Summary

Centro is a 36-story, 352-unit condominium at 151 SE 1st St in Downtown Miami, built in 2016 with no parking garage by design, relying instead on the building's Walker's Paradise location near four Metromover stations. It has a rooftop pool, gym and 24-hour front desk. Residents praise downtown location and rooftop amenities; complaints concern front-desk service, water interruptions, and pest-control concerns.

352 unitsBuilt 2016

Reviews

What residents praise

Downtown location and rooftop amenities

Residents appreciate the location near the Metromover and Downtown restaurants, along with the rooftop pool and gym.

Helpful building staff

Residents appreciate helpful staff and attention from the association.

What residents complain about

Front-desk service

Residents report rude or dismissive concierge and front-desk interactions.

Water interruptions

Residents report repeated water shutoffs that disrupt daily use.

Pest-control concerns

Residents report roaches and difficulty getting effective treatment.

Short-term rental traffic

Residents describe friction over short-term guests and building access.

Amenities

Centro has a heated rooftop pool and spa, a fitness center, a residents' club room and a 24-hour front desk. Every apartment has central air, an in-unit washer/dryer and a dishwasher. There is no parking garage; valet parking is available for a separate fee.

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

* Fees apply to marked amenities. See Costs in the Availability tab.

Also here: Residents' club room · Bicycle lending program · Ground-floor restaurant and retail

Location

Centro is located at 151 SE 1st St, Miami, FL 33131. Centro sits in Downtown Miami at 151 SE 1st St, within a block of four Metromover stations and a short walk to Whole Foods and Downtown restaurants.

  • 7 minby car
    Wynwood
  • 10 minby car
    South Beach (Lincoln Road)
  • 14 minby car
    Coral Gables
  • 14 minby car
    Miami International Airport
  • 31 minby car
    Fort Lauderdale Airport

Driving times without traffic.

Things to know

FloodingFlooding reported
  • FEMA low-risk flood zone (X)
  • 4 street-flooding reports to the City within a block since 2015 Show all 4
    • SE 2nd Ave & SE 1st StJul 2023
    • 209 SE 1st StNov 2022
    • SE 1st St & SE 2nd AveNov 2022
    • 207 SE 1st StOct 2022
Safety and upkeepResidents report elevator problems
  • 2 reviews report elevator problems since 2025
  • 1 review reports leaks since 2025
  • 1 review reports mold or persistent moisture since 2025
  • 1 review reports pests since 2025
  • 1 review reports unresolved maintenance since 2024
  • Major repair permits in the past year: concrete and structural repairs, elevator work Show all 2
    • Elevator workJun 2026
    • Concrete and structural repairs, Deck and waterproofing workMay 2026
Noise and disruptionConstruction nearby
  • 6 construction sites within 750 ft, nearest 200 ft Show all 6
    • 174 E Flagler St200 ft
    • 121 SE 1st St250 ft
    • 150 SE 2 Ave300 ft
    • 98 SE 1st St500 ft
    • 76 E Flagler St550 ft
    • 48 E Flagler St600 ft

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