Summary

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.

208 unitsOpened 2005Managed by KWPMC

Reviews

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.

What residents praise

Location, staff and value

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.

Renovated amenities

Reviews describe clean, well-kept common areas and appreciate the renovated fitness center.

What residents complain about

Slow board and maintenance response

Residents describe slow attention from the board and management to maintenance of common areas and the pool.

Amenities

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.

In the apartment
In-unit laundry
Not available
Central air
Dishwasher
In the building
24-hour doorman
Elevator
Fitness center
Pool
Shared outdoor space
On-site parking
Package service
Not available
Resident storage
Not available

Also here: Valet parking available · Floor-to-ceiling, hurricane-resistant windows and glass balconies

Location

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.

  • 9 minby car
    South Beach (Lincoln Road)
  • 14 minby car
    Wynwood
  • 16 minby car
    Brickell
  • 16 minby car
    Downtown
  • 17 minby car
    Miami International Airport
  • 23 minby car
    Coral Gables
  • 34 minby car
    Fort Lauderdale Airport

Driving times without traffic.

Things to know

FloodingHigh flood risk
  • FEMA high-risk flood zone (AE)
Safety and upkeepUnsafe-structure notices
  • 1 unsafe-structure notice from the city since 2023, all closed Show all 1
    • Case USE2025-02768 (elevators) · closed Feb 2026May 2025
  • 1 review reports elevator problems since 2024
  • 1 review reports unresolved maintenance since 2024
Noise and disruptionConstruction nearby
  • 2 noise complaints to the city since 2023
  • 6 construction sites within 750 ft, nearest 150 ft Show all 6
    • 6940 Abbott Ave150 ft
    • 6881 Indian Creek Dr300 ft
    • 6988 Abbott Ave350 ft
    • 6985 Abbott Ave450 ft
    • 6950 Indian Creek Dr600 ft
    • 600 71st St750 ft

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