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TBT - Scarface Building Turned Into CVS At 728 Ocean Dr To Open This Weekend
CVS at 728 Ocean Drive
TBT (January 31, 2018) - Two years ago the former Sun Ray Apartments was transformed into a completed CVS. The building was used in the movie Scarface with Al Pacino. Demolition began in April 2017.
Demolition started in April 2017 on the building that was used in the famous chainsaw scene in the 80's movie Scarface starring Al Pacino located at 728 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. The renovation is completed and a brand new CVS will be opening this weekend in February.
Built in 1953 by architect Don Reiff in a post war modern style architecture, the building was used as the Sun Ray Apartments up until the late 1980's when it was converted into a modeling agency office. In recent years the upstairs was vacant and the ground level was used for a Johnny Rocket's Restaurant.
Although much of the back of the building was demolished, the front façade of the structure was saved and renovated to it's original look with brick on the right side of the front. The three Art Deco Portholes have been restored in a white color.
New York based Infinity Group purchased the building in 2015 for $12.4 million.
Cavalier and Henrosa Hotels For Sale At A Combined $42M
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The Cavalier Hotel located at 1320 Ocean Drive and Henrosa Hotel located at 1435 Collins Avenue are for sale for a combined $42 million, according to The Real Deal.
The hotels are being sold by Orlando J. Valdes for $25 million and $17 million. The Cavalier Hotel was built in 1936 and is 17,000 square feet while the 15,300 square foot Henrosa Hotel was built in 1935.
The Bentley Hotel On Ocean Drive Sold For $28M
The Bentley Hotel Ocean Drive
The Bentley Hotel located at 510 Ocean Drive has been sold for $28 million, according to The Real Deal.
The building was sold by JKR Bentley Holdings LLC and purchased by Ocean & 5th Commericial LLC.
The 3 story Art Deco style hotel was built in 1939 and designed by John & Coulton Skinner.
In 1980, there was a Sanchez Restaurant on the ground level that has now become a TGIF Friday’s Restaurant.
TBT - "Scarface" Building On Ocean Drive Sells For $15M
728 Ocean Drive
TBT (March 19, 2015) - 4 years ago the building used in the movie Scarface was sold for $15 million. Demolition and renovation started on the building in April 2017 before finally being completed January 2018 and turned into a CVS.
The building that was used in the infamous chainsaw scene in the movie Scarface has sold for $15 million, according to the Real Deal.
The property at 728 Ocean Drive and 6,500 square foot building was sold to New York based developers, Infinity Group.
A Johnny Rockets restaurant operates from the ground level of the building.
The building last sold for $8 million in 2011.
TBT - Glass 120 Ocean Close To Topping Out
Glass 120 Ocean In The South of Fifth District
TBT (October 29, 2014) - 4 years ago the 18 story Glass, developed by Terra Group, was about to top off in South Beach. After beginning construction in August 2013, the Rene Gonzalez designed building eventually opened in November 2015.
The last time we checked in on Terra Group's Glass 120 Ocean project they were starting to put on the 11th floor. Now they are working on the 17th floor of the 18 floor condo.
Residents will be able to see views of the ocean, Miami and South Beach.
Construction is expected to be completed by early 2015.
Clevelander On South Beach Sold For $20.6M
Clevelander South Beach
Canadian group, Jesta Group, has purchased the Clevelander Hotel on South Beach for $20.6 million, according to The SFBJ.
The Clevelander was built in 1938 by architect Albert Anis and totals 42,315 square feet with 60 hotel rooms.