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CLIENT NEWS: Swerdlow proposes replacing Miami public housing complexes with 5,000-plus apartments with affordable, workforce units

March 12, 2025

Developer Michael Swerdlow wants to develop 5,730 multifamily units with some affordable and workforce apartments, replacing five public housing complexes across Miami. Coconut Grove-based Swerdlow Group’s project also will include 370,000 square feet of commercial space such as offices and a school; 250,000 square feet of open space and amenities and a new Tri-Rail passenger train station, according to Miami-Dade records. The project would replace the existing public housing complexes of Victory Homes at 520 Northwest 75th Street, Newberg at[...]

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Michael Radell: March 9, 1951 ~ December 30, 2017

January 2, 2018

It is with a deep sense of loss that we mourn the unexpected passing of our co-founder, Michael E. Radell In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are requested to your favorite charity. The family will receive guests on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m., with a memorial service beginning at 7 p.m. at Stanfill Funeral Home, 10545 S. Dixie Highway, Pinecrest, Florida 33156. For more information, please contact Zuraika Orta, zorta@BRZoningLaw.com or call 305.374.5300.

Hotel proposed on last vacant lot on South Beach’s Fifth Street

December 13, 2017

A five-story hotel has been proposed on the last remaining vacant lot on Fifth Street in South Beach. Fifth Street is the gateway to Miami Beach, as it leads to the MacArthur Causeway. On Dec. 18, the city’s Historic Preservation Board will consider the application by Fifth Hotel LLC to build a 32-unit Urbanica Hotel at 803 Fifth Street. The company, owned by Roberto Diego Colmenero and Carlos M. Porchetto, acquired the 9,000-square-foot site for $6 million in June. The site had a[...]

Rental apartment building proposed on shore of Miami River

November 13, 2017

A developer is proposing to construct a rental building with 63 market-rate apartments on the south shore of the Miami River at 1515 NW South River Drive. Antonio P. Pardo of 1515 Miami River LLC is requesting land use and zoning changes on the property from the City of Miami. The Miami River Commission has recommended approval of the project, with several conditions. The land use and zoning changes need a review by the city’s Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board,[...]

Developer funding for Underline could result in larger, taller projects along Metrorail

November 3, 2017

Under a proposal, projects within a half-mile radius of Metrorail stations could get a height increase from 8 to 12 stories, and a floor lot ratio bonus increase from 25% to 35% Developers building projects along or near the Underline could be allowed to go bigger if they contribute funds for the city of Miami’s portion of the planned 10-mile long linear park. Under a proposal crafted by the clty’s planning and zoning department, projects within a half-mile radius of[...]

Bercow Radell Fernandez & Larkin Selected for 8th Straight Year as ‘Best Law Firm’

November 1, 2017

U.S. News Best Lawyers Releases 2018 Best Law Firms List; Firm Ranks in Top Tiers in Land Use & Zoning, Environmental and Real Estate Law (MIAMI) Nov. 1, 2017 Bercow Radell Fernandez & Larkin was once again ranked in the top tier in Miami for Land Use & Zoning law as well as in Environmental Law by U.S. News & World Report/Best Lawyers in its just released 2018 Best Law Firms edition. The firm also placed in the second tier nationally in Land[...]