Melo Group Files Permits for $321M Biscayne 18 Towers in Edgewater

• Melo Group has filed construction permits for Biscayne 18, a two-tower mixed-use development planned at 1825 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33132.
• The 45-story project will include 1,178 apartments, office space, retail, an event hall, and 1,472 parking spaces.
• Construction is estimated at $321 million, with Melo Contractors Corp. serving as the general contractor.

What the Project Includes

Biscayne 18 is taking another major step toward construction as Melo Group has filed a series of construction permit applications for its planned mixed-use development at 1825 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33132, in Miami's rapidly growing Edgewater neighborhood. Designed by G3AEC, the project received approval from the City of Miami Urban Development Review Board in June 2025 and will rise on a site spanning more than one acre that the developer assembled in 2019. Plans call for two 45-story residential towers reaching approximately 465 feet. While recent Federal Aviation Administration filings request approval for structures up to 490 feet, developers often seek additional height clearance during the permitting process even if the final building height remains lower.

What the Development Will Bring to Edgewater

Once completed, Biscayne 18 will deliver 1,178 apartments, evenly divided between the two towers with 589 residences in each building. The project will also introduce a substantial amount of commercial space, including 17,670 square feet of professional offices, 26,860 square feet of retail, and a 10,150-square-foot banquet and event hall. Residents and visitors will also benefit from 1,472 parking spaces, helping support both the residential and commercial components of the development. Future residents will have access to one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans, along with an extensive amenity package that is expected to complement the project's urban location.

What Construction Progress Means

The latest permit applications show the project continuing to move through the pre-construction phase. Melo Group has submitted filings covering site work, piling, tree removal, and phased vertical construction, signaling that the development is steadily advancing toward breaking ground. Construction costs are estimated at approximately $321 million, with Melo Contractors Corp. serving as the project's general contractor. As permitting continues, the development moves closer to transforming one of Biscayne Boulevard's long-vacant sites into a major mixed-use destination.

What This Means for Miami's Development Pipeline

Biscayne 18 represents another significant investment in Edgewater, one of Miami's fastest-growing residential neighborhoods. Located just north of the Arts & Entertainment District and within minutes of Margaret Pace Park and Downtown Miami, the project will add new housing, retail, office space, and event facilities to an area that continues attracting both residents and businesses. As large-scale developments reshape Biscayne Boulevard, projects like Biscayne 18 are helping expand Miami's urban core while supporting continued population growth and increasing demand for mixed-use communities.