ago

I doubt they tanked, it’s always full – what’s that smell? 🫏

anon
30 days ago

^^II believe the county’s own ridership numbers over some Anons’ “doubt”

Anonymous
30 days ago

I didn’t realize it was from the county. And trust they are studied to help improve the system not remove it.

anon
30 days ago

^^where’d you think it was from? PriceWaterhousdeCoopers? I believe the county over some rando’s assuming.

Anon
30 days ago

Give us a link, this is all hearsay nobody knows if it’s from the county just a anonymous comment saying it is

Annon
30 days ago

I take the 72 bus almost every day and the ticket booth onboard is always broken so number of ridership is way off obviously

anon
30 days ago

^^oh ok, that settles it. Some 72 bus riding mensan who can’t even swing a used Kia says it ain’t so, so therefore it ain’t so.

Anon
1 month ago

Can we trust those stats? The elevation stats on sea level in some anreas are wonky in some sources.

Anonymous
28 days ago

A COVID dip, black swan, turn that baby right round, baby right round.

subway in a place 3 feet above high tide
1 month ago

“I know I’m going to get a lot hate for this”

Whenever I see a CTP post I just automatically downvote

Anonymous
1 month ago

Underground, no. But streetcars would be a feasible replacement, considering the higher capacity and easier expandability without having to acquire additional right-of-way. Some of the flyovers may need to be kept, but could be retrofitted for the new trains.

Anon
1 month ago

Street cars are awful and look antiquated and plus we have the bridges to deal with – if anything I can see a modern street rail along 8th to little Havana like they have in Nice in south of France

Jordan
1 month ago

No hate.
Pity maybe.

Are you unaware that these Metromover tracks ARE directly accross from.Mary Brickell Village.

If you were standing on Brickell Ct. right now, 9pm on a Wednesday, you would see hundreds (thousands if you stayed for an hour) of people walking around, eatng, drinking, running, walking dogs, cycling, etc.This has been going on for at least 6 years. Brickell CT. Is very active with Street life, day and night and has been for years.

Honest T.G.
30 days ago

I love the Mover and its structure overall, a modern marvel, poised for historical significance if maintained well and retrofitted every 5 years or so.

The only stop I find problematic is “Above the River” on the downtown (north) side—it feels like an M.C. Escher design of staircases that no one uses because it’s simply too much of a workout to go up and down. I think we should consider either removing this stop entirely or adding an improved escalator system, similar to the deep descents at Penn Station or Times Square.

If changes are to be prioritized, I’d recommend focusing on the accessibility of this stop, with improved ambiance and lighting.

However, I’m more concerned about the vehicular bridges, which clog traffic due to their stumpy design and the constant need to go up and down—often driven by federally mandated cargo routes.

A bike/pedestrian-only bridge where the Underline ends at 1st Avenue would be a welcome addition to keep the downtown flow going spritely. Additionally, rethinking the river as a functional route—such as carving out an alternative cargo path—or expanding the bridges could offer a more effective long-term solution.

SpencerMIA
26 days ago

There are lot of great opinions in there. Great up until rethinking the river as a “functional route”. The Miami River on it’s own functions as one of the largest Cargo port by dollar volume.
It functions.
There has been a lot of work to balance all the industrial use toward the Miami International Airport, the maritime industries west of 12th Avenue, the mid-rise residential neighborhoods in the middle, and the high rise residential typical of downtown.

Rob
30 days ago

Sorry, i don’t wanna drown!!!

Glen CoCo
28 days ago

🚝 Miami Deserves a Metro Unlike Any Other—Because We’re the Best! 🧲✨

World-class cities have underground metros, but Miami? We’re extraordinary. 🌴✨ So why go underground when we can reach for the skies? Imagine a Metro Mover that hovers—a sleek, magnetically elevated marvel gliding above the streets like magic. 🪽✨

And yes, after dreaming this up, I found out maglev systems exist in places like Asia—Shanghai, Japan, South Korea. They’re incredible, but they’re all supported by columns. Practical? Sure. But in Miami, we could dream bigger—maybe even ditch the columns someday. When that happens, just know the spark started here.

If you’ve got the know-how to make it real, go for it! Build it, refine it, bring it to life. And just remember me—with a subtle nod and a small royalty. Let’s make innovation happen together.

Miami is calling 🤙
Let’s make it hover. 🧲🪽🚝

#MiamiInnovation #MagnetMetroMover #DreamBig

anonymous
27 days ago

not gonna happen with the porous limestone and water table being so low.

Anon
26 days ago

We could get magnetic rail at round level in some locations like in France or Turkey, super quiet sleek fast with long cars and people can walk on the tracks when the trains are not moving. I’d keep what we have and focus on adding the ground level magnet system everywhere else before demolishing what we have.

#MagnetizeMiami
25 days ago

Miami is the ideal city in the global West, between north and south american continents, and right climate and temperature to thrive with magnetic systems, rare earthquakes and gentle climate…

Penetrates through water, elevates, plus it’s in most need of this new technology.

Anon
26 days ago

Provides welcomed shade from the sun and interesting light patterns in an otherwise flat typography.

Wow
1 month ago

What if it merges with the other super tall and becomes a mega wide super tall!

Anonymous
30 days ago

Now that’s an “Empire State of Mind”

Anonymous
30 days ago

I would just hope keeps the gold futuristic gargoyles, crown and fashion branding.

D.O.G.E.
1 month ago

Good. This will save some money.

Floridian
1 month ago

federal goverment about to cash in

Dre
1 month ago

Crazy idea but what if it was a small park. That’d be sick since we lack that inside of downtown. I know that’s prime real estate however… I can only dream!

Anon
1 month ago

That’s most logical choice – why does the Fed gov need to profit? When we have miles and miles of national parks that can be sold, can’t we get one small park downtown?

Hunter
30 days ago

The Federal Gov’t needs to get out of the office building ownership business.

anon
30 days ago

sell national parks? wtf

Anon
29 days ago

Just a small part of the national parks , like the size of this lot?

Hunter
30 days ago

If they sell it with a deed resstriction to keep it as a park, how much would you pay?
How high would the bidding go?

Anonymous
30 days ago

Is the government allowed to put profits over people? There’s a universe where everyone wins, since it can go super tall with a little central pocket corridor park or open space passageway.

anon
30 days ago

If parks are so important to you then why would you live in the middle of a financial district in a major city’s downtown? 🤦‍♂️ Lots of park space in Hollywood and Davie.

Dre
30 days ago

Almost every major city has small parks within the downtown area. It’s a subtle balance.

Anon
30 days ago

You can’t walk around in those places lol, have you ever lived downtown? They all have parks, that’s where parks are needed most yikes

Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?
25 days ago

Because people value their careers and personal growth, while feeling connected to society, as much parks, and it’s where many people thrive most, is that a serious question? 🙄

SpencerMIA
26 days ago

The Federal Government is the people.
The money used to purchase this building was taken from people.
Nothing is created inside this building. Nothing is built.

Selling this building will free up money. The People’s money. Sell it, and give the money back to the people. Better yet, pay down the National debt.

Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?
25 days ago

I understand that government represents all of us and generating revenue may benefit the greater good, but taking resources like space, air, or light from a local community disproportionately burdens us for minimal federal gain…

While the federal revenue may be a drop in the bucket, the impact on our quality of life is significant and permanent. This feels unfair without seeing plans for direct reinvestment in our community, such as creating permanent open park spaces or improving infrastructure to lead the nation.

In conclusion, government should balance the greater good with protecting local interests, ensuring that those who bear the cost also share in the benefits

blek
25 days ago

^^I think ChatGPT should be taxed heavily.

Anon
26 days ago

Nothing bc the government would give it out like it does with all the wasteful programs, at least this would have a direct impact on our health without a middle man

SpencerMIA
26 days ago

There is a park across the street from this building, and another to the east of this building along the bay front.

anon
1 month ago

pls be some kind of mid-rise/true mixed-use to activate the area even more

Anonymous
1 month ago

Incorporating a mid block open square or pocket park like where shake shack sits and building alter around the open courtyard with greenery could make the space feel more open.

Jordan
1 month ago

Now there a high school grad who knows that this already exists!

Honest T.G.
30 days ago

Yes and let’s mirror it on both sides because guess what it works 😉

Complimentary Inspiration
30 days ago

It could even feature an indoor/outdoor mid-block space, like an all-glass atrium that gives the impression of splitting the building’s base into two sections. Imagine a central courtyard, inspired by the Versace Mansion, but reimagined as a skyscraper version. The space would feature soaring ceilings, air conditioning, and a greenhouse-style park. To add a unique touch, there could even be a butterfly garden—or, for a more refined approach, sculpted butterflies integrated into the design.

I'm high too
30 days ago

Imagine a supertall with a tilapia farm incorporated into its lobby.

Anon
30 days ago

He wasn’t high. On another level, maybe. It’s a cool idea, maybe he needs to draw a rendering for you to see how practical it can be.

Honest T.G.
30 days ago

From my experience, people often pay a premium to live near metro stops because they are some of the most desirable locations in big cities. The highest rents and hotel rates are usually found closest to transit hubs, where public spaces tend to be clean, safe, and well-maintained.

While living directly next to a metro stop isn’t for everyone, I personally see value in having a view of the trains from some vantage point—like Mr. Rogers watching the neighborhood go by, a reminder of the world moving forward, orderly and advancing.

🚝 🕰️ 🌅

theeznutzmiami
30 days ago

not in Miami. Waterfron Rules in Mia.

anon
30 days ago

Evidently you’re neither a realtor nor investor. The marketing kits for these projects all show water or city views, amenities, and floorplans. Show me a project that mentions metromover/rail proximity.

Ann
30 days ago

Parkline in DT literally brands it’s self as the most connected community for that reason

Robin
28 days ago

A rental apartment building with two office buildings in the complex is likely the one and only example in the CBD, and you will not find any in Brickell.

Anon
29 days ago

I’m thinking 10 years down the road, you’re thinking now. Just look at a built out city, it’s not like I have a crystal ball telling me this….

Todos
28 days ago

Alas, now, all tres are equally valuable -waterfront, central, and connected. The ultimate Miami experience.

Anonymous
29 days ago

Central locations sell themselves without water photos or “marketing gurus.”

Anonymous
29 days ago

They all say proximity to the city center brightline and metro mover.

TMK
1 month ago

Wow! That’ll kill views big time! Dolce , Flatiron , 1010, SLS LUX , Heights , etc.

Anonymous
1 month ago

Please don’t sell it to MDC… like the old courthouse and post office they are letting fall apart.

The Snow Man
1 month ago

Again…MIAMI IS WINNING. NYC IS LOSING.

Anonymous
1 month ago

Can you please give it a break? NYC is NOT losing , with a ton of skyscrapers, and supertalls planned and/or under construction (270 Park Avenue, 175 Park Avenue, 350 Park Avenue, etc.).

annon
1 month ago

NYC blows. terrible city. terrible people. terrible!!! garbage, homeless, and crime everywhere. conformist people. (But i hope they all stay there and quit coming here!)

Anonymous
1 month ago

The same could be said about Miami twenty-five short years ago.

Mi My Mo
30 days ago

Miami is like the Sun ☀️ Illuminating days with warm rays 🌇 Enticing with its gravitational energy 🧲 NYC is like the Moon 🌕 Lighting up the night 🌃 In moments where the Sun cannot 🖤 Folks grounded on Earth 🌎 Look to both 🤲🏻 To thrive 🌟 In this cosmic cycle 🔄 We call life 🌱

Anonymous
29 days ago

^^^^this same guy trolls every discussion with the same stupid comparison. He’s probably trying to start something between Miamians and New Yorkers on this site.

Anonymous
29 days ago

The snow man, right? Miami folks love NY folks and vice versa—both cities work fabulously well together and comprise many of same people in my opinion.

anonymous
1 month ago

This represents the absolute PEAK in Miami’s stupid real estate bubble (squared). The crash here will be epic.

Miami, Magic City
30 days ago

Bubble? Not everything is circular, you’ll go dizzy on that hamster wheel if that’s how you think, maybe when water trickled, but with this new awesome mix of energy here, magic is happening ✨

Robin
28 days ago

Give this guy a break….he has been predicting the the crash for the last 9 years.
Some year in the future, sales prices will go down in stead of up, and he will say, “I told you so!”