Royal Palm Companies develops luxury condominiums, multifamily rentals, hotels, branded residences, single-family homes, and mixed-use master-planned communities. Its Florida-centered projects serve homebuyers, residents, hotel guests, investors, and local communities, combining lifestyle-oriented design with residential, hospitality, retail, wellness, and entertainment uses.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PARAMOUNT Fort Lauderdale BeachFort Lauderdale95 units | 9.9/ 10 | —/ 10 | 9.9/ 10 |
The Google Reviews/Maps aggregate of 4.9/5 from 174 reviews sets the level; using the requested 4.5-to-5.0 conversion curve gives a 9.7 anchor. The accessible written feedback is overwhelmingly positive about service, setting and amenities, while the single rude-front-desk/security report is not recurring and does not warrant a scored deduction. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | Published guest feedback is strongly positive about day-to-day service: reviewers describe staff as “great, attentive,” “helpful and very professional,” and “accommodating or friendly.” The main negative operational report says the “front desk person and security person are extremely rude,” but it is a single review rather than a recurring theme. | ||
| Estero OaksNorthwest corner of Estero Parkway and Three Oaks Parkway, Estero280 units | 9.2/ 10 | 7.0/ 10 Wheree 8.7/10 · no review count · estero-oaks.wheree.com Wheree publishes 8.7/10 with no review count. Adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall, and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint (more strongly the fewer the reviews), that gives 7. | 7.3/ 10 Wheree 9.2/10, 9.3/10, 9/10 · no review count · estero-oaks.wheree.com Combined from 3 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: 7.3. |
Apartments.com’s 4.8/5 building rating from 10 renter reviews sets the level and converts to 9.1/10 under the specified curve. The written reviews contain substantial praise for cleanliness, amenities and staff, offset by complaints about an unresolved alarm, rent increases and leasing conduct; those themes produce a modest net upward adjustment. The physical-structure score is limited to Wheree’s published 8.7/10 construction-quality sub-score and is not used as the overall anchor. | |||
Wheree publishes a 8.7/10 construction-quality sub-score and describes the facilities as well maintained, but it publishes no specific resident report about plumbing, HVAC, electrical systems, leaks or waterproofing. The Apartments.com material likewise contains no detailed physical-systems complaint; the month-long alarm complaint is operational rather than evidence of a structural failure. | Residents praised that “the property is always kept so clean,” called the staff “friendly and willing to help,” and said the manager was “quick and efficient.” The negative reviews are materially different: one reported an alarm sounding for “an entire MONTH,” while others called rent increases “offensive” and described the leasing experience as “disrespectful and unprofessional.” | ||
| NorthhavenSanford420 units | 8.9/ 10 | —/ 10 | 8.9/ 10 |
The building-level Google aggregate of 4.5/5 from 34 reviews converts to 8.5/10 and sets the level. The written excerpts consistently praise staff, maintenance responsiveness, cleanliness and amenities, producing a modest positive commentary adjustment; no physical-systems evidence supports a separate structure score. The property was built in 2024 and the available reviews are concentrated around its 2025–2026 opening period, so long-term performance remains uncertain. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | The published reviews describe a strongly positive day-to-day experience: one resident says maintenance requests are handled "right away," while another says the staff is "friendly, responsive, and genuinely cares about residents." Reviewers also call the gym and pool "resort style," describe the buildings as "spotless," and praise the community events. The evidence is early-life evidence for a recently opened property, and the opened review page shows eight excerpts even though another listing reports 34 Google reviews. | ||
| Elevate Dania BeachDania Beach293 units | 8.3/ 10 | 8.5/ 10 | 8.3/ 10 |
Google’s 4.5/5 from 195 building reviews sets the level and converts to 8.5/10 under the requested curve. The score moves modestly down for the reported motorcycle theft/security failure and back up for repeated praise of staff, amenities and cleanliness; the evidence is mixed because Yelp is much lower, though its sample is only four reviews. | |||
Most read resident feedback describes a “brand new building” and “clean facility,” while Apartments.com reviewers praised the modern apartment and amenities. One February 2026 review alleged “unfinished concrete, loose drains and pooling water on the algae covered walkways”; this is a single report rather than an established recurring structural pattern. | The dominant operational feedback is positive: residents call staff “friendly and attentive,” say the move-in process was “seamless and stress-free,” and describe the community as quiet and serene. Countervailing evidence includes a Yelp-linked report of a motorcycle theft and a February 2026 reviewer who called the property “dirty” and “stinky,” so current day-to-day quality is not fully consistent across reviewers. | ||
| PARAMOUNT Miami WorldcenterMiami Worldcenter, Miami569 units | 7.4/ 10 | —/ 10 | 7.2/ 10 |
The Google-based building aggregate, with the largest review base, sets the level at 4.1/5, converted to 7.5/10 under the specified curve. Published commentary moves that level down for serious incident-response and management complaints, while recurring praise offsets part of the reduction, producing 7.2/10. No structural score is assigned because the reviewed material did not publish reliable building-fabric or systems evidence. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | Residents and visitors frequently praised the amenity package, cleanliness and staff: one review described the facility as having “Lots of amenities and well maintained,” while another said common areas were “very clean and well-maintained” and staff “professional, attentive, and friendly.” The negative feedback is concentrated in operations and management, including a report that management was “super awful” after a valet incident and another alleging that an assault was handled with “indifference”; these are published reviewer allegations, not independently verified findings. | ||
| Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto RicoRío Grande579 units | 7.2/ 10 | 7.3/ 10 Roomer Travel 8.8/10 · 400 reviews · roomertravel.com Roomer Travel publishes 8.8/10 from 400 reviews. Adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall, and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint (more strongly the fewer the reviews), that gives 7.3. | 7.2/ 10 |
Google’s 4.2/5 aggregate, based on 2,554 reviews, is the largest directly identified review base and converts to 7.6/10 under the requested curve. The reported evidence supports good grounds, pools and rooms but recurring service and noise issues, with serious HVAC failures in individual reviews; those themes reduce the overall resident-experience proxy to 7.2 and support a lower 6.8 structure assessment. | |||
Published guest material describes the grounds as “large and well maintained,” and Roomer gives cleanliness and maintenance 8.8/10, while also noting slow drains, minor wear and occasional musty ground-floor rooms. Other reviews report more serious room-system failures, including “the air conditioning was not working” across a room change and a separate stay in which maintenance could not restore hot water. | Guests consistently praise the pools, grounds and family-oriented amenities; one review says the “staff who truly made our stay exceptional,” while another calls the resort “calm, and serene.” The operational picture is mixed: reviewers describe “painfully slow” service, staff who seemed “inconvenienced by the guests,” unanswered requests, and loud music that made conversation difficult. | ||
| Nautilus 220Lake Park Harbor Marina, Lake Park330 units | 7.1/ 10 | —/ 10 | 7.1/ 10 |
The Google Reviews/Maps building aggregate of 4.2/5 from 28 reviews is the only qualifying anchor and converts to 7.6/10. The written feedback is polarized: amenities, views and finishes are praised, while delays, communication problems and a reported post-settlement leak pull the resident-experience score down to 7.1; completion is supported by the building's current site and 2026 reporting, while older completion promises are treated only as historical evidence. | |||
One reviewer praised the construction quality, specifically the "tiles of bathroom and the European kitchen cabinetry." Conversely, another reported "2 water leaks post settlement," while contemporaneous reporting described leaks and unresolved questions around the sewage lift station; later litigation reporting alleged plumbing-related water damage and incomplete work. | Residents and buyers praised the "gym, golf simulator, access to public marina" and the balcony view, while another review described the process as "long and torturous" and complained of "Extremely poor and rare communication." As of the research date, reporting said the building was complete and open, but marina-related permits remained affected by an active legal dispute; these are current-status concerns rather than future completion promises. |
with an office in Niles.
The official site states that the Blue Zones Center at Legacy Hotel and Residences will be a joint venture between RPC and Adventist Health/Blue Zones, with the center delivering a health and wellness program.
The Real Deal states that Royal Palm, in partnership with developer Rafael Pecchio, planned the Elevate Apartments project in Dania Beach.
Legacy Hotel and Residences, now under construction in Miami Worldcenter, will feature the world’s first Blue Zones Center as a joint venture between RPC and Adventist Health/Blue Zones.
Legacy Hotel and Residences, now under construction in Miami Worldcenter, will feature the world’s first Blue Zones Center as a joint venture between RPC and Adventist Health/Blue Zones.
Royal Palm, in partnership with developer Rafael Pecchio, plans to build Elevate Apartments
Royal Palm, in partnership with developer Rafael Pecchio, plans to build Elevate Apartments
| COMPANY NUMBER | M13000002850 Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations · US · ACTIVE |
| United States | active 7 projects tracked |
| Puerto Rico | unknown 0 projects tracked |
| Residential, for sale | 3 of 7 |
| Residential, for rent | 3 of 7 |
| Retail | 2 of 7 |
| Office | 1 of 7 |
| Mixed use | 1 of 7 |
| Hotel | 1 of 7 |
It’s not a billboard—it’s not something you can pay for, and we don’t sell advertising on it.University of Miami Development and Alumni Relations December 1, 2024https://news.miami.edu/alumni/stories/2024/12/illuminating-downtown-miami-with-an-orange-and-green-glow.html
Mr. Kodsi holds a BSBA in Real Estate Finance and a minor in Urban Planning and Architecture from the University of Miami and is a licensed general contractor.
Daniel Kodsi
Chief Executive Officer at Royal Palm Companies
Mr. Kodsi is the managing principal of Participant Capital, which he founded in 2011 as the capital arm of Royal Palm Companies
“It really became kind of an iconic building for the city,” said Kodsi, CEO of the Royal Palm Companies real estate development firm. “It’s not a billboard—it’s not something you can pay for, and we don’t sell advertising on it. You have to be doing something worthy of special messaging or representing a good cause.”
where he has held the position of CEO since 1991.
Mr. Kodsi is a real estate industry veteran with more than 30 years of experience in real estate development, capital investment, and asset management. He is recognized as an industry leader and a visionary for the development of large-scale complex mixed-use developments. Mr. Kodsi is the managing principal of Participant Capital, which he founded in 2011 as the capital arm of Royal Palm Companies, where he has held the position of CEO since 1991.
Mr. Kodsi is a real estate industry veteran with more than 30 years of experience in real estate development, capital investment, and asset management. Mr. Kodsi is the managing principal of Participant Capital, which he founded in 2011 as the capital arm of Royal Palm Companies. In his career, he has developed over $3.5B in completed projects.
chief executive officer
Mr. Moises holds a master’s degree in Finance from Florida International University
and a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Universidad del Norte in Barranquilla, Colombia.
Sergio Moisés
At Participant Capital, he also serves as Chief Investment Officer (CIO), responsible for overseeing investment strategies, managing the acquisition and development of real estate assets
Prior to joining RPC and Participant Capital, Mr. Moises served as CFO of the Southeastern United States division of Tricon Homes, overseeing a $500 million portfolio... Simultaneously, he was CFO of Ark Financial... Before these roles, he worked at J.I. Kislak Organization as a co-asset manager
Since joining Royal Palm Companies (RPC) and Participant Capital in 2011, Mr. Moises has served as CFO for both organizations
Mr. Moises has over 20 years of experience in financial management, specializing in corporate finance, asset management, and financial reporting. Since joining Royal Palm Companies (RPC) and Participant Capital in 2011, Mr. Moises has served as CFO for both organizations.
Mr. Moises has over 20 years of experience in financial management... Throughout his career, he has overseen the development and repositioning of more than 8,000 units across the United States. Since joining Royal Palm Companies (RPC) and Participant Capital in 2011, Mr. Moises has served as CFO for both organizations, managing over $2 billion in development projects
chief financial officer
kamil salame
# Kamil Salame Royal Palm Companies
Managing Partner, Multifamily Division - Royal Palm Companies (Current) Nov 2021 - Present
kamil salame managing partner RPC MultiFamily
kamil salame managing partner RPC MultiFamily
managing partner RPC MultiFamily
TJ SABO
# T.J. Sabo
### T.J. SABO | FOUNDER Founder of SABO+, T.J. Sabo has been a pioneer in real estate and hotel advertising
T.J. Sabo Chief Creative Officer, Royal Palm Companies | T.J. Sabo has been a pioneer in real estate and hotel advertising, brand management, and strategic relationships that consistently add value to hospitality and residential projects. With degrees in finance and law, he brings a unique perspective to the industry and is considered an expert in real estate development and an imagineer in the hotel space. Successfully participating in over 53 projects in over six countries, he and his team have delivered more than $8 billion in assets since 2002
With degrees in finance and law... Successfully participating in over 53 projects in over six countries, he and his team have delivered more than $8 billion in assets since 2002
chief CREATIVE officer
Rene Perez
Rene Perez vice president of Construction
Rene Perez vice president of Construction
vice president of Construction
lorenzo festa
Lorenzo Festa is based out of Miami, Florida, United States and works at Royal Palm Companies as Vice President Development Management.
VICE PRESIDENT of Development Management
VICE PRESIDENT of Development Management
0 undated completions and 0 boundary-uncertain completions are retained but excluded from figures.
Subsequently completed; historical exception · Last checked: 2026-10-14
Original delivery commitment: Q3 2023. Source publication dates and resolution history are shown with the evidence below.
OVERDUE · 2025-11-03 · Resolved historical case · Completion of a sewage lift station arose last month as the main obstacle behind the delayed opening of Nautilus 220.
delay_causesCompletion of a sewage lift station arose last month as the main obstacle behind the delayed opening of Nautilus 220, a $300 million waterfront condo building in Lake Park, and town commissioners are worried that it could keep the building off the tax rolls for another year.
| Project | Location | Type | Units | Floors | Area | Cost | Payment plan | Launched | Construction start | Original target | Handover | Delay | Confidence | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nautilus 220 | Lake Park, United States Lake Park Harbor Marina | residential for sale, retail, office, mixed use | 3301 | 24 | 1,150,000 sq ft | USD 269m construction loan | — | 2021 | March 26, 2021 | Sep 2023 – Dec 2023 | Dec 2025 | +25.5 mo (+24.0 to +27.0) | sourced | completed |
| Elevate Dania Beach | Dania Beach, United States | residential for rent | 2931 | 8 | 503,924 sq ft | USD 140m other | — | 2021 | Jul 2, 2021 | Nov 2023 | Jan 2024 – Dec 2024 | +7.5 mo (+2.0 to +13.0) | sourced | completed |
| Northhaven | Sanford, United States | residential for rent | 4201 | 4 | 782 sq ft | USD 118m investment announced | — | 2024 | May 17, 2024 | Jan 2026 – Dec 2026 | Jan 2024 – Dec 2024 | dates under review | dates under review | completed |
| Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico | Río Grande, United States | hotel | 5791 | — | — | USD 37.7m other | — | 2019 | June 4, 2019 | Sep 2019 – Nov 2019 | Aug 2019 | −2.0 mo (−3.0 to −1.0) | sourced | completed |
| PARAMOUNT Miami Worldcenter | Miami, United States Miami Worldcenter | residential for sale | 5691 | 60 | 1,473,000 sq ft | USD 500m estimated cost | — | 2014 | November 2014 | Jan 2019 – Mar 2019 | Jan 2019 – Dec 2019 | +4.5 mo (−2.0 to +11.0) | sourced | completed |
| PARAMOUNT Fort Lauderdale Beach | Fort Lauderdale, United States | residential for sale, retail | 951 | 18 | 376,000 sq ft | USD 63.6m construction loan | — | 2014 | October 2014 | Mar 2017 – May 2017 | Oct 2017 | +6.0 mo (+5.0 to +7.0) | estimated | completed |
| Estero Oaks | Estero, United States Northwest corner of Estero Parkway and Three Oaks Parkway | residential for rent | 2801 | three-story | 285,922 sq ft | USD 44m other | — | 2015 | February 13, 2015 | Jul 2016 | Nov 2016 | +4.0 mo (+4.0 to +4.0) | sourced | 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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