A decade ago, the plan was 320 units and a hotel. Now it is 540 apartments and no hotel at all. Nine Hundred is the latest sign of the new phase this South Florida city is entering.
- Northlink Capital filed revised plans for Nine Hundred, increasing the unit count from 320 to 540.
- The hotel component from the original 2016 approval has been eliminated.
- Combined with Oasis Hallandale, that is over 1,000 new units on the same Federal Highway corridor.
In 2016, Hallandale Beach approved a 23-story tower at 900 South Federal Highway with 320 residential units and a hotel. The project never broke ground. Now Northlink Capital has filed revised plans that show where the market has shifted. According to Florida YIMBY, the new filing increases the residential count to 540 units and eliminates the hotel. The site sat vacant for a decade. The revised plan is a bet that pure residential density, not hospitality, is what this corridor needs now.
What changed from the original plan?
The 2016 approval included 320 residential units plus a hotel component and ground-floor retail. The site sat vacant for a decade. Northlink Capital acquired the 1.5-acre parcel for $26 million in 2022, and the revised 2026 filing tells you where the market has shifted.
The hotel is gone. The residential count jumped 69%, from 320 to 540 units. Some floors will have up to 29 units per level, a density that strongly suggests a rental rather than condo product. The project also includes 6,000 square feet of commercial space and 638 parking spaces. Idea Architects designed the revised tower, which will rise approximately 258 feet.
The pivot away from hotel is part of a broader pattern. When Sonder collapsed and the Hillsboro Beach Resort went to foreclosure, it reminded developers what operator risk looks like. More units, more revenue per floor, no hotel management headaches.
What does this mean for the Federal Highway corridor?
Between Oasis Hallandale (500 condos across two 25-story towers) and Nine Hundred (540 units), that is over 1,000 new units on the same stretch of Federal Highway. Add Greenzone (278 units near the Big Easy Casino) and the BH3/PPG Mondrian project (250 condos from the low $900,000s), and Hallandale Beach is rapidly stacking density.
As Larry Mastropieri explained on the Discover South Florida Podcast: "It is interesting to see this kind of project go into a market where there is not a lot of history around condo or apartment success at the price they will need. These towers are not cheap to build, so the numbers have to work. I would say this is still early days for Hallandale in this area."
Considering a condo or rental in Hallandale Beach? Talk to a Fort Lauderdale area real estate agent who tracks pricing and inventory across the corridor. Reach out to The Mastropieri Group or call (954) 833-1468.
How do new construction prices compare to existing inventory?
The bifurcation is the story. Hallandale Beach has one of the widest price gaps between old and new product in Broward County. Existing co-ops from the 1960s (buildings like Diplomat Garden and Berkeley Diplomat) are closing in the $82,000 to $175,000 range for one-bedroom units. Some are listed as low as $77,500.
New construction is a different universe. Oasis Hallandale condos start at $580,000 for a one-bedroom and run up to $3.5 million for a three-bedroom. That is three to seven times the price of existing co-op units in the same zip code. Nine Hundred will enter this same split market. The question is whether demand at the upper end is strong enough to absorb 540 more units on top of the Oasis pipeline.
What is the project timeline?
The revised proposal remains under review by Hallandale Beach. No construction timeline or groundbreaking date has been announced. Given that the original 2016 approval sat unused for a decade, there is no guarantee revised plans translate into shovels in the ground.
But the filing signals intent. Northlink paid $26 million for the site in 2022 and is now pushing for approvals on a significantly larger project. If the numbers work, Nine Hundred could break ground within the next year or two. If they do not, the site could sit again.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hallandale Beach Development
Why did Nine Hundred drop its hotel component?
The revised plans eliminate the hotel from the original 2016 approval and replace it with additional residential units. Hotels require operators, and operator risk has become a concern after collapses like Sonder. Pure residential projects can generate revenue without the complexity of hotel management agreements. For Nine Hundred specifically, the developer appears to be betting that residential density will perform better than a mixed hotel-residential product in this market.
Is Hallandale Beach affordable compared to other South Florida cities?
It depends on what you are buying. You can find existing co-ops from the 1960s for under $100,000. New construction starts at $580,000 and goes much higher. The gap between old and new inventory is among the widest in Broward County, creating opportunities for buyers at different price points.
How many units are being built on Federal Highway in Hallandale Beach?
The current pipeline includes Nine Hundred (540 units), Oasis Hallandale (500 condos), Greenzone (278 units), and the Mondrian project (250 condos). That is over 1,500 units planned or under construction along the Federal Highway corridor.
What is a co-op versus a condo in Florida?
In a condo, you own your individual unit outright. In a co-op, you own shares in a corporation that owns the building, and those shares entitle you to occupy a specific unit. Co-ops are often older buildings with lower prices, but they have stricter approval processes for buyers and more restrictions on rentals.
What is Nine Hundred in Hallandale Beach?
Nine Hundred is a proposed 23-story, 540-unit mixed-use tower at 900 South Federal Highway in Hallandale Beach. Developed by Northlink Capital and designed by Idea Architects, the project is a revision of a 2016 approval that included fewer units and a hotel. The hotel has been eliminated, and the residential count increased by 69%.
Local help for buyers in Hallandale Beach
If you are buying, selling, or investing in Hallandale Beach, understanding how new construction pricing compares to existing inventory matters. Reach out to The Mastropieri Group, Realtors®.
For practical, hands-on support across Broward County, call (954) 833-1468.
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