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Normandy Cove

1006 Bay Drive, FL 33141

3.4 ★ (47 reviews)

Rental complex with 6 buildings

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Summary

Normandy Cove is a 108-unit rental complex of six low-rise buildings from 1961 on the Isle of Normandy in North Beach, with a waterfront pool, courtyard and package lockers, but no in-unit laundry or gym. Residents repeatedly praise helpful leasing and maintenance staff, while recurring reports describe pest problems, move-out fee disputes, and units being sublet short-term by other residents.

108 unitsBuilt 1961Managed by Baron Residential

Reviews

Residents appreciate helpful leasing and maintenance staff and the quiet bayfront setting. Complaints concern pests, disputed move-out charges and short-term subletting.

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3.4

47 reviews

What residents praise

Helpful leasing and maintenance staff

Residents appreciate a smooth move-in process, prompt repairs and helpful building staff.

Quiet, bay-view setting

Residents describe a peaceful neighborhood with bay views from private balconies, close to restaurants and groceries, and popular with locals rather than tourists.

What residents complain about

Pest problems

Residents report persistent bug and termite problems despite repeated treatment, along with damp apartment conditions.

Move-out and fee disputes

Residents describe late fees, disputed cleaning charges and difficulty recovering deposits after moving out.

Short-term subletting

Short-term subletting can bring frequent visitor turnover and mess in shared areas.

Amenities

Normandy Cove has a waterfront pool deck, a resident courtyard with a BBQ/picnic area, an elevator and Amazon package lockers. Laundry is shared rather than in-unit, and there's no fitness center.

In the apartment

Air conditioning

Dishwasher

Not available

In the building

Doorman

Not available

Elevator

Fitness center

Not available

Pool

Shared outdoor space

On-site parking^*

Package service

Resident storage

Not available

Shared laundry

* Fees apply to marked amenities. See Costs in the Availability tab.

Also here: Video intercom entry · Recycling program

Location

Normandy Cove is located at 1006 Bay Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33141. Normandy Cove sits on the Isle of Normandy in North Beach, in a quiet, mostly residential area with nearby restaurants and groceries. It's a drive rather than a walk to South Beach and the rest of Miami Beach's main strip.

Around Miami Beach Supermarkets Parks

Around Miami
9 minby car
South Beach (Lincoln Road)
14 minby car
Wynwood
16 minby car
Brickell
17 minby car
Downtown
18 minby car
Miami International Airport
23 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)
2 reviews report flooding since 2025

Safety and upkeepUnsafe-structure notices

5 unsafe-structure notices from the city since 2023, 2 still open Show all 5Hide
- Case USE2026-03118 (elevators) · openJul 2026
- Case USE2026-03119 (elevators) · closed Jul 2026Jul 2026
- Case USE2026-03120 (elevators) · openJul 2026
- Case US2024-05165 · closed Mar 2025Dec 2024
- Case US2024-04854 · closed Dec 2024Apr 2024
2 reviews report elevator problems since 2025
1 review reports mold or persistent moisture since 2026
1 review reports pests since 2025

Noise and disruptionSome noise reported

1 review reports noise from neighbors, parties or nightlife since 2025
4 noise complaints to the city since 2023

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Availability

Homes are studios, one-bedrooms and two-bedrooms, roughly 429 to 697 square feet.

Apartment	Beds	Rent	Size (sq ft)	Available	Listing
#NOR150#NOR150	Studio	$1,652	435	—	Zillow
#NOR121#NOR121	1 bed	$1,752	458	Nov 8, 26	Zillow
#NOR261#NOR261	1 bed	$1,802	745	Nov 14, 26	Zillow
#NOR324#NOR324	1 bed	$1,877	460	—	Zillow
#NOR116#NOR116	1 bed	$1,902	591	Nov 8, 26	Zillow
#NOR151#NOR151	1 bed	$2,052	675	Oct 30, 26	Zillow
#NOR328#NOR328	2 beds	$2,539	862	Sep 21, 26	Zillow

Costs on top of rent

Budget about $215/month on top of rent. Recurring costs include electricity, internet and a mandatory $30/month community/trash fee. Street parking is free for residents; a reserved space costs $125-$150/month. Pet fees follow the operator's own numbers.

Recurring costs

Cost	Monthly amount
Utilities Utilities Electricity~$137 Paid separately. We estimate $137/month using FPL's published typical residential customer bill. Source: FPL typical residential customer bill	~$137
Internet Internet Paid separately. We estimate $50/month for a basic plan. Source: AT&T Fiber Miami plans	~$50
Community/trash fee Community/trash fee A flat monthly fee charged to every resident. Source: Normandy Cove official FAQ	$30

Estimated monthly total Including internet and the community/trash fee

~$215

Also available: Parking ($125-$150/month for a reserved space; street parking is free) · Pet rent ($35/month per pet)

At move-in

Cost	One-time amount
Application Application Per applicant. Source: Normandy Cove official FAQ	$150/applicant
Administrative fee Administrative fee Due at move-in. Source: Normandy Cove official FAQ	$250
Security deposit Security deposit Amount varies based on credit screening results. Source: Normandy Cove official FAQ	Varies with credit screening
Pet fee Pet fee Non-refundable, per pet. Also a $20 pet screening fee per animal. Source: Normandy Cove official FAQ	$500 per pet, plus $20 screening fee

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