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900 Biscayne Bay

900 Biscayne Bay

900 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132

516 units
Marina Blue

Marina Blue

888 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132

516 units

Ryan's Ratings

Overall

900 Biscayne Bay
4.5
Marina Blue
3

Amenities

900 Biscayne Bay
4
Marina Blue
2

Location

900 Biscayne Bay
5
Marina Blue
5

Value

900 Biscayne Bay
5
Marina Blue
3.5

Views

900 Biscayne Bay
5
Marina Blue
5

Management

900 Biscayne Bay
4
Marina Blue
3

Condition

900 Biscayne Bay
4
Marina Blue
2.5

Building Stats

Stat900 Biscayne BayMarina Blue
Year Built20082008
Total Floors6357
Total Units516516
NeighborhoodFL 33132FL 33132
Price Range$400K - $4.3M$350K - $3M+
Rental Range$3,800 - $11,900/mo$3,200 - $9,500/mo
HOA Range$1,000 - $2,100/mo$907 - $2,908/mo
Unit Sizes912 - 3,793 sq ft833 - 2,660 sq ft
Elevators10 passenger + 2 service6 passenger + 1 service
Units / Elevator52:1 (Good)86:1 (Average)
Units / Floor~8~9
Private ElevatorsSelect unitsSelect units
EV Chargers2 stations5 stations
Short-Term RentalsMin 30 days6-month min
ArchitectRevuelta Architecture (Revuelta Vega Leon)Arquitectonica
DeveloperTerra GroupHyperion Development

Pros & Cons

900 Biscayne Bay

Bay views permanently protected by Museum Park
Biometric private elevator access to each unit
Zaha Hadid-designed interiors throughout
Boutique 36-story building with only 516 units
Prices start at $1M, entry is steep
HOA fees among the highest downtown
Museum Park events cause parking chaos
Biscayne Blvd flooding in heavy rain

Marina Blue

Best unobstructed infinity bay views downtown
Museum Park directly across the street
Freshly renovated lobby and amenity deck
Strong community with long-term residents
Only 2 elevators per core (3 cores), historically unreliable
Biscayne Blvd flooding risk in heavy rain
Museum Park events cause access disruptions
Building approaching 20 years, assessments likely

Ryan's Verdict

900 Biscayne Bay

900 Biscayne is one of the best values in Greater Downtown Miami, full stop. You get massive floor plans, permanently preserved bay views, semi-private elevators, recently renovated amenities, and a well-managed building, all at a price point that significantly undercuts newer towers with smaller units. It's an OG that's aged well and sits in a neighborhood that's only going to get better. The street flooding and event traffic are real downsides, but they're manageable. For the combination of views, space, value, and location, this is a strong 4.5 stars.

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Marina Blue

Marina Blue is a tale of two buildings. The location and views are genuinely world-class, arguably the best infinity views in all of downtown Miami, with Museum Park permanently protecting them. But the building itself hasn't aged well. Recession-era construction shortcuts, subpar finishes, sparse amenities, and a dicey elevator situation drag it down. If you're buying purely for views and location at a lower price point than the neighbors, Marina Blue delivers. But go in with your eyes open about what you're getting. A solid 3 stars, incredible location held back by a building that needs serious investment.

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