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Downtown 1st

30 SW 1st St, FL 33130
4.2 ★ (288 reviews)
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Summary

Downtown 1st is a 57-story, 560-unit rental tower developed and directly operated by Melo Group at the edge of Miami's Central Business District, near Bayfront Park and Bayside Marketplace. A Level 15 amenity deck has two pools, a fitness center with a boxing area, study rooms and a lounge with a café. Residents praise central location and views; complaints concern parking cost and guest access, package security, and deposit deductions.

560 unitsBuilt 2023Managed by Melo Group

Reviews

Google
4.2
288 reviews

What residents praise

Central location and views

Residents repeatedly highlight the walk to Bayfront Park and Bayside Marketplace, the short drive to Wynwood and the Design District, and apartment views over the bay and city.

Front-desk and management staff draw frequent praise

Residents appreciate attentive, professional staff and clean common areas.

What residents complain about

Parking cost and guest access

Residents describe expensive, unclear parking charges and a lack of guest parking.

Package security

Residents describe packages being stolen or lost, with residents saying security and management have not resolved it.

Deposit deductions

Residents describe move-out deposit deductions in the thousands of dollars, including disputed or duplicate charges.

Management and repair follow-through

Residents report slow maintenance and difficulty getting clear responses from management.

Amenities

In-unit washer/dryer, central air and a dishwasher in every apartment, two pools on a Level 15 amenity deck (one bay-facing, one river-facing), a fitness center with a boxing area, study rooms and a resident lounge with a café. Every unit has a private terrace. There is no resident storage or bike room, and parking is charged separately with no dedicated guest spaces.

In the apartment
In-unit laundry
Central air
Dishwasher
In the building
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: Private terrace in every unit · Study rooms · Café and resident lounge · Ground-floor office and retail space

Location

Downtown 1st is located at 30 SW 1st St, Miami, FL 33130. Downtown 1st sits in Miami's Central Business District, a short walk from Bayfront Park and Bayside Marketplace, with Metromover stations at the building and Brickell, Wynwood and the Design District all close by.

Around MiamiBeachTransitSupermarketsParks
  • 6 minby car
    Wynwood
  • 10 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)
  • 1 street-flooding report to the City within a block since 2015 Show all 1
    • SE 2nd St & S Miami AveDec 2023
Safety and upkeepResidents report maintenance problems
  • 1 review reports AC problems since 2024
  • 1 review reports pests since 2026
  • 6 reviews report unresolved maintenance since 2024
Noise and disruptionResidents report noise
  • 4 reviews report noise from neighbors, parties or nightlife since 2024
  • 3 construction sites within 750 ft, nearest 450 ft Show all 3
    • 27 W Flagler St450 ft
    • 98 SE 1st St650 ft
    • 48 E Flagler St700 ft
  • Night work permitted within 500 ft until Nov 2026 Show all 1
    • new gas service, 10p–6auntil Nov 2026

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