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Chambers USA Awards Firm Top Ranking in Zoning/Land Use Law in South Florida

June 2, 2023

For the third year in a row, Chambers USA, one of the oldest and most prestigious legal guides in the world, has ranked Bercow Radell Fernandez Larkin & Tapanes in Band 1 in the area of Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use Law – South Florida, the highest recognition given by Chambers. Jeffrey Bercow, co-founder and managing partner of the firm, and shareholders, Michael Larkin and Melissa Tapanes Llahues, were also recognized in the highest categories for lawyers in zoning and land[...]

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CLIENT NEWS: BH scores approval for North Miami Beach apartment tower

May 3, 2023

BH Group can move forward with plans for a 400-unit apartment tower in North Miami Beach. The North Miami Beach City Commission on Thursday voted 5-0 to approve a site plan for the 32-story building that will also have 1,825 square feet of ground-floor commercial space and a 587-space parking garage, city records show. The city commission also granted 10 variances for the project that reduce portions of the proposed building’s setbacks and allow for a decorative covering on the[...]

CLIENT NEWS: Tower Cranes Rising Up To 891 Feet Approved At 1 Southside Park

March 20, 2023

The Federal Aviation Administration has approved a plan to install two temporary tower cranes to assist with construction at the 1 Southside Park megaproject. Approval was issued by the agency on March 15. According to a letter sent to the developer, two cranes are permitted to rise up to 891 feet and 834 feet. The permanent height of the tower is planned to be 62 stories – 754 feet above ground, or 766 feet above sea level. Foundation work is already[...]

CLIENT NEWS: The River District Phase 1 Reaches 30th Floor Of Construction

March 20, 2023

In Brickell, the first tower at The River District has reached level 30 of construction, according to contractor G.T. McDonald Enterprise. Developer Chetrit Group has said that The River District will “create a riverwalk experience for the first time in the city.” The apartment tower now under construction is planned to top off at 54 stories, or 648 feet above ground. Eventually, a total of four towers are planned at the complex. Two will be rental buildings, with the other two[...]

CLIENT NEWS: Ruger proposes 76-room hotel near Miami Beach Convention Center

March 16, 2023

Ruger Holdings KG plans to convert an apartment building near the Miami Beach Convention Center into a hotel, The Real Deal has learned. On Monday, the Miami Beach Preservation Board will consider Cologne, Germany-based Ruger’s proposal to renovate and partially demolish Riviera Plaza, a Mediterranean Revival building at 337 20th Street. Completed in 1926, the three-story structure has 56 one- and two-bedroom apartments, records show. Ruger, led by CEO René Gerdom, wants to add two floors, as well as a rooftop pool[...]

CLIENT NEWS: Little River Apartment Project Plans Accessory Artist Space

March 9, 2023

A developer plans to construct a midrise mixed-use apartment building with accessory artist space and co-working space in Miami's Little River area. Owner-developer Little River An District 7501 LLC presented its plans for Noli 75, prepared by Studio McG Architecture, to the city's Urban Development Review Board. The board recommended approval with conditions. The multi-family building is 10 stories and will bring 169 units to the property, comprised of 68 one-bedroom and 87 two-bedroom apartments and 14 three-bedroom aparunents. Along[...]