Miami’s Urban Development Review Board has received another application for a 55-story tower at 419 Northeast 19th Street in Edgewater. The project, initially filed in October 2023, is scheduled for review on July 17 and has undergone several updates and modifications. The development team for this project includes architectural design by Fogarty Finger Architecture & Interiors, DLR Engineering, Inc. as the structural engineer, JALRW Engineering Group as the MEP engineer, Kimley-Horn as the civil engineer, VDA Consulting Services as the elevator consultant, and SLS Consulting as the life safety consultant. 419 NE 19th Street Owner LLC, a joint venture between SB Development led by Joseph Stern and Hazelton Capital Group, based in New York, has formally requested the UDRB to consider the project at its upcoming meeting.
419 Northeast 19th Street. Credit: Fogarty Finger.
419 Northeast 19th Street. Credit: Fogarty Finger.
The project was previously reviewed in October 2023 but was withdrawn before a decision was made. Notable updates to the project include a reduction in the footprint of the podium to lessen its overall mass and aesthetic impact, a more detailed and articulated façade on the podium to screen the parking garage, and the addition of a green wall on the north elevation to improve its interaction with the neighboring property. The number of on-site parking spaces has also been increased from 172 to 180. The recent architectural plan resubmission on June 5, 2024, includes three additional changes: the introduction of climbing plants on the north façade of the podium, the addition of a water fountain wrapping around the northeastern corner of the ground floor, and the relocation of the northeast egress path and exit door to allow for a continuous water fountain around the corner.
419 Northeast 19th Street. Credit: Fogarty Finger.
The resubmitted plans feature a total floor area of 552,604 square feet, accommodating 463 units and 444 parking spaces. The residential units will range from studios to two-bedroom and four-bedroom floor plans, varying in size from 403 to 2,223 square feet. Amenities will be located on the 9th and 10th floors and on the rooftop, including a sky lounge, private dining area, prep kitchen, and pool.
419 Northeast 19th Street. Credit: Fogarty Finger.
419 Northeast 19th Street. Credit: Fogarty Finger.
The project’s architectural design aims to blend the new structure seamlessly with its surroundings. The tower features a sleek, modern profile with curvilinear lines that give it a distinctive and elegant appearance. The tower’s elevations are characterized by horizontal bands of glass and metal that create a wave-like effect as they wrap around the building.
419 Northeast 19th Street. Credit: Fogarty Finger.
419 Northeast 19th Street. Credit: Fogarty Finger.
The podium has been designed to respond to the character of the block, which includes an existing residential tower to the north. The podium will feature climbing plants on the north façade, giving the appearance of a green wall facing the existing apartments. A water fountain wrapping around the façade on the northeastern corner of the ground floor will create an enhanced ground-level experience near the gateway to Margaret Pace Park, helping to create an inviting atmosphere. Additionally, a bronze-colored perforated metal screen wrapping the parking garage will screen internal elements from view and limit the aesthetic impact on the surrounding neighborhood.
419 Northeast 19th Street. Credit: Fogarty Finger.
419 Northeast 19th Street. Credit: Fogarty Finger.
The project’s art treatment includes a bronze-colored perforated metal screen that wraps around the parking podium and the ground-floor façade. This screen will be lit from the bottom of each panel to enhance the pedestrian experience. The curved metal in the art treatment will not require special security measures but regular maintenance to ensure its aesthetic quality.
419 Northeast 19th Street. Credit: Fogarty Finger.
419 Northeast 19th Street. Credit: Fogarty Finger.
The property has a gross lot area of 14,277 square feet and is located within the T6-36B-L transect zone, allowing for a mix of residential and commercial uses. The project seeks seven waivers, including reductions in required setbacks, drive aisle width, and parking stall length, as well as a 30% reduction in parking needed due to its location within the Transit Oriented Development area and the Urban Central Business District overlay. Additionally, waivers are requested to allow above-ground parking in the second layer and to eliminate pedestrian entrance spacing requirements.
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GOD forbid Miami’s popularity to shrink. All of those boxy buildings going up. This always happens before a recession. Build , build, build until the Miami economy tanks.