Summary

MEi is a 135-unit, 22-story Asian-inspired oceanfront condominium on Mid-Beach's Collins Avenue, built in 2008 with a spa, tea lounge, beach club and oceanfront pool. Residents consistently praise the staff and a recent multi-year renovation of the common areas; the main tradeoff reported is management follow-through and inconsistent front-desk service.

135 unitsBuilt 2008

Reviews

Residents appreciate attentive staff, amenities and renovated common areas. Complaints concern management follow-through and inconsistent front-desk treatment.

What residents praise

Attentive concierge and front-desk staff

Residents appreciate attentive, reliable help from concierge and front-desk staff.

Recently renovated common areas

Residents appreciate renovated interior and exterior common areas and the building's upkeep.

What residents complain about

Management follow-through

Residents report adversarial responses to maintenance concerns and difficulty getting help from management.

Front-desk service is occasionally inconsistent

Reviews describe rude or unprofessional front-desk interactions alongside praise for helpful staff.

Amenities

Central air conditioning, in-unit washer/dryer and a dishwasher come standard in every apartment, along with marble bathrooms and stainless steel kitchens. The building has an oceanfront pool, a spa with a resident masseuse, a fitness center with a yoga studio, a tea lounge and a beach club with private cabanas.

In the apartment
In-unit laundry
Central air
Dishwasher
In the building
24-hour doorman
Elevator
Fitness center
Pool
Shared outdoor space
On-site parking
Package service
Resident storage
Not available

Also here: Beach club with private cabanas · Tea lounge and library · Business center · Multi-functional party and card room

Location

MEi is located at 5875 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140. MEi sits directly on the sand in Mid-Beach, on the Collins Avenue stretch known as Millionaire's Row, a short drive from the shops and restaurants of 41st Street and from South Beach.

  • 8 minby car
    South Beach (Lincoln Road)
  • 13 minby car
    Wynwood
  • 15 minby car
    Brickell
  • 16 minby car
    Downtown
  • 17 minby car
    Miami International Airport
  • 22 minby car
    Coral Gables
  • 34 minby car
    Fort Lauderdale Airport

Driving times without traffic.

Things to know

FloodingHigh flood risk
  • FEMA high-risk flood zone (AE)
Safety and upkeepNo recurring upkeep complaints
  • No safety notices, and no repeated resident complaints about elevators, AC, leaks, mold, pests or maintenance
Noise and disruptionSome noise reported
  • 5 noise complaints to the city since 2023

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