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The Loft Downtown I

234 NE 3rd St, FL 33132

4.6 ★ (56 reviews)

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Summary

The Loft Downtown I (also called Loft 1) is a 194-unit, 24-story condominium at 234 NE 3rd St in Downtown Miami, completed in 2005 by The Related Group, across the street from the Bayside Metromover station. It has a heated courtyard pool, a rooftop fitness center and 24-hour concierge. Owners may rent units for terms of at least 30 days. Residents praise attentive staff and upkeep; complaints concern pool size and parking access.

194 unitsBuilt 2005

Reviews

Google

4.6

56 reviews

What residents praise

Attentive staff and upkeep

Residents appreciate personal concierge support, reliable package handling and clean common areas.

Downtown location next to the Metromover

Residents value being directly across from the Bayside Metromover station, with groceries, restaurants and Bayfront Park within walking distance.

What residents complain about

Pool size and parking access

Residents describe a small pool and parking that requires a walk from the building.

Amenities

The Loft Downtown I has a heated pool in its ground-floor courtyard, a rooftop fitness center with city views, a steam room and sauna, and 24-hour concierge in a two-story lobby. Every apartment has central air, a stacked in-unit washer/dryer and a dishwasher, with gated garage parking available.

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

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

Also here: Multi-function club room with entertainment center · Valet parking service

Location

The Loft Downtown I is located at 234 NE 3rd St, Miami, FL 33132. The Loft Downtown I sits on NE 3rd St in Downtown Miami, directly across from the Bayside Metromover station, within walking distance of Bayfront Park, Bayside Marketplace and Miami Dade College, with Brickell a short trip away.

Around Miami Beach Transit Supermarkets Parks

Around Miami
5 minby car
Wynwood
10 minby car
South Beach (Lincoln Road)
14 minby car
Coral Gables
14 minby car
Miami International Airport
31 minby car
Fort Lauderdale Airport

Driving times without traffic.

Things to know

FloodingLow flood risk

FEMA low-risk flood zone (X)

Safety and upkeepRecent repair permits

Major repair permits in the past year: deck and waterproofing work Show all 1Hide
- Deck and waterproofing workMay 2026

Noise and disruptionConstruction nearby

1 construction site within 750 ft, nearest 200 ft Show all 1Hide
- 249 NE 3st St200 ft
Night work permitted within 500 ft until Dec 2026 Show all 5Hide
- prep work-deliveries, 7a–8auntil Dec 2026
- water & sewer installation, 10p–6auntil Nov 2026
- pours, 1a–7auntil Oct 2026
- paving & drainage, 10p–6auntil Oct 2026
- material deliveries, 10p–11:59puntil Oct 2026

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Sources

Availability

Apartments are individually owned, with owner-set lease terms. The building allows 30-day minimum rentals up to 12 times a year, so listings range from standard annual leases to short-term, owner-hosted stays.

Apartment	Beds	Rent	Size (sq ft)	Available	Listing
#608#608	Studio	$2,800	—	—	Zillow
#2208#2208	1 bed	$2,900	712	—	Zillow
#1608#1608	1 bed	$3,000	695	—	Zillow
#301#301	2 beds	$3,450	1,056	Nov 2, 26	Zillow
#CU-1701#CU-1701	2 beds	$3,500	1,056	Sep 14, 26	Zillow
#1107#1107	2 beds	$3,850	1,185	—	Zillow
#CU-2202#CU-2202	2 beds	$4,400	1,078	Oct 3, 26	Zillow

Costs on top of rent

Budget about $130/month on top of rent. Recurring costs include FPL electricity. Water, sewer, trash and WiFi/internet are covered by the condo association's dues, which the unit owner pays, and resident amenities are included. On-site garage parking is available for roughly $60/month, and renters need a refundable $750 pet deposit if they bring a pet.

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, sewer, trash and internet Water, sewer, trash and internet Water, sewer and trash removal, plus WiFi/internet, are included in the condo association dues, which the owner pays. Source: The Loft Downtown I building summary	Included
Amenities Amenities Resident amenities, including the pool, fitness center and concierge, are covered by the condo association and included with the apartment. Source: The Loft Downtown I building summary	Included

Estimated monthly total Water, sewer, trash, internet and amenities included

~$130

Also available: Parking (about $60/month)

At move-in

Cost	One-time amount
Pet deposit Pet deposit Refundable pet deposit for renters bringing a pet; up to two pets per unit, combined 50 lb weight limit (25 lb for a single pet). Source: Loft Downtown I building summary	$750, refundable

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