Clipper on the Bay is a gated, 149-unit bayfront condominium in Miami's Upper East Side, built in 1965. Units are individually owned studios through three-bedrooms, many rented out by their owners, with a 30x60 ft lap pool, tennis and basketball courts, and Biscayne Bay views. There's no in-unit laundry, but every floor has a shared laundry room, and air conditioning, hot water and one parking space are covered by the condo association. Residents praise bay views and shared amenities; complaints concern inconsistent management follow-through and plumbing repairs.
Residents repeatedly highlight the Biscayne Bay and skyline views, the pool, gym and conference room, and a friendly, welcoming resident community.
Residents appreciate controlled access and well-maintained grounds.
Residents describe unresponsive management and difficulty getting repair concerns resolved.
Residents report plumbing problems that are slow to receive a lasting fix.
A 30x60 ft lap pool (9 feet deep), tennis court, basketball court and a fitness room, plus one assigned parking space with every unit. There's no in-unit laundry, but a laundry room is on every floor, and air conditioning and hot water are covered by the condo association.
Also here: Gated entrance · Conference room
Clipper on the Bay is located at 880 NE 69th St, Miami, FL 33138. Clipper on the Bay sits directly on Biscayne Bay in Miami's Upper East Side, near the MiMo District's restaurants and shops.
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Units range from studios to three-bedrooms in an older building where finishes vary widely by individual owner renovation. No in-unit washer/dryer; laundry rooms are on every floor instead.
Budget about $110/month on top of rent. Recurring costs include general household electricity. Air conditioning, hot water, water and the building's common-area maintenance and property insurance are covered by the condo association's dues, which the owner pays, and one assigned parking space comes with every unit.
| Cost | Monthly amount |
|---|---|
Electricity Electricity General household electric (outlets, lighting) is billed directly by Florida Power & Light. Air conditioning and hot water are covered separately by the condo association, so this estimate covers only the smaller remaining usage. We estimate $110/month. Source: FPL rates and typical bill | ~$110 |
Air conditioning and hot water Air conditioning and hot water Covered by the condo association's monthly maintenance fee. Source: Clipper on the Bay unit listing (AC & hot water included in maintenance fee) | Included |
Water and building maintenance Water and building maintenance Water, common-area maintenance and property insurance are included in the condo association's dues (about $791/month, paid by the owner). | Included |
Estimated monthly total Air conditioning, hot water, water, maintenance, insurance and one parking space included
~$110