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“Animal House”: Brickell condo owners outraged by short-term rental goons
By The Real Deal
· July 16, 2026
· 1 min read
The Club at Brickell Bay used to be a quiet residential condominium in Miami ’s financial district. But it’s taken on a new identity as the “Animal House” after many of its condos were converted to vacation rentals. Police reports describe a slew of illicit activities, including drunk guests passed o
Key takeaway The few remaining full-time homeowners and tenants are fed up with the building’s management, which has run the 43-story, 643-unit condo at 1200 Brickell Bay Drive like a […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal.
Why this matters in The Miami
The transformation of The Club at Brickell Bay into a de facto hotel has significant implications for the broader Brickell community. As the area continues to grow and attract new residents, the presence of unruly short-term rentals can erode the quality of life for full-time homeowners and tenants. The situation at The Club at Brickell Bay is a microcosm of the larger debate over short-term rentals in Miami, where the city's lax regulations have allowed landlords to operate with relative impunity. The fact that The Club at Brickell Bay is located in the heart of Miami's financial district, an area that is heavily invested in and reliant on a stable and secure environment, makes the situation all the more concerning. As the city moves forward with efforts to address sea-level rise and flooding risks, it must also prioritize the needs of its residents and ensure that neighborhoods like Brickell remain livable and safe.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: The Real Deal ·
Reading time: 1 min
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