01/05/2026
Branded ≠ built right.
The first lawsuit (February) accused the developer of self-dealing and missing amenities. The new one (April) alleges something different — actual construction defects. Spalling concrete. Exposed rebar. Pool leaks. Waterproofing failures. Seawall corrosion.
A $1B+ sellout building, two years old.
The developer denies the allegations and calls them "unfounded." No court has ruled. Litigation is pending.
I'm not here to call a verdict. I'm here to ask the question every Miami buyer should be asking right now:
If even the most branded, most hyped, most expensive residential project in the city is exposed to this kind of risk → what does proper due diligence actually look like before you sign a contract?
Swipe through for the full breakdown:
→ What buyers were sold
→ What's now alleged
→ Who's named in the suit
→ What the developer says
→ What I tell my own clients to demand before closing
Branded residences are exploding across South Florida — Bentley, Porsche, Bvlgari, Mercedes, Pagani, Waldorf, Cipriani. The badge sells. The badge does not pour the concrete.
If you're considering a branded residence anywhere in Miami, Brickell, Sunny Isles, Bal Harbour, or Boca — DM "DECODED" and I'll send you the buyer's checklist I run with my own clients.
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Allegations described are from pending litigation and have not been adjudicated. This post is opinion and general information, not legal or investment advice. Brian Oyola is a licensed Florida real estate broker (One International World), not an attorney.
