13th Floor Investments and Key International officially launched sales of 619 Brickell by Nobu, marking the transition from reservation to contract for one of the most anticipated luxury condo launches of the 2026 cycle. The 75-story, 296-unit tower — designed by Foster + Partners with Sieger Suarez as architect of record — had accumulated more than $1 billion in unit reservations ahead of the formal launch. Units are priced from $3 million to over $60 million, offering one- to five-bedroom layouts ranging from 1,160 to 5,500 square feet, with an average price of $2,500–$2,700 per square foot. Construction is scheduled to begin in Q2 2027, with a four-and-a-half-year build timeline, resulting in an anticipated completion date of 2031–2032. The First Miami Presbyterian Church — which occupies the broader 619 Brickell Avenue site — will remain in place on its portion of the land while the tower rises on the 2-acre school and parking parcel, for a purchase price of approximately $240 million. Nobu Hospitality will manage the building's dining program. Karsenti cited the World Cup's international visitor influx as a key factor accelerating summer buyer engagement.
The $1B+ in pre-launch reservations at 619 Brickell is the strongest opening-phase demand signal for a new Brickell tower since Cipriani Residences' early presale period. The $2,500–$2,700/sq ft average positions Nobu above the general Brickell market while remaining well below the Cipriani Canaletto Collection tier ($4,100+/sq ft) — a deliberate sweet spot that targets buyers seeking Foster + Partners architecture, Nobu hospitality, and the most advanced wellness infrastructure in Brickell, without requiring the $15M+ entry of Surfside or Bay Harbor ultra-luxury. The branded condo market saturation debate is real, as Karsenti accurately notes, the competitive field of comparable projects is now largely absorbed, giving 619 Brickell a structural sales runway that projects launching three years ago did not have.
Quick Facts
What milestone was reached and when?
13th Floor Investments and Key International officially launched sales of 619 Brickell by Nobu on June 4, 2026, after accumulating more than $1 billion in unit reservations. Developers plan to convert reservations to binding contracts this summer.
What is the project and where is it located?
A 75-story, 296-unit tower designed by Foster + Partners (with Sieger Suarez as architect of record) at 619 Brickell Avenue — the bayfront site occupied by the historic First Miami Presbyterian Church. The tower will be built on approximately 2 acres where the church's school and parking lot are located. The church itself remains intact and is expected to sell the site to the developers for approximately $240 million. Construction could begin in Q2 2027 and take approximately four and a half years to complete.
What are the unit specs and prices?
One to five bedrooms, 1,160 to 5,500 square feet, priced from $3 million to over $60 million for penthouses. Average pricing is $2,500–$2,700 per square foot. One Sotheby's International Realty leads sales alongside Key International.
What is the branded condo market context?
Developers and brokers generally agree the branded condo market in South Florida is oversaturated — but most also say a project's success depends on the type of brand, location, and execution. "The buyers are very rational. I do think they can detect the difference between substantive quality product and what is strong on marketing," said 13th Floor's Arnaud Karsenti. He also noted that their main competition is all "substantially sold by now," making this an advantageous entry timing.
What is the wellness and amenity program?
A $25 million budget is allocated for biohacking and wellness amenities: cryotherapy chambers, e-salt cabin, neural rest therapy pod, hyperbaric oxygen therapy suites, IV and peptide therapy, ozone therapy, and physical therapy facilities. Total amenities exceed 90,000 sq ft, including four pools, padel courts, game rooms, and sports simulators. Nobu Hospitality — led by CEO Trevor Horwell — will manage all restaurants and cafes.