✦The Rundown
Elysee is a 57-story ultra-luxury waterfront condominium at 788 NE 23rd Street in Edgewater, completed in 2021. Developed by Two Roads Development and designed by Bernardo Fort-Brescia of Arquitectonica with interiors by Parisian designer Jean-Louis Deniot, Elysee is the tallest building in Edgewater at 649 feet. The building features one of the most distinctive architectural profiles in all of Miami: a reverse-telescoping design where the tower gets progressively wider as it rises, creating an exclamation-point silhouette that is immediately recognizable on the skyline. With only 100 residences across 57 floors (just two units per floor), every home is a half-floor corner residence with private elevator access, 10-foot or higher ceilings, and expansive east and west terraces framing both sunrise and sunset views. Unit sizes range from 2,200 to 3,900 square feet in three to four bedroom configurations. The finishes are genuinely ultra-luxury: Waterworks master bathroom fittings, ItalKraft cabinetry, Wolf gas ranges, and Sub-Zero appliances. The building offers three full floors of amenities including a bayfront sunrise pool at the lobby level, a resort-size sunset pool with fitness center, yoga studio, full spa with sauna and steam rooms, and a blow-dry bar on the seventh floor, plus a Sky Level on the 30th floor with a Grand Salon lounge, formal dining room seating 24, private screening room, library, and media room. The Elysee Attache concierge service provides VIP-level personal assistance from travel planning to interior design coordination. The location in upper Edgewater is quieter and more residential than the southern stretch of the neighborhood. Views to the east and south are essentially infinite, with unobstructed sightlines across Biscayne Bay to Miami Beach and beyond. North-facing views have been recently impacted by the completion of Aria Reserve. The resident demographic skews more mature and established. This is not a party building. The architecture is stunning, the build quality is top-tier, and the building should age well for many years to come.
Elysee is the real deal when it comes to ultra-luxury in Edgewater. The architecture is genuinely stunning, with the reverse-telescoping design creating one of the most distinctive silhouettes on the Miami skyline. The half-floor residences with private elevators deliver a level of privacy and space that is rare at any price point in Miami. The three floors of amenities are thoughtfully designed, and the amenity-to-resident ratio is outstanding for a 100-unit building. The finishes are top-tier, with Waterworks, Wolf, Sub-Zero, and ItalKraft throughout. The crowd is mature and established. Yes, the north views have been impacted by Aria Reserve, and yes, the streets flood during storms. But those are Edgewater realities, not Elysee failures. If you want ultra-luxury waterfront living in Edgewater with world-class architecture and the kind of boutique exclusivity that the mega-towers simply cannot offer, Elysee is the building. Just make sure you verify the actual views from your specific unit before committing.
✦ Ask Chris AI about ElyseeWho Lives Here
Elysee attracts a more mature, established, and affluent demographic than most Edgewater buildings. The price point, half-floor residences, and boutique scale naturally filter toward buyers who prioritize privacy, space, and quality over nightlife access and social scene. You will find successful professionals, business owners, international buyers with significant means, and empty nesters who want waterfront luxury without the chaos of a 500-unit tower. The two-units-per-floor design means you share your elevator landing with exactly one neighbor. This is not a building where you will encounter Airbnb guests, party crowds, or Instagram influencers in the lobby. The Elysee Attache concierge service reinforces the white-glove residential experience.
The Neighborhood
Elysee sits on the Edgewater waterfront at NE 23rd Street, in the upper portion of the neighborhood. The location is quieter and more residential than the southern stretch of Edgewater closer to the Arts and Entertainment District. Biscayne Boulevard, three to four blocks west, serves as the neighborhood's commercial spine with restaurants, shops, and services. The Publix supermarket is a short drive or walk away. The Metromover is further south, making this location slightly less transit-connected than buildings in lower Edgewater.
Biscayne Boulevard
The main commercial corridor of Edgewater with restaurants, shops, pharmacies, and services. A 5-10 minute walk west from Elysee.
Margaret Pace Park
The neighborhood's primary waterfront park, located south of Elysee along the bay. Offers green space, basketball courts, tennis courts, and a dog park.
Aria Reserve
The twin-tower luxury development immediately to the north of Elysee. Now complete, it has impacted north-facing views from Elysee units.
Wynwood
Miami's arts and culture district is about a mile west, accessible by car or rideshare. Restaurants, galleries, breweries, and nightlife.
Design District
High-end shopping and dining destination about 1.5 miles northwest. Louis Vuitton, Dior, Prada, and top restaurants.
Publix Supermarket
The nearest full-service grocery store for daily essentials. A short drive or moderate walk from the building.
◆ What's Changing
Edgewater is in the middle of a massive development cycle with multiple luxury towers under construction or in planning. Aria Reserve is now complete to the north, and additional projects continue to reshape the neighborhood skyline. The Bay Walk extension is planned to improve waterfront walkability and connect Edgewater to the Arts and Entertainment District. Long-term, the neighborhood is trending toward higher density and higher price points, which should support Elysee's value proposition as one of the original ultra-luxury buildings in the area. The immediate surroundings will continue to see construction activity for several more years as the development pipeline works through.
What You Get
Pool & Outdoor
- ✓Bayfront sunrise pool (lobby level)
- ✓Resort-size sunset pool (7th floor)
- ✓Expansive pool decks with bay views
- ✓Landscaped waterfront terrace
Fitness & Wellness
- ✓State-of-the-art fitness center
- ✓Yoga studio
- ✓Full spa with private treatment rooms
- ✓Sauna and steam rooms
- ✓Blow-dry bar
Social & Entertainment
- ✓Grand Salon lounge and bar (30th floor Sky Level)
- ✓Grand Dining Room seating 24 guests
- ✓Catering facility and chef's table
- ✓Private screening room
- ✓Library
- ✓Media room
- ✓Children's playroom
Building Services
- ✓Elysee Attache concierge service
- ✓24-hour security and front desk
- ✓Valet parking
- ✓Private high-speed elevators for all residences
- ✓Package receiving and storage
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