Brickell Heights is a twin-tower residential development by The Related Group, designed by Arquitectonica and completed in 2017. The East Tower rises 49 stories with 358 units, and the West Tower stands at 47 stories with 332 units, for a combined total of 690 residences. The development sits at the intersection of SW 9th Street and South Miami Ave, placing it in the absolute center of Brickell's commercial and nightlife corridor. Brickell Heights is one of the three Related Group triplets in central Brickell, alongside SLS Lux and SLS Brickell, all built around the same time. Unlike its SLS-branded siblings, Brickell Heights is not technically a branded building, which means slightly lower prices and more reasonable HOAs. The signature amenity is the ground-floor Equinox gym, which is integrated into the building and available to residents (with a separate membership). This attracts a noticeably younger, fitness-focused resident population. The development features five swimming pools, including a large pool deck above the parking garage and rooftop pools on each tower. The retail component at the base includes restaurants and shops that add to the street-level energy. The units are fairly spacious for the area, with floor plans ranging from studios to three-bedrooms. However, in my personal opinion, like all Related Group developments, the construction quality is skin-deep luxury. The finishes look good on move-in day but tend to show wear faster than true luxury builds. The building is well-maintained overall but has experienced some HOA board difficulties. The location is the defining feature of Brickell Heights. You are steps from Mary Brickell Village, Brickell City Centre, and the Metromover station. Every restaurant, cafe, and shop you could want is within walking distance. The flip side is that this is the busiest, loudest, most trafficked part of Brickell. If you need to drive anywhere during rush hour, you will feel the pain of being in the dead center of it all.
Brickell Heights attracts a younger, fitness-oriented crowd drawn by the Equinox gym and the walkable central Brickell location. You will find a mix of young professionals, couples, and some investors renting to longer-term tenants. The Equinox factor is real. The building has a noticeably more active and health-conscious resident base than most Brickell towers. Because it is not branded like SLS, the price point is more accessible, which brings in people who want the central Brickell lifestyle without paying the brand premium. The 6-month rental minimum keeps out the short-term Airbnb crowd, giving it a more residential feel than SLS Lux across the street.
Brickell Heights sits at the epicenter of Brickell's commercial and nightlife corridor on South Miami Ave at SW 9th Street. It is directly adjacent to Mary Brickell Village and steps from Brickell City Centre. The location offers maximum walkability to restaurants, bars, and shops, but comes with maximum noise, traffic, and pedestrian activity.
Open-air shopping and dining complex directly adjacent to Brickell Heights. This is the social hub of Brickell with dozens of restaurants, bars, and shops. Extremely convenient but also the source of most of the foot traffic and noise. There are rumors the low-rise portion may be redeveloped in the next 5 to 10 years.
Sister building by Related Group, part of the Brickell triplets. The tallest of the three at 57 stories, positioned as the most premium with SLS branding and condo-hotel format.
Third of the Related Group triplets. Also SLS-branded with similar DNA to SLS Lux but slightly smaller.
New Class A office tower that went up to the east. Impacts some eastern views from Brickell Heights, particularly from lower and mid-level floors.
Major mixed-use complex with high-end retail, restaurants, and the Reach and Rise residential towers. A short walk south along South Miami Ave.
Free public transit giving car-free access to Downtown Miami, Omni, and other stops. Steps from the building entrance, making it one of the most transit-accessible buildings in Brickell.
The area north of Brickell Heights, where the Burger King and strip mall currently sit, has plans for a super-tall development that has not yet moved forward. When it does, expect years of construction and permanent changes to northern views. Mary Brickell Village recently sold to a new management company, and there are strong rumors that the low-rise portion will be redeveloped within the next 5 to 10 years. Between these two projects, Brickell Heights residents should expect significant construction activity in the immediate vicinity for the foreseeable future. The central Brickell location ensures ongoing demand, but the surrounding landscape will change substantially.
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Units/Floor
690
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Having Equinox integrated into the building is not just an amenity, it shapes the entire resident culture. Brickell Heights has a noticeably younger, more active, and fitness-focused population than most Brickell towers. If you value being around people who prioritize health and fitness, this is one of the few buildings in Brickell where that is the dominant culture.
Unlike SLS Lux and SLS Brickell across the street, Brickell Heights is not technically a branded building. This means you avoid the brand premium on purchase price and get more reasonable HOA fees. The building quality and construction are very similar to its SLS siblings since they share the same developer and architect. You are getting essentially the same product without the logo tax.
Like all Related Group developments, Brickell Heights delivers finishes that look great on move-in day but are not built to a true luxury standard. Expect the typical Related Group pattern: attractive marketing, decent initial presentation, but materials and construction that show wear faster than buildings from developers like Swire or Terra. This is a mid-tier building marketed as high-end.
The HOA boards at Brickell Heights have a reputation for being aggressive. This can be a positive if it means the building is well-maintained and rules are enforced, but it can also mean unexpected assessments, strict enforcement of minor rules, and board politics that affect daily life. Do your due diligence on the current HOA situation before buying.
The views to the north where the Burger King and strip mall currently sit are temporary. There are plans for a super-tall development on that lot that just has not moved forward yet. When it does, those north-facing views will be permanently blocked. Do not pay a premium for north-facing units banking on the current open sightlines.
Mary Brickell Village recently sold to a new management company, and there are strong rumors that the low-rise portion will be redeveloped within the next 5 to 10 years. This means years of construction directly adjacent to Brickell Heights. The upside is that a redeveloped Mary Brickell Village could increase property values. The downside is living through the construction.
Brickell Heights is located at what is arguably the busiest intersection in all of Brickell. South Miami Ave and Mary Brickell Village see some of the heaviest foot traffic and vehicle traffic in the neighborhood. If you need to drive somewhere during rush hour, you are in the worst possible spot. The flip side is that everything you need is within walking distance.
The Metromover station is steps from the building entrance, making Brickell Heights one of the most transit-accessible buildings in Brickell. You can hop on the free Metromover and get to Downtown Miami, Omni, or other stops without dealing with Brickell traffic. This is a genuine daily convenience that many residents undervalue.
Like all buildings in central Brickell, Brickell Heights is subject to street-level flooding during heavy rainstorms, tropical storms, and king tides. The area around South Miami Ave can flood quickly during intense weather events. This is a neighborhood-wide issue, not specific to this building, but the ground-floor retail and parking entrances can be affected.
Brickell Heights is the best value play among the Related Group triplets in central Brickell. You get essentially the same building quality as SLS Lux and SLS Brickell without paying the brand premium, and the HOA fees are more reasonable. The Equinox gym is a genuine differentiator that shapes the resident culture in a positive way. The location is either your dream or your nightmare depending on your lifestyle. If you want to walk everywhere, never need a car, and thrive on urban energy, this is one of the best spots in Brickell. If you need to commute by car during rush hour, you will regret being in the dead center of the busiest part of the neighborhood. The building has the standard Related Group caveats: skin-deep luxury, potential long-term maintenance concerns, and aggressive HOA boards. But at the price point, with the Equinox amenity and the unbranded value proposition, Brickell Heights is a solid mid-tier option for the right buyer. Just go in with realistic expectations about construction quality and plan for significant construction activity in the surrounding area over the next decade.
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