A major property owner has unveiled ambitious plans for a residential high-rise along Miami Beach’s historic Washington Avenue. Positioned at 1600 Washington Avenue, just steps from Lincoln Road, 420 Lincoln Road Development is proposing a 15-story residential tower on land it’s long been familiar with. Led by Ambassador Paul Cejas, the firm owns the adjacent parking garage and several neighboring parcels, giving it a strong local presence in the area. The new high-rise will replace two low-rise buildings dating back to 1938 and 1952.
The project will deliver 210 residential units described by the developer’s attorney as “reasonably priced” for “entry-level professionals, young families, or others who work in the City.” According to the attorney’s letter, this new housing addresses Miami Beach’s recent population decline: a concern the City Commission attributes in part to a shortage of “competitively priced housing options.” The development also claims it can assist with traffic congestion by easing the burden of long commutes on residents who are currently priced out of the city.
Unit sizes will vary, with floor plans averaging 739 SF and ranging from a compact 550 SF to a larger 1,112 SF layouts. Residents can also look forward to shared amenities including a rooftop deck with a pool, garden, and lounge areas designed to enhance the building’s living.
Due to the site’s narrow footprint, ground-floor retail will be limited to 6,900 SF, with no on-site parking provided. Instead, parking and additional retail space, totaling 20,378 SF, will be accommodated within the adjacent parking garage, which already serves the surrounding area. The tower and the garage will also be connected, integrating the two properties. In total, 492 parking spaces within the existing structure will support the new residential and commercial uses.
Designed by firms Ten Arquitectos and Beilinson Gomez Architects, the tower is designed to be a modern addition to the skyline, with aluminum sliding doors, smooth stucco finished, curtain glass, and other features planned for the building’s facade. According to elevations, the building will measure 164 FT to its tallest point.
Because the project exceeds 50,000 SF and is located within the CD-3 zoning district, a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is required. As part of the request, modifications to parking requirements are also being proposed. As per the developer, the project meets the applicable criteria underlined in the city’s zoning code.
This isn’t the first proposal for the site. Ambassador Paul Cejas has proposed a residential building designed by Stantec in the past, but plans fell through after years of inactivity. Miami Beach’s Planning Board will discuss the newest proposal and its associated requests on September 9th, 2025, at 9 AM.
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Looks great! Fantastic to see a new development incorporate shared parking with an already existing garage. Also so interesting they have renders of so many people on the balconies!