Plans for one of Miami’s tallest residential towers have officially been submitted to the city’s Urban Development Review Board.
Known as 619 Brickell by Nobu, the 75-story waterfront tower would add another high-profile branded residence to Brickell, continuing a development trend that has transformed Miami’s luxury condominium market over the past several years. The project, led by 13th Floor Investments and Key International, is scheduled for review by the Urban Development Review Board (UDRB) on July 15th, marking another major milestone after years of planning.
The development is proposed for a 1.97-acre waterfront site currently used for parking and special events by First Miami Presbyterian Church. Under a $240 million agreement, the church would sell the property while retaining its historic sanctuary and receiving new religious facilities integrated into the base of the development.
Momentum around the project has continued to build in recent weeks. Sales launched only days ago, with the development team announcing more than $1 billion in reservations. Developers are aiming to convert those reservations into purchase contracts later this summer, positioning the project to break ground as early as next year.
According to plans submitted to the city, the tower will contain 321 residences, slightly higher than the 312 units previously advertised. Homes will range from studios to five-bedroom residences, including multiple one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom configurations with optional den layouts.
The project will also include 894 parking spaces, approximately gross 7,596 square feet of commercial space, 95,583 gross square feet of religious facilities, and 1,303 bicycle parking spaces.
Retail space will be concentrated along the ground-floor waterfront and is expected to accommodate restaurant uses. Religious facilities will occupy portions of both the ground floor and the ninth level, including dining halls, kitchens, serving areas, gathering spaces, and additional seating overlooking Biscayne Bay.
Residents will have access to approximately 90,000 square feet of amenities centered on Nobu’s hospitality and wellness brand. Planned offerings include multiple swimming pools, padel courts, fitness facilities, game rooms, IV and peptide therapy, ozone therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy suites, and other health and wellness services.
The tower is being designed by Foster + Partners in collaboration with Sieger Suarez Architects. According to the design team, the building draws inspiration from Miami’s Art Deco heritage through a gently twisting form created by rotating each floor plate toward Biscayne Bay. The geometry is intended to maximize daylight exposure, improve water views, and reduce view obstruction for neighboring residences.
Plans show the tower rising approximately 885 feet, placing it among Miami’s tallest buildings and one of the tallest towers in Brickell. The exterior will feature a predominantly glass facade with floor-to-ceiling windows, glass balconies, smooth stucco, aluminum accents, decorative screening around the parking levels, faux keystone detailing, and integrated louvers.
Although the Urban Development Review Board does not have final authority over the project because it is proceeding through an administrative approval process, the board’s recommendations often influence the final design. Developers frequently incorporate suggested revisions before advancing toward construction.