Newgard develops luxury residential, hospitality, commercial, and mixed-use destinations in major U.S. markets. Its integrated model combines site planning, design, construction management, branding, sales, marketing, and investment strategy for residents, buyers, investors, and collector communities.
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AI-researched delivery record, not yet confirmed by the developer. Dates may be approximate; original sources are linked.
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.
| Project | Overall | Structure & systems | Management & living |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natiivo MiamiDowntown Miami, Miami448 units | 9.6/ 10 | —/ 10 | 7.0/ 10 Hotels.com 8.8/10 · 4 reviews · hotels.cn Hotels.com publishes 8.8/10 from 4 reviews. Adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall, and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint (more strongly the fewer the reviews), that gives 7. |
The largest qualifying review aggregate located was Google’s building-specific 4.8/5 from 12 reviews, converted to 9.4/10 under the supplied curve. The small guest sample is directionally positive overall but cannot anchor or materially dissent, while the repeated staff praise adds only a modest commentary adjustment; no structure score is assigned because no published structural review rating or infrastructure complaint was found. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | The building-specific Google material includes praise for “great workers & staff,” but the accessible sample is small and several comments date from the development period, so it is not strong evidence of current day-to-day operations. A verified Hotels.com guest in April 2026 described stained sheets and hairs on the bedding and said the host “didn’t respond quickly”; replacement sheets arrived, but the guest had to change them personally. | ||
| Natiivo AustinRainey Street District, Austin249 units | 8.0/ 10 | —/ 10 | 8.0/ 10 |
Google Reviews/Maps provides the largest applicable review base and sets the level at 4.3/5, converted to 7.9/10. The smaller guest-platform result is more favorable, while the written themes produce only a modest net upward adjustment; no structure score is assigned because no published structural rating or meaningful engineering evidence was found. | |||
The published material contains limited physical-asset evidence rather than an engineering assessment. One review reported a “fast and quiet elevator,” another said the bathroom had “good water pressure,” and a separate review complained about inadequate room lighting and no shower door or curtain; no recurring structural failure, leak or major systems failure was reported. | Reviewers repeatedly praise the “breathtaking rooftop pool area,” lobby coffee/bar, views, walkability and cleanliness; one described the staff as “great.” Operational drawbacks include “Parking sucks,” occasional elevator waits, limited room lighting, and noise—one guest said the I-35 exposure was “not a peaceful place to try to get a good night sleep.” | ||
| Gale Boutique Hotel Fort LauderdaleNorth Beach Village, Fort Lauderdale96 units | 5.6/ 10 | —/ 10 | —/ 10 |
No score is assigned: the only located aggregate has one review, below the ten-review anchor threshold, and fewer than three individual written reviews were available to score from prose. The 2020 reporting also records that the hotel portion had yet to open at publication, so the old project-status evidence cannot establish the building’s current operating or review position as of October 14, 2026. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | The available Tripadvisor material shows a 3/5 rating based on one review, and the visible excerpt begins, “I booked the hotel to get a quick break from our frigid winter weather...” but is truncated before meaningful service or amenity feedback appears. No recurring management, staff, security, or common-area theme can responsibly be identified from the material read. |
The companies are partnering to develop the master-planned One Brickell Riverfront, including LOFTY Brickell.
G.T. McDonald was appointed general contractor for LOFTY Brickell.
Porsche Design collaborates with Newgard on the overall design vision and architectural and interior environments for Porsche Design Concours.
Newgard Development Group ... strategic partnership with Two Roads Development.
Together, they are set to develop the master-planned One Brickell Riverfront, featuring three high-rise towers
Newgard Development Group has announced the appointment of G.T. McDonald Enterprises, Inc. as the general contractor for the LOFTY Brickell luxury condominium.
G.T. McDonald Enterprises, Inc. as the general contractor for the LOFTY Brickell luxury condominium.
Developed by Newgard Group in collaboration with Porsche Design
Porsche Design collaborates on the overall design vision and experience, including architectural and interior environments.
| COMPANY NUMBER | P11000075398 Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations · US · ACTIVE |
| United States | active 4 projects tracked |
| Residential, for sale | 3 of 4 |
| Hotel residences | 2 of 4 |
| Hotel | 2 of 4 |
| Office | 1 of 4 |
| Mixed use | 1 of 4 |
So, we created one—Natiivo.citybiz March 18, 2025https://www.citybiz.co/article/673308/qa-with-harvey-hernandez-ceo-at-newgard-development-group/
We’re looking to scale.Commercial Observer June 28, 2024https://commercialobserver.com/2024/06/harvey-hernandez-miami-newgard-development-qa/
Harvey Hernandez, founder and CEO of Newgard Development Group in Miami
Harvey Hernandez
So, we created one—Natiivo.
We’re looking to scale.
The development company, led by Harvey Hernandez, pioneered this concept a few years ago when he recognized a growing desire among customers to find smarter ways to own real estate.
So, we created one—Natiivo. ... The power is in your hands, giving you full control over how and when you monetize your investment.
Harvey Hernandez says, Founder and CEO of Newgard
You have to get creative and get people to invest and partner with you. You can’t do everything with financing and equity.Bisnow May 23, 2024https://www.bisnow.com/news/south-florida/construction-development/as-lending-lags-residential-developers-add-more-layers-to-the-capital-stack-124414
Cuadros holds two bachelor’s degrees –one in Architecture and one in Environmental Design– from Ball State University.
Javier Cuadros is Newgard’s new Senior Vice President of Development
Javier Cuadros
Cuadros also worked as a Project Manager for Dacra Development in Miami and a Development Manager for Diursa Development Group, a development company in Spain.
You have to get creative and get people to invest and partner with you. You can’t do everything with financing and equity.
Senior Vice President of Development - Newgard Group (Current) Sep 2023 - Present
Immediately prior to joining Newgard, Cuadros spent more than 10 years as Vice President of Development at The Related Group. He oversaw all aspects of pre-development and development activities including entitlement and zoning approvals, design and construction, sales and marketing, financial analysis and budgeting.
Immediately prior to joining Newgard, Cuadros spent more than 10 years as Vice President of Development at The Related Group. ... Cuadros holds two bachelor’s degrees –one in Architecture and one in Environmental Design– from Ball State University.
Javier Cuadros is Newgard’s new Senior Vice President of Development
Master of Science (M.S.), Advanced Architectural Design at Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation
Bachelor of architecture, Architecture at Florida Atlantic University
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Architecture at Miami Dade College
David Gonzalez
David Gonzalez
Senior VP of Development - Newgard Group (Current) Mar 2026 - Present
Experienced Real estate development Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the real estate and architecture industry. Skilled in project management, budgeting, entitlements, contract negotiation, AutoCAD, 3D Modeling, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, Architectural Design, and Mixed-use.
Strong program and project management professional with a Master of Science (M.S.) focused in Advanced Architectural Design from Columbia University - Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation.
Senior VP of Development - Newgard Group (Current) Mar 2026 - Present
G.T. McDonald has a track record for completing quality work on time and on budget, making them the ideal choice for a project of this caliber.South Florida Business & Wealth January 2, 2024https://sfbwmag.com/newgard-development-group-appoints-general-contractor-for-lofty-brickell-as-foundation-work-begins/
He earned a Bachelor of Science in engineering from Michigan State University and is a licensed general contractor in Florida and California.
Bromley Kelly as Senior Vice President of Construction
Sr. Construction Professional
“G.T. McDonald has a track record for completing quality work on time and on budget, making them the ideal choice for a project of this caliber,” Bromley Kelly says
Bromley Kelly, Hired at Newgard Development Group Publish Date: January 17th, 2023
Construction and Real Estate Development Professional with over 25 years of experience in the fields of engineering, development, and construction.
Kelly is a construction and real estate professional with over 25 years of experience in engineering, development and construction. ... He earned a Bachelor of Science in engineering from Michigan State University and is a licensed general contractor in Florida and California.
Bromley Kelly says, Newgard Senior Vice President of Construction.
Adames holds a bachelor’s degree in Marketing & Communications from Hunter College.
Stephanie Adames joins the firm as Senior Vice President of Marketing.
Stephanie Adames
Senior Vice President of Marketing - NATIIVO (Current)
Senior Vice President of Marketing - Natiivo Austin (Current)
Immediately prior to joining Interval, Adames was a key contributor to the marketing team at Oracle Corporation.
Senior Vice President Marketing - Newgard Group (Current) Jun 2023 - Present
In her role at Newgard, she leads all marketing and communication strategies and initiatives for both corporate and individual real estate projects.
Adames has more than two decades of corporate and brand marketing experience ... Immediately prior to joining Interval, Adames was a key contributor to the marketing team at Oracle Corporation ... Adames holds a bachelor’s degree in Marketing & Communications from Hunter College.
Stephanie Adames joins the firm as Senior Vice President of Marketing.
BS, Business at Florida State University - Herbert Wertheim College of Business
Richard Haisley
Richard Haisley
President - Haisley Consulting (Current)
Director of Investor Relations - Newgard Group (Current) Aug 2025 - Present
Director of Investor Relations - Newgard Group (Current) ... Raising Capital for real estate projects
### President - Haisley Consulting (Current) ... ### BS, Business at Florida State University - Herbert Wertheim College of Business
Director of Investor Relations (Raising Capital)
0 undated completions and 0 boundary-uncertain completions are retained but excluded from figures.
| Project | Location | Type | Units | Floors | Area | Cost | Payment plan | Launched | Construction start | Original target | Handover | Delay | Confidence | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natiivo Miami | Miami, United States Downtown Miami | residential for sale, hotel residences, hotel, office, mixed use | 4481 | 51 | — | USD 213m estimated cost | — | 2019 | June 18, 2019 | Jul 2023 – Sep 2023 | Dec 2024 | +16.0 mo (+15.0 to +17.0) | estimated | completed |
| Natiivo Austin | Austin, United States Rainey Street District | residential for sale, hotel residences | 2491 | 33 | — | USD 87.9m construction loan | — | 2019 | June 18, 2019 | Sep 2021 | Jan 2021 – Dec 2021 | −2.5 mo (−8.0 to +3.0) | sourced | completed |
| Gale Boutique Hotel Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale, United States North Beach Village | hotel | 961 | two-story | — | USD 19.1m construction loan | — | 2015 | February 4, 2015 | — | Dec 2020 | — | not scorable | completed |
| Gale Residences Fort Lauderdale Beach | Fort Lauderdale, United States North Beach Village | residential for sale | 1291 | 12-story primary tower; seven two-story beach homes | — | USD 35.6m construction loan | — | 2015 | March 2015 | Sep 2016 – Dec 2016 | Apr 2018 | +17.5 mo (+16.0 to +19.0) | estimated | completed |
| Coverage | active |
| Tracked since | October 10, 2026 |
| Last checked | October 14, 2026 this month |
| Profile last researched | October 14, 2026 |
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