Brickell on the River

Condominium complex with 2 buildings

Summary

Brickell on the River is a 711-unit, two-tower condominium community on the Miami River between Brickell and Downtown. Pools, fitness facilities, concierge service and a shared riverfront promenade accompany individually owned apartments. Residents praise the views and walkable location; complaints concern management communication, valet service and slow leak and mold repairs.

711 unitsBuilt 2006

Reviews

What residents praise

Views and Brickell/Downtown location

Residents from both towers repeatedly highlight the river, bay and city views and the walkable location near restaurants, bars and Brickell City Centre.

Helpful concierge and front-desk staff

Residents appreciate attentive, professional concierge and front-desk service.

What residents complain about

Management communication

Residents describe unresponsive offices, limited office hours and unclear communication about fees and rules.

Inconsistent valet service

Residents report slow or unhelpful valet service.

Slow leak and mold repairs

Residents report leaks and mold concerns that are slow to be addressed.

Deposit refunds

Residents describe delays getting security deposits returned.

Amenities

Each tower has its own 24-hour concierge and security, fitness center, and pool, plus covered, access-controlled garage parking with 24-hour valet service. The North Tower's fitness center has a sauna, steam room and yoga room, and its pool has a hot tub. The South Tower has its own multi-level fitness center and a rooftop pool and sun deck. Both towers share a riverfront promenade and central plaza between them. Every apartment has air conditioning, an in-unit washer/dryer and a dishwasher; there is no dedicated resident storage or bike room in either tower.

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

Also here: Riverfront promenade · Hot tub (North Tower) · Club room · Business center (South Tower) · Ground-floor dining and retail

Location

Brickell on the River is located at 31 SE 5th St, Miami, FL 33131. Brickell on the River's two towers sit side by side on the Miami River at the edge of Brickell and Downtown, close to Brickell City Centre, the Metromover, and Downtown's restaurants and nightlife.

  • 8 minby car
    Wynwood
  • 12 minby car
    South Beach (Lincoln Road)
  • 13 minby car
    Coral Gables
  • 13 minby car
    Miami International Airport
  • 30 minby car
    Fort Lauderdale Airport

Driving times without traffic.

Things to know

FloodingHigh flood risk
  • FEMA high-risk flood zone (AE)
Safety and upkeepResidents report elevator problems
  • 5 reviews report elevator problems since 2024
  • 1 review reports AC problems since 2024
  • 3 reviews report leaks since 2024
  • 2 reviews report mold or persistent moisture since 2024
  • 5 reviews report unresolved maintenance since 2023
  • Major repair permits in the past year: concrete and structural repairs Show all 1
    • Concrete and structural repairsOct 2025
Noise and disruptionConstruction nearby
  • 1 review reports construction noise since 2026
  • 1 construction site within 750 ft, nearest 350 ft Show all 1
    • 99 SE 5th St350 ft
  • Night work permitted within 500 ft until Nov 2026 Show all 5
    • pole installation, 10p–6auntil Nov 2026
    • water & sewer, 10p–6auntil Nov 2026
    • pours, 6a–8auntil Oct 2026
    • crane, 8a–6puntil Oct 2026
    • pours, 2a–6a 2x pwuntil Oct 2026

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