The Standard Residences Brickell
Complete Buyer's Guide 2025

If you have been watching Miami's luxury condo market — and who hasn't in recent years — The Standard Residences Brickell is one of the most talked-about pre-construction offerings to come to market. The combination of a globally recognized lifestyle brand, a prime Brickell address, and a price point that starts below $700K makes this development genuinely rare. This guide covers everything a serious buyer needs to know before making a decision, from unit types and amenity details to the pre-construction buying process and what it actually costs to get in.

What Is The Standard Residences Brickell?

The Standard Residences Brickell is a 45-story, 422-unit luxury tower developed in partnership with Standard International — the hospitality company behind the globally acclaimed Standard Hotel brand, with properties in New York, London, Ibiza, Bangkok, and beyond. This is one of the brand's first permanent residential plays in the United States, and the address — Brickell, Miami's financial and cultural epicenter — was a deliberate choice.

The building rises in the heart of Brickell and is designed to deliver hotel-caliber services and amenities to its residents on a permanent basis. Think: the energy, aesthetic, and programming of The Standard Hotel, but as your home address. It is a concept that has proven enormously popular in New York (where branded residences routinely command a 20–30% premium over unbranded equivalents), and Miami's appetite for this model is, if anything, even stronger.

The development features studios through penthouse residences, fully finished with high-end European appliances, floor-to-ceiling glass, and interiors that reflect the brand's signature aesthetic — warm, design-forward, and deliberately social. Unlike some luxury towers that feel sterile, The Standard's spaces are meant to be lived in.

Unit Types and Pricing

The Standard Residences Brickell offers one of the broader unit mixes in the current Miami pre-construction market, making it accessible to a range of buyers from first-time luxury investors to established collectors of Miami real estate.

• Studios: Entry-level units starting around $600,000 — exceptional value for a branded Brickell address and ideal for investors seeking short-term rental income or a Miami pied-à-terre.
• One-Bedroom Residences: Ranging from approximately $750,000 to $1.1M, offering larger living areas, full kitchen buildouts, and private balconies with views of the Brickell skyline and Biscayne Bay.
• Two-Bedroom Residences: Priced from approximately $1.1M to $1.5M+, these are the sweet spot for primary residents and buyers seeking larger footprints in the Brickell market.
• Penthouse Collection: The upper floors offer sky residences and penthouse units with panoramic water views, double-height ceilings, and premium finishes throughout. Pricing available upon request.

It is worth noting that pre-construction pricing for The Standard has moved meaningfully since first launch. Buyers who got in early secured the best per-square-foot pricing. Units remaining today are still priced attractively relative to comparable finished product in Brickell, but the window on early-stage pricing is closing.

Amenities — The Standard Experience at Home

The amenity program at The Standard Residences Brickell is where the brand's hospitality DNA becomes genuinely tangible. This is not a list of checkbox amenities designed to fill a brochure — these are curated spaces that reflect Standard International's fifteen years of experience creating places people actually want to spend time.

Wellness and Recreation

• Rooftop Pool Deck: A full resort-style pool environment at the top of the building, with cabanas, daybeds, and the kind of atmospheric programming The Standard is known for globally.
• Wellness Center and Spa: Including a hammam (Turkish bath), treatment rooms, and a state-of-the-art fitness facility — a level of wellness infrastructure rarely found outside five-star hotels.
• Bowling Alley: A genuine signature Standard amenity — not a gimmick, but a fully realized entertainment space that reflects the brand's commitment to social, experiential living.
• Pickleball and Sports Courts: Reflecting Miami's passionate embrace of pickleball culture.
• Co-Working and Social Lounges: Designed for the reality of remote work and flexible schedules — high-speed connectivity, private meeting rooms, and communal work areas.

Dining — Avra Estiatorio

One of the most compelling aspects of the building's programming is the inclusion of Avra Estiatorio, the acclaimed Greek Mediterranean restaurant concept, within the development. Avra operates acclaimed locations in New York and Beverly Hills and counts A-list clientele among its regulars. Having a Michelin-caliber restaurant as a building amenity is the kind of detail that separates a truly exceptional address from the competition.

Hotel-Style Services

Residents of The Standard Brickell will have access to a full hotel services platform managed by Standard International — including concierge services, housekeeping, valet parking, and curated programming. For investors, this also means a professionally managed short-term rental program with proven brand recognition and booking infrastructure.

Why Brickell? Understanding the Neighborhood

Brickell is Miami's most dynamic urban neighborhood, and its evolution over the past decade has been remarkable. Once primarily a financial district that emptied out after business hours, Brickell today is a genuine 24/7 urban environment — walkable, dense, and increasingly cosmopolitan in its retail, dining, and cultural offerings.

Brickell City Centre

The centerpiece of Brickell's retail transformation is Brickell City Centre, a 5.4 million square-foot mixed-use development that includes EAST Hotel, luxury shopping anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue, and a carefully curated restaurant row. The Climate Ribbon — the building's signature architectural feature — keeps the outdoor spaces comfortable year-round. For residents of The Standard Brickell, this is essentially in your backyard.

Mary Brickell Village

Mary Brickell Village offers a more neighborhood-scaled collection of restaurants, bars, and boutiques — the kind of day-to-day walkable amenity that urban buyers consistently cite as essential to their Miami lifestyle. From brunch spots to cocktail bars to grocery access, Mary Brickell Village makes car-free living genuinely viable.

Financial District and Connectivity

Brickell remains Miami's financial core, home to the international banking headquarters that have made Miami a genuine global financial center over the past two decades. The Brickell Metromover and Metrorail provide car-free connectivity to Wynwood, the Design District, Miami Beach, and Miami International Airport. For international buyers and business travelers, this is a material quality-of-life advantage.

The proximity to I-95 and the Rickenbacker Causeway (gateway to Key Biscayne) also makes Brickell one of the best-connected neighborhoods in greater Miami for buyers who want urban density with quick access to waterfront recreation.

The Pre-Construction Buying Process

Buying at The Standard Residences Brickell — or any Miami pre-construction development — is a process that rewards preparation and informed guidance. Here is how it works in practice.

Step 1: Reservation

The process typically begins with a reservation deposit to secure a specific unit, floor, and view. At The Standard Brickell, this reservation deposit is generally refundable during a brief review period, giving buyers time to review the Purchase and Sale Agreement with their attorney. This is the moment to select your preferred unit from available inventory — and given the sales pace, timing matters.

Step 2: Contract and Initial Deposits

Once the reservation period concludes, buyers execute a formal Purchase and Sale Agreement. Deposit structures at The Standard Brickell follow a staged schedule, typically structured as follows (subject to change — contact me for current terms):

• 10% at contract signing
• 10% at groundbreaking / construction milestone
• 10% at a subsequent construction milestone (e.g., top-off)
• 70% at closing

This staged deposit structure is one of the advantages of pre-construction investing: your capital is deployed incrementally over the construction period rather than all at once at closing, allowing you to potentially benefit from appreciation in the underlying asset before you have fully funded the purchase.

Step 3: Construction Period

The Standard Residences Brickell is currently under construction with estimated delivery in 2027. During the construction period, buyers receive periodic project updates and milestone notifications. This is also the period during which pre-construction buyers who purchased early often see significant appreciation in the value of their contract — a pattern that has been well-documented across Miami's recent development cycle.

HOA and Carrying Costs

Prospective buyers should budget carefully for ongoing carrying costs. At a branded hotel-service building like The Standard, HOA fees will reflect the cost of maintaining the hotel-caliber amenity program and services. Estimated HOA fees are in the range of $1.00–$1.20 per square foot per month, which is consistent with comparable branded residences in Brickell and Miami Beach. Property taxes in Miami-Dade County run approximately 1.8–2.0% of assessed value annually for non-homesteaded properties, and homestead exemption is available to Florida primary residents (reducing assessed value by up to $50,000).

Investment Case: The Standard Brickell as an Asset

The investment thesis for The Standard Residences Brickell rests on several converging factors that make it compelling relative to other Miami pre-construction options.

• Brand premium: Branded residences in Miami consistently command higher resale values and stronger rental yields than comparable unbranded product. The Standard's global profile — and its particularly strong following among design-conscious, affluent millennials — is a meaningful driver of demand.
• Short-term rental approved: The development's hotel services model creates a built-in framework for short-term rental income, with Standard International managing the platform. In Brickell, where demand from business travelers and short-term visitors is consistent year-round, this is a significant income opportunity.
• Supply constraint: Despite the volume of Miami new construction, the number of true branded residences with hotel services at this price point is extremely limited. The Standard Brickell occupies a unique segment of the market.
• No state income tax: Florida's absence of a state income tax remains one of the most powerful financial arguments for Miami real estate ownership, particularly for high-income buyers relocating from New York, California, or international jurisdictions with high tax burdens.

Why Work with Ryan McQuaid at ONE Sotheby's?

A question I get often: why use a buyer's agent for a pre-construction purchase when the developer has a sales team on site? The answer is straightforward — and the value proposition is compelling.

Buyer representation at pre-construction is free to you. The developer pays the buyer's agent commission out of the sales proceeds. You pay nothing extra. But what you gain is an advisor whose loyalty is exclusively to your interests, not the developer's sales targets.

As a Global Real Estate Advisor at ONE Sotheby's International Realty — the #1 luxury real estate firm in Florida — I bring access to current and accurate pricing, floor plan analysis, comparable sales data, and the negotiating context that comes from representing buyers across multiple Miami developments simultaneously. I know which units in which stacks command the best long-term value, which floors hit the price-to-view sweet spot, and where the developer has flexibility on terms or inclusions.

The ONE Sotheby's network spans 86 countries, giving buyers access to the deepest pool of comparable international luxury real estate data available. If you are considering The Standard Brickell alongside other Miami developments — Faena, St. Regis, 888 Brickell — a comparative analysis across all of them is exactly the kind of work I do for my clients before they make a decision.

You can explore the full collection of Miami new developments I represent at Reserve Miami Residences, including the full Standard Brickell listing page and comparisons with Faena Residences Miami and St. Regis Residences Miami.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can international buyers purchase at The Standard Brickell?

Yes. The Standard Brickell welcomes international buyers, who represent a significant portion of the development's buyer pool. Foreign nationals can purchase in cash or through financing (foreign national loans are available through several Miami-based lenders at competitive terms). There are no restrictions on foreign ownership of Florida real estate.

Is The Standard Brickell approved for short-term rentals?

Yes — the hotel services model at The Standard creates a framework for short-term rental income managed by Standard International. This is a key differentiator relative to many Brickell condos that restrict short-term rentals through their HOA documents.

What is the current sales status?

The Standard Residences Brickell is actively selling, with a significant portion of units already under contract. Remaining availability spans across studio, one-bedroom, and select two-bedroom units. Contact me directly for current availability — inventory moves quickly and the picture changes week to week.

Pricing, availability, deposit structures, and project timelines are subject to change without notice. All information provided is believed to be accurate but should be independently verified. This content is for informational purposes and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Ryan McQuaid is a licensed Florida real estate agent with ONE Sotheby's International Realty.

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