Jade Beach, Sunny Isles Beach: What Buyers Should Check

Jade Beach is a 51-story oceanfront tower at 17001 Collins Avenue in Sunny Isles Beach, completed in 2008 by Fortune International Group and designed by architect Carlos Ott. It holds 248 flow-through residences — glass at both the ocean and Intracoastal ends, most with private elevator entry and deep terraces — and it is the first of the Jade towers on the Sunny Isles oceanfront: its sister tower, Jade Ocean, stands next door at 17121 Collins Avenue, and Jade Signature sits just south at 16901. With plans leaning toward larger three- and four-bedroom layouts, it has a more residential, owner-occupied feel than the investor-heavy towers nearby, and it is the most accessible entry point into the Jade collection.

The facts

• Address: 17001 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
• Completed: 2008 (most sources; one Jade-focused site says 2006)
• Developer: Fortune International Group
• Architect: Carlos Ott (some sources also credit Luis Revuelta and Kobi Karp)
• Stories: 51 (some sources list 53)
• Residences: 248 (one source lists 252)
• Unit mix: 1 to 4 bedrooms, plus penthouses; 92 three-bedrooms and 55 four-bedrooms at the heart of the building, per Zilbert
• Unit sizes: about 862 to 8,210 sq ft (Zilbert); standard units run about 1,100 to 3,000 sq ft, with penthouses to about 4,141 sq ft and larger
• Waterfront: oceanfront, direct beach access, with private beach service

Amenities and day-to-day living

Oceanfront swimming pools and a hot tub, a spa and fitness center overlooking the ocean, and beach and poolside food and beverage service. The arrival is a showpiece: a five-story waterfall, a lush stepping garden, reflecting pools, and a Versailles staircase leading to a three-story grand entrance lobby finished in precious metals, marble, and African wood. Residences have smart-building automation, floor-to-ceiling glass, and flow-through terraces. Services include valet parking and a 24-hour concierge. Pets are allowed with size and number limits — confirm the specifics with the association.

What to check before you buy

• Monthly cost, honestly. Median maintenance across active listings was about $3,119 a month as of November 14, 2026 (Blue Mar Group, live SEFMLS data). Dues vary widely by unit, so get the exact figure for the residence you are considering — and use the monthly-cost worksheet in the Buyer's Guide, not just the mortgage payment.
• Owner-occupancy ratio. Lenders check this ratio before approving a mortgage, so confirm the current figure with the association — a building heavy on rentals can block financing. No verified owner-occupancy figure was found for Jade Beach, though building guides describe a more residential, owner-occupied feel than the investor-heavy towers nearby.
• Reserves and assessments. Ask what reserves are funded, what assessments are planned or already approved, and where the building stands on its Structural Integrity Reserve Study (SIRS). Under Florida's SIRS rules, reserves for SIRS items are no longer waivable — but confirm this building's position with its association.
• Milestone inspection. Florida milestone inspection rules generally apply at 30 years, or 25 years within 3 miles of the coast. This is an oceanfront building completed in 2008, so its first milestone inspection would fall around 2033 on the 25-year coastal rule — but confirm the building's milestone and SIRS status with the association rather than relying on a listing.
• Rentals. The minimum rental period at Jade Beach is 6 months, per condominium policy. Seven units were listed for rent as of November 2026, from $5,950 to $25,000 a month. Confirm the current leasing rules, approval requirements, and any rental caps with the association before you buy for rental income.

Who this building suits

Jade Beach suits a buyer who wants Carlos Ott design and true flow-through oceanfront living with a slightly more residential character than its sister tower — larger three- and four-bedroom plans, private elevator entry, and a quieter hallway feel, at the most accessible entry point in the Jade collection. It is a poor fit for a buyer who wants the newest construction or the largest amenity program on the beach: the tower dates to 2008, and the newest Jade, Jade Signature, sits just south. If you are choosing between this and another tower, send Mike the buildings you are comparing and he will walk through the finances with you, building by building.

Next step

Get the free Sunny Isles Beach Buyer's Building Guide — the ten questions to ask before you sign, applied to the tower you are actually considering. Or book a call with Mike to walk through Jade Beach together.