Summary

Monarc at Met is a 462-unit rental tower at 201 SE 2nd Ave in Downtown Miami, built in 2015 as "Met 3," the third phase of the Metropolitan Miami mixed-use complex, with a Whole Foods anchoring the podium below. It's managed by Baron Residential and offers 24-hour concierge and valet, a rooftop pool and sundeck, and a fitness center with a spin room. Residents praise helpful concierge and convenient location; complaints concern elevator reliability, garage and street traffic and noise, and package handling.

462 unitsBuilt 2015Managed by Baron Residential

Reviews

What residents praise

Helpful concierge and convenient location

Residents appreciate concierge help with packages and daily requests and access to Bayfront Park and Whole Foods.

What residents complain about

Elevator reliability

Residents report frequent elevator outages and long waits.

Garage and street traffic and noise

The parking garage sits on the podium and is described as shared with public and event parking; residents report 20-to-30-minute waits to exit on event nights, plus ongoing street noise from nearby traffic.

Package handling

Residents report packages missing from shared receiving areas.

Front-desk service

Residents describe inconsistent or unhelpful front-desk interactions.

Management follow-through

Residents report slow or dismissive responses to maintenance and lease concerns.

Amenities

In-unit washer/dryer and dishwasher in every apartment, 24-hour concierge and valet, a rooftop pool with an entertainment kitchen and sundeck, a fitness center with a dedicated spin room, and a meditation deck with a sauna. There is no resident storage or bike room.

In the apartment
In-unit laundry
Air conditioning
Dishwasher
In the building
24-hour 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: Co-working space and demonstration kitchen · Designer entertainment lounge · On-site Whole Foods Market

Location

Monarc at Met is located at 201 SE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33131. Monarc at Met sits in Downtown Miami next to Bayfront Park, with an on-site Whole Foods and easy access to Downtown's Metromover, Brickell and the American Airlines Arena area. It's a dense, event-heavy part of Downtown, which shows up in reviews as street and event-night traffic.

  • 7 minby car
    Wynwood
  • 10 minby car
    South Beach (Lincoln Road)
  • 13 minby car
    Coral Gables
  • 14 minby car
    Miami International Airport
  • 31 minby car
    Fort Lauderdale Airport

Driving times without traffic.

Things to know

FloodingFlooding reported
  • FEMA low-risk flood zone (X)
  • 3 street-flooding reports to the City within a block since 2015 Show all 3
    • SE 3rd Ave & SE 3rd StAug 2023
    • SE 2nd Ave & SE 2nd StApr 2023
    • 299 SE 3rd AveOct 2022
Safety and upkeepResidents report elevator problems
  • 9 reviews report elevator problems since 2025
  • 1 review reports unresolved maintenance since 2025
Noise and disruptionResidents report noise
  • 6 reviews report noise from neighbors, parties or nightlife since 2025
  • 4 construction sites within 750 ft, nearest 350 ft Show all 4
    • 150 SE 2 Ave350 ft
    • 100 S Biscayne Blvd650 ft
    • 300 S Biscayne Blvd700 ft
    • 174 E Flagler St750 ft

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