The Astor Companies, led by Henry Torres, has commenced construction on Havana Enclave, a 179-unit residential development planned for 315 NW 27th Avenue on the western edge of Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood. Designed by Hamed Rodriguez Architects with BDI Construction serving as general contractor, the project rises on a 1.17-acre parcel with delivery anticipated at the beginning of 2027.
Astor secured a $36 million construction loan from Ocean Bank to finance the development. The property will offer a mix of studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, along with a full suite of resident amenities. These include a swimming pool, barbecue area, fitness center, business center, meeting room, pet washing station, and children’s playroom.
Credit: The Astor Companies.
Recent photos depict structural work advancing well above ground at Havana Enclave, where two tower cranes are active across the site. Crews are currently working on the second elevated deck, with formwork systems in place both for horizontal decking and vertical column erection. The ground floor appears to feature a double-height layout or taller-than-average ceiling clearance, now surrounded by scaffolding and support systems. Scenes of exposed rebar and freshly installed formwork highlight the typical processes of reinforced concrete superstructure construction as the building begins to take shape.
Credit: The Astor Companies.
The project site sits on the western edge of Little Havana, providing residents with convenient access to Downtown Miami and Coral Gables, two of the region’s largest employment and cultural centers.
Havana Enclave follows a series of developments by Astor in the neighborhood. The firm most recently completed Douglas Enclave, a 199-unit attainable rental project that introduced the Enclave brand and achieved lease-up stabilization in August 2024. Previous projects include the two-tower InTown apartment community and the Brickell Vista condominium in Little Havana.
“We are extremely passionate about being a positive force in Miami’s housing market,” Torres said. “Havana Enclave will provide high-quality market-rate apartments in a neighborhood where many professionals want to be. We greatly appreciate the support of Ocean Bank, which has been a valued long-term partner of our projects.”
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Looks like a penitentiary. Little Havana deserves much better.
The name is out of place.
Where is the sense of originality?
At least this one isn’t replacing anything significant and has a decent street level, but enough with the grey boxes!