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Deepblocks Daily Deal: Testing an Edgewater Hotel on a 4,950 SF Site

by Olivia Ramos
Jun. 07, 2026

Why This Site Is Interesting
Small sites are often dismissed quickly. They can be tight, inefficient, and difficult to park. But sometimes the location is strong enough that the constraints are worth testing. For this Deepblocks Daily Deal, we looked at a small parcel in Edgewater that feels like a...

Deepblocks Daily Deal: Little Havana Restaurant Corner

by Olivia Ramos
Jun. 03, 2026

A corner retail site in the heart of Little Havana could offer an interesting path for a neighborhood-serving restaurant, café, market, or hybrid food concept. Today’s Deepblocks Daily Deal is a corner retail site for sale in the heart of Little Havana. The property sits at 16th Street and 22nd...

How One Property-Level Zoning Change Can Spark an Entire Neighborhood Boom

by Olivia Ramos
Jun. 19, 2025

Between July 2024 and January 2025, 48 properties across nine Miami neighborhoods changed their zoning designation. That might sound like a small number—but the ripple effect can be huge. When one property is successfully rezoned, adjacent owners often follow suit. Over time, these piecemeal changes can unlock higher densities, new...

Allapattah’s Big Leap: How Doubling Height Limits Could Reshape Miami’s Civic Center

by Olivia Ramos
Jun. 13, 2025

Between a single vote at City Hall and a signature on paper, nine parcels in Miami’s Allapattah / Civic Center district just gained permission to reach twice as high as before. NOTRUSE HOLDINGS LLC successfully rezoned 88,039 sq ft from T6‑12‑O (12‑story cap) to T6‑24A‑O (24‑story cap). Although the floor‑area‑ratio...

Miami Beach Will Flood from Biscayne Bay, Not the Atlantic Ocean

by Olivia Ramos
Feb. 11, 2025

Introduction: A Reality Check on Miami’s Flood Threat

In our previous post, we showcased an AI-generated image depicting Miami Beach’s iconic Ocean Drive fully submerged, with amphibious cars cruising where streets once stood. While that vision reflected a broader concern about sea-level rise in Miami, our latest Deepblocks software analysis...

AI Predicts Miami Will Need Cars That Drive on Water

by Olivia Ramos
Feb. 07, 2025

A Surreal Glimpse of Miami’s Future? Recently, an AI-generated image showed Miami Beach’s iconic Ocean Drive submerged, with cars gliding over the water instead of asphalt. What’s most intriguing is that this image was produced using a single-word prompt—“Miami.” No additional context, no mention of climate change or amphibious vehicles....

Zoning Signal: Unlocking Insights into Miami's Changing Development Landscape

by Olivia Ramos
Nov. 16, 2024

Significant Zoning Changes in Miami (2023-2024)
Our new algorithm, Zoning Signal, found intriguing insights into Miami's zoning changes between 2023 and 2024. Among the most significant findings are properties that underwent district name changes, signaling comprehensive transformations in their development potential and influencing surrounding areas to follow suit. A total...

Tracking Zoning Changes: A New Algorithm for Real Estate Investment Insights

by Olivia Ramos
Nov. 15, 2024

Introducing Zoning Signal: A Game-Changer for Real Estate Investments

We are automatically tracking zoning changes and their impact on real estate investments. Between 2023 and 2024, 5,627 properties in the City of Miami experienced zoning changes that affected their potential buildable area. I'm excited to introduce Zoning Signal, an algorithm...

Unlocking Development Potential: Exploring Underutilized Properties in Wynwood-Edgewater

by Olivia Ramos
Nov. 14, 2024

Spotlighting Miami-Dade County’s Underutilized Properties

Our latest algorithm has spotlighted underutilized properties in Wynwood-Edgewater. In this exercise, I focus on identifying owners with the most significant capacity for residential development. We've uncovered some intriguing insights by organizing the data by owner name and calculating the allowable units per property group....

"Spotting Seller Leads Through Underutilized Properties: A Strategic Guide for Real Estate Professionals"

by Olivia Ramos
Nov. 08, 2024

Underutilized Properties as Seller Lead Signals

Identifying early signals for seller leads can provide agents and developers with a significant advantage. One such indicator is recognizing underutilized properties. Here’s why these properties present a valuable opportunity for real estate professionals: Development Potential Exists: Many properties have untapped development capacity that...

Revitalizing Historic Edgewater: A Blueprint for Workforce Housing

by Olivia Ramos
Nov. 10, 2023

Redefining Edgewater's Office Landscapes

Our meticulous analysis identified 25 office buildings in Edgewater, earmarked for their potential to morph into vibrant residential hubs. The criterion for selection was clear: each building must offer the spatial capacity to host residential units that significantly exceed the existing office footprint. A Neoclassical Gem...

Edgewater's Future: A Vision of Urban Expansion

by Olivia Ramos
Nov. 08, 2023

Unlocking Edgewater's Development Potential

Our analytical journey into Miami's urban fabric spotlighted Edgewater as a burgeoning epicenter of growth. With only 16% of its development capacity tapped, Edgewater stands on the brink of a transformative era, poised to multiply its current inventory sixfold. Forecasting a Construction Boom Leveraging advanced predictive...

Entertainment in Urban Development: A Glimpse into Miami's Future

by Olivia Ramos
Nov. 06, 2023

A New Era in Urban Analysis

The adventure into predictive modeling for urban development has begun, marking a significant leap in identifying submarkets on the brink of rapid and profitable growth. This innovative approach could revolutionize the discovery of new opportunities, both nationwide and within specific locales. Spotlight on Miami's...

Exploring Edgewater's Potential for Office-to-Residential Conversions

by Olivia Ramos
Nov. 02, 2023

Unveiling Conversion Opportunities in Edgewater

In today's analysis, we explore the potential for transforming office spaces into residential units in Edgewater, a neighborhood distinguished by its robust economic indicators such as population growth, increasing median rent, and rising property ownership. Identifying Prime Properties for Conversion Our investigation highlights nine properties...

Discovering High-Potential Sub-Markets with Data-Driven Strategies

by Olivia Ramos
Oct. 31, 2023

Navigating the Challenge of Market Selection

How does one pinpoint lucrative sub-markets without local insights? Here's a strategy we've tested. Unearthing Conversion Opportunities with Deepblocks Last week, we embarked on a journey with the Deepblocks portfolio analysis tool and unearthed 205 potential Office-to-Residential conversion opportunities across Miami. The catch? They...