Downtown Miami, United States · Contemporary — Short-Term-Rental Friendly
501 First Residences
It All Starts Here
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“It's a building designed around the assumption that owners will rarely sleep there themselves — which shows up in how hard the rooftop works.”
501 First is Aria Development Group's 40-story tower in the heart of Downtown Miami, developed with Kuwait's AQARAT and delivered in 2025 with 476 studio-to-two-bedroom residences fully finished and furnished by Shim Projects — no rental restrictions, and an active resale and rental market from day one. Rather than one shared amenity floor, 501 First splits its lifestyle offering across four levels: a porte-cochere and residential lobby at grade, a co-working and services floor on level three, a full social floor on level 38 anchored by an indoor Greenhouse, and the Verde Rooftop pool deck crowning level 40.
Amenities
Elegant porte-cochere with 24/7 valet service
A dedicated arrival drive with round-the-clock valet at street level.
Verde Rooftop on level 40 — a 75-foot resort-style lap pool, hot tub, and cold bath
The crowning amenity level: a 75-foot lap pool, hot tub, and cold-plunge bath with panoramic Downtown views.
North-facing private rooftop movie theatre (Sunset Theatre)
A private, north-facing outdoor movie theatre built into the rooftop pool deck.
The Greenhouse — a landscaped indoor oasis on level 38
An indoor landscaped lounge on the dedicated social floor, flanked by sunrise and sunset terraces.
HOMAGE Fitness-designed gym with a sunrise terrace
A fitness center designed by HOMAGE Fitness with an attached outdoor sunrise terrace.
Level 38 amenity floor: private dining, TV lounge, co-working lounge
A full social floor combining private dining and kitchen space, a TV lounge, and a co-working lounge.
Luxer One contactless package room and enclosed, air-conditioned bike room
Contactless package lockers and a dedicated, climate-controlled bike storage room.
Pet spa for grooming and pampering
An on-site pet spa for grooming, serving the building's pet-friendly residents.
The Tower
Who built it, who designed it, and what kind of building it actually is.
- Architect
- Revuelta Architecture International
- Developer
- Aria Development Group, in partnership with AQARAT (Kuwait Real Estate Company)
- Interior Designer
- Shim Projects (residences); Resource Furniture (furnishings)
- The Setup
- Pure residential condominium — no hotel or short-term rental program.
Aria Development Group is a real estate development and investment firm founded in 2009 by Joshua Benaim, David Arditi, and Timothy Gordon, with holdings in New York City, Washington DC, and Miami, including Yotel Miami, 2200 Brickell, 600 MWC, and 321 Ocean. 501 First was developed in partnership with AQARAT (Kuwait Real Estate Company), one of Kuwait's leading real estate firms and the first to list on the Kuwait Stock Exchange.
501 First Residences rises through a series of distinct zones — click through the stack below.
Ground
Lobby Level
Porte-cochere with 24/7 valet, main lobby, residential elevators and lobby, and food & beverage service.
A conceptual massing diagram of 501 First Residences’s 40 stories, grouped into editorial zones rather than an exact architectural floor plan.
Progress Videos
Real construction milestones, straight from the developer.
The Vibe
501 First has no outside brand partner — its identity is the building itself: fully furnished by Shim Projects, rental-flexible from day one, and organized around the Verde Rooftop's pool, Sunset Theatre, and indoor Greenhouse lounge on level 38.
Floor Plans
A side-by-side look at the residences on offer.
Unit 00
- Bedrooms
- 0
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Interior
- 458 sf / 43 sqm
- Exterior
- 42 sf / 4 sqm
- Total
- 500 sf / 47 sqm
Unit 00 (ADA)
- Bedrooms
- 0
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Interior
- 456 sf / 42 sqm
- Exterior
- 42 sf / 4 sqm
- Total
- 498 sf / 46 sqm
Unit 01
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Interior
- 835 sf / 78 sqm
- Exterior
- 110 sf / 10 sqm
- Total
- 945 sf / 88 sqm
Unit 01A
- Bedrooms
- 0
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Interior
- 475 sf / 44 sqm
- Exterior
- 75 sf / 7 sqm
- Total
- 550 sf / 51 sqm
Unit 01 (ADA)
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Interior
- 835 sf / 78 sqm
- Exterior
- 110 sf / 10 sqm
- Total
- 945 sf / 88 sqm
Unit 01B
- Bedrooms
- 0
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Interior
- 384 sf / 36 sqm
- Exterior
- 36 sf / 3 sqm
- Total
- 420 sf / 39 sqm
Unit 02
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Interior
- 597 sf / 55 sqm
- Exterior
- 62 sf / 6 sqm
- Total
- 659 sf / 61 sqm
Unit 02 (ADA)
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Interior
- 597 sf / 55 sqm
- Exterior
- 62 sf / 6 sqm
- Total
- 659 sf / 61 sqm
Unit 03
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Interior
- 597 sf / 55 sqm
- Exterior
- 62 sf / 6 sqm
- Total
- 659 sf / 61 sqm
Unit 03 (ADA)
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Interior
- 597 sf / 55 sqm
- Exterior
- 62 sf / 6 sqm
- Total
- 659 sf / 61 sqm
Unit 04
- Bedrooms
- 0
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Interior
- 402 sf / 37 sqm
- Exterior
- 38 sf / 4 sqm
- Total
- 440 sf / 41 sqm
Unit 05
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Interior
- 551 sf / 51 sqm
- Exterior
- 68 sf / 6 sqm
- Total
- 619 sf / 57 sqm
Unit 06
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1.5
- Interior
- 561 sf / 52 sqm
- Exterior
- 62 sf / 6 sqm
- Total
- 623 sf / 58 sqm
Unit 06 (ADA)
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1.5
- Interior
- 561 sf / 52 sqm
- Exterior
- 62 sf / 6 sqm
- Total
- 623 sf / 58 sqm
Unit 07
- Bedrooms
- 0
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Interior
- 443 sf / 41 sqm
- Exterior
- 39 sf / 4 sqm
- Total
- 482 sf / 45 sqm
Unit 08
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Interior
- 606 sf / 56 sqm
- Exterior
- 86 sf / 8 sqm
- Total
- 692 sf / 64 sqm
Unit 08 (ADA)
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Interior
- 606 sf / 56 sqm
- Exterior
- 86 sf / 8 sqm
- Total
- 692 sf / 64 sqm
Unit 09
- Bedrooms
- 0
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Interior
- 402 sf / 37 sqm
- Exterior
- 38 sf / 4 sqm
- Total
- 440 sf / 41 sqm
Unit 10
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Interior
- 597 sf / 55 sqm
- Exterior
- 62 sf / 6 sqm
- Total
- 659 sf / 61 sqm
Unit 10 (ADA)
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Interior
- 597 sf / 55 sqm
- Exterior
- 62 sf / 6 sqm
- Total
- 659 sf / 61 sqm
Unit 11
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Interior
- 597 sf / 55 sqm
- Exterior
- 62 sf / 6 sqm
- Total
- 659 sf / 61 sqm
Unit 11 (ADA)
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Interior
- 597 sf / 55 sqm
- Exterior
- 62 sf / 6 sqm
- Total
- 659 sf / 61 sqm
Unit 12
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Interior
- 835 sf / 78 sqm
- Exterior
- 110 sf / 10 sqm
- Total
- 945 sf / 88 sqm
Unit 12A
- Bedrooms
- 0
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Interior
- 384 sf / 36 sqm
- Exterior
- 36 sf / 3 sqm
- Total
- 420 sf / 39 sqm
Unit 12 (ADA)
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Interior
- 835 sf / 78 sqm
- Exterior
- 110 sf / 10 sqm
- Total
- 945 sf / 88 sqm
Unit 12B
- Bedrooms
- 0
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Interior
- 475 sf / 44 sqm
- Exterior
- 75 sf / 7 sqm
- Total
- 550 sf / 51 sqm
Unit 13
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1.5
- Interior
- 582 sf / 54 sqm
- Exterior
- 63 sf / 6 sqm
- Total
- 645 sf / 60 sqm
Both residences include
- Fully finished and furnished residences curated by award-winning design firm Resource Furniture
- Floor-to-ceiling glass windows with custom window treatments
- Every residence has a balcony, with finished flooring on interiors and balconies alike
- Custom Italian cabinetry and counters in kitchens and bathrooms
- European-brand appliances: speed oven, integrated paneled refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer
- Matte black Kohler kitchen and bath plumbing fixtures and accessories
Gallery
The Honest Take
In favor
- No rental restrictions and residences delivered fully finished and furnished — a straightforward turnkey rental play from day one
- Amenities spread across four distinct levels (lobby, level 3, level 38, and the level-40 Verde Rooftop) rather than one crowded shared floor
- Already delivered and occupied, with an active resale and rental market rather than a pre-construction waiting period
Worth weighing
- No dedicated brochure or fact sheet is published on the developer's own site — floor plans are the only official documents available
- Studio and one-bedroom units dominate the mix (no 3-bedroom or larger residences), so it's not suited to buyers wanting more space
- Rental-friendly positioning means a higher share of transient occupants compared with towers marketed primarily to owner-occupants
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