Elysee is a 57-story ultra-luxury waterfront condominium at 788 NE 23rd Street in Edgewater, completed in 2021. Developed by Two Roads Development and designed by Bernardo Fort-Brescia of Arquitectonica with interiors by Parisian designer Jean-Louis Deniot, Elysee is the tallest building in Edgewater at 649 feet. The building features one of the most distinctive architectural profiles in all of Miami: a reverse-telescoping design where the tower gets progressively wider as it rises, creating an exclamation-point silhouette that is immediately recognizable on the skyline. With only 100 residences across 57 floors (just two units per floor), every home is a half-floor corner residence with private elevator access, 10-foot or higher ceilings, and expansive east and west terraces framing both sunrise and sunset views. Unit sizes range from 2,200 to 3,900 square feet in three to four bedroom configurations. The finishes are genuinely ultra-luxury: Waterworks master bathroom fittings, ItalKraft cabinetry, Wolf gas ranges, and Sub-Zero appliances. The building offers three full floors of amenities including a bayfront sunrise pool at the lobby level, a resort-size sunset pool with fitness center, yoga studio, full spa with sauna and steam rooms, and a blow-dry bar on the seventh floor, plus a Sky Level on the 30th floor with a Grand Salon lounge, formal dining room seating 24, private screening room, library, and media room. The Elysee Attache concierge service provides VIP-level personal assistance from travel planning to interior design coordination. The location in upper Edgewater is quieter and more residential than the southern stretch of the neighborhood. Views to the east and south are essentially infinite, with unobstructed sightlines across Biscayne Bay to Miami Beach and beyond. North-facing views have been recently impacted by the completion of Aria Reserve. The resident demographic skews more mature and established. This is not a party building. The architecture is stunning, the build quality is top-tier, and the building should age well for many years to come.
Elysee attracts a more mature, established, and affluent demographic than most Edgewater buildings. The price point, half-floor residences, and boutique scale naturally filter toward buyers who prioritize privacy, space, and quality over nightlife access and social scene. You will find successful professionals, business owners, international buyers with significant means, and empty nesters who want waterfront luxury without the chaos of a 500-unit tower. The two-units-per-floor design means you share your elevator landing with exactly one neighbor. This is not a building where you will encounter Airbnb guests, party crowds, or Instagram influencers in the lobby. The Elysee Attache concierge service reinforces the white-glove residential experience.
Elysee sits on the Edgewater waterfront at NE 23rd Street, in the upper portion of the neighborhood. The location is quieter and more residential than the southern stretch of Edgewater closer to the Arts and Entertainment District. Biscayne Boulevard, three to four blocks west, serves as the neighborhood's commercial spine with restaurants, shops, and services. The Publix supermarket is a short drive or walk away. The Metromover is further south, making this location slightly less transit-connected than buildings in lower Edgewater.
The main commercial corridor of Edgewater with restaurants, shops, pharmacies, and services. A 5-10 minute walk west from Elysee.
The neighborhood's primary waterfront park, located south of Elysee along the bay. Offers green space, basketball courts, tennis courts, and a dog park.
The twin-tower luxury development immediately to the north of Elysee. Now complete, it has impacted north-facing views from Elysee units.
Miami's arts and culture district is about a mile west, accessible by car or rideshare. Restaurants, galleries, breweries, and nightlife.
High-end shopping and dining destination about 1.5 miles northwest. Louis Vuitton, Dior, Prada, and top restaurants.
The nearest full-service grocery store for daily essentials. A short drive or moderate walk from the building.
Edgewater is in the middle of a massive development cycle with multiple luxury towers under construction or in planning. Aria Reserve is now complete to the north, and additional projects continue to reshape the neighborhood skyline. The Bay Walk extension is planned to improve waterfront walkability and connect Edgewater to the Arts and Entertainment District. Long-term, the neighborhood is trending toward higher density and higher price points, which should support Elysee's value proposition as one of the original ultra-luxury buildings in the area. The immediate surroundings will continue to see construction activity for several more years as the development pipeline works through.
Elevator Density Rating
4
Passenger
1
Service
~2
Units/Floor
100
Total Units
Every residence has a private high-speed elevator opening directly into a private foyer.
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Elysee's reverse-telescoping design, where the building gets wider as it rises, is one of the most distinctive architectural features of any residential building in Miami. Arquitectonica's Bernardo Fort-Brescia designed the three-tiered glass facade to maximize views for upper-floor residents while creating an instantly recognizable silhouette on the Edgewater skyline. This is not a generic glass box. The building makes a statement, and the design actually serves a functional purpose: the wider upper floors mean the most expensive units have the most space and the best views. Jean-Louis Deniot's interior design for the common areas brings a Parisian sophistication that is rare in Miami residential buildings.
With only two units per floor across 57 stories, every residence at Elysee is a half-floor corner unit with views in multiple directions. You step off your private elevator into your own foyer. You share your floor with exactly one neighbor. The 2,200 to 3,900 square foot floor plans are genuinely spacious, with 10-foot or higher ceilings, floor-to-ceiling glass, and expansive terraces on both the east and west sides. This level of privacy and space is extremely rare in Edgewater and rivals what you would find in buildings priced significantly higher in Brickell or Miami Beach.
Elysee's amenity program is spread across three distinct levels, each with a different character. The lobby level features a bayfront sunrise pool and lounge. The seventh floor has the resort-size sunset pool, full fitness center, yoga studio, spa with sauna and steam rooms, and a blow-dry bar. The 30th floor Sky Level is the social crown jewel: a Grand Salon lounge and bar, formal dining room that seats 24, catering kitchen, private screening room, library, and media room. For a building with only 100 units, the amenity-to-resident ratio is exceptional. You will rarely feel crowded at the pool or waiting for gym equipment.
This is the single most important thing to verify before buying or renting at Elysee. Aria Reserve, the massive twin-tower development immediately to the north, has significantly impacted north-facing views from Elysee units. Many listings still show photos or renderings that were taken before Aria Reserve was built, giving a misleading impression of the views. If you are looking at a unit with north exposure, you must visit the actual unit and see the current view with your own eyes. Do not rely on listing photos. The east and south views remain spectacular and essentially infinite, but the north side has changed dramatically.
The streets around Elysee, particularly NE 23rd Street and the surrounding blocks, experience significant flooding during heavy rainstorms, tropical storms, and king tides. The building itself is elevated and fine, but the roads around it can see standing water that is deep enough to damage vehicles. If you park on the street or have visitors who park on the street, this is a real risk. The city has implemented some mitigation measures, but the flooding continues to be a recurring issue. The building's covered garage provides protection for residents with assigned parking, but this is something every buyer and renter should be aware of. It is not unique to Elysee. It is an Edgewater reality in this stretch of the neighborhood.
Elysee's price point, boutique scale, and half-floor design naturally attract a more mature and established resident base. The building does not have the transient, party-oriented atmosphere that you find in some of the larger Edgewater towers. The Elysee Attache concierge service reinforces the white-glove residential experience. If you are looking for a quiet, sophisticated living environment where your neighbors are professionals and established families rather than short-term renters and weekend partiers, Elysee delivers that consistently.
Elysee's position in upper Edgewater means you are in a quieter, more residential setting than buildings further south near the Arts and Entertainment District or Wynwood. This is a positive if you want peace and privacy, but it also means you are further from the Metromover, further from the main restaurant and nightlife clusters, and more car-dependent for daily errands. Biscayne Boulevard is a 5-10 minute walk west for shops and restaurants. Wynwood is about a mile west. The Design District is 1.5 miles northwest. If walkability to transit and nightlife is a priority, buildings in lower Edgewater or downtown may be a better fit.
Elysee is the real deal when it comes to ultra-luxury in Edgewater. The architecture is genuinely stunning. The half-floor residences with private elevators deliver a level of privacy and space that is rare at any price point in Miami. The three floors of amenities are thoughtfully designed and the amenity-to-resident ratio is outstanding for a 100-unit building. The finishes are top-tier. The crowd is mature and established. Yes, the north views have been impacted by Aria Reserve, and yes, the streets flood during storms. But those are Edgewater realities, not Elysee failures. If you want ultra-luxury waterfront living in Edgewater with world-class architecture and the kind of boutique exclusivity that the mega-towers simply cannot offer, Elysee is the building. Just make sure you verify the actual views from your specific unit before committing.
Elysee is the real deal when it comes to ultra-luxury in Edgewater. The architecture is genuinely stunning, with the reverse-telescoping design creating one of the most distinctive silhouettes on the Miami skyline. The half-floor residences with private elevators deliver a level of privacy and space that is rare at any price point in Miami. The three floors of amenities are thoughtfully designed, and the amenity-to-resident ratio is outstanding for a 100-unit building. The finishes are top-tier, with Waterworks, Wolf, Sub-Zero, and ItalKraft throughout. The crowd is mature and established. Yes, the north views have been impacted by Aria Reserve, and yes, the streets flood during storms. But those are Edgewater realities, not Elysee failures. If you want ultra-luxury waterfront living in Edgewater with world-class architecture and the kind of boutique exclusivity that the mega-towers simply cannot offer, Elysee is the building. Just make sure you verify the actual views from your specific unit before committing.
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