Protect Our Historic Architecture:
Stop the Demolition of 3611 & 3621 Collins Avenue
Developers are exploiting a dangerous new law to erase Miami Beach’s landmarks. We must act now.
Two historic hotels—the Coral Reef and the Patrician—are now facing demolition under Florida Senate Bill 1526 (2024), a state law that overrides local preservation rules in the name of “resiliency.” This threatens not just these buildings, but the future of historic architecture across Miami Beach.
Who is Behind the Potential Demolition of These Landmarks?
Developers Cipriani and 13th Floor Investments are attempting to demolish 3611 and 3621 Collins Avenue—both listed on the National Register and part of the Collins Waterfront Historic District.
SB 1526, if unchallenged, would allow the demolition to proceed without historic board review, public input, or community oversight.
What is proposed to replace these two low-rise landmarks?
A 200-foot tower
The two historic hotels would be replaced by a new luxury residential condominium and hotel, where units are proposed to start at $25MM according to media reports. The owners are completely disregarding Miami Beach’s historic preservation districts and attempting to erase our history.
NO TO DEMOLISHING OUR LANDMARKS
We demand:
- ✅ The City of Miami Beach and/or Miami Design Preservation League to take legal action to stop these demolitions and challenge SB 1526.
- ✅ No demolition permits be issued until this law’s constitutionality is reviewed in court.
- ✅ Our elected officials publicly defend our city’s right to protect its heritage.
We believe SB 1526 is arbitrary, unconstitutional, and a direct threat to Miami Beach’s cultural identity. It creates loopholes that reward developers at the expense of our community’s history.
We must take a stand—before it’s too late.