Related Group's four-tower mega-district in northern Edgewater. Nearly 1,300 units across Paraiso Bay, One Paraiso, Gran Paraiso, and Paraiso Bayviews, sharing a 5-acre bayfront campus with resort amenities, marina, and beach club. Big on scale and amenities, but buyer beware on build quality.
The Paraiso District is Related Group's master-planned mega-community in northern Edgewater, comprising four residential towers built between 2017 and 2018: Paraiso Bay (twin 52-story towers, 300 units), One Paraiso (53 stories, 276 units), Gran Paraiso (53 stories, 317 units), and Paraiso Bayviews (44 stories, 396 units). All four were designed by Arquitectonica with interiors by Piero Lissoni (One and Gran Paraiso), Keith Hobbs (Paraiso Bay), and Karim Rashid (Bayviews), with landscape architecture by Enzo Enea across the entire campus. The district sits on approximately 5 acres with 500 feet of Biscayne Bay frontage and was conceived as a self-contained mini-neighborhood with shared amenities including a bayfront beach club, private marina, tennis center, resort-scale pool decks, wine cellar, cigar lounge, screening room, and the Michael Schwartz Beach Club restaurant. Being a Related Group project, the Paraiso District delivers impressive marketing and amenity scale but has been plagued by construction quality issues, including premature concrete restoration and facade remediation only 7-8 years after completion, along with multiple lawsuits between the HOAs, architects, and developers. Most of these have been settled or are in the process of being resolved, but buyers should conduct thorough due diligence on the HOA documentation before committing.
The Paraiso District attracts a wide demographic given its four towers and nearly 1,300 units. You will find young professionals, families, international buyers (particularly from Latin America), and investors. Paraiso Bay and One Paraiso tend to draw a more affluent crowd with their larger units and higher price points, while Bayviews attracts more first-time buyers and investors with its smaller, more affordable units. The vibe across the district is relatively quiet and family-friendly, though the sheer number of units means you will encounter more turnover and a more transient population than in boutique buildings. This is not a party complex, but it is also not as intimate as a 100-unit building.
The Paraiso District occupies a prime bayfront position in northern Edgewater, just a few blocks south of I-195. The campus spans approximately 5 acres with 500 feet of Biscayne Bay frontage, creating a self-contained community with its own retail, restaurants, and waterfront amenities. Biscayne Boulevard is a few blocks west with Whole Foods, restaurants, and shops. The area is quieter than central Edgewater but still well-connected to the broader neighborhood.
500 feet of direct bay frontage with beach club, marina, and bayfront park.
Full-service organic grocery store on Biscayne Boulevard.
Growing commercial corridor with diverse dining and retail options.
Edgewater's main waterfront park with tennis, basketball, dog park, and bay views.
Free elevated train connecting to Downtown and Brickell. Approximately 12 blocks south, not practical for daily commuting.
Northern Edgewater continues to see development activity, though the Paraiso District's immediate surroundings are relatively built out. The district itself may see additional phases or improvements as the community matures. Biscayne Boulevard is evolving with new retail and restaurant openings. The proximity to I-195 provides good highway access but also contributes to traffic congestion on Biscayne Boulevard, particularly during rush hours.
District Overview
4
Towers
16
Total Elevators
1,289
Total Units
81
Avg Units/Elevator
Elevator Density
4
Passenger
1
Service
~6
Units/Floor
300
Total Units
Private elevator access to all residences. Keith Hobbs-designed interiors.
Elevator Density
4
Passenger
1
Service
~6
Units/Floor
276
Total Units
Private elevator access to all residences. Piero Lissoni interiors. Two full amenity floors (10th and 11th).
Elevator Density
4
Passenger
1
Service
~7
Units/Floor
317
Total Units
Semi-private elevator access. Piero Lissoni interiors. 10ft ceilings with 8ft wrap-around terraces.
Elevator Density
4
Passenger
1
Service
~9
Units/Floor
396
Total Units
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The Paraiso District is not one building but four distinct towers sharing a campus. Paraiso Bay (twin towers) and One Paraiso are the premium options with larger units, private elevators, and higher-end interiors by Piero Lissoni and Keith Hobbs. Gran Paraiso is the middle tier with solid units and Lissoni interiors. Paraiso Bayviews is the most affordable entry point with smaller units (610-1,152 SF) and Karim Rashid interiors. Know which building you are buying into because the quality, unit sizes, and price points vary significantly across the four towers.
This is a Related Group project, and Related has a reputation for what I call skin deep luxury. The marketing materials and renderings look incredible, and the amenity scale is genuinely impressive. But the actual build quality has been a documented issue. The complex required premature concrete restoration and facade remediation only 7-8 years after completion, which is unusual for buildings of this age. Definitely inspect the specific unit you are considering and do not rely solely on listing photos or marketing materials.
The Paraiso District has been involved in multiple lawsuits between the HOAs, architects, and developers over construction defects and quality issues. While most of these have been settled or are in the process of being resolved, this is not something to ignore if you are buying. Request and review the HOA documentation, meeting minutes, and any pending litigation before making an offer. This is especially important for understanding any upcoming special assessments that may result from remediation work.
Where the Paraiso District truly delivers is in its amenity scale. The shared 5-acre campus includes a 3+ acre elevated resort deck with a zero-entry infinity pool, a bayfront beach club with sand beach, a private marina with water sports, two lighted tennis courts, a wine cellar and tasting salon, cigar lounge, screening room, coworking spaces, and the Michael Schwartz Beach Club restaurant. For the price point, especially in Bayviews, you are getting access to amenities that rival ultra-luxury buildings at a fraction of the cost.
The Paraiso District has been in the news for multiple security-related incidents over the years. The complex has been making strides to improve security measures, and the situation has gotten better. However, it is worth asking about current security protocols, camera coverage, and access control when touring. With nearly 1,300 units across four towers, managing security is inherently more complex than in a 100-unit boutique building.
Given the documented construction quality issues, expect that the common areas, gym, pool deck, and other shared amenities will need renovation cycles earlier than you would typically expect for buildings of this age. This means potential special assessments in the coming years. Factor this into your total cost of ownership calculations. The buildings are all from the same developer and era, so these issues are systemic across the district rather than isolated to one tower.
The Paraiso District shares all the standard Edgewater benefits and downsides. You get waterfront living, quieter than Downtown or Brickell, great bay views, and proximity to Whole Foods and Biscayne Boulevard dining. But you also deal with intense traffic on Biscayne Boulevard (worse here near I-195), potential street flooding during storms, and very limited public transit access. The Metromover is approximately 12 blocks south, making it impractical for daily commuting. You will need a car here.
The Paraiso District is a complex that delivers on scale and amenities but falls short on build quality and management. The 5-acre bayfront campus with its beach club, marina, resort pools, and restaurant is genuinely impressive and hard to match at this price point, especially in Bayviews where entry prices start under $500K. But the premature concrete and facade issues, the lawsuits, and the security concerns are real red flags that cannot be ignored. If you are buying, do your homework on the HOA docs and inspect the specific unit carefully. If you are renting, the value proposition is stronger because you get access to all those amenities without the long-term ownership risk. Overall, this is not my favorite complex in Edgewater, but for the right buyer who goes in with eyes open, there is value here.
The Paraiso District is Related Group's attempt at a master-planned bayfront community in Edgewater, and the results are mixed. On the positive side, the scale is undeniable. Nearly 1,300 units across four towers sharing a 5-acre campus with a beach club, marina, resort pools, tennis courts, wine cellar, screening room, and the Michael Schwartz restaurant. The amenity package rivals buildings that cost twice as much, especially if you buy into Bayviews where entry prices start under $500K. The location in northern Edgewater is quiet and family-friendly, with Whole Foods and Biscayne Boulevard dining within walking distance. But the negatives are significant and well-documented. The complex required concrete restoration and facade work only 7-8 years after completion, which is a major red flag for build quality. Multiple lawsuits have flown between the HOAs, architects, and developers. Security incidents have made the news. And the sheer size of the complex means you lose the community feel of a boutique building. This is classic Related Group: looks great in the marketing, delivers impressive amenity scale, but the actual construction quality is up for debate. If you are buying, request every HOA document, review the litigation history, and physically inspect the unit. If you are renting, the value proposition is much stronger because you get resort-level amenities without the long-term ownership risk. Overall, this is not my favorite complex in Edgewater. There are better-built options at similar or slightly higher price points. But for the right buyer who does their homework and goes in with realistic expectations, there is value to be found here.
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