Viceroy Brickell Closings Begin: 420 Residences Now Live in 2026

Viceroy Brickell completed construction and began moving in its first residents in May 2026, according to Florida YIMBY. The 45-story Arquitectonica tower at Brickell Avenue and the Miami River holds 420 residences, carries interiors by Meyer Davis and over 37,000 square feet of amenities. Completed Brickell product is moving fast right now, so buyers comparing a finished unit against a pre-construction contract next door should decide on timeline before price.

Viceroy Brickell tower and Brickell pre-construction condos delivering in 2026
Viceroy Brickell holds 420 residences across 45 stories, according to Florida YIMBY.

Brickell just crossed a milestone that matters more than any pricing headline: towers are finishing. According to Florida YIMBY, Viceroy Brickell completed construction and began moving in its first residents in May 2026. The 45-story building, developed by Related Group and GTIS Partners and designed by Arquitectonica, holds 420 residences with interiors by Meyer Davis. For buyers who have spent two years staring at renderings, a delivered building changes the math. I cover the full process in my Miami pre-construction buyer guide for 2026, and below I break down what Viceroy buyers actually get and how the rest of the Brickell delivery wave stacks up.

What Viceroy Brickell Buyers Are Closing On

A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy is the moment a tower goes from concept to keys. Per the City of Miami, a TCO lets owners legally occupy the building before final certification, which is exactly when developer closings start. Viceroy Brickell finished construction and began moving in its first residents in May 2026, according to Florida YIMBY.

The building comprises 420 residences plus two penthouse levels and 56 city flats in the podium. Standard homes run from 485 to 1,286 square feet, spanning studios to two-bedroom layouts. Amenities exceed 37,000 square feet: a 14th-floor pool deck, fitness center, wine cellar and tasting room, private cinema, a private marina, and Grand Bay Club membership in Key Biscayne. For a Brickell branded building, that amenity-to-unit ratio is generous.

Miami waterfront skyline near Brickell where Viceroy delivers riverfront residences
Viceroy Brickell offers more than 37,000 square feet of amenities including a private marina, according to Florida YIMBY.

The Brickell Delivery Wave Is Real

Viceroy is not closing in isolation. Brickell is moving through a genuine completion cycle in 2026, and several towers are crossing the finish line within months of each other.

According to South Florida Agent Magazine, Una Residences began closings in Q1 2026 after receiving its own occupancy certificate. Here is where Viceroy and its neighbors stand:

I have walked Brickell delivery timelines with buyers all spring, and the pattern is consistent: the towers that pre-sold in 2022 and 2023 are the ones handing over keys now. That is the payoff of buying early in a building, and it is why I tell clients the delivery calendar matters as much as the price sheet. The under-construction Baccarat Residences next door shows the other side of the same cycle.

Brickell towers and Metromover as several pre-construction condos deliver in 2026
Una Residences began closings in Q1 2026 after its occupancy certificate, per South Florida Agent Magazine.

Finished Unit vs Pre-Construction Next Door

With Viceroy delivered and Baccarat still rising on the adjacent parcel, Brickell buyers face a clean side-by-side decision. The wider Brickell inventory picture and where buyers now hold leverage frames why timing matters here. Here is how a completed Viceroy residence compares to a pre-construction contract on the same riverfront stretch.

Factor Viceroy Brickell (completed) Pre-Construction (under construction)
Move-in / rental Immediate (residents moving in) Years away until delivery
Delivery risk None (building is standing) Construction and timeline risk
Capital tied up Full purchase at closing Staged deposits during build
Price certainty Known finished product Today's price locked, future value unknown
Customization Finished interiors as built Some finish selections possible

Neither option is universally better. A completed Viceroy unit suits a buyer who wants to move in, rent, or close this year with zero construction risk. A pre-construction contract suits a buyer who can wait, wants today's price locked, and is comfortable staging deposits. The deciding variable is almost always timeline, which is why I walk every client through the step-by-step pre-construction buying process before they sign anything.

Brickell waterfront skyline as 2026 delivery wave brings completed condos to market
Florida YIMBY names Baccarat Residences Miami, The Standard Residences Brickell, Casa Neos and One Brickell City Centre among the projects near Viceroy on the river corridor.

What a Delivering Brickell Means for Buyers Right Now

When a market shifts from selling renderings to handing over keys, two things happen. First, completed inventory becomes available to buyers who refused to commit pre-construction. Second, the developers behind delivered towers turn their attention and capital to the next launch, which tightens early-bird pricing on the buildings that follow.

Brickell is at that inflection now. Viceroy and Una are closing, and Baccarat keeps rising. A buyer who wants a Brickell address in 2026 no longer has to choose between waiting years or overpaying on resale. There is finished, brand-managed product changing hands today. That is a different Brickell than the one buyers faced in 2023, and it rewards anyone who tracks the delivery calendar instead of the headline price.

For non-US buyers especially, a completed building removes a layer of uncertainty around financing and FIRPTA planning, which I cover in the foreign national Miami real estate guide. A delivered unit means inspections, appraisals, and lender timelines run on a known asset rather than a promise. That alone is worth a real look for international clients who value certainty.

"A delivered tower changes the conversation. I tell Brickell buyers to decide on timeline first: if you want keys this year, a finished Viceroy unit beats waiting on a pre-construction contract next door. If you can wait and want today's price locked, that is a different play. The delivery calendar matters as much as the price sheet." Gerardo Gonzalez, Licensed Real Estate Agent at Compass
Gerardo Gonzalez, Luxury Dade Group at Compass
Gerardo Gonzalez
Licensed Real Estate Agent, Luxury Dade Group at Compass
Tri-county licensed (Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach) | (305) 964-8614

Frequently Asked Questions

Has Viceroy Brickell received its certificate of occupancy?
Viceroy Brickell completed construction and began moving in its first residents in May 2026, according to Florida YIMBY. The 45-story Arquitectonica-designed tower, developed by Related Group and GTIS Partners, holds 420 residences with interiors by Meyer Davis. Under City of Miami rules, a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy is what lets owners legally occupy a building before final certification.
How many residences are in Viceroy Brickell and what sizes?
Viceroy Brickell comprises 420 residences plus 56 additional city flats integrated into the podium levels, according to Florida YIMBY. Standard homes range from 485 to 1,286 square feet, spanning studio to two-bedroom layouts. The building offers more than 37,000 square feet of amenities including a riverfront pool deck, fitness center, wine cellar and tasting room, private cinema, a private marina, and Grand Bay Club membership in Key Biscayne.
Which other Brickell towers are delivering in 2026?
Viceroy Brickell joins a broader Brickell delivery wave. Una Residences began closings in Q1 2026 after receiving its occupancy certificate, per South Florida Agent Magazine. Baccarat Residences Miami, which Florida YIMBY names among the projects near Viceroy on the Miami River corridor, remains under construction.
Is it better to buy a completed unit or pre-construction in Brickell?
Both have a case. A completed Viceroy Brickell unit lets you close, move in, or rent immediately with zero construction risk and a known finished product. A pre-construction contract at a building like Baccarat next door locks today's price with a staged deposit but ties up capital for years. The right choice depends on your timeline, financing, and tolerance for delivery risk.

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Data sources: Florida YIMBY, Viceroy Brickell: The Residences Opens In Miami's Brickell District (May 6, 2026); South Florida Agent Magazine Una Residences occupancy report (March 13, 2026); City of Miami Temporary Certificate of Occupancy guidance. Information compiled from sources deemed reliable but not guaranteed; readers should verify current pricing and availability directly.

Information as of June 19, 2026. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice.

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