Bal Harbour Tower
Bal Harbour Tower, at 9999 Collins Avenue, is the village's mansion-in-the-sky address: a 20-story oceanfront condominium completed in 1990 with only about 116 residences — each one a sprawling 3,520 to 7,190 square feet. Designed by architect Clement DiFillippo for developer Kovens-Bal Harbour Ltd., Bal Harbour Tower's two- to four-bedroom flow-through floor plans feature private elevator access, floor-to-ceiling windows, marble and hardwood flooring, designer fixtures, and spacious balconies with ocean and city views. Amenities read like a private club: a world-class spa, fitness center, heated pool with beach service, poolside cabanas and café, tennis courts, and an...
Bal Harbour Tower
Bal Harbour Tower, at 9999 Collins Avenue, is the village's mansion-in-the-sky address: a 20-story oceanfront condominium completed in 1990 with only about 116 residences — each one a sprawling 3,520 to 7,190 square feet. Designed by architect Clement DiFillippo for developer Kovens-Bal Harbour Ltd., Bal Harbour Tower's two- to four-bedroom flow-through floor plans feature private elevator access, floor-to-ceiling windows, marble and hardwood flooring, designer fixtures, and spacious balconies with ocean and city views. Amenities read like a private club: a world-class spa, fitness center, heated pool with beach service, poolside cabanas and café, tennis courts, and an on-site restaurant and bar/lounge, with 24-hour security, concierge, and valet. The resale market is boutique and high-value; renting is permitted but limited, so buyers should confirm current leasing rules. Recent pricing has ranged from about $3.4 million to $6 million.
Bal Harbour Tower Frequently Asked Questions
❯ How big are the residences, really?
Among the largest in the village, Bal Harbour Tower’s residences span 3,520 to over 7,000 square feet across two- to four-bedroom flow-through plans. Many homes include private elevator foyers, walk-in closets, marble tubs, and high-tech lighting pre-wired throughout. These are single-family-home floor plans stacked 20 stories high — the reason the building's per-unit values lead the 1990s vintage class.
❯ Who designed and developed the tower?
Architect Clement DiFillippo — also behind The Palace at Bal Harbour and Bal Harbour 101 — designed the building for developer Kovens-Bal Harbour Ltd. DiFillippo's three Bal Harbour towers from this era share a DNA of generous floor plates and ocean-first orientation.
❯ What does "renting limited" mean?
MLS records flag renting as limited in the building, and the association enforces restrictions on leasing. Long-term rentals do occur, but buyers purchasing for income must verify the current rental policy — minimum terms, caps, and approval requirements — with the association before committing, as this is not a landlord-friendly building by default.
❯ Is there really a restaurant on site?
Yes — an on-site restaurant plus a poolside café and bar/lounge serve residents without leaving the building. With the world-class spa, heated pool with beach service, and tennis courts, the amenity set covers daily life end to end.
❯ What views do the homes get?
The flow-through design delivers dual exposures: direct Atlantic views to the east and bay, Intracoastal, and city skyline views to the west, with floor-to-ceiling windows maximizing both. Deeded beach access at Bal Harbour Tower puts the sand steps away, and the building's position near the Shops keeps dining and shopping close.
❯ How does it compare to Bal Harbour 101 next door?
The two are siblings — same architect, same era, adjacent addresses — but the Tower is the grander statement: roughly 116 homes averaging far larger than Bal Harbour 101's 172, with a more exclusive, private-club culture. Buyers choose the Tower for maximum space and privacy; they choose 101 for its restaurant, guest suites, and livelier community.
Key Facts
- Building: Bal Harbour Tower
- Address: 9999 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour, FL 33154
- Neighborhood: Bal Harbour oceanfront, near Bal Harbour Shops
- Year completed: 1990
- Stories: 20
- Residences: Approximately 116 (2–4 bedrooms, ~3,520–7,190 sq. ft.)
- Developer: Kovens-Bal Harbour Ltd.
- Architect: Clement DiFillippo
- Beach: Deeded beach access; renting limited per MLS
Mansion Scale on Collins Avenue
The numbers tell the story: 116 homes where a modern developer would stack 300, floor plans starting where most luxury towers top out. Private elevator access, marble and hardwood underfoot, and balconies built for entertaining make these residences feel like houses — a format the village essentially stopped building after the 1990s.
The Private-Club Amenity Set
A world-class spa, an on-site restaurant, a poolside café, tennis, and beach service — the building functions as a self-contained club for its 116 households. With renting limited and the community small, the culture stays residential and discreet: the anti-thesis of the rental-heavy towers, and exactly what its buyers are paying for.
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