Summary

The Skylar is a 263-unit, two-building rental community in Miami's Health District, built in two phases (2013 and 2022), with a rooftop pool and hot tub, a 24-hour fitness center and covered parking. The building was sold by Mill Creek Residential to DRA Advisors in August 2025. Residents praise helpful move-in support; complaints concern elevator reliability and parking permits and enforcement.

263 unitsBuilt 2013Managed by RPM Living

Reviews

What residents praise

Helpful move-in support

Residents appreciate patient, knowledgeable help with applications and move-in.

Common-area upkeep

Residents appreciate clean, well-kept common areas.

What residents complain about

Elevator reliability

Residents describe prolonged elevator outages and repeated service interruptions.

Parking permits and enforcement

Residents report delays receiving parking permits and unclear temporary parking directions that lead to tickets.

Amenities

Every apartment has in-unit laundry, air conditioning and a dishwasher. The community has a 24-hour fitness center, a rooftop pool deck with hot tub, a clubhouse with a demonstration kitchen, covered parking and a staffed package room.

In the apartment
In-unit laundry
Air conditioning
Dishwasher
In the building
Doorman
Elevator
Fitness center
Pool
Shared outdoor space
On-site parking*
Package service
Resident storage

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

Also here: Bike storage · Resident storage · Sauna · Courtyard

Location

The Skylar is located at 1444 NW 14th Ave, Miami, FL 33125. The Skylar sits in Miami's Health District, close to Jackson Health and the University of Miami's medical campus, with Wynwood's Arts District and River Landing's shops and restaurants a short drive away.

  • 6 minby car
    Wynwood
  • 8 minby car
    Brickell
  • 8 minby car
    Downtown
  • 11 minby car
    Miami International Airport
  • 12 minby car
    South Beach (Lincoln Road)
  • 13 minby car
    Coral Gables
  • 30 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 upkeepResidents report elevator problems
  • 12 reviews report elevator problems since 2025
  • 3 reviews report AC problems since 2025
  • 3 reviews report leaks since 2025
  • 1 review reports pests since 2025
  • 6 reviews report unresolved maintenance since 2025
  • Major repair permits in the past year: elevator work Show all 1
    • Elevator work, 3 permitsFeb 2026
Noise and disruptionConstruction nearby
  • 1 review reports noise from neighbors, parties or nightlife since 2025
  • 1 review reports construction noise since 2025
  • 2 construction sites within 750 ft, nearest 300 ft Show all 2
    • 1428 NW 14 Ave300 ft
    • 1504 NW 14th St650 ft

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