Sail on Brickell
Large units, oversized balconies, and a great South Brickell location. Everything else about this building is aggressively average. The best case scenario here is a long-term redevelopment play
The Rundown
Sail on Brickell is a 30-story residential tower at 170 SE 14th St in South Brickell, completed in 2006. The building was developed by Renzo Renzi and designed by Collado and Partners. It has 152 units ranging from one to two bedrooms, with some of the largest unit sizes and balconies of any building in the area. The balconies at Sail are genuinely oversized, with some reaching 400 square feet, which is unusual for a building of this era and price point. That is the building's main selling point and one of its only distinguishing features. Beyond the unit and balcony sizes, there is not much to say about Sail on Brickell in a positive direction. The building is hemmed in on every side by other buildings, which means views are essentially nonexistent regardless of floor or orientation. The pool and gym are functional but basic, with no design ambition or luxury feel. The lobby and common areas have a dated, utilitarian quality that has not been significantly updated since the building opened. The overall vibe of the building is difficult to describe precisely, but it is not good. There is no energy, no scene, no community feel. It is just a building. The location, however, is genuinely strong. Sail on Brickell sits a block or two from the waterfront, near the Four Seasons Brickell, with the Metromover station a short walk away. South Brickell provides faster access to I-95 and the Rickenbacker Causeway than Central Brickell. For buyers looking for a large unit in a good location at a value price, Sail on Brickell checks those boxes. For buyers looking for any kind of luxury, lifestyle, or investment upside beyond a potential future redevelopment play, the building offers very little.
Sail on Brickell is a building that exists. It is not terrible. It is not good. It is large units at a value price in a genuinely strong South Brickell location, with oversized balconies that are the building's one legitimate selling point. Everything else about it is aggressively average to below average: no views, dated amenities, an off-putting energy that is hard to articulate but real, and no luxury feel at any level. The best case scenario for buying here is a long-term redevelopment play where you hold the unit and wait for a developer to eventually buy the building out. If you need space and cannot afford anything better in South Brickell, Sail on Brickell gets the job done. If you have other options, take them.
✦ Ask Chris AI about Sail on BrickellWho Lives Here
Sail on Brickell attracts a mixed resident base that skews toward value-conscious buyers and renters, roommates splitting large units, and investors who appreciate the flexible 30-day minimum rental policy. This is not a luxury building and does not attract a luxury resident base. The building is quiet in the sense that there is no party scene or influencer culture, but that is less a feature than a reflection of the building's general lack of energy and community. Young professionals looking for space at a reasonable price, roommates who need large bedrooms, and long-term investors waiting for a redevelopment offer are the most common profiles here.
The Neighborhood
Sail on Brickell sits at 170 SE 14th St in South Brickell, a block or two from Brickell Bay Drive and the waterfront. The location is genuinely strong despite the building's limitations. The Four Seasons Brickell is nearby, the Metromover station is a short walk, and South Brickell provides faster I-95 and Rickenbacker Causeway access than Central Brickell.
Metromover Station (Brickell Bay Stop)
A short walk from Sail on Brickell, connecting to Metrorail and the broader Miami transit network. One of the building's strongest location advantages.
Four Seasons Brickell
The Four Seasons Residences are nearby, providing a sense of the neighborhood's overall quality level even if Sail on Brickell itself does not match it.
Brickell Bay Drive Waterfront
The Biscayne Bay waterfront is a few blocks east. The building does not have water views, but the waterfront is walkable.
I-95 On-Ramp
South Brickell provides significantly faster I-95 access than Central Brickell buildings, which is a meaningful quality-of-life advantage for residents who drive regularly.
Rickenbacker Causeway
Access to Virginia Key, Key Biscayne, and the Atlantic Ocean is a few minutes by car from South Brickell.
◆ What's Changing
Sail on Brickell is surrounded by other buildings on all sides, which is why the views are essentially nonexistent. The building itself is a candidate for eventual redevelopment given its age, location, and relatively low density compared to what could be built on the site. There is no active redevelopment plan, but the long-term trajectory for older South Brickell buildings is toward replacement by new towers. Buyers who are patient and willing to hold for 10 to 20 years may eventually benefit from a developer buyout offer.
What You Get
Pool & Recreation
- ✓Swimming pool
- ✓Sundeck
Fitness & Wellness
- ✓Fitness center
- ✓Spa / hot tub
Building Services
- ✓24-hour security
- ✓Valet parking
- ✓Assigned parking
- ✓Package receiving
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