Construction on Hollywood’s latest multifamily high-rise is commencing, bringing the city’s modest but impressive skyline further north. Known as 21 Hollywood, the luxury rental community has already climbed several floors, with crews now working toward the eighth. The project was first presented to Hollywood’s Planning Board in late 2023 from Bardi VP, affiliated with South Florida–based Starlife Group. When complete, the 14-story building will deliver 200 units, ground-floor retail, parking, and amenity space, marking Starlife Group’s first high-rise development.
Vertical construction, according to Florida YIMBY, is being handled by Starlife Builders, a construction subsidiary of Starlife Group. Prior to vertical construction, the developer held a ceremonial groundbreaking in December 2024. Over 480 foundation piles were drilled into the ground, marking several months of preparation before the building could begin vertical ascent.
Located at 2100 N Federal Highway, the structure is expected to top off at 154 FT in early November, with completion anticipated in 2026. Construction crews have begun installing the first windows and concrete slabs that will frame the building’s facade, which is planned by Kobi Karp Architecture to feature dark slate and off-white stucco, glass railings, aluminum vertical slats, and other contemporary materials.
In a recent post, Starlife Group founder and CEO Gevorg Shahbazyan shared a progress photo of the tower’s ascent. The structure already stands as the tallest building in the surrounding area by far. The photo also highlights the 85 FT pool structure, which was recently completed.
According to planning documents from the City of Hollywood, the building will not only include 200 residential units, but 9,977 SF of retail and 299 parking spaces. Planned amenities range from a pool, a yoga/pilates room, a cycle studio, a barbecue area, an outdoor movie theater, a children’s playground, and much more.
As 21 Hollywood continues its rise, the densification of Hollywood’s urban core is also underway. In late August, construction crews topped out on the Residences at Beverly Park, an 11-story multifamily development bringing 115 affordable units to the area. With multiple buildings coming online in the following years, Hollywood is shaping out to be one of Broward County’s densest cities, attractive for both incoming residents and developers.