401 Blu is a 208-unit, 17-story condominium at the north end of Miami Beach, two blocks from the beach and boardwalk, converted from a 1970 apartment building in 2005. It has a rooftop pool, a renovated fitness center, 24-hour security and front-desk staff, and two assigned parking spaces per unit, with air conditioning included in the condo fee. Reviews are largely positive about the location, staff and value; the recurring complaint is that the condo board and management have been slow on building maintenance.
Residents consistently praise the location, staff and value for an older, well-renovated building. The main recurring complaint is that the condo board and management have been slow to keep up with building maintenance despite the good location.
Residents repeatedly highlight the two-block walk to the beach and boardwalk, nearby Publix, friendly 24-hour security and front-desk staff, and rent/price that residents call good value for the location.
Reviews describe clean, well-kept common areas and appreciate the renovated fitness center.
Residents describe slow attention from the board and management to maintenance of common areas and the pool.
A dishwasher in every apartment, with central air conditioning included in the condo fee. A rooftop pool, a renovated fitness center, a conference room, 24-hour security and front-desk staff, and two assigned parking spaces per unit.
Also here: Valet parking available · Floor-to-ceiling, hurricane-resistant windows and glass balconies
401 Blu is located at 401 69th St, Miami Beach, FL 33141. 401 Blu sits in North Beach at the north end of Miami Beach, two blocks from the beach and boardwalk, with a Publix nearby for groceries. Public parking behind the building is separate from resident parking and requires payment.
Driving times without traffic.

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A condominium complex in Brickell with a similarly low, owner-paid maintenance fee that includes major building costs, to compare against 401 Blu's included-AC condo fee.
Apartments are individually owned, with owner-set lease terms and condo association approval likely required before move-in. Floor plans run from studios to two bedrooms, about 898 to 1,287 square feet.
Budget about $130/month on top of rent. The condo association's maintenance fee (owner-paid, not shown here) includes air conditioning. Recurring costs include the rest of your FPL electricity bill, plus a basic internet plan.
| Cost | Monthly amount |
|---|---|
Electricity (excluding AC) Electricity (excluding AC) General electricity (lighting, outlets, appliances) is billed directly by Florida Power & Light; air conditioning itself is covered by the condo association's maintenance fee. We estimate $70/month for the FPL portion, based on FPL's published typical residential bill with the AC portion removed. Source: FPL rates and typical bill | ~$70 |
Air conditioning Air conditioning Included in the condo association's maintenance fee, which the unit owner pays. Source: 401 Blu condo profile | Included |
Internet Internet Internet is paid separately. We estimate $60/month for a basic plan. Source: AT&T Fiber Miami entry-level pricing, used as a planning allowance, not a quote | ~$60 |
Estimated monthly total Air conditioning included; excludes any association approval or application fee
~$130