New Brickell Tower Planned at Former Mexican Consulate Site

Key Points

• 544 residential units, with 12.5% allocated to workforce housing, under Miami‑Dade RTZ guidelines 

• 434-foot (41‑story) tower with ~9,445 sq ft of retail space and 421 parking spaces across four unlined garage levels 

• Located on 1.02 acres at SW 1st Avenue & 14th Street in the Metromover Subzone, designed by internationally renowned Arquitectonica

A major infill development may be coming to Brickell. CF TSG Brickell, LLC has filed a pre-application for a 41-story mixed-use tower on the former Mexican Consulate site, aiming to introduce 544 residential units (12.5% workforce housing), ground-floor commercial, and modern amenities—all in the RTZ's transit-dense Metromover Subzone.

Site & RTZ Context

The 1.02-acre parcel at 1399 SW 1st Ave (corner of SW 14th St) once housed the Mexican Consulate. It's now in Miami-Dade’s Rapid Transit Zone, more specifically the Metromover Subzone, which encourages transit-oriented growth in exchange for pedestrian-friendly design and workforce housing.
This zoning mandates a Special Exception from the County Commission, followed by Administrative Site Plan approval—a path the developer is pursuing with this pre-app.

Project Highlights & Program

Designed by Arquitectonica, the proposed tower includes:

• 544 units, with 68 workforce‑housing units (12.5%)

• 434 ft tall, 41 stories

• Ground-floor uses: 9,445 sq ft retail, leasing/admin office, resident grab‑and‑go market 

• Parking: Four-level unlined garage with 421 spaces

• Amenities on levels 6–7: fitness, spa, lounge, co-working, outdoor pool deck & event lawn 

This blends residential and service amenities typical of transit-oriented developments aimed at enhancing urban vitality.

RTZ Perks & Compliance

By embracing the RTZ framework, the project:

• Maximizes density near Metromover/Metrorail access, supporting walkability and reducing car-dependence 

• Meets workforce housing mandates (12.5%), aligned with Miami-Dade’s broader urban strategy

• Follows previous zoning expansions, such as Brickell Station Subzone and county RTZ growth

This ensures a smoother entitlement process while reinforcing urban design standards.

A More Attainable Vision

This plan scales down a shelved 2020 concept for a 70-story tower by TSG & Continuum. That iteration never materialized, but the current proposal takes a more pragmatic, context-sensitive approach while still offering scale and density .
With a superstructure that’s manageable and better integrated with transit, it promises more realistic feasibility and potential for successful delivery.

Investor & Market Takeaways

• Transit-driven appeal: Proximity to Metromover and Metrorail lines boosts rental and resale value.

• Workforce housing credit: 12.5% set-aside could qualify for incentives or density bonuses under RTZ.

• Amenity differentiation: Upper‑floor amenities and retail support urban convenience and lifestyle premium.

• Urban density trend: Fits Brickell’s trajectory, where high-rise residential towers continue shaping skyline and investor returns .

For investors, the reduced scope—yet still bold density—could translate into faster timeline and exit potential.

This 41-story Brickell tower is a prime example of transit-aligned, workforce-inclusive urban development. With Arquitectonica’s design, RTZ compliance, and a strategic scale, it brings Bricks to Brickell’s evolving skyline. Stakeholders aiming for smart urban densification and alignment with Miami-Dade’s TOD goals should watch this one closely.