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Developers/Melo Group
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Melo GroupMiami, United States · founded 1948 · 1 active markets
PRIVATE

Melo Group is a family-owned Miami developer and builder creating high-rise residential rental and condominium communities, mixed-use towers, and commercial space in Edgewater and Greater Downtown Miami. Its projects target residents and buyers seeking amenity-rich housing in South Florida neighborhoods.

Years in business
78
founded 1948
LinkedIn headcount
9 people
employees, as shown on LinkedIn · size band 2–10
Total projects
more than 50 successfully completed projects
across the company’s whole history
Units delivered
more than 5,000 residential units
as the company states it
Projects last researched October 10, 2026
Every figure on this card was read out of a document.

Overview

Investor tear sheet

a summary of the tabs that follow · no rating of our own

Company dossier

Legal name
The Melo Group L.L.C.1
Headquarters
425 NE 22 ST, Suite 3011, Miami1, United States
Founded
19481
Entity type
PRIVATE
Business model
offplan for sale1, build to rent1, mixed use1, commercial1, contracting1
Markets
1 market listed
What they build
Retail (7 of 8) · Residential, for rent (5 of 8) · Mixed use (5 of 8)
Full dossier in About →

Delivery record

4 date-assessed of 8 projects
Unverified by developer

AI-researched delivery record, not yet confirmed by the developer. Dates may be approximate; original sources are linked.

Completed projects from 2016-10-15 through 2026-10-15, with sufficient delivery-date evidence. Date assessment and developer profile verification do not mean an independent audit of every source. Original source links and available snippets are provided. May not represent the developer’s full portfolio. 0 undated and 1 boundary-uncertain completions are excluded. Delivery exceptions are listed separately under Projects.
Completed projects assessed
8
within the rolling ten-year window
Median delay
−0.5 mo
the middle of 4 scored projects
Average delay
+1.8 mo
the same projects, pulled by the worst
Average time to deliver
1.7 yrs
start to completion, over 3 delivered projects
Worst slip
+9.5 mo
Aria on the Bay · +4.0 to +15.0
3
early or less than 6 months late
6 to 12 months late
1
yellow rows below
Over 12 months late
0
red rows below

Against other developers

4 date-assessed here · 259 developers, 976 date-assessed projects in United States
Median delay
Melo Group·259 developers in United States
−0.5 mo vs +4.5 mo
this developer 5.0 mo better
The typical project on each side.
Average delay
Melo Group·259 developers in United States
+1.8 mo vs +7.4 mo
this developer 5.6 mo better
Both pulled by their worst few.
On time
Melo Group·259 developers in United States
75% vs 56%
this developer 19 pts better
Share of date-assessed projects delivered early or less than 6 months after the original target. Exactly 6 months late is excluded.
Average time to deliver
Melo Group·259 developers in United States
1.7 yrs vs 2.9 yrs
this developer 1.2 yrs faster
Start to completion, over 3 delivered here and 804 in the market.
Projects and timelines in Track Record →

Resident experience

7 of 8 buildings rated · scale 1–10

AI research over published reviews and resident comments. Scores are a model’s reading of opinion, not figures stated on a page, and nothing here feeds any number above it. The links under each block are the pages that research says it used. Based on available resident reviews of covered buildings. These are reported experiences, not independent building inspections, and may not represent all residents or properties.

Overall verdict
6.7/ 10
Weighted judgment across build and operations · from 7 of 7 rated buildings
Structure & systems
6.0/ 10
Fabric, services, waterproofing, envelope · from 4 of 7 rated buildings
Management & living
6.6/ 10
Upkeep, response times, amenities, community · from 7 of 7 rated buildings

Against other developers

7 rated here · 280 developers, 1438 rated buildings in United States
Overall rating
Melo Group · 280 other developers in United States
6.7 vs 7.8
this developer 1.1 worse
The weighted verdict on each side. From 7 of 7 rated buildings here and 1438 in the market.
Structure & systems
Melo Group · 280 other developers in United States
6.0 vs 6.9
this developer 0.9 worse
Fabric and engineering only — fixed at handover. From 4 of 7 rated buildings here and 618 in the market.
Management & living
Melo Group · 280 other developers in United States
6.6 vs 7.4
this developer 0.8 worse
Upkeep and response — belongs to whoever runs the building now. From 7 of 7 rated buildings here and 1383 in the market.
The market here is United States: every other developer whose head office is in the same country, because the review platforms residents use, and the service norms they judge against, move together within one. It is not a city, a sector or a price band. Read structure and living together. A developer above the market on structure and below it on living builds well and runs buildings badly, which is a fixable problem and a different one from building badly. Higher ratings are better; differences use the displayed scores rounded to one decimal. Rated buildings only, on both sides, and a structure or living score with no stated basis — no review count and no notes or links — is left out of both.
Ratings by building →

Awards & recognition

All awards →

Risks & source coverage

  • LEGAL Filed April 1, 2024; case recorded as open in the retrieved court record On April 1, 2024, the Elysee Condominium Association filed an open construction-defect lawsuit against Melo Development, Melo Edgewater Corp. and South Park Tower LLC, alleging that concrete overspray and construction debris from the adjacent Aria Reserve project damaged walls, floors, planters, valet areas, vehicles and pool areas and that adequate protective measures were not used; the retrieved court record identifies the matter as open and does not establish liability or a final resolution.
  • DELIVERY DELAY 2021-08-03 commitment; Q2 2026 forecast; 2026-10-08 reported TCO/readiness Aria Reserve North Tower, developed by Melo Group, was reported for delivery in Q2 2026 but was only reported as having received its temporary certificate of occupancy and being ready for first residents on October 8, 2026; the delay appears resolved or at resolution as of October 10, 2026, rather than an ongoing non-delivery.
  • RISK 2020-08-27 publication; allegations concerned a building completed in 2018 Aria on the Bay’s condominium association sued Melo Group development affiliates in 2020, alleging 114 construction deficiencies and substantial repair costs; the retrieved report documents an unresolved litigation allegation, not a finding of liability or evidence that the building was undelivered.
  • 2 more in Risk & Sources
Record status
active
Company sources
88 source entries across 87 fields
Projects tracked
9 · 8 completed in assessment
All flags and sources →

Track Record

Delivery record

4 date-assessed of 8 projects
Unverified by developer

AI-researched delivery record, not yet confirmed by the developer. Dates may be approximate; original sources are linked.

Completed projects from 2016-10-15 through 2026-10-15, with sufficient delivery-date evidence. Date assessment and developer profile verification do not mean an independent audit of every source. Original source links and available snippets are provided. May not represent the developer’s full portfolio. 0 undated and 1 boundary-uncertain completions are excluded. Delivery exceptions are listed separately under Projects.
Completed projects assessed
8
within the rolling ten-year window
Median delay
−0.5 mo
the middle of 4 scored projects
Average delay
+1.8 mo
the same projects, pulled by the worst
Average time to deliver
1.7 yrs
start to completion, over 3 delivered projects
Worst slip
+9.5 mo
Aria on the Bay · +4.0 to +15.0
3
early or less than 6 months late
6 to 12 months late
1
yellow rows below
Over 12 months late
0
red rows below

Against other developers

4 date-assessed here · 259 developers, 976 date-assessed projects in United States
Median delay
Melo Group·259 developers in United States
−0.5 mo vs +4.5 mo
this developer 5.0 mo better
The typical project on each side.
Average delay
Melo Group·259 developers in United States
+1.8 mo vs +7.4 mo
this developer 5.6 mo better
Both pulled by their worst few.
On time
Melo Group·259 developers in United States
75% vs 56%
this developer 19 pts better
Share of date-assessed projects delivered early or less than 6 months after the original target. Exactly 6 months late is excluded.
Average time to deliver
Melo Group·259 developers in United States
1.7 yrs vs 2.9 yrs
this developer 1.2 yrs faster
Start to completion, over 3 delivered here and 804 in the market.
The market here is United States: every other developer whose head office is in the same country, because planning regimes and reporting norms move together within one. It is not a city, a sector or a size band. Read the two delay figures together. A median close to the market with a much better average means no single disaster; the reverse means one project is carrying the record. Time to deliver runs from the earliest start we hold to the completion itself — a construction start where a source gave one, otherwise a sales launch, otherwise the launch year read as its January. A handover the sources place only inside a year is read as that December, so a duration is the widest the record allows rather than the flattering end of it. Only delivered projects dated at both ends count, so it is taken over fewer projects than the delay figures, and a long build is not a fault: a tower is not a villa run. Sourced figures only, both sides, and values taken from documents held on file are excluded here — a developer who shares their records should not score better than one who does not.

Construction start to handover

8 of 8 projects dated · 1 place
Based on covered projects with documented construction or launch dates and available handover dates. Timelines vary by project and may not represent the developer’s full portfolio.
Construction start, or the launchTarget completion (window)Completion or handover, as reportedCurrently statedLaunch year only, no date publishedEarly or ≤6 mo lateOver 6–12 mo lateOver 12 mo lateStalled
Miami, United States
2015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520262027todayMIAMI, UNITED STATES+11.5 moestimated+2 moestimatedcompleted, no target published−3 moestimated−1.5 moverified−0.5 moverified−0.5 moverified+9.5 moverified
Click a row in the chart to open a project, or a table row below to see its sources. The chart runs wider than the page where the record spans many years — scroll it sideways to follow a project to its handover. Every date we have is drawn. A hollow marker is only a launch year, not a date anyone published. No dates published means we looked and found none; dates not yet checked means we have not looked yet. Handing over is not finished — rows say which. A delay is shown when one source gives the promised date and another gives the real one, however rough: "2019" still counts, and the row shows how wide that is. Projects missing one of the two dates, or with sources that disagree, are left out of the figures. 1 dated statement is held back: a broker listing with no date on it, or a page with no year, cannot fix a date.

Building & Livability Ratings

Resident experience

7 of 8 buildings rated · scale 1–10

AI research over published reviews and resident comments. Scores are a model’s reading of opinion, not figures stated on a page, and nothing here feeds any number above it. The links under each block are the pages that research says it used. Based on available resident reviews of covered buildings. These are reported experiences, not independent building inspections, and may not represent all residents or properties.

Overall verdict
6.7/ 10
Weighted judgment across build and operations · from 7 of 7 rated buildings
Structure & systems
6.0/ 10
Fabric, services, waterproofing, envelope · from 4 of 7 rated buildings
Management & living
6.6/ 10
Upkeep, response times, amenities, community · from 7 of 7 rated buildings

Against other developers

7 rated here · 280 developers, 1438 rated buildings in United States
Overall rating
Melo Group · 280 other developers in United States
6.7 vs 7.8
this developer 1.1 worse
The weighted verdict on each side. From 7 of 7 rated buildings here and 1438 in the market.
Structure & systems
Melo Group · 280 other developers in United States
6.0 vs 6.9
this developer 0.9 worse
Fabric and engineering only — fixed at handover. From 4 of 7 rated buildings here and 618 in the market.
Management & living
Melo Group · 280 other developers in United States
6.6 vs 7.4
this developer 0.8 worse
Upkeep and response — belongs to whoever runs the building now. From 7 of 7 rated buildings here and 1383 in the market.
The market here is United States: every other developer whose head office is in the same country, because the review platforms residents use, and the service norms they judge against, move together within one. It is not a city, a sector or a price band. Read structure and living together. A developer above the market on structure and below it on living builds well and runs buildings badly, which is a fixable problem and a different one from building badly. Higher ratings are better; differences use the displayed scores rounded to one decimal. Rated buildings only, on both sides, and a structure or living score with no stated basis — no review count and no notes or links — is left out of both.

By building

7 rated · 1 not rated · scale 1–10
ProjectOverallStructure & systemsManagement & living
Downtown 1stDowntown Miami, Miami560 units
7.5/ 10
—/ 10
7.4/ 10

Google Reviews/Maps supplies the anchor at 4.3/5 from 236 reviews, which converts to 7.9 on the requested curve. The published commentary is predominantly positive, but the reported package/elevator access concern is a serious living-quality issue; recurring praise offsets part of that adjustment. No building-specific structural or systems rating or substantive infrastructure review was located, so structure is unevidenced rather than marked down.

+ Helpful staff+ Walkable location+ Convenient transit+ Fun amenities+ Magnificent views
− Package-access concern− Elevator-security concern− Expensive parking− Parking egress delay− Unprepared tour units

no notes returned

no links returned

Published reviews describe strong day-to-day service and location: residents call it a “Great building to live in” with “Great staff of managers,” and praise the walkability, views and amenities. The main operational concern is access control: one reviewer said packages could reach the door without a key fob and that this was “Not very safe for a woman”; another reported that shown units were dirty and the leasing office did not feel professional.

Art PlazaMiami Arts & Entertainment District, Miami667 units
7.3/ 10
—/ 10
7.3/ 10

ApartmentHomeLiving.com supplies the largest published resident review base found, at 4.3/5 from 6 reviews, which converts to 7.9 before the fewer-than-10-review cap. Applying that cap and the reported negative and positive themes produces a cautious 7.3/10 living score; no structure score is assigned because no structure-specific published rating was found.

+ Modern units+ Well-maintained reported by residents+ Granite countertops+ Stainless-steel appliances+ In-unit washer/dryer
− One report of deterioration− Thin walls− Noise exposure− Elevator delays reported− Construction and traffic exposure
+ Professional staff+ Responsive management+ Pool and gym+ Transit access+ Convenient location
− Inconsistent communication− Maintenance delays− Elevator delays− Traffic and rail noise− Construction and entertainment noise

Structural evidence is limited and mixed. One resident wrote that “the building is quite literally falling apart,” while another published source says some residents note “thin walls”; in contrast, a 2025 review describes the building as “modern, well-maintained.” No published engineering inspection or structure-specific aggregate score was found.

Day-to-day feedback is mostly favorable: residents cite “friendly staff,” “responsive and professional” management, and the gym and pool as major positives, while the property’s transit-oriented location is repeatedly praised. The counterevidence includes reported “inconsistent communication,” occasional elevator or maintenance delays, and noise from traffic, rail, construction and entertainment; these are editorial summaries rather than independently counted individual reviews.

Urban 22Edgewater, Miami441 units
7.0/ 10
7.3/ 10
7.0/ 10

The 4.1/5 building aggregate from 212 resident reviews sets the level and converts to approximately 7.3/10 under the supplied curve. The written commentary is polarized: repeated praise for upkeep, amenities and staff is largely offset by a serious security-access report and additional management, parking and front-desk complaints, producing 7.0/10 overall; no separate structural rating was published, so structure is based only on the limited structural observations in the written reviews.

+ New construction+ Elevators reported available+ Prompt maintenance+ Modern finishes+ Clean condition
− Fire-alarm disruptions reported
+ Clean pool area+ Well-maintained gym+ Responsive maintenance+ Professional staff+ Calm community atmosphere
− Security access concerns− Unreliable garage gate− Parking confusion and towing complaints− Unresponsive management complaint− Front-desk rudeness complaint

The available resident feedback is generally favorable about the building’s condition: one reviewer said it was “clean and feels new,” that there were “enough elevators,” and that maintenance fixed issues promptly. A separate review reported that “Fire alarms randomly go off,” but no published review evidence located here establishes a recurring structural, plumbing, HVAC, electrical or waterproofing defect.

Day-to-day reports are mixed. Positive reviews call the pool “clean and relaxing,” describe the gym as “well-maintained,” and praise staff as “professional, respectful, and genuinely attentive”; negative reviews allege that “Security is a joke,” that unauthorized people enter, and that management or front-desk staff can be dismissive. The building-specific Google/Maps aggregate is 4.1/5 from 212 reviews, while a separate directory page displays no review rating and only AI-generated category summaries, so those category numbers were not treated as published review ratings.

Miami PlazaDowntown Miami Arts & Entertainment District, Miami425 units
6.9/ 10
—/ 10
6.5/ 10

Google’s 3.9/5 from 106 reviews sets the level; using the stated conversion curve gives an anchor of about 6.7/10. The score is reduced modestly for recurring complaints about leasing communication and staff, while no separate structure score is assigned because no published structural rating or reliable structural condition assessment was found.

+ Modern building design+ Well-maintained common areas reported+ Elevator service present+ Secured garage+ Energy-efficient tinted glass
− Dirty hallways reported− Dirty elevators reported− Parking-garage visibility concerns− Cockroach infestation reported− Elevator reliability concerns
+ Central transit access+ Positive staff reports+ Quiet living reported+ Views and welcoming lobby+ Pool and fitness amenities
− Leasing communication complaints− Rude leasing staff− Unprofessional management reported− Noise and hallway trash reported− Amenity/elevator supervision concerns

Published material identifies Miami Plaza as a 2020, 36-story building with elevators, a secured garage and energy-efficient tinted glass. One Apartments.com resident reported that “hallways, floors and elevators are always really dirty” and a cockroach infestation; a later editorial review summary also says residents report broken elevators, but no published structural or engineering rating was found. These are operational/maintenance observations rather than evidence of a framework or systems defect.

The strongest positive day-to-day evidence is on Google, where review excerpts describe the building as “comfortable, safe, and very quiet,” with well-maintained common areas, and praise “amazing staff.” The six Apartments.com reviews are older (2021–2023) and include “Customer service is nonexistent,” complaints that staff were “extremely rude,” and reports of dirty common areas, hallway trash, noise and pests; current status of those older complaints is uncertain.

Aria on the BayMiami Arts & Entertainment District, Miami648 units
6.7/ 10
5.8/ 10
6.9/ 10

Google’s 4/5 from 266 reviews sets the level and converts to 7/10. The score is held below that anchor because Yelp’s 1.9/5 result and the written evidence identify substantial management, security, noise and construction concerns, while positive comments about amenities, location and upkeep prevent a larger reduction. Structure is lower than living because the published defect and water-intrusion evidence is more serious and current repair completion is uncertain.

+ Well-maintained common areas reported+ Beautiful building appearance+ Strong bay views+ Amenities in good condition in some reviews+ Repairs and capital work documented
− Pool-deck waterproofing intrusion− Post-tension inspection deficiencies− Loose tile mortar− Defective elevators− Cracked stucco and masonry
+ Extensive amenity deck+ Bay views+ Walkable Edgewater location+ Some very positive staff reports+ Some residents report strong upkeep
− Management complaints− Staff rudeness− Noise− Closed amenities during renovations− Security and elevator complaints

Structural evidence is materially negative but partly historical and not proof of present completion: a 2020 lawsuit report described 114 alleged deficiencies, including defective elevators, cracked stucco/masonry and loose glass panels, while the engineer-status material quoted by The Condo Room identified “failed pool deck waterproofing with active water intrusion” and said investigations and repairs were recommended, with “no repairs reported as completed” in that cited 2020 letter. As of its October 2026 verification, The Condo Room reported permitted 2024–2026 pool/deck, façade/waterproofing, plumbing, concrete/structural and electrical work, but it did not provide a current milestone-inspection report or SIRS in its file; therefore completion status remains uncertain.

Daily-life reports are divided. Positive reviews call the amenities “awesome,” describe staff as “friendly, supportive and extremely resident focused,” and praise the building’s beauty and location; negative reviews report “Awful management staff,” a rude front-desk interaction, noise, construction disruption, and alleged useless security. The Google aggregate was 4.0/5 from 266 reviews, while Yelp published 1.9/5 from 13 reviews, so the high-volume signal is favorable but the smaller platform and resident comments show meaningful operational dissent.

Downtown 5thDowntown Miami Central Business District, Miami
6.2/ 10
5.5/ 10
6.2/ 10
VeryApt 9.5/10, 6.5/10, 3.5/10, 7/10, 7/10, 7/10 · 2 reviews · veryapt.com
Combined from 6 published figures on 1 platform, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 6.2.

Google’s 3.9/5 aggregate based on 415 reviews sets the level, converting to 6.7/10 before commentary. The score is reduced for repeated elevator, security, cleanliness, management, noise and HVAC problems, with location, amenities and some positive staff reports limiting the reduction; VeryApt and ForRent samples are too small to anchor or materially overturn the larger Google base.

+ Modern building+ Large floor plans+ Floor-to-ceiling windows+ In-unit laundry+ Controlled access
− Elevator outages− Thin walls− Uneven A/C− Loud A/C− Buckling/lifting floors
+ Central location+ Excellent transit access+ Pool amenities+ Gym amenities+ Some professional staff feedback
− Unresponsive management− Weak security− Poor cleanliness− Delivery difficulties− Downtown noise

Physical-condition feedback is mixed but includes repeated infrastructure concerns. A VeryApt reviewer wrote that “the floors buckle and lift,” that the “A/C doesn't reach my room well,” and that “elevators are always broken”; Student.com’s reproduced Google feedback likewise reports thin walls, while another reviewer says the air conditioner is “extremely loud at night.” Positive property descriptions mention modern finishes, large layouts and in-unit laundry, but those are amenities/features rather than independent engineering verification.

The strongest lifestyle positives are location and amenities: one reproduced Google review calls it “walking distance to Brickell, restaurants, grocery stores, and public transit,” says “the pool and gym are solid,” and adds “Staff is great!” Countervailing resident feedback says common areas are rarely cleaned, security feels weak, elevators create daily waits, deliveries are inconvenient, and management sometimes fails to respond; ForRent reproduces the complaint “THEY NEVER ANSWER THE PHONE.”

Aria Reserve South TowerEdgewater, Miami383 units
5.3/ 10
5.5/ 10
5.1/ 10

The only published building-specific aggregate located was Birdeye’s Google-sourced 3.7/5 from 22 reviews, which sets the anchor at 6.1/10 under the requested conversion curve. The score is reduced for the serious infrastructure and management failures described in the one written review read, but the adjustment is cautious because the building was delivered only in 2025 and corroborating resident-review evidence was not located.

+ New 2025 construction+ Glass-fronted residences+ Waterfront tower+ Large balconies+ Italian finishes
− Elevator outages reported− Balcony-panel repair delay− Fit-and-finish complaint− Construction-age operating uncertainty
Not found in sources: No independent engineering review located
+ Waterfront restaurant+ Bayview café+ Three pools+ Watersports marina+ 24-hour front desk advertised
− Management responsiveness complaint− Elevator-service disruption− Parking criticism− Amenity availability may still vary− Limited resident operating history

The only direct infrastructure feedback located was strongly negative: one reviewer wrote that “the elevators are always down,” called the “fit and finish” horrendous, and said a glass balcony panel remained unrepaired after five weeks. The building is reported as delivered in 2025, so this is early operating evidence rather than a long-run maintenance record; no independent engineering score or corroborating structural review was located.

Published building materials describe an extensive amenity program, including three pools, a bayview café, waterfront restaurant, marina and front-desk service. Against that marketing description, the only direct operational review read says the management company was “incompetent and unprofessional,” while elevators were “always down”; because only one accessible written review was read, the day-to-day picture remains uncertain.

Only buildings that have reached handover are rated. 1 of 8 projects carries no rating: a building still under construction is never asked about, one that has just been handed over may not have been reached yet, and the rest were asked about and no published resident commentary was found. Structure is fixed at handover and stays the developer's; management and living belongs to whoever runs the building now. The overall verdict weights both rather than averaging them. None of this is checked: a rating is what people published about a building, aggregated — it is not evidence, it cannot move a delay figure, and it is not part of the delivery record above.

About

Company dossier

Legal name
The Melo Group L.L.C.
Headquarters
425 NE 22 ST, Suite 301, Miami, United States
33137
Founded
1948
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Entity type
PRIVATE
Revenue
USD 5.6 million
2025
Business model
offplan for sale, build to rent, mixed use, commercial, contracting

Partners

5 partners
L&R Structural Corp.
contractor

The company used L&R Structural Corp. on its last three projects.

Freddie Mac
funder

Freddie Mac provided the 10-year refinancing loan for Downtown 5th.

Aztec Group
funder

Aztec Group arranged the Downtown 5th debt financing for Melo Group.

Berkadia
operator

Berkadia’s Miami office acted as seller-servicer for the Freddie Mac loan.

City of Miami Department of Public Works
government partner

The Aria Reserve development team worked with the department on the waterfront easement, sidewalks and street-vacation process.

Sources: partners

PRESS2018-12-11

Partner evidence

Miami Herald
They stuck with the same group of contractors — L&R Structural Corp. built their last three projects — which allowed them to learn from mistakes and increase the speed of construction.
value seen: L&R Structural Corp.
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/real-estate-news/article209999629.html

Sources: partners

PRESS2021-12-14

Partner evidence

The Real Deal
Melo obtained the 10-year loan with a fixed interest rate of just over 3 percent from Freddie Mac, according to Peter Mekras of Aztec Group, who arranged the deal on behalf of the borrower.
value seen: Freddie Mac
https://therealdeal.com/miami/2021/12/14/melo-nabs-248m-refi-for-downtown-miami-apartment-towers/

Sources: partners

PRESS2021-12-22

Partner evidence

REBusinessOnline
Peter Mekras of Aztec Group arranged the financing on behalf of the developer, Miami-based Melo Group.
value seen: Aztec Group
https://rebusinessonline.com/aztec-group-arranges-247-5m-financing-for-downtown-5th-apartment-community-in-miami/

Sources: partners

PRESS2021-12-22

Partner evidence

REBusinessOnline
Berkadia’s Miami office acted as seller-servicer for the Freddie Mac loan.
value seen: Berkadia
https://rebusinessonline.com/aztec-group-arranges-247-5m-financing-for-downtown-5th-apartment-community-in-miami/

Sources: partners

PRESS2021-12-03

Partner evidence

Miami Today
It’s been about three years working on this … and working with the city’s Department of Public Works and the city commission (to vacate streets)
value seen: City of Miami Department of Public Works
held out of the figures · the quote does not carry this value
https://www.miamitodaynews.com/2021/08/03/twin-60-story-edgewater-towers-on-biscayne-bay-win-ok/

Registrations & licences

none found
Jurisdiction-agnostic: a DLD number, a Companies House number and a state RERA registration all land in the same table.

Contact

Markets

1 countries
United Statesactive 8 projects tracked

What they build

5 types
Retail7 of 8
Residential, for rent5 of 8
Mixed use5 of 8
Residential, for sale3 of 8
Office2 of 8
A project counts once under each type it carries, so the shares add to more than the project count.

Management

Principals & executives

4 names found
JL
Jose Luis Ferreira de Melo
Founder and senior family principal with a long development career spanning Argentina and Miami. Older reporting describes banking experience before he joined his father’s development business; the current official page identifies him as founder.
Current title
Founder, The Melo Group
Experience
50+ years real estate
Companies before
none sourced
Education
University of Buenos AiresDoctorate Degree in Economics
Other boards
none sourced
Known for
Founder
We do rentals because we believe in the revaluation of our properties. The Real Deal 2014-10-01https://therealdeal.com/magazine/miami-october-2014/a-pioneering-family/

Sources: degree

COMPANYdate not shown in source

ABOUT | Melorentals

Melo Rentals
He brings a wealth of first-hand knowledge within the industry and the business itself to The Melo Group, along with a Doctorate Degree in Economics from the University of Buenos Aires and a certification in Public Accounting.
value seen: Doctorate Degree in Economics
https://www.melorentals.com/about

Sources: institution

COMPANYdate not shown in source

ABOUT | Melorentals

Melo Rentals
He brings a wealth of first-hand knowledge within the industry and the business itself to The Melo Group, along with a Doctorate Degree in Economics from the University of Buenos Aires and a certification in Public Accounting.
value seen: University of Buenos Aires
https://www.melorentals.com/about

Sources: full name

PRESSdate not shown in source

A pioneering family

The Real Deal
The son of a prominent developer in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the senior Melo graduated college with a doctorate in economics and got a job as a bank officer.
value seen: Jose Luis Ferreira de Melo
held out of the figures · the quote does not carry this value
https://therealdeal.com/magazine/miami-october-2014/a-pioneering-family/

Sources: quote

PRESS2014-10-01

A pioneering family

The Real Deal
“We do rentals because we believe in the revaluation of our properties,” Jose Luis Melo said.
value seen: We do rentals because we believe in the revaluation of our properties.
https://therealdeal.com/magazine/miami-october-2014/a-pioneering-family/

Sources: role type

COMPANYdate not shown in source

About Melo Group | A Miami Real Estate Development Firm 2001

The Melo Group
José Luis Melo Founder, The Melo Group
value seen: Founder
value paraphrased from this source
https://themelogroup.com/about/

Sources: summary

PRESS2014-10-01

A pioneering family

The Real Deal
The son of a prominent developer in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the senior Melo graduated college with a doctorate in economics and got a job as a bank officer.
value seen: Founder and senior family principal
held out of the figures · the quote does not carry this value
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https://therealdeal.com/magazine/miami-october-2014/a-pioneering-family/

Sources: tags

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About Melo Group | A Miami Real Estate Development Firm 2001

The Melo Group
José Luis Melo Founder, The Melo Group
value seen: Founder
value paraphrased from this source
https://themelogroup.com/about/

Sources: tags

PRESS2014-10-01

A pioneering family

The Real Deal
Melo quit banking and went to work with his father. Now, flash forward: between Argentina and Miami, he has developed real estate for 52 years.
value seen: 50+ years real estate
held out of the figures · the quote does not carry this value
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https://therealdeal.com/magazine/miami-october-2014/a-pioneering-family/

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About Melo Group | A Miami Real Estate Development Firm 2001

The Melo Group
José Luis Melo Founder, The Melo Group
value seen: José Luis Melo Founder, The Melo Group
https://themelogroup.com/about/
CF
Carlos Ferreira de Melo
Co-principal whose stated responsibilities are architecture, development and construction. He joined the family company in 1990 after studying architecture at the University of Belgrano and has been profiled for the firm’s Miami development work.
Current title
Co‑Principal, The Melo Group
since 1990
Experience
no career length stated
Companies before
none sourced
Education
University of BelgranoSchool of Architecture
Other boards
none sourced
Known for
ArchitectureDevelopment & constructionUniversity of Belgrano

Sources: degree

PRESS2014-10-01

A pioneering family

The Real Deal
In 1990, Carlos joined the company after graduating from the School of Architecture at the University of Belgrano in Buenos Aires.
value seen: School of Architecture
https://therealdeal.com/magazine/miami-october-2014/a-pioneering-family/

Sources: institution

PRESS2014-10-01

A pioneering family

The Real Deal
In 1990, Carlos joined the company after graduating from the School of Architecture at the University of Belgrano in Buenos Aires.
value seen: University of Belgrano
https://therealdeal.com/magazine/miami-october-2014/a-pioneering-family/

Sources: full name

PRESS2014-10-01

A pioneering family

The Real Deal
In 1990, Carlos joined the company after graduating from the School of Architecture at the University of Belgrano in Buenos Aires.
value seen: Carlos Ferreira de Melo
held out of the figures · the quote does not carry this value
https://therealdeal.com/magazine/miami-october-2014/a-pioneering-family/

Sources: quote

PRESS2021-03-19

Melo Group Adds New Real Estate Projects in Their Bet on Downtown Miami’s Central Business District

Daily Business Review · carried by law.com
“We believe in downtown ... For us, it is not only the units.
value seen: We believe in downtown.
https://www.law.com/dailybusinessreview/2021/03/19/melo-group-adds-new-real-estate-projects-in-their-bet-on-downtown-miamis-central-business-district/

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About Melo Group | A Miami Real Estate Development Firm 2001

The Melo Group
Carlos Melo Co‑Principal, The Melo Group
value seen: Co-Principal
no listed category matches this wording, so it is shown as the source wrote it
held out of the figures · no listed category matches this wording
value paraphrased from this source
https://themelogroup.com/about/

Sources: since

PRESS2014-10-01

A pioneering family

The Real Deal
In 1990, Carlos joined the company after graduating from the School of Architecture at the University of Belgrano in Buenos Aires.
value seen: 1990
https://therealdeal.com/magazine/miami-october-2014/a-pioneering-family/

Sources: summary

PRESS2019-03-18

The Closing: Carlos Melo

The Real Deal
My brother, Martin, is more in financing, and I am more in architecture, development and construction.
value seen: Co-principal responsible for architecture, development and construction
held out of the figures · the quote does not carry this value
value paraphrased from this source
https://therealdeal.com/magazine/miami-march-2019/the-closing-carlos-melo/

Sources: tags

PRESS2014-10-01

A pioneering family

The Real Deal
In 1990, Carlos joined the company after graduating from the School of Architecture at the University of Belgrano in Buenos Aires.
value seen: Architecture
value paraphrased from this source
https://therealdeal.com/magazine/miami-october-2014/a-pioneering-family/

Sources: tags

PRESS2019-03-18

A pioneering family

The Real Deal
My brother, Martin, is more in financing, and I am more in architecture, development and construction.
value seen: Development & construction
held out of the figures · the quote does not carry this value
value paraphrased from this source
https://therealdeal.com/magazine/miami-march-2019/the-closing-carlos-melo/

Sources: tags

PRESS2014-10-01

A pioneering family

The Real Deal
In 1990, Carlos joined the company after graduating from the School of Architecture at the University of Belgrano in Buenos Aires.
value seen: University of Belgrano
value paraphrased from this source
https://therealdeal.com/magazine/miami-october-2014/a-pioneering-family/

Sources: title

COMPANYdate not shown in source

About Melo Group | A Miami Real Estate Development Firm 2001

The Melo Group
Carlos Melo Co‑Principal, The Melo Group
value seen: Carlos Melo Co‑Principal, The Melo Group
https://themelogroup.com/about/
MF
Martin Ferreira de Melo
Co-principal/director associated with finance and accounting for the family developer. He is documented as a CPA, master’s-level economics graduate and U.S. certified general contractor, and joined the company in 1998.
Current title
Co‑Principal, The Melo Group; Director, The Melo Group
since 1998
Experience
no career length stated
Companies before
none sourced
Education
University of BelgranoMaster’s Degree in Economics
Other boards
none sourced
Known for
CPAMaster's in economicsUS Certified General Contractor
Work email: martin@themelogroup.com1 Email
https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-ferreira-de-melo-22b5087
Edgewater had been depressed for so long that local developers had given up on it. Miami Herald 2018-06-11https://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/real-estate-news/article209999629.html

Sources: degree

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Real Property Development LLM - Advisory Board

University of Miami
In 1998, Mr. Martin Ferreira de Melo, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a Master’s Degree in Economics from the University of Belgrano (Buenos Aries, Argentina) joined the company.
value seen: Master’s Degree in Economics
https://admissions.law.miami.edu/academics/llm/real-property/faculty/advisory-board/

Sources: institution

OTHERdate not shown in source

Real Property Development LLM - Advisory Board

University of Miami
In 1998, Mr. Martin Ferreira de Melo, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a Master’s Degree in Economics from the University of Belgrano (Buenos Aries, Argentina) joined the company.
value seen: University of Belgrano
https://admissions.law.miami.edu/academics/llm/real-property/faculty/advisory-board/

Sources: email

OTHERdate not shown in source

Real Property Development LLM - Advisory Board

University of Miami
Martin Ferreira de Melo ## Director, The Melo Group ... E-mail: martin@themelogroup.com
value seen: martin@themelogroup.com
https://admissions.law.miami.edu/academics/llm/real-property/faculty/advisory-board/

Sources: full name

OTHERdate not shown in source

Real Property Development LLM - Advisory Board

University of Miami
Martin Ferreira de Melo ## Director, The Melo Group
value seen: Martin Ferreira de Melo
https://admissions.law.miami.edu/academics/llm/real-property/faculty/advisory-board/

Sources: linkedin page

SOCIALdate not shown in source

Martin Ferreira de Melo - Director, Melo Group

LinkedIn
Martin Ferreira de Melo - Director, Melo Group ... Experience: Melo Contractors
value seen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-ferreira-de-melo-22b5087
value paraphrased from this source
https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-ferreira-de-melo-22b5087

Sources: quote

PRESS2018-06-11

Argentine developer Melo Group has changed Miami

Miami Herald
“Edgewater had been depressed for so long that local developers had given up on it,” said Martin, 39.
value seen: Edgewater had been depressed for so long that local developers had given up on it.
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/real-estate-news/article209999629.html

Sources: role type

COMPANYdate not shown in source

About Melo Group | A Miami Real Estate Development Firm 2001

The Melo Group
Martin Melo Co‑Principal, The Melo Group
value seen: Co-Principal / Director
no listed category matches this wording, so it is shown as the source wrote it
held out of the figures · no listed category matches this wording
value paraphrased from this source
https://themelogroup.com/about/

Sources: since

OTHERdate not shown in source

Real Property Development LLM - Advisory Board

University of Miami
In 1998, Mr. Martin Ferreira de Melo, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a Master’s Degree in Economics from the University of Belgrano (Buenos Aries, Argentina) joined the company.
value seen: 1998
https://admissions.law.miami.edu/academics/llm/real-property/faculty/advisory-board/

Sources: summary

PRESS2016-08-10

Earls Of Edgewater

Bisnow
Martin studied accounting and handles finance, and Carlos is an architect handling construction and design.
value seen: Co-principal/director focused on finance and accounting
held out of the figures · the quote does not carry this value
value paraphrased from this source
https://www.bisnow.com/news/south-florida/neighborhood/earls-of-edgewater-63878

Sources: tags

OTHERdate not shown in source

Real Property Development LLM - Advisory Board

University of Miami
In 1998, Mr. Martin Ferreira de Melo, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a Master’s Degree in Economics from the University of Belgrano (Buenos Aries, Argentina) joined the company.
value seen: CPA
value paraphrased from this source
https://admissions.law.miami.edu/academics/llm/real-property/faculty/advisory-board/

Sources: tags

OTHERdate not shown in source

Real Property Development LLM - Advisory Board

University of Miami
In 1998, Mr. Martin Ferreira de Melo, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a Master’s Degree in Economics from the University of Belgrano (Buenos Aries, Argentina) joined the company.
value seen: Master's in economics
held out of the figures · the quote does not carry this value
value paraphrased from this source
https://admissions.law.miami.edu/academics/llm/real-property/faculty/advisory-board/

Sources: tags

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Real Property Development LLM - Advisory Board

University of Miami
Martin Ferreira de Melo is also a US Certified General Contractor.
value seen: US Certified General Contractor
value paraphrased from this source
https://admissions.law.miami.edu/academics/llm/real-property/faculty/advisory-board/

Sources: title

OTHERdate not shown in source

Real Property Development LLM - Advisory Board

University of Miami
Martin Ferreira de Melo ## Director, The Melo Group
value seen: Martin Ferreira de Melo ## Director, The Melo Group
https://admissions.law.miami.edu/academics/llm/real-property/faculty/advisory-board/
COMPANYdate not shown in source

About Melo Group | A Miami Real Estate Development Firm 2001

The Melo Group
Martin Melo Co‑Principal, The Melo Group
value seen: Martin Melo Co‑Principal, The Melo Group; Director, The Melo Group
held out of the figures · the quote does not carry this value
https://themelogroup.com/about/
LF
Laura Ferreira de Melo
Laura is documented as a Melo Group director and as the family member working in the management office. Archived company material says she joined in 1991 after business-school study at the University of Belgrano; the current-profile claim is less authoritative than the official and press evidence.
Current title
Director, Melo Group
since 1991
Experience
no career length stated
Companies before
none sourced
Education
University of BelgranoSchool of Business
Other boards
none sourced
Known for
DirectorBusiness administration
https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-ferreira-de-melo-91908451

Sources: degree

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Melo Group About

Melo Group
In 1991, Mrs. Laura Ferreira de Melo, joined the company after graduating from the School of Business at University of Belgrano (Buenos Aires, Argentina).
value seen: School of Business
https://old.themelogroup.com/about.html

Sources: institution

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Melo Group About

Melo Group
In 1991, Mrs. Laura Ferreira de Melo, joined the company after graduating from the School of Business at University of Belgrano (Buenos Aires, Argentina).
value seen: University of Belgrano
https://old.themelogroup.com/about.html

Sources: full name

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Melo Group About

Melo Group
In 1991, Mrs. Laura Ferreira de Melo, joined the company after graduating from the School of Business at University of Belgrano (Buenos Aires, Argentina).
value seen: Laura Ferreira de Melo
https://old.themelogroup.com/about.html

Sources: linkedin page

SOCIALdate not shown in source

Laura Ferreira de Melo - LinkedIn

LinkedIn
MELO GROUP DIRECTOR
value seen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-ferreira-de-melo-91908451
https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-ferreira-de-melo-91908451

Sources: role type

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Laura Ferreira de Melo - LinkedIn

LinkedIn
MELO GROUP DIRECTOR
value seen: Director
no listed category matches this wording, so it is shown as the source wrote it
held out of the figures · no listed category matches this wording
value paraphrased from this source
https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-ferreira-de-melo-91908451

Sources: since

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Melo Group About

Melo Group
In 1991, Mrs. Laura Ferreira de Melo, joined the company after graduating from the School of Business at University of Belgrano (Buenos Aires, Argentina).
value seen: 1991
https://old.themelogroup.com/about.html

Sources: summary

PRESS2019-03-18

The Closing: Carlos Melo

The Real Deal
My sister, Laura, is the oldest. She works in the management office.
value seen: Director associated with the Melo family business and its management office
held out of the figures · the quote does not carry this value
value paraphrased from this source
https://therealdeal.com/magazine/miami-march-2019/the-closing-carlos-melo/

Sources: tags

SOCIALdate not shown in source

Laura Ferreira de Melo - LinkedIn

LinkedIn
MELO GROUP DIRECTOR
value seen: Director
value paraphrased from this source
https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-ferreira-de-melo-91908451

Sources: tags

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Melo Group About

Melo Group
In 1991, Mrs. Laura Ferreira de Melo, joined the company after graduating from the School of Business at University of Belgrano (Buenos Aires, Argentina).
value seen: Business administration
held out of the figures · the quote does not carry this value
value paraphrased from this source
https://old.themelogroup.com/about.html

Sources: title

SOCIALdate not shown in source

Laura Ferreira de Melo - LinkedIn

LinkedIn
MELO GROUP DIRECTOR
value seen: MELO GROUP DIRECTOR
https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-ferreira-de-melo-91908451

Projects

Assessment coverage

Completed projects: 2016-10-15 through 2026-10-15. Initial research is capped at 10 completed projects and a separate delivery-risk search capped at 7 findings. Risk findings are not project assessment counts. Absence is not proof of a complete portfolio or no failures. Month-level dates overlapping a boundary are excluded from figures.

0 undated completions and 1 boundary-uncertain completions are retained but excluded from figures.

Stalled, cancelled & overdue projects

0 evidenced cases
The capped delivery-risk search ran; no project-level exception cases are recorded here. Risk findings are listed under Risks and are separate from assessed projects. This does not establish that the developer has no delivery failures.

Completed projects

8 projects
ProjectLocationTypeUnitsFloorsAreaCostPayment planLaunchedConstruction startOriginal targetHandoverDelayConfidenceStatus
Aria Reserve South TowerMiami, United States
Edgewater
residential for sale383162——30-percent-down deposits for domestic U.S. buyers, and 40-percent-down deposits for international buyers12021June 2021Jan 2024 – Dec 2024Jun 2025+11.5 mo
(+6.0 to +17.0)
estimatedcompleted
Downtown 1stMiami, United States
Downtown Miami
residential for rent, retail, office, mixed use5601————2021MarchOct 2022 – Dec 2022Jan 2023+2.0 mo
(+1.0 to +3.0)
estimatedcompleted
Urban 22Miami, United States
Edgewater
residential for sale, retail, office, mixed use441115———202112/10/2021—Jan 2023 – Dec 2023—not scorablecompleted
Downtown 5thMiami, United States
Downtown Miami Central Business District
residential for rent, retail—————2020late DecemberOct 2021 – Dec 2021Aug 2021−3.0 mo
(−4.0 to −2.0)
estimatedcompleted
Miami PlazaMiami, United States
Downtown Miami Arts & Entertainment District
residential for rent, retail425136—————Jan 2020 – Dec 2020May 2020−1.5 mo
(−7.0 to +4.0)
sourcedcompleted
Art PlazaMiami, United States
Miami Arts & Entertainment District
residential for rent, retail, mixed use667134———2019January 04, 2019May 2019 – Aug 2019Jun 2019−0.5 mo
(−2.0 to +1.0)
sourcedcompleted
Square StationMiami, United States
Miami Arts & Entertainment District
residential for rent, retail, mixed use71013415,000 sq ft——2016October 10, 2016Jan 2018 – Dec 2018Jun 2018−0.5 mo
(−6.0 to +5.0)
sourcedcompleted
Aria on the BayMiami, United States
Miami Arts & Entertainment District
residential for sale, retail, mixed use648153——20% at Contract / 15% - 4 months from contact date / Balance at closing12015May 2015Jan 2017 – Dec 2017Apr 2018+9.5 mo
(+4.0 to +15.0)
sourcedcompleted
Click any row for the sources behind it. Cost basis matters: an estimated cost, a construction loan and a sale price are different numbers. Each row states which one it is, so they are never averaged together.

Awards

Awards & recognition

3 found
COMPANY AWARD Winner 2017-11-10
Developer of the Year — 2017 Structures Awards
Melo Group won the Developer of the Year award at the South Florida Business Journal’s 2017 Structures Awards.
RANKING Ranked 2024-09-03
Miami construction-firms ranking
The Real Deal ranked Melo Group No. 2 among Miami construction firms, based on $725.4 million in total project costs across 12 developments.
PROJECT AWARD 2025-02-26
Best Development Project · Aria Reserve
Brickell Magazine reports that Aria Reserve received a “Best Development Project” distinction from Hola Latinos Magazine.

Risks

Risk flags

5 found
LEGAL Filed April 1, 2024; case recorded as open in the retrieved court record
On April 1, 2024, the Elysee Condominium Association filed an open construction-defect lawsuit against Melo Development, Melo Edgewater Corp. and South Park Tower LLC, alleging that concrete overspray and construction debris from the adjacent Aria Reserve project damaged walls, floors, planters, valet areas, vehicles and pool areas and that adequate protective measures were not used; the retrieved court record identifies the matter as open and does not establish liability or a final resolution.
DELIVERY DELAY 2021-08-03 commitment; Q2 2026 forecast; 2026-10-08 reported TCO/readiness
Aria Reserve North Tower, developed by Melo Group, was reported for delivery in Q2 2026 but was only reported as having received its temporary certificate of occupancy and being ready for first residents on October 8, 2026; the delay appears resolved or at resolution as of October 10, 2026, rather than an ongoing non-delivery.
RISK 2020-08-27 publication; allegations concerned a building completed in 2018
Aria on the Bay’s condominium association sued Melo Group development affiliates in 2020, alleging 114 construction deficiencies and substantial repair costs; the retrieved report documents an unresolved litigation allegation, not a finding of liability or evidence that the building was undelivered.
RISK 2018-08-29 publication; alleged damage from work performed in 2016–2017
The 1800 Club master and condominium associations sued Melo entities in 2018, alleging that stucco applied during Aria on the Bay’s construction damaged the neighboring property; the report attributes the allegations to the associations and does not establish liability or a current project-delivery failure.
RISK 2024-04-01 filing; docket reported as open in the retrieved record
The Elysee Condominium Association filed an open construction-defect lawsuit against Melo Development, Inc. and other defendants in connection with construction of the adjacent Aria Reserve project, alleging concrete overspray and debris damaged the Elysee property; the retrieved docket describes allegations and an open case, not adjudicated liability.

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