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BRICKELL VIEW TERRACE –PRE-DEVELOPMENT PHASE OF THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF 100 units of affordable low income rental housing. Co-developers with Pinnacle Housing Group. The proposed development consists of a high rise Tower containing at least 100 residential affordable rental housing units; some market rate units; a commercial center on the ground floor; and a multi level parking facility. This development is located in the heart of the Brickell area, directly across from the Brickell Metro Rail Station.  It is within walking distance from all major Brickell area banking institutions, restaurants, major supermarkets, schools, pharmacies, parks, and service centers. Additionally it is within 1 mile from Downtown Miami and within 2 miles from the Port of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital, and all other major employment centers. This development will accomplish the following: Alleviate the overcrowded housing conditions; alleviate the shortage of affordable low income rental housing; combat community deterioration in the service area; serve poor and underprivileged families and their youth; create new jobs, among other achievements. Project Location:   110 SW 9th Street, including 936/940 SW 1st Ave, Miami, Florida.

Construction Type: NEW CONSTRUCTION -- High-Rise   Set Aside: 100 Affordable units Unit Rental Rates:  As set by State of Florida for very low income families
Affordability:    100% of the 100 units are set aside for very-low income persons, families, handicapped, and elderly; earning below 60% of Dade County Median income. Project Development timeline:  Construction of the Parking structure commencing in June 2013. Construction of the affordable housing structure commencing by the end of 2013.
Role & Interest in Project: 30% CO-Developer/CO-General Partner Permanent Financing & Subsidy: TAX CREDITS, HOME, SURTAX, AND Latin Quarter Specialty Center - 45 Condominium Units and Community economic development center.

The residential component of this project consists of 45 affordable housing units of one, two, and three bedroom units. The community economic development center located on consists of 11,400 sq. ft., which operates outside cafes, souvenirs, art galleries, book store, art collections, and other cultural activities featuring arts & crafts of the Hispanic culture.  This project provides home ownership to 45 very low, low, and moderate income families. This development has accomplished the following: Alleviated the overcrowded housing conditions; alleviated the shortage of affordable home ownership housing; combated the community deterioration in the immediate service area;  served poor and underprivileged families and their youth;  served as an economic engine and motivation toward community revitalization;  created new jobs related to the construction and retail industry. Project Location: 1475 SW 8th Street, Miami, Florida
Construction Type:  New High-Rise Construction - Condominium               
Total Development Costs:  $10,888,517
Set Aside:  100% affordable units (Total 45 units)
Unit Sales Prices: 
1 Bed/1 Bath: $101,000
2 Beds/2 Baths: $119,250
3 Beds/2 Baths: $125,000
Affordability:  14 units for very-low income families earning below 50% of Dade County Median income, 25 units for low income families earning below 80% of Dade County Median Income, and 5 moderate income families earning below 120% of Dade County Median Income, and one exempt unit.  Served families with annual incomes as low as $20,000.

Project Completion and Closeout:  June 2006 to June 2008.  (Punch List & Remedial Work completion, Unit Closings & Condo Association Transfer).
Property Management: July 2004 thru June 2008-Property Management services for the Latin Quarter Residential Condominium and Community Center. Role & Interest in Project:            100% Owner/Sole Developer/Sole General PartnerPermanent Financing & Subsidy:               HOME, SURTAX, AND CONVENTIONAL LENDER  

Casa Grande Phase I, Mixed-Use 80 Residential Condominium Units  and Community Center The Casa Grande project consists of 80 Condominium units along with a 5,000 sq. ft. Ground Floor Community Center.  This development served low-income families earning 80% of median or less.  Located directly across from the Brickell Metrorail Station.  It is estimated that 100 full-time jobs were created during the construction of the project.  This development has accomplished the following: Alleviated the overcrowded housing conditions; alleviated the shortage of affordable homeownership housing; combated the community deterioration in the immediate service area;  served poor and underprivileged families and their youth;  served as an economic engine and motivation toward community revitalization;  created new jobs related to the construction; among other accomplishments.

Project Location:  104 SW 9th Street, Miami, Fla.
Construction Type:  New Construction- High Rise Condo                
Total Development Costs:            $8,391,056
Set Aside: 100% affordable units (80 units)
Affordability: Low and very-low income families earning less than 80% of Dade County Median income. 
Served families with annual incomes as low as $11,000.
Project closeout: September 1999 to September 2001 (Punch List & Remedial Work completion, Unit Closings & Condo Association Training and Transfer).
Property Management:  September 1999 thru September 2001-
Property Management services for the Residential Condominium.
Unit Sales Prices: 1 Bed/1 Bath:  $62,990 and $70,000  2 Beds/2 Baths: $81,990 and $87,990    3 Beds/2 Baths: $92,000 and $97,660
Role & Interest in Project: 100% Owner/Sole Developer/Sole General Partner Permanent Financing & Subsidy: HOME, SURTAX, AND CONVENTIONAL LENDER    

Riverside Gardens Condominium Townhouses (Phase I) - 10 units. The Riverside Gardens Phase I Townhouse Development is a multi-sites project located on 652 NW 2nd Street and 21 NW 9th Avenue. It consists of 2 and 3 bedroom units for a total of ten (10) units. This development served families earning 80% of median income or less. This development has accomplished the following: Alleviated the overcrowded housing conditions; alleviated the shortage of affordable homeownership housing; combated the community deterioration in the immediate service area;  served poor and underprivileged families and their youth;  served as an economic engine and motivation toward community revitalization;  created new jobs related to the construction; among other accomplishments. Project Location: 652 NW 2nd Street, Miami, Fla. Construction Type:          New Construction- Townhomes                 Total Development Costs:            $915,852 Set Aside:                                            100% affordable units (10) Affordability:                                     Low and very-low income families earning less than 80% of Dade County Median income.  Served families with annual incomes as low as $17,428. Project closeout:                              1997 to 1999 (Punch List, Unit Closings & Condo Association Training and Transfer). Property Management:                 1996 to 1999- Property Management services for the Residential Condominium. Unit Sales Prices:                              2 Beds/1.5 Baths: $65,990                                                                                 3 Beds/2 Baths:    $75,000 Role & Interest in Project:            100% Owner/Sole Developer/Sole General Partner

Permanent Financing & Subsidy:               HOME, SURTAX, AND CONVENTIONAL LENDER   Riverside Gardens Condominium Townhouses Phase II - 7 units. The Riverside Gardens Phase II Townhouse Condominium Development is a multi-sites project located on 126 NW South River Drive. It consists of 2 and 3 bedroom units for a total of seven (7) units. This development provided homeownership to low and very-low income families. This development has accomplished the following: Alleviated the overcrowded housing conditions; alleviated the shortage of affordable homeownership housing; combated the community deterioration in the immediate service area;  served poor and underprivileged families and their youth;  served as an economic engine and motivation toward community revitalization;  created new jobs related to the construction; among other accomplishments. Project Location:                              126 NW South River Drive, Miami, Fla. Construction Type:                          New Construction - Townhomes                 Total Development Costs:            $750,000 Set Aside:                                            100% affordable units (7) Affordability:                                     Low and very-low income families earning less than 80% of Dade County Median income.  Served families with annual incomes as low as $11,000. Project closeout:                              1998 to 2000 (Punch List & Remedial Work completion, Unit Closings, Condominium & Property Management & Condo Association Training and Transfer). Property Management:                 1998 to 2000- Property Management services for the Residential Condominium. Unit Sales Prices:                              2 Beds/1.5 Baths: $65,990                                                                                 3 Beds/2 Baths:    $75,000 Role & Interest in Project:            100% Owner/Sole Developer/Sole General Partner Permanent Financing & Subsidy:               HOME, SURTAX, AND CONVENTIONAL LENDER     Riverside Gardens Condominium Townhouses  Phase III - 8 units.




The Riverside Gardens Phase II Townhouse Condominium Development is a multi-sites project located on 140 NW South River Drive. It consists of 2 and 3 bedroom units for a total of eight (8) units. This development provided homeownership to low and very-low income families. This development has accomplished the following: Alleviated the overcrowded housing conditions; alleviated the shortage of affordable homeownership housing; combated the community deterioration in the immediate service area;  served poor and underprivileged families and their youth;  served as an economic engine and motivation toward community revitalization;  created new jobs related to the construction; among other accomplishments. Project Location:                              140 NW South River Drive, Miami, Fla. Construction Type:                          New Construction - Townhomes                 Total Development Costs:            $804,219 Set Aside:                                            100% affordable units (8) Affordability:                                     Low and very-low income families earning less than 80% of Dade County Median income.  Served families with annual incomes as low as $11,332. Project closeout:                              1999 to 2000 (Punch List & Remedial Work completion, Unit Closings, Condominium & Property Management & Condo Association Training and Transfer). Property Management:                 1999 to 2000- Property Management services for the Residential Condominium. Unit Sales Prices:                              2 Beds/1.5 Baths: $65,990                                                                                 3 Beds/2 Baths:    $75,000 Role & Interest in Project:            100% Owner/Sole Developer/Sole General Partner Permanent Financing & Subsidy:               HOME, SURTAX, AND CONVENTIONAL LENDER    


Sunrise Gardens Condominium - 12 units. The project consists of 12 units distributed as follows: (4) one-bedroom units and (8) two bedroom units located on 519 SW 2nd Street. This project was developed and rented to very-low and low income families.  In later years, the units were sold at affordable pricing and creative financing to the low and very low income persons residing on the property. This development has accomplished the following: Alleviated the overcrowded housing conditions; alleviated the shortage of affordable homeownership housing; combated the community deterioration in the immediate service area;  served poor and underprivileged families and their youth;  served as an economic engine and motivation toward community revitalization;  created new jobs related to the construction; among other accomplishments. Project Location:                              519 SW 2nd Street, Miami, Fla.  Construction Type:                          New Construction – Mid-rise                 Total Development Costs:            $862,352 Set Aside:                                            100% affordable units (12) Affordability:                                     Low and very-low income families earning less than 80% of Dade County Median income.  Served families with annual incomes as low as $12,500. Project closeout:                              1996 to 1998 (Rental period) 1999 (Unit Closings & Condo Association Training and Transfer). Property Management:                 1996 to 1999- Property Management services. Unit Sales Prices:                              2 Bed/1 Bath:     $45,000                                                                                 2 Beds/1 Bath:   $51,000 Role & Interest in Project:            100% Owner/Sole Developer/Sole General Partner Permanent Financing & Subsidy:               HOME, SURTAX, AND CONVENTIONAL LENDER    




Rio Gardens Condominium Townhouses - 22 units. The Rio Gardens Townhouse Development is a multi-sites project located on SW 2nd Street and SW 3rd Street between 4th & 5th Avenues that consists of six 2-bedroom units sixteen 3-bedroom units for a total of twenty-two (22) units.    This development has accomplished the following: Alleviated the overcrowded housing conditions; alleviated the shortage of affordable homeownership housing; combated the community deterioration in the immediate service area;  served poor and underprivileged families and their youth;  served as an economic engine and motivation toward community revitalization;  created new jobs related to the construction; among other accomplishments. Construction Type:                          New Townhomes 444 SW 2ND STREET, MIAMI                 Total Development Costs:            $1,882,860 Set Aside:                                            100% affordable units (22) Affordability:                                     Low and very-low income families earning less than 80% of Dade County Median income.  Served families with annual incomes as low as $12,320. Project closeout:                              1995 to 1997 (Punch List & Remedial Work completion, Unit Closings & Condo Association Training and Transfer). Property Management:                 1995 to 1998- Property Management services for the Residential Condominium. Unit Sales Prices:                              2 Bed/1 Bath:     $59,990                                                                                 3 Beds/1.5 Bath: $69,990 Role & Interest in Project:            100% Owner/Sole Developer/Sole General Partner Permanent Financing & Subsidy:               HOME, SURTAX, AND CONVENTIONAL LENDER Rio Towers Rental Development (LIHTC), 82 Residential units. East Little Havana CDC secured Tax Credits in 1990 and completed construction and occupancy in early 1992 for this development, which consisted of new construction and rehab. Rio Towers is an 82-unit affordable elderly housing rental project. This project obtained $4 million in Low Income Housing Tax Credits for its financing and at least 40% of the units are set aside for the elderly with 75% set aside for the elderly, disabled, SSI, and veterans. The remaining percentage for of the units are set aside very low income tenants earning less than 60% of Miami-Dade County median income.  This development has accomplished the following: Alleviated the overcrowded housing conditions; alleviated the shortage of affordable homeownership housing; combated the community deterioration in the immediate service area;  served poor and underprivileged individuals & families and their youth;  served as an economic engine and motivation toward community revitalization;  created new jobs related to the construction; among other accomplishments. Project Location:                              905 S.W. 1st St, Miami, Fla. Construction Type:                          New & Rehab Mid-Rise Elderly Rental                 Total Development Costs:            $4,727,000 in 1990 Set Aside:                                            100% affordable rental units (82 Units) Affordability:                                     Low and very-low income elderly, families, and individuals earning below 60% of Dade County Median income.  Serving elderly, handicapped, veteran, and families with annual incomes as low as $7,200. Affordability is restricted for Perpetuity for a 66 year period and Annual Income Levels & Annual Rent Levels are restricted by the State of Florida. Project closeout:                              Mid-1992 (Punch List & Remedial Work completion) Property Management:                 1992 to current date- Property Management services by ELHCDC for 82 units of affordable low income rental housing financed through LIHTC. Units lease-up and Property Management services commenced in April 1992 and has continued uninterrupted and is still ongoing. Units Maximum Rates:                   Efficiency/1Bath:              $581                                                                                 1 Bed/1 Bath:                     $609                                                                                 2 Beds/1 Bath:                   $725 Role & Interest in Project:            100% Owner/Sole Developer/ELHCDC as Single member ownership Permanent Financing & Subsidy:               TAX CREDITS, HOME, SURTAX, AND CONVENTIONAL LENDER  

Plaza Villas I and II Condominium Townhouses, 11 Units. East Little Havana CDC successfully completed the development of the Plaza Villas Townhouses, an 11 unit multi-site project. The 11 families benefiting from this project were minorities and low-income families earning 80% of median or less.  This development has accomplished the following: Alleviated the overcrowded housing conditions; alleviated the shortage of affordable homeownership housing; combated the community deterioration in the immediate service area;  served poor and underprivileged families and their youth;  served as an economic engine and motivation toward community revitalization;  created new jobs related to the construction; among other accomplishments. Project Location:                              720 S.W. 2nd St. and 997 S.W. 6th St., Miami, Fla. Construction Type:                          New Construction - Townhouses                 Total Development Costs:            $802,251 Set Aside:                                            100% affordable units (11) Affordability:                                     Low and very-low income families earning less than 80% of Dade County Median income.  Served families with annual incomes as low as $10,000. Project closeout:                              1990 to 1992 (Punch List & Remedial Work completion, Unit Closings & Condo Association Training and Transfer). Property Management:                 1990 to 1992- Property Management services for the Residential Condominium. Role & Interest in Project:            100% Owner/Sole Developer/Sole General Partner Permanent Financing & Subsidy:               HOME, SURTAX, AND CONVENTIONAL LENDER   Rio Plaza “South” Development, 57 Condominium Units The Rio Plaza South Condominium consists of 57 units, a six story tower. All of the 57 units benefited low-income families earning less than 80 percent of Dade County median income. This development has accomplished the following: Alleviated the overcrowded housing conditions; alleviated the shortage of affordable homeownership housing; combated the community deterioration in the immediate service area;  served poor and underprivileged families and their youth;  served as an economic engine and motivation toward community revitalization;  created new jobs related to the construction; among other accomplishments. Project Location:                              546 S.W. 1st St, Miami Fla. Construction Type:                          New Construction-Hi-Rise Condominium                 Total Development Costs:            $3,000,000 Set Aside:                                            100% affordable units (57) Affordability:                                     Low and very-low income families earning 80% of Dade County Median income.  Served families with annual incomes as low as $10,000. Project closeout:                              1987 to 1990 (Punch List & Remedial Work completion, Unit Closings & Condo Association Training and Transfer). Property Management:                 1987 to 1990- Property Management services for the Residential Condominium. Role & Interest in Project:            50% Owner/CO-Developer/CO-General Partner Permanent Financing & Subsidy:               CDBG, SURTAX, AND CONVENTIONAL LENDER    


Rio Plaza “North” Development, 57 Condominium Units The Rio Plaza North Condominium is a mirror image of the Rio Plaza South tower and consists of 57 units, a six story tower. All of the 57 units benefited low-income families earning less than 80 percent of Dade County median income. This development has accomplished the following: Alleviated the overcrowded housing conditions; alleviated the shortage of affordable homeownership housing; combated the community deterioration in the immediate service area;  served poor and underprivileged families and their youth;  served as an economic engine and motivation toward community revitalization;  created new jobs related to the construction; among other accomplishments. Project Location:                              501 S.W. 1st St, Miami Fla. Construction Type:                          New Construction-Hi-Rise Condominium                 Total Development Costs:            $3,075,000 Set Aside:                                            100% affordable units (57) Affordability:                                     Low and very-low income families earning 80% of Dade County Median income.  Served families with annual incomes as low as $10,000. Project closeout:                              1988 to 1990 (Punch List & Remedial Work completion, Unit Closings & Condo Association Training and Transfer). Property Management:                 1988 to 1990- Property Management services for the Residential Condominium. Role & Interest in Project:            50% Owner/CO-Developer/CO-General Partner Permanent Financing & Subsidy:               CDBG, SURTAX, AND CONVENTIONAL LENDER