Riva Bay Harbor reads like a white jewel box set down on the west island's bayfront — a seven-story, 25-residence boutique where nearly every home is a flow-through with water on both sides. Completed in 2013 and designed by Frankel Benayoun Architects, with common-area interiors by designer Sam Robin, Riva keeps its resident count deliberately low: two elevator banks, private elevator foyers above the ground floor, and wraparound terraces on residences spanning roughly 2,300 to 3,400 square feet. A rooftop pool and spa, full-service concierge and valet, 24-hour security, and private boat slips round out Riva Bay Harbor as one...
Riva Bay Harbor reads like a white jewel box set down on the west island's bayfront — a seven-story, 25-residence boutique where nearly every home is a flow-through with water on both sides. Completed in 2013 and designed by Frankel Benayoun Architects, with common-area interiors by designer Sam Robin, Riva keeps its resident count deliberately low: two elevator banks, private elevator foyers above the ground floor, and wraparound terraces on residences spanning roughly 2,300 to 3,400 square feet. A rooftop pool and spa, full-service concierge and valet, 24-hour security, and private boat slips round out Riva Bay Harbor as one of the island's most polished resale offerings — with both for-sale and for-rent residences trading here.
Riva Bay Harbor Frequently Asked Questions
❯ What makes the floor plans at Riva Bay Harbor different?
Nine floor plans serve just 25 residences at Riva Bay Harbor — most true flow-throughs with east and west water views. Three- and four-bedroom layouts run 2,300 to 3,400 square feet with wraparound terraces, private elevator foyers above the ground floor, and chef-ready kitchens.
❯ Does Riva Bay Harbor have boat slips?
Yes — select private boat slips with canal access, a major draw where dockage is scarce. Slip rights are tied to specific residences, so confirm availability and transfer terms for your unit before offering.
❯ What is the rooftop like?
The rooftop pool and spa deliver panoramic views of the Atlantic, downtown Miami, Indian Creek, and Biscayne Bay, with a fitness center, conference room, and media room completing the amenity level.
❯ Who designed Riva Bay Harbor?
Frankel Benayoun Architects designed the faceted white exterior behind the jewel-box profile; designer Sam Robin curated the lobby and common areas. The pairing is why the building still photographs like new more than a decade after delivery.
❯ Can I rent out my unit at Riva Bay Harbor?
Rental listings do surface at Riva, but rental rules live in the condo documents and can change. Buyers planning to lease should verify current terms, minimum lease lengths, and owner-occupancy requirements with the association.
❯ How close is Riva Bay Harbor to Bal Harbour Shops and the beach?
Minutes. The building sits near the Indian Creek golf course, a short drive from the Bal Harbour Shops, Bal Harbour and Surfside beaches, and the island's houses of worship and A-rated schools. Miami International Airport is about twenty minutes away via the Broad Causeway.
Key Facts
- Address: 9400 W Bay Harbor Dr, Bay Harbor Islands, FL 33154
- Neighborhood: Bay Harbor Islands (west island), bayfront near Indian Creek
- Developer: Fort Capital Management
- Architect: Frankel Benayoun Architects (interiors by Sam Robin)
- Stories: 7
- Residences: 25
- Completed: 2013
A Boutique by the Numbers
Twenty-five residences. Seven stories. Two elevator banks. Riva Bay Harbor's math is the whole business model: with so few homes sharing the amenities, the rooftop pool never feels crowded and the concierge actually knows your name. Three- and four-bedroom residences dominate the mix, and the two penthouses add expansive rooftop terraces for buyers who want the top of the building to themselves.
Concrete-block construction, impact glass, and valet parking have held up well, and the bayfront position protects view corridors with water on multiple sides — not zoning promises. For a newer east-island counterpart, look at Sereno Residences; for an even smaller boutique, Pearl House has just 15 homes.
The Rooftop Is the Living Room
Riva treats the roof as the main event: the rooftop pool and jacuzzi sit above the treeline with sightlines from the Atlantic to the downtown skyline, and the spa deck doubles as the social hub at sunset. Downstairs, the fitness center, conference room, and media room cover the practical side of amenity life.
It adds up to a private club with deeded parking. Resale buyers tend to be down-sizers from larger waterfront homes and second-home owners wanting lock-and-leave simplicity — concierge, valet, and 24-hour security included. Also worth a look on the island: Onda Bay Harbor, the Arquitectonica-designed newcomer on the east island.
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