1600 Pennsylvania Ave

Common name: 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue

Condominium: The condominium is named 1600 Pennsylvania Ave Condo.

Building type: Low-rise condominium, two stories

Amenities: Parking and shared laundry

Source: The Roebling Research Desk.

The building is a two-story, 1953 low-rise with 19 residences, on a residential block in the Flamingo area, one block south of Lincoln Road.

Ask the association for its documents early.

For this two-story building, ask whether the building falls under Florida's milestone inspection and structural integrity reserve study rules. Ask for the roof's installation date, the electrical and plumbing condition, the windows and the insurance history.

The block sits between 16th and 17th Streets on Pennsylvania Avenue, which is one street west of Washington Avenue. Lincoln Road, the pedestrian mall, is the next block north. The Miami Beach Convention Center, the Fillmore Miami Beach and the New World Center with its Soundscape Park lawn are within a few blocks. The beach is a roughly 10-minute walk east, and Flamingo Park, with its tennis courts, pool and ball fields, is a short walk south.

Pennsylvania Avenue carries a mix of older apartment houses and low-rises like this one. Ask the city whether exterior changes, windows and paint need historic preservation review before planning any work.

Lincoln Road, Washington Avenue and the beach are within walking distance. Ask how parking spaces are assigned.

The building is a two-story low-rise with 19 residences, built in 1953. Square footage in particular should come from a floor plan and the association's schedule of unit shares, not from a verbal figure.

Parking and laundry are on site. Ask which utilities the monthly assessment covers. With 19 units, any large repair is shared among few owners; ask for the reserve balance.

For a specific purchase, ask for the current budget and the monthly assessment breakdown, the reserve balance, the last three years of financials, any pending or planned special assessment, the insurance declarations page and the flood coverage, and the roof and electrical condition.

Pet, rental and minimum-lease rules are set by the association; confirm at offer stage.

One of two arms-length sales recorded in October 2023, at $193,000. It is one sale, not a building price.

Unit-level transaction history is maintained in The Roebling Research Library and shared with clients during diligence.

Confirm use rights. Confirm rental terms and any minimum lease length. Get the rules in writing.

Budget for the insurance. The building is in an AE flood zone. Ask for the policy, the deductible and what the association's coverage includes.

Check the unit's size and condition. Ask for the floor plan, the age of the plumbing and the electrical panel.

Lead with the location. Lincoln Road and the beach are within walking distance. Price against recent trades in this building and similar small low-rises nearby.

Have the association package ready. Budget, financials, insurance and rules shorten the time to contract.

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