Summary

The Waverly is a 399-unit, twin-tower condominium on West Ave in South Beach, built in 2001 with a resort-style lagoon pool, tennis courts and 24-hour valet and security. Residents consistently praise the bay and skyline views and the location on the quiet side of South Beach; a downsized fitness center and inconsistent management responsiveness are the main recurring complaints.

399 unitsBuilt 2001

Reviews

Residents consistently praise the bay and skyline views and the quiet, walkable West Ave location, while a scaled-back fitness center and inconsistent management are the main complaints.

What residents praise

Bay and skyline views on a quiet stretch of West Ave

Residents repeatedly call out the water and skyline views from the twin towers, describing the West Ave side of South Beach as quiet, walkable and family-friendly compared to the ocean side.

Attentive maintenance and front-desk staff

Residents appreciate prompt, courteous maintenance and helpful concierge and valet staff.

What residents complain about

Fitness center scaled back

Residents report reduced weight-training equipment and frustration with changes to the fitness center.

Management responsiveness

Residents describe slow responses to emails and difficulty arranging access to shared facilities.

Amenities

The Waverly has 24-hour valet and security, a resort-style lagoon pool with separate adult and children's pools, tennis courts and a bayfront volleyball court. Every apartment has central air, an in-unit washer/dryer and a dishwasher.

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

Also here: Feng Shui garden with waterfalls · Business center · Party room and billiards · Café and convenience store · Spinning and yoga classes

Location

The Waverly is located at 1330 West Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139. The Waverly sits on West Ave in South Beach, on the bay side away from the busier ocean-drive strip, with restaurants and shops along West Ave and a short walk or bike ride to Lincoln Road and the beach.

  • 9 minby car
    Downtown
  • 10 minby car
    Wynwood
  • 11 minby car
    Brickell
  • 15 minby car
    Miami International Airport
  • 18 minby car
    Coral Gables
  • 32 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
  • 2 unsafe-structure notices from the city since 2023, 1 still open Show all 2
    • Case USE2026-03088 (elevators) · closed Jul 2026May 2026
    • Case USE2026-03052 (elevators) · openApr 2026
  • 1 review reports AC problems since 2024
  • Major repair permits in the past year: concrete and structural repairs Show all 3
    • Concrete and structural repairsMay 2026
    • Concrete and structural repairsMar 2026
    • Concrete and structural repairsOct 2025
Noise and disruptionConstruction nearby
  • 1 review reports construction noise since 2026
  • 6 noise complaints to the city since 2023
  • 7 construction sites within 750 ft, nearest 450 ft Show all 7
    • 1255 West Ave450 ft
    • 1339 14 Ter450 ft
    • 1234 13st St500 ft
    • 1425 Bay Rd500 ft
    • 1340 Flamingo Way550 ft
    • 1435 Bay Rd550 ft
    • 1247 West Ave550 ft

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