Public officials and members of the building, design and financing team, celebrated the launch of the 237-unit community in the heart of Allapattah

Neology Development, led by Lissette Calderon, announces it has begun construction on its third, lifestyle-driven residential community in Miami’s Allapattah neighborhood. The $70 million “Fourteen Allapattah Residences” will deliver 237 apartments, along with 5,000 square feet of ground-floor retail, to one of Miami’s most dynamic emerging neighborhoods. The property, which will open in early 2024, enjoys a highly visible location on NW 36th Street just 5 minutes west of Wynwood and 10 minutes east of the Miami International Airport, within a federally designated Opportunity Zone.

The ceremony included remarks from public officials, including Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Robert Behar of Behar Font Architects, Abel Ramirez of Jaxi Builders, Jared Mintz of AOZA Fund, Jeff Rosenfeld from Churchill Real Estate and Ralph Calderon of Neology Development.

“Allapattah continues to be a place that welcomes people from all walks of life and economic backgrounds, and we are honored that it has embraced Neology as well,” said Calderon. “We owe a big thank you to Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla and Commissioner Keon Hardemon, and their wonderful teams; to Churchill Capital for backing our vision with financing; and to the brilliant building and design team that has helped us achieve unprecedented quality over many years. Lastly, a big thank you to my partners, my former Wharton Professor and mentor Peter Linneman, along with his team of Jared Mintz and Kelley Brasfield of AOZA Fund

Neology, founded by Calderon 20 years ago with the launch of her first condo project on Miami River, now has a portfolio now consists of more than 1,500 apartment units completed or under construction in Miami’s urban core, including The Julia, an upscale apartment community that will open in 2023, and Neology’s flagship Allapattah project, No. 17 Residences Allapattah, which opened in 2021 and leased up in record time.

Fourteen Allapattah Residences will consist of a 14-story building with 180 apartment units connected via a pool deck to a five-story building with 57 apartments including ground floor walk-ups. It will offer studio, one- and two-bedroom units ranging from 450 to 1,000 square feet. Apartments will feature European-inspired cabinetry, quartz countertops, energy-efficient kitchen appliances, in-unit washers and dryers, energy-efficient AC and heating systems, and smart home technology adaptors. Lifestyle amenities will include curated original artwork, a multipurpose lobby, media lounges, living rooms, a rooftop pool and clubhouse, poolside cabanas, coworking spaces, conference rooms, an outdoor movie screen, an indoor and outdoor fitness and wellness center, with a yoga and cardio studio, dog park with dog wash area, bike storage, virtual concierge and smart package lockers, and a parking garage with electric car charging stations as well as a ride share lobby.

The contractor for Fourteen Allapattah Residences is JAXI Builders, Inc.; the architect is Behar Font Architects; the interior design is by designBAR; and Witkin Hultz Design is the landscape architect and GT Law provided legal counsel. Bilzin Sumberg Law’s Suzanne Amaducci-Adams and Manny Gonzalez led the transaction on behalf of the borrower.

The “The Julia,” a $100 million, 14-story residential tower named for real estate pioneer and “Mother of Miami” Julia Tuttle, will deliver 323 apartments, offering “attainable luxury” to Miami’s growing urban population

Neology Life Development Group, led by Lissette Calderon, announces that it has begun construction on its second, lifestyle-driven residential community in Miami’s historic Allapattah neighborhood. 

Now under construction, “The Julia” (formerly No. 16 Residences) is a $100 million, 14-story residential tower that will deliver 323 upscale one- and two- bedroom apartments to one of the city’s most historic and vibrant neighborhoods.

Located at 1625 NW 20^th Street, The Julia is situated just a few blocks from Neology’s first Allapattah apartment development, No. 17 Residences, which opened in May of 2021 and leased up in record time. Allapattah, which includes Miami’s Health District and borders Wynwood, has quickly become one of Miami’s most sought-after urban territories, boasting a cluster of new cultural institutions (including the Rubell Museum and Superblue) as well as many new small businesses, restaurants and nightlife establishments.

“The Julia will offer a curated, one-of-a-kind modern residential living experience with cutting-edge amenities that will appeal to a diverse cross-section of today’s urban renters,” said Lissette Calderon, President and CEO of Neology Life Development Group. “The building has been thoughtfully designed, inside and out, to reflect the area’s unique history and character, and we hope as a result it will become a beloved and integral piece of the community’s fabric for many years to come.”

“This is an exciting milestone for Allapattah,” added Miami City Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla. “High-quality housing options are key to our community’s success and projects like The Julia provide that. Moreover, Lissette Calderon and her team at Neology are experienced in building authentic, vibrant communities, and have a deep appreciation for Allapattah’s history, culture and mom-and-pop businesses. They will be valued, long-term partners in helping us achieve measured growth that benefits and inspires all Miamians.”

Calderon added, “Over 20 years ago, I started on this journey to deliver quality lifestyle-driven attainable luxury living to Miamians who were being priced out, and to help some of Miami’s most overlooked neighborhoods realize their full potential. I’ve had the honor of watching this transformation unfold in the Miami River District, where we started, and we see the same potential in Allapattah, one of Miami’s last remaining authentic urban neighborhoods. We chose to name our second Allapattah development after Miami’s founding mother, Julia Tuttle, who is a personal hero of mine – and because we hope it stands as a beacon to every young woman with big dreams. With hard work, grit and sacrifice, they can achieve anything.”

Inspired by Miami’s original real estate visionary, American businesswoman Julia Tuttle, The Julia will embrace a “tropics-meets-metropolis” aesthetic combining elements of Art Deco with 1950s-style glam.  Interior common areas will feature neoclassical elements such as brass accents, wood details and colorful mosaics alongside bright, botanical patterned wallcoverings and other fun, punchy colorful elements for a mood that is romantic, sophisticated and timeless.

The property will offer a mix of  one- apartments and  two-bedroom apartments ranging from 600 to 1,00 square feet.  Unit interiors will feature energy efficient, stainless-steel appliances, quartz countertops, European-inspired cabinetry, in-home washer and dryers, expansive views, and balconies in all units.. Amenities at The Julia will include a ninth-floor Sky Lounge with resort-style pool deck, clubroom, and wellness center, and 15,000 square feet of street-level retail space.

The Julia is centrally located just a few blocks from the Civic Center Metrorail Station, the University of Miami Health System, Jackson Memorial Hospital, and Miami-Dade College Medical Center.  The property is just a short car or public transit ride away from both Brickell and Downtown, home to several large employers and dining and shopping destinations, along with popular attractions such as Marlins Park, American Airlines Arena, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Perez Art Museum Miami and Frost Museum of Science, and the new Brightline commuter rail station connecting Miami to Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and eventually Orlando.   

Neology intends to break ground on a third Allapattah residential community in the coming months, bringing its portfolio up to 1,200 apartments throughout Miami.

The general contractor for The Julia is JAXI Builders, Inc.; the architect is Behar Font Architects; interior design is by designBAR; and Witkin Hultz Design is the landscape architect. Berkadia arranged construction financing for The Julia; Trez Capital originated a $78.19 million loan.  Bilzin Sumberg and GT Law provided legal counsel.