Summary

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.

149 unitsBuilt 1965

Reviews

What residents praise

Bay views and a resort-style amenity mix for an older building

Residents repeatedly highlight the Biscayne Bay and skyline views, the pool, gym and conference room, and a friendly, welcoming resident community.

Security and upkeep

Residents appreciate controlled access and well-maintained grounds.

What residents complain about

Inconsistent management follow-through

Residents describe unresponsive management and difficulty getting repair concerns resolved.

Plumbing repairs

Residents report plumbing problems that are slow to receive a lasting fix.

Amenities

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.

In the apartment
Central air
In the building
24-hour doorman
Elevator
Fitness center
Pool
Shared outdoor space
On-site parking
Package service
Shared laundry

Also here: Gated entrance · Conference room

Location

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.

  • 10 minby car
    Wynwood
  • 12 minby car
    Downtown
  • 14 minby car
    Brickell
  • 14 minby car
    South Beach (Lincoln Road)
  • 15 minby car
    Miami International Airport
  • 20 minby car
    Coral Gables
  • 30 minby car
    Fort Lauderdale Airport

Driving times without traffic.

Things to know

FloodingHigh flood risk
  • FEMA high-risk flood zone (AE)
Safety and upkeepRecent repair permits
  • 1 review reports leaks since 2025
  • 1 review reports unresolved maintenance since 2025
  • Major repair permits in the past year: roof work Show all 1
    • Roof workJun 2026
Noise and disruptionQuiet on record
  • No noise or construction complaints from residents and no major construction nearby

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