Downtown 5th

Summary

Downtown 5th is a twin-tower Melo Group rental complex in Downtown Miami, with about 1,042 apartments split between a 52-story East Tower at 55 NE 5th St and a matching West Tower at 25 NE 5th St. Both towers opened in 2021, share the Downtown 5th brand, leasing office and amenities, including two pools, a large fitness center and a market/café on the pool deck, and have stayed close to fully leased since. Residents praise helpful move-in and front-desk support; complaints concern security-deposit deductions, elevator outages and waits, and noise and views toward the jail.

1,042 unitsBuilt 2021Managed by Melo Group

Reviews

What residents praise

Helpful move-in and front-desk support

Residents appreciate smooth move-ins and quick help from leasing and front-desk staff.

Location and market/café

Residents highlight the Downtown location next to a Metromover stop, walking distance to Brickell, and the market/café on the pool deck as a genuine daily convenience.

What residents complain about

Security-deposit deductions

Residents report disputed move-out charges for paint, flooring and cleaning.

Elevator outages and waits

Residents report elevators out of service for extended periods and long waits.

Noise and views toward the jail

Residents describe nearby jail activity audible from the pool deck and some apartments.

Pests and mold concerns

Residents report persistent pests or mold requiring repeated treatment.

Amenities

In-unit washer/dryer, dishwasher and central air conditioning in every apartment, two swimming pools, a roughly 3,600-square-foot fitness center, and a market/café on the pool deck, shared across both towers. There is no resident storage or bike room.

In the apartment
In-unit laundry
Central air
Dishwasher
In the building
Part-time 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: Business center and conference room · Game room and party room · Kids' play area · Covered garage with valet parking

Location

Downtown 5th is located at 55 NE 5th St, Miami, FL 33132. Downtown 5th sits in Downtown Miami next to a Metromover stop, with quick transfers toward Government Center, the Arsht Center and Brickell. It's a dense, walkable part of Downtown with restaurants, transit and Bayfront Park nearby, alongside ongoing construction typical of the area.

  • 5 minby car
    Wynwood
  • 9 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

FloodingFlooding reported
  • FEMA low-risk flood zone (X)
  • 1 review reports flooding since 2024
Safety and upkeepResidents report elevator problems
  • 7 reviews report elevator problems since 2024
  • 4 reviews report AC problems since 2024
  • 5 reviews report mold or persistent moisture since 2024
  • 4 reviews report pests since 2024
  • 4 reviews report unresolved maintenance since 2024
Noise and disruptionResidents report noise
  • 7 reviews report noise from neighbors, parties or nightlife since 2024
  • 2 reviews report construction traffic, dust or disruption since 2025
  • 5 construction sites within 750 ft, nearest 150 ft Show all 5
    • 46 NE 6th St150 ft
    • 55 NE 6th St200 ft
    • 555 N Miami Ave300 ft
    • 705 N Miami Ave650 ft
    • 711 N Miami Ave700 ft
  • Night work permitted within 500 ft until Oct 2026 Show all 2
    • pours, 6a–8auntil Oct 2026
    • cable pulling, 10p–6auntil Oct 2026

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