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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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Miami Beach Board Gives Approval

December 15, 2016

Comras’ mixed-use retail project for 5th Street in South Beach moves forward Commercial real estate developer and broker Michael Comras hopes to transform development on Fifth Street, the gateway to Miami Beach. Comras is planning a new retail complex on Fifth Street, which city officials describe as “one of the most heavily traveled commercial corridors on the Beach,” but which has little pedestrian foot traffic compared with nearby Alton Road or Washington Avenue. Just over a year ago, Comras closed on a $370[...]

New Plan for Douglas Road Metrorail

December 7, 2016

US 1 project to rise at Douglas Road Metrorail Station A proposed mixed-use project on US 1 promising new office, retail and residential uses intends to take advantage of its location at the foot of a pedestrian overpass that connects to the Metrorail Douglas Road Station. Along with being transit oriented, Platform 3750 plans a mix of workforce housing and market-rate apartments. Platform 3750 LLC proposes to build on 2.1-acres at 3750 S Dixie Hwy. Miami’s Urban Development Review Board[...]

Firm Recognized for Legal Excellence

November 22, 2016

BERCOW RADELL FERNANDEZ & LARKIN SELECTED FOR SEVENTH STRAIGHT YEAR AS ‘BEST LAW FIRM’ U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Releases 2017 “Best Law Firms” List (MIAMI) Nov. 21, 2016 – U.S. News & World Report/Best Lawyers has announced its 2017 “Best Law Firms” list and for the seventh straight year, Bercow Radell Fernandez & Larkin was ranked in the top tier in Miami for the land use and zoning specialty. The firm also placed in the second tier in Miami for environmental law. The[...]

Firm Celebrates 20th Anniversary

November 15, 2016

BERCOW RADELL & FERNANDEZ CELEBRATES 20TH ANNIVERSARY WITH ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW NAME (MIAMI) Nov. 15, 2016 — Twenty years ago attorneys Jeffrey Bercow, Michael Radell and Ben Fernandez left a large Miami practice to set up shop specializing in land use, zoning and environmental law. Their timing couldn’t have been any better. Today, with 14 attorneys, Bercow Radell & Fernandez is one of Miami-Dade County’s go-to boutique firm for real estate developers, property owners and government entities seeking legal advice. The firm celebrated its 20th anniversary Nov. 14 at[...]

Hialeah Warehouse District Moves Forward

November 6, 2016

Hialeah warehouse districts could transform into vibrant mixed-use communities Hialeah City Council approved regulations for two new urban communities The Hialeah City Council unanimously approved regulations for two new vibrant, mixed-use communities that would be erected around rail transit. PlusUrbia, the visionary studio behind Wynwood and the more recent MyCalle8, created a neighborhood plan to transform two large warehouse districts into walkable communities, which would develop around two Tri-Rail stops: Market Station (1200 Southeast 11th Avenue) and Transfer Station (1125 East[...]