ANF Group, Inc., a full-service construction firm providing construction management, general contracting, development, and design-build services to the South Florida market, has announced the topping out of The Kavista, a 282-unit, eight-story residential development located in the Village of El Portal neighborhood in Miami-Dade County.

“The topping out of The Kavista is a significant milestone as we look forward to completing this well-amenitized multifamily development by fall 2023,” said Al Fernandez, president of ANF Group.  “We’re thrilled to work with the Barrington Brothers to offer a product in this historic neighborhood, Village of El Portal, for this growing community.”

The project is being developed by Barrington Brothers LLC, a family-owned and operated company that seeks opportunistic real estate investments throughout South Florida.  Located at 495 N.E. 83rd St., The Kavista will offer one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, and ground floor live-work units ranging from 559 to 1,133 square feet.

The Kavista’s community amenities include 351 parking spaces, a resort-style pool and deck, outdoor grilling area with seating, co-working space, theater, fitness center, and electric vehicle charging stations. In addition, the interior courtyard and landscaping design will have a bird-friendly environment filled with a variety of trees and plants to attract a wide range of popular birds. Inspired by Native American lifeways and culture, The Kavista’s interior design celebrates early Miami-Dade history.

Since 1981 ANF Group, Inc. has been providing quality preconstruction, construction management, general contracting, development, and design-build services to the South Florida Market.  ANF is an industry leader in commercial, multi-family, and education construction, and has played a vital role in the highly specialized niche of healthcare construction with expertise working on active campuses, laboratories, and research facilities.  With more than 40 years in the construction industry, ANF is a family-owned and operated business whose expertise, professionalism, and meticulous work ethic have made them one of South Florida's most respected construction firms. For more information visit www.anfgroup.com.  

ANF Group, Inc., a full-service construction firm providing construction management, general contracting, development, and design-build services, announced today that the firm has been named general contract for The Kavista, a 282-unit, eight-story residential development located in the Village of El Portal neighborhood in Miami-Dade County.

The project is being developed by Barrington Brothers LLC, a family-owned and operated company that seeks opportunistic real estate investments throughout South Florida.  Located at 495 N.E. 83rd St., The Kavista will offer one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, and ground floor live-work units ranging from 559 to 1,133 square feet.

 “We are excited to be partnering with Barrington Brothers to build their fourth multifamily development in this historic neighborhood,” said Al Fernandez, president of ANF Group.  “The Kavista will be a well-amenitized multifamily development for this upcoming, vibrant community and further strengthen its urban corridor.”

The Kavista’s community amenities include 351 parking spaces, a resort-style pool and deck, outdoor grilling area with seating, co-working space, theater, fitness center, and electric vehicle charging stations. In addition, the interior courtyard and landscaping design will have a bird-friendly environment filled with a variety of trees and plants to attract a wide range of popular birds.

 “This project is our fourth residential development in a historic neighborhood; therefore, it was very important for us to select a general contractor that has expertise in building multifamily projects,” said Ken Barrington Managing Director of Barrington Brothers. “ANF is a well-established firm who’s committed to building quality construction. Their attention to detail and passion for work were among the key factors that influenced our decision.”

Inspired by Native American lifeways and culture, The Kavista’s interior design celebrates early Miami-Dade history. Its color schemes and furnishings pay tribute to the Tequesta Tribe, who were one of the first tribes that settled in South Florida near Biscayne Bay in the present-day Miami.  The Tequesta built many villages at the mouth of the Miami River and along the coastal islands including what is today the Village of El Portal.

Barrington Brothers has created and sustained three multi-housing developments comprising 190 units just across the street from The Kavista.

Founded in 1981, ANF Group is perhaps best known for building the $80 million Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, the $50 million Nova Southeastern University Center for Collaborative Research Facility in Davie, and for its work on approximately 150 different projects for Memorial Healthcare System.  ANF is a family-owned and operated business led by Alberto Fernandez, Jr., Nelson Fernandez, and Alberto Gil. While continuing to maintain its healthcare-sector focus, the firm continues to expand into multifamily, residential, and industrial spaces.

Since 1981 ANF Group, Inc. has been providing quality preconstruction, construction management, general contracting, development, and design-build services to the South Florida Market.  ANF is an industry leader in commercial, multi-family, and education construction, and has played a vital role in the highly specialized niche of healthcare construction with expertise working on active campuses, laboratories, and research facilities.  With more than 40 years in the construction industry, ANF is a family-owned and operated business whose expertise, professionalism, and meticulous work ethic have made them one of South Florida's most respected construction firms. For more information visit www.anfgroup.com.

The Kavista, a 282-unit, eight-story residential development located in the Village of El Portal neighborhood

MIAMI (May 11, 2022) – Barrington Brothers, managed by Arthur and Ken Barrington, announced today it has commenced construction of The Kavista, a residential development in the Village of El Portal, in Miami-Dade County. This development was supported in collaboration with the Village of El Portal council and Mayor Omarr C. Nickerson.

Currently in the works, The Kavista is a $60 million, eight-story residential building in one of the city's most historic and upcoming areas, offering one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, and ground floor live-work units ranging from 559 to 1,133 square feet, in the Village of El Portal. Located at 495 N.E. 83rd St., The Kavista is well located between Miami Shores and Little River.

“We are excited to bring this new residential development to the Village of El Portal offering fairly priced apartments to Miami’s growing urban population,” said Ken Barrington, Managing Director of Barrington Brothers. “The Kavista’s ideal location will offer a one-of-a-kind modern residential living experience for this upcoming community driven neighborhood.”

Barrington Brothers worked closely with the Village of El Portal to bring high-quality housing development to this growing neighborhood and positioning El Portal for the future. The Village of El Portal was incorporated in 1937 and named after a large gate that at one time was the village’s entrance on Northeast Second Avenue.

“We are excited to have this new development in our community as we take pride in being diverse. As we move forward, into the 21st century, we’re preparing to face the challenges of a small but growing village, and at the same time remain connected to our past and true to the values that makes our village extraordinary,” said Omarr Nickerson, Mayor of Village of El Portal. “This building has been thoughtfully designed, inside and out, to reflect the Village’s history and our ongoing efforts to preserve nature.”

The Kavista’s community amenities include 351 parking spaces, a resort-style pool and deck, outdoor grilling area with seating, co-working space, theater, fitness center, and electric vehicle charging stations. In addition,

the interior courtyard and landscaping design will have a bird-friendly environment filled with a variety of trees and plants to attract a wide range of popular birds.

Inspired by Native American lifeways and culture, The Kavista’s interior design celebrates early Miami-Dade history. Its color schemes and furnishings, which include earthy tones that resemble lush green meadows and smooth, sandy landscapes, pay tribute to the Tequesta Tribe, who were one of the first tribes that settled in South Florida near Biscayne Bay in the present-day Miami. The Tequesta built many villages at the mouth of the Miami River and along the coastal islands including what is today the Village of El Portal.

“We are excited to be partnering with Barrington Brothers to build their fourth multifamily development in this historic neighborhood,” said Al Fernandez, president of ANF Group. “The Kavista will be a well-amenitized multifamily development for this upcoming, vibrant community and further strengthen its urban corridor.”

The Kavista is within a five-minute walk of numerous community amenities, including grocers, health clubs and Biscayne Medical. The property is also close to major thoroughfares, leveraging access to Biscayne Boulevard, SR-934 and I-95, connecting residents to over 60 million square feet of office and commercial space in the greater Miami area. Barrington Brothers has created and sustained three multi-housing developments comprising 190 units just across the street from The Kavista.

The general contractor for The Kavista is ANF Group; the architect and interior designer is MODIS Architects; and Nielsen Landscape Architects is the landscape architect. JLL Capital Markets arranged construction financing for The Kavista; Trez Capital originated a $60 million loan. Adams Gallinar, P.A, provided legal counsel.

About Barrington Brothers

Barrington Brothers, LLC is a family-owned and operated company that seeks opportunistic real estate investments throughout South Florida. The partners have experience in hospitality, multi-family and residential development. For further information, visit barringtonbrothers.com.

Eight-story Kavista to offer 282 units in emerging El Portal neighborhood

MIAMI, FLORIDA– (March, 14, 2022)  Trez Capital, a private real estate lender helping to build better communities across North America, funded a $60 million construction loan for an eight-story apartment development set to rise in the Village of El Portal, an emerging area abutting Miami’s city limits.  The transaction closed March 10.  

The Kavista will feature 282 rental units on a two-acre site at 495 NE 83rd St. The project will offer a mix of one, - two,- and three-bedroom units, ground-floor workspaces and 351 parking spaces.  Amenities will include a pool deck, fitness center, media room and barbecue area. 

Trez Capital Managing Director, Ben Jacobson, originated the senior note on behalf of the borrower and developer, The Barrington Brothers, LLC. Jacobson is based in Trez Capital’s Florida office led by Executive Managing Director, Eastern U.S. Brett Forman.  

“This transaction is an opportunity to work with a development group that has an excellent reputation and track record building quality projects in Miami,” Jacobson said. “There is no doubt their newest project, The Kavista, will be a welcomed addition to the area and provide much-needed housing to accommodate an influx of new residents that are moving in every day.”

The Barrington Brothers, LLC is a family-owned and operated company that seeks opportunistic real estate investments throughout South Florida. Its portfolio of successful Miami projects includes the Corridor East, West and South apartment communities in the city’s Upper East Side neighborhood and a boutique rental building in Little Havana.

El Portal’s name is derived from the Spanish term for “the gate,” in homage of two wooden gates that previously stood as a village entrance. The village is an appealing enclave for residents who enjoys its privacy and beautiful wildlife. El Portal is a bird sanctuary and haven for Florida’s endangered manatees.

The JLL Capital Markets Debt Advisory Team represented the borrower. The team was led by Managing Director Melissa Rose and Director Michael DiCosimo. 

“Trez Capital provided a seamless execution on the construction financing for The Kavista,” Rose said. “We are grateful to be part of the team assisting the Barringtons in their continued pursuit to provide this thriving community with attainable luxury multifamily units.”

For Trez Capital, this recent deal represents another opportunity to fund a development in an emerging market outside of the city core.  In October 2021, Jacobson originated a $78 million construction loan for The Julia, a Neology Life project under construction in Miami’s Allapattah neighborhood.  In July 2021, Trez Capital funded a $64.7 million loan to build The Elevate, a 293-unit midrise apartment project in Dania Beach being developed by the Royal Palm Companies. 

“We always target opportunities in evolving secondary markets with significant potential,” Forman said. “The incredible growth in South Florida’s major cities is fueling demand for new housing in surrounding areas like El Portal.”

Trez Capital provides short-term debt and equity financing typically between six and 36 months in term, up to $100 million in loan value. In 2021, the company originated $3.9 billion in loan originations with $633 million sourced from the Eastern U.S. region that includes offices in Palm Beach, Florida and Atlanta, Georgia.