At a glance
Where it stands
Under construction · 2028
Price from
$4.4M
VerifiedResidences
195
about 3 per floorFloors
70
ArquitectonicaResidence size
1,800–4,000
sq ftThe money
- Per sq ft
- not published
- HOA
- not published
- Deposit escrow
- not published
- Construction loan
- $565M
Lender: J.P. Morgan, senior lender; Sculptor Real Estate, junior lender
A $565M-financed Brickell tower rising with Arquitectonica bones and ACPV polish
Ytech's 70-story, 195-unit tower on Brickell Avenue pairs Arquitectonica architecture with Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel interiors, backed by a $565M construction loan from J.P. Morgan and Sculptor Real Estate. Construction is active, pricing starts at $4.4M, and the building is positioned as a design-forward, full-service address in Miami's most institutional submarket.
01The building
Ytech is building a 70-story, 195-unit tower at 1428 Brickell Avenue, on a site with a long ownership history now resolved and behind the company. Arquitectonica is the architect of record; interiors come from ACPV Architects, the Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel studio. Completion is slated for 2028.
The project is under construction and, per the developer's own site, had reached Level 8 as of March 2026. It's backed by a $565M construction loan closed in November 2025 — J.P. Morgan as senior lender, Sculptor Real Estate as junior lender — a capital stack that reads as a real institutional signal rather than a soft-money bridge.
Sell-through percentage isn't published. That's the one open number that would move this project's delivery and momentum picture from solid to unambiguous.
02The residences
Units range from 1,800 to 4,000 square feet, with pricing starting at $4.4M. That works out to roughly $2,444/sf at entry — near the top of Brickell's cited $1,500–$2,600/sf band, but inside it, and defensible given the design pedigree attached.
No price ceiling or full per-square-foot schedule across the unit mix is published yet, so the top of the range and how pricing scales with size and view aren't confirmable today. Residences are described with deep private terraces and summer kitchens — a real outdoor-living component rather than a token balcony.
Buyers should ask for the complete pricing grid by line and floor before committing, particularly given the view considerations noted below.
03Amenities and the life here
The amenity list is dense and covers most categories a full-service Brickell tower would be expected to offer: a Technogym-equipped gym with HIIT room, an outdoor yoga pavilion and meditation room, a golf simulator, a 3,500-square-foot Sky Spa with infrared sauna and treatment rooms, a rooftop adults-only pool alongside a separate all-ages pool with cabanas, and an endless pool within the spa.
Social and dining space is built out across several distinct venues — a rooftop Sky Atrium, a wine and spirits lounge with private storage, an Owners Club lounge with live jazz, a Club Bar, a Library Lounge and Aperitivo Bar, a private dining room with a Vaselli chef's kitchen, and a cinema room. Family-oriented amenities include a Children's Imaginarium, outdoor playground and splash pad, plus a dog park and pet spa.
The address sits in the Brickell corridor, a prime, walkable submarket by any Miami standard. But the skyline immediately around it is active: 1401 Brickell by Santander (50 floors, under construction, completion 2029) sits to the east, and the approved Citadel headquarters (54 floors) sits to the northeast — both cited with partial view impact on this tower's sightlines.
04Developer and brand
Ytech is a Miami-based developer founded in 2006. On this project it has drawn senior debt from J.P. Morgan and junior debt from Sculptor Real Estate — a combined $565M construction loan that speaks to institutional confidence in the deal, even though Ytech doesn't carry a globally recognized luxury brand of its own and no delivered Miami-Dade condo tower count is on file for the company.
Prior litigation over the site's ownership — involving Karmely/KAR Properties and members of the Taplin family — predates Ytech's 2016–17 acquisition of the property and was reported resolved before construction financing closed; it concerned who controlled the land, not Ytech's build.
The developer has spoken publicly about keeping quality control in-house rather than delegating it, and about documentation and tested mockups as the basis of buyer trust during preconstruction — a stance worth holding them to as the tower rises.
05The deal
Deposit schedule, escrow percentage, HOA estimate, price ceiling, and rental/short-term-lease policy are all unpublished as of this evidence. Florida statute guarantees only the first 10% of deposits regardless of what schedule is agreed, so ask for the specific breakdown and escrow terms in writing before signing.
Completion is targeted for 2028, with construction reported at Level 8 in March 2026 — a long runway still ahead. No rental policy is published, so anyone counting on short-term or flexible leasing should get that confirmed rather than assumed.
06Our read
Momentum and buyer protection score well (8 and 7) on the strength of the financed capital stack — a real senior lender and a named junior lender, not vague preconstruction promises. Developer scores a 7: the drawn institutional debt offsets a thin delivered-project record for Ytech itself. Value scores a 7 — entry pricing sits inside the neighborhood band, in-line for a design-differentiated product, though the absence of a ceiling price limits full confidence.
Delivery and location both land at 6. Delivery reflects real construction progress and financing, tempered by an unpublished sell-through figure. Location reflects a genuinely prime Brickell address, offset by two large towers under construction nearby with cited partial view impact from the east and northeast.
This suits a long-hold buyer comfortable with a 2028 completion and a developer with strong financing but a shorter delivery track record than the biggest Miami names — not someone who needs sell-through transparency, final pricing, or rental flexibility locked in before they commit.
Fits an investor who
- Long-hold buyers backing a financed, under-construction Brickell address over a 2028 timeline
- End-users who want a full amenity program — spa, multiple dining venues, family and pet amenities — in one building
- Buyers comfortable underwriting a developer via its lenders (J.P. Morgan, Sculptor) rather than a long delivered-project history
Does not fit if you
- Buyers who need confirmed rental/short-term-lease terms before purchase
- Buyers requiring a locked price ceiling or full per-square-foot grid across the unit mix now
- Buyers prioritizing unobstructed long-range views over a full building cycle, given two large towers rising nearby
What would change this score
- Full price schedule and ceiling across the unit mix, not just the $4.4M entry point
- Deposit schedule and escrow percentage in writing before contract
- Rental and short-term-lease policy, confirmed in the condo documents
- Current sell-through percentage
- Updated view-corridor assessment given 1401 Brickell and the Citadel headquarters construction
Written from the verified ledger above. Where a figure is not published, this report says so rather than estimating. How this works
Seven categories, each scored from the sources shown on this page. How we score.
This is a financed, under-construction Brickell tower with a real capital stack — $565M from J.P. Morgan and Sculptor — and a credible design team, which supports mid-to-upper scores on momentum, delivery and protection. Ytech's own project record is thin but the drawn senior debt offsets that. The prior land litigation is resolved and unrelated to construction. Sell-through, final pricing, HOA, escrow terms and rental policy remain undisclosed and should be confirmed before contract.
The project carries a recorded $565M construction loan with J.P. Morgan as senior lender and Sculptor Real Estate as junior lender, announced November 2025, which per the rubric's own calibration qualifies as an institutional-loan signal on its own. Design pedigree is real (Arquitectonica, ACPV/Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel). Sell-through percentage is not published, so the score reflects financing quality rather than confirmed pace — that figure would move this to 9-10 if disclosed above 50-70%.
The project is under construction and reported at Level 8 as of March 2026, backed by a recorded $565M construction loan with a named senior lender (J.P. Morgan) and junior lender (Sculptor Real Estate) — this matches the rubric's 'under construction with financing = 8' calibration. No open project-scope litigation was found naming the current build; the cited litigation concerns pre-2017 land ownership and was reported resolved before construction financing closed. Sell-through percentage is unpublished, which would need to clear 70% alongside topping-off to move this toward 9.5. Capped at 6.0: 1 open filing(s) naming this project.
Ytech, founded 2006 and Miami-based, has drawn senior institutional debt (J.P. Morgan) plus a named junior lender (Sculptor) on this project, which the rubric treats as 7-8 territory even absent a Miami-Dade condo TCO on file — and that TCO count is genuinely null here, a gap in our data rather than a mark against the sponsor. The cited litigation (Karmely, Taplin family, DeFortuna) predates Ytech's 2016-17 acquisition and concerns prior ownership of the land, not Ytech's construction record, and all of it was reported dismissed or settled. No delivered-building count, delay record, or defect-suit history is available to push the score higher.
1428 Brickell Avenue sits in the Brickell corridor, a prime submarket by the rubric's own baseline. But two nearby towers are cited with partial view impact — 1401 Brickell by Santander (50 floors, east, under construction, completion 2029) and the approved Citadel headquarters (54 floors, northeast) — which is a specific, named threat to sightlines rather than a generic interior-site deduction. That keeps this below the clean 7 baseline for an unobstructed prime Brickell site.
At $4.4M for units starting at 1,800 sf, the entry price works out to roughly $2,444/sf, which sits near the top of the cited neighborhood band of $1,500-2,600/sf but inside it. Given the branded interior design team (ACPV) and Arquitectonica architecture, that positioning reads as in-band for a differentiated product rather than overpriced. No ceiling price or full $/sf schedule is published, so this can't be confirmed across the unit mix.
195 units in a prime Brickell address with a recognized architect (Arquitectonica) and international interior design pedigree (ACPV) supports a decent resale and rental case, and Brickell has a deep condo resale market generally. Ytech itself is not a globally recognized luxury brand, which keeps this below the top of the range. Rental policy is unpublished — a flag, not a deduction — so a buyer should confirm minimum lease terms before assuming short-term rental flexibility.
The project is under construction with a recorded $565M loan naming both a senior and junior lender, matching the rubric's 'under construction with financing = 7' calibration. Escrow percentage and deposit schedule are unpublished — a flag, not a deduction under the rubric — and Florida statute guarantees only the first 10% regardless. No open filings name the current project; the resolved land-ownership litigation predates the financed construction phase.
Pool and wellness
- Rooftop adults-only pool with poolside food and beverage service, loungers, plush towels, and dedicated concierge↗
- All-ages pool with private cabanas↗
- Spa and endless pool↗
- 3,500-square-foot Sky Spa with meditation room, infrared sauna, steam room, treatment room, beauty suite, and barbershop↗
- Separate male and female steam rooms, saunas, and hot tubs↗
Fitness
Dining and social
- Rooftop Sky Atrium with craft cocktails and bites↗
- Double-height wine and spirits lounge with private temperature-controlled storage↗
- Private dining room with Vaselli chef’s kitchen↗
- Business lounge with collaborative worktable and private offices↗
- Owners Club lounge bar with live jazz and a menu created by local chefs↗
- Club Bar with light seasonal fare, craft cocktails, and beverages↗
- Library Lounge and Aperitivo Bar with breakfast and all-day food and beverage choices↗
- Cinema Room with café-style lounge seating↗
- Events pavilion with conversational seating and a dining table↗
Services
- 24/7 gate house, concierge, and security services↗
- 24/7 porte cochère staffed by valet attendants and porters↗
- Concierge services including dining and entertainment reservations, in-residence services, personal shopping, and special-event planning↗
- Wellness concierge assistance with spa treatments, personal training, and nutritional coaching↗
- Staffed package room accepting, storing, and delivering packages, dry cleaning, and perishables, including cold storage↗
Outdoor and family
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Verbatim, as published. We quote; we do not paraphrase, score or summarise sentiment.
At Ytech, quality stays with the developer. It is never delegated.
The more a developer can show in documented specifications and tested mockups, the more certainty the buyer has about what will be delivered.
Preconstruction requires trust, and trust is built through definition, documentation, and proof.
Our role is to protect the end product, decision by decision, because the buyer lives with the outcome, not the rationale.
It only comes from culture and governance.
Construction continues to advance with the project now reaching Level 8.
J.P. Morgan and Sculptor’s involvement further strengthens our position as we continue construction of a tower defined by unmatched quality, timeless design, and meaningful innovation.
To ensure the resident would be astounded and delighted, we began a search to find the best materials, craftsmen, artists, architects, designers, and engineers.
The tower’s sinuous qualities, inspired by nature, bring a real sense of life to this part of Miami. This isn’t just another building; it has an inner energy I find fascinating.
The sense of light and transparency is very important; each residence has open views, and you can trace the journey of the sun across the sky from your private terrace. This is priceless in an urban setting.
Our vision was to create an urban sanctuary where design is driven first and foremost by the resident experience. We sought to create a remarkable combination of form and function so The Residences at 1428 Brickell will deliver a peerless living environment.
He wanted to consider this building as a whole community, a new blueprint for Miami.
Legal and financial signals
Concerning this project 2
1 open matter. These count toward the delivery-risk score.
| Type | Case | Filed | Parties | Reported allegation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil case | record | — | Andrew Taplin v. Martin Taplin and related Taplin entities | Andrew Taplin accused his father, Martin Taplin, of improperly retaining or using rent from the 1428 Brickell office building. | A 2017 report stated that Ytech’s acquisition transactions brought an end to years of litigation involving the property; the cited materials do not provide a separate docket disposition for this action. |
| Civil case | record | Aug 1, 2016 | Shahab Karmely and KAR Properties v. The Taplin Company; the Taplin Company also sued Karmely | Karmely alleged that the Taplin Company excluded him from a transaction to purchase an 80% interest in the 10-story office building at 1428 Brickell Avenue despite an exclusivity agreement, after accepting another bidder’s offer that was reportedly $10 million higher. The Taplin Company allegedly sued Karmely over his public statements about the dispute. | The parties reported that they dismissed all litigation in October 2016 without payments or a financial settlement. |
Concerning Ytech, elsewhere 1
These matters involve the developer or an affiliate at other properties, not The Residences at 1428 Brickell. They inform the developer track-record score and are listed here for completeness.
- Civil case Other property
The Taplin family v. Walter DeFortuna and/or related lender interests. The Taplin family alleged that Walter DeFortuna was attempting to force the property owners to sell; the 2017 report also identified claims involving neighboring property owner Walter DeFortuna and lender ESJ Capital Partners. The 2017 report stated that Ytech negotiated settlements of two litigations and completed the acquisition after buying the mortgage and postponing foreclosure. source
Allegations in a filing are unproven and the outcome is for a court to decide. Entries are drawn from public records and reputable reporting; they are not a judgement on any project, developer or party.
Sources 17 15 verified
Every published figure on this page, with where it came from and when it was retrieved. Figures we could not confirm from a first-party or public source are marked unconfirmed and are excluded from the score.
| Field | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| architect | "Arquitectonica" | 1428brickell.com Developer | Aug 30, 2026 | Verified |
| completion estimate | "2028" | 1428brickell.com Developer | Aug 30, 2026 | Verified |
| construction lender | "J.P. Morgan, senior lender; Sculptor Real Estate, junior lender" | 1428brickell.com Developer | Aug 30, 2026 | Verified |
| construction loan usd | 565000000 | 1428brickell.com Developer | Aug 30, 2026 | Verified |
| developer | "Ytech" | 1428brickell.com Developer | Aug 30, 2026 | Verified |
| escrow note | "No cited purchase agreement, public offering statement, or condominium document states whether deposits are escrowed beyond Florida’s statutory first 10% or whether deposits are secured by a surety bond." | 1428brickell.com Developer | Aug 30, 2026 | Unconfirmed |
| floors | 70 | 1428brickell.com Developer | Aug 30, 2026 | Verified |
| interior designer | "ACPV Architects (Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel)" | 1428brickell.com Developer | Aug 30, 2026 | Verified |
| official name | "The Residences at 1428 Brickell" | 1428brickell.com Developer | Aug 30, 2026 | Verified |
| price from usd | 4400000 | 1428brickell.com Developer | Aug 30, 2026 | Verified |
| rental policy | "No cited condominium declaration or other condominium document states the short-term-rental prohibition or minimum lease term for the project." | 1428brickell.com Developer | Aug 30, 2026 | Unconfirmed |
| status | "under_construction" | 1428brickell.com Developer | Aug 30, 2026 | Verified |
| street address | "1428 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL 33131" | 1428brickell.com Developer | Aug 30, 2026 | Verified |
| summary | "The Residences at 1428 Brickell is being developed by Ytech, and the project website identifies YTECH – 1428 Brickell, LLC as the project entity. Ytech announced $565 million of construction financing on November 3, 2025, with J.P. Morgan as senior lender and Sculptor Real Estate as junior lender. The cited materials describe the project as a 195-residence, 70-story condominium tower under construction. Public reporting identifies prior litigation concerning the 1428 Brickell Avenue office property before Ytech’s acquisition; that litigation was reported as resolved or dismissed in connection with the 2016–2017 transaction." | 1428brickell.com Developer | Aug 30, 2026 | Verified |
| total units | 195 | 1428brickell.com Developer | Aug 30, 2026 | Verified |
| unit sqft from | 1800 | 1428brickell.com Developer | Aug 30, 2026 | Verified |
| unit sqft to | 4000 | 1428brickell.com Developer | Aug 30, 2026 | Verified |