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CLIENT NEWS: Michael Stern’s JDS scores upzoning approval to build South Beach condo tower

April 29, 2025

The Miami Beach commission granted Michael Stern’s JDS Development Group and Gianluca Vacchi’s GV Development Group initial approvals on an upzoning for a planned luxury condo tower in South Beach. Commissioners unanimously passed on first reading zoning amendments that will allow the developer to build a taller and slimmer tower on the site at 1250 West Avenue. The final votes for the project, including a development agreement, are expected in a June 25 meeting. The project now calls for a[...]

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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[...]

South Beach property could become condo

October 18, 2017

South Beach property could be redeveloped into 10-story residential building A South Beach building just a block south of famed Lincoln Road could be redeveloped into a 10-story multifamily project. On Oct. 24, the city’s Planning Board will consider the application of 420 Lincoln Road Development LLC to redevelop the 16,200-square-foot lot at 1600 Washington Ave. It currently has a 15,430-square-foot retail building constructed in 1938. Two neighboring buildings are also owned by 420 Lincoln Road Development LLC, which is[...]

Firm represents two clients for rezoning

October 12, 2017

Company owned by car dealer seeks rezoning in Little Havana A company majority-owned by Mario Murgado, the owner of Brickell Motors, wants to rezone a site just west of his dealership. Miami Automotive Retail and 701 Associates LLC want to rezone the 37,500-square-foot site at 704 S.W. 7th Ave. plus 712, 716, 720 and 734 S.W. 7th Street from T5-O to T6-8. This would increase its density from 60 to 140 units, although it’s not clear if the owner plans to build[...]