Summary

Grand Island Square is a 199-unit, 8-story rental building at 1551 NE 167th St, built in 1964 and renovated in 2017, managed by KVR Properties. It offers 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom apartments with a pool, 24-hour gym and a free surface parking lot, near Oleta River State Park. Residents value staff support and apartment space for the rent, while elevator outages, pests and uneven upkeep are recurring tradeoffs.

199 unitsBuilt 1964Managed by KVR Properties

Reviews

Residents appreciate helpful staff and value for the space. Elevator outages, pest control and common-area upkeep remain recurring concerns.

What residents praise

Helpful management and maintenance

Residents value responsive communication and professional help with repairs.

Value and location

Residents appreciate the apartment space for the rent, nearby supermarkets and schools and highway access.

What residents complain about

Elevator outages

Residents report repeated elevator outages that make getting between floors difficult.

Pests and upkeep

Complaints concern cockroaches and neglected shared areas.

Apartment repairs

Residents describe unresolved AC, water-pressure and maintenance problems despite praise for some staff.

Amenities

Air conditioning is standard in every apartment. Shared amenities include an Olympic-sized pool, a 24-hour fitness center, a sundeck, a shared laundry center, an elevator and controlled building access.

In the apartment
Air conditioning
Dishwasher
Not available
In the building
Doorman
Not available
Elevator
Fitness center
Pool
Shared outdoor space
On-site parking
Package service
Resident storage
Not available
Shared laundry

Also here: Amazon Package Hub · Free unassigned surface parking · Tropical landscaping

Location

Grand Island Square is located at 1551 NE 167th St, North Miami Beach, FL 33162. Grand Island Square sits in North Miami Beach near Oleta River State Park, a few minutes from Sunny Isles Beach and Aventura Mall with easy access to I-95 and Biscayne Boulevard.

  • 18 minby car
    Wynwood
  • 20 minby car
    Brickell
  • 20 minby car
    Downtown
  • 21 minby car
    South Beach (Lincoln Road)
  • 21 minby car
    Fort Lauderdale Airport
  • 22 minby car
    Miami International Airport
  • 27 minby car
    Coral Gables

Driving times without traffic.

Things to know

FloodingHigh flood risk
  • FEMA high-risk flood zone (AE)
Safety and upkeepResidents report elevator problems
  • 7 reviews report elevator problems since 2023
  • 5 reviews report AC problems since 2023
  • 5 reviews report leaks since 2024
  • 1 review reports mold or persistent moisture since 2025
  • 7 reviews report pests since 2023
  • 5 reviews report unresolved maintenance since 2023
Noise and disruptionNo noise or construction complaints
  • No noise or construction complaints from residents

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