Presidential

Condominium

Summary

The Presidential is a 236-unit, 11-story oceanfront condominium at the south end of Ocean Drive, built in 1970, with a 24-hour doorman, a recently rebuilt saltwater pool and a private beach club. Residents appreciate renovated common areas and the beach club, while complaints concern plumbing leaks, water and AC interruptions and renovation decisions.

236 unitsBuilt 1970

Reviews

Residents appreciate renovated common areas and the beach club. Complaints concern plumbing leaks, water and AC interruptions and management of building improvements.

Google

4.2

45 reviews

What residents praise

Oceanfront location and a rebuilt beach club

Residents repeatedly call out the South of Fifth beachfront location and a newly added beach club with chairs, describing it as a standout, HOA-included amenity.

Renovated common areas

Residents appreciate improvements to the pool, lobby, roof and entrance and clearer communication about building finances.

What residents complain about

Leaks and service interruptions

Residents report persistent leaks, mold-remediation work and water or AC shutoffs with limited notice.

Renovation decisions and vendor rules

Residents report frustration with renovation priorities and pressure to use board-preferred contractors.

Amenities

The Presidential has a 24-hour doorman, a recently rebuilt saltwater pool, a state-of-the-art gym and a private beach club with chairs included in the HOA. Every apartment has central air, with a shared laundry room on each floor and assigned garage parking reported for most units.

In the apartment

Central air

In the building

24-hour doorman

Elevator

Fitness center

Pool

Shared outdoor space

On-site parking

Package service

Resident storage

Shared laundry

Also here: Locked bicycle and paddleboard storage · Motorcycle parking area · Billiards room · Media/recreation room

Location

Presidential is located at 401 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139. The Presidential sits at the southern tip of Ocean Drive in the South of Fifth neighborhood, steps from the beach, with the restaurants and nightlife of South Beach and the South Pointe Park waterfront a short walk away.

Around Miami Beach Supermarkets Parks

Around Miami
5 minby car
South Beach (Lincoln Road)
10 minby car
Downtown
11 minby car
Brickell
11 minby car
Wynwood
16 minby car
Miami International Airport
18 minby car
Coral Gables
33 minby car
Fort Lauderdale Airport

Driving times without traffic.

Things to know

FloodingHigh flood risk

FEMA high-risk flood zone (AE)

Safety and upkeepUnsafe-structure notices

6 unsafe-structure notices from the city since 2023, 1 still open Show all 6Hide
- Case USE2025-02892 (elevators) · closed Mar 2026Oct 2025
- Case USE2025-02834 (elevators) · closed Mar 2026Jul 2025
- Case USE2025-02794 (elevators) · closed Oct 2025Jun 2025
- Case US2025-05474 · openMay 2025
- Case US2024-05094 · closed Jul 2026Sep 2024
- Case USE2024-02530 (elevators) · closed Dec 2024Aug 2024
1 review reports AC problems since 2026
2 reviews report leaks since 2025
1 review reports mold or persistent moisture since 2026
30 city code violations since 2023, 27 of them inside individual apartments, 10 still open

Noise and disruptionSome noise reported

4 noise complaints to the city since 2023

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Sources

Availability

Apartments are individually owned. Owners set their own lease terms subject to condo association approval before move-in.

Apartment	Beds	Rent	Size (sq ft)	Available	Listing
#303#303	1 bed	$3,500	659	Nov 1, 26	Zillow
#522#522	1 bed	$4,000	655	Sep 25, 26	Zillow
#318#318	1 bed	$5,000	679	Sep 15, 26	Zillow

Costs on top of rent

Budget about $130/month on top of rent. Recurring costs include FPL electricity. The condo association's monthly fee, paid by the owner, covers water, cable, internet, front desk security and the shared laundry room.

Recurring costs

Cost	Monthly amount
Electricity Electricity Electricity is billed directly by Florida Power & Light. We estimate $130/month, based on FPL's published typical residential bill for 1,000 kWh. Source: FPL rates and typical bill	~$130
Water, cable and internet Water, cable and internet Water, basic cable and internet are included in the condo association's monthly maintenance fee, which the owner pays. A renter wanting a faster independent internet plan can add one. Source: The Presidential building fee coverage	Included
Amenities Amenities The pool, gym, front desk security, beach club and shared laundry room are covered by the condo association and included with the apartment. Source: The Presidential building amenities	Included

Estimated monthly total Water, cable, internet and amenities included

~$130

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