In a comprehensive video presentation, Larry Mastropieri, a real estate broker and owner of The Mastropieri Group based in South Florida, discusses the dynamic landscape of residential development in Boca Raton.
The video starts with Larry emphasizing the remarkable growth in Boca Raton's residential sector, including diverse projects like luxury condos, apartment buildings, single-family home communities, and custom spec builds. He notes the visible transformation of the area, particularly in 2023. Larry introduces a new proposal from Macquarie Capital, a New York-based firm, planning a 300-unit apartment complex named Boca Center. Located west of I-95 near the town center mall, this project entails a six-story building spanning 365,000 square feet. The development will feature a 553-space parking garage, a pool, dog park, pickleball court, co-working space, and a lounging area. Highlighting the strategic acquisition by Macquarie Capital, Larry mentions their purchase of an office building and parking garage for $76 million. He acknowledges the challenges in Boca Raton, such as the cost of living above the national average, and how it impacts workforce accommodation. He further explains the implications of the new Florida state law, which allows developers to utilize the city's maximum density and building height if at least 40% of units offer affordable housing for 30 years. However, Larry reveals that the Boca Center project seeks approval for just 10% affordable housing, exploiting a legal provision that permits cities to approve a lower percentage. Larry concludes by underscoring the project's prime location in the heart of Midtown Boca, with easy access to I-95, the turnpike, restaurants like Rocco's Tacos, and close proximity to downtown Boca Raton's Mizner Park. The project, if approved, will join a long list of ongoing developments in Boca Raton, reflecting the city's rapid growth and transformation.
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