Condo in Hollywood, Broward County, FL · 166 units · built 1968
The Wave
2501 S Ocean Dr, Hollywood, FL 33019
Overview
The Wave Condominium offers prime beachfront living with well-maintained common areas, pristine outdoor spaces, and direct beach access. Residents enjoy resort-style amenities including a pool, spa, and on-site conveniences. While the property receives widespread praise for cleanliness and location, recurring concerns focus on valet parking operations, strict rule enforcement, and noise from pets or transient rentals.
Overview compiled from public sources — verify details independently.
At a glance
Facts, not verdicts- Structure
- Built 1968
- Milestone
- Inspection applies
- Flood
- Being verified
- Wind
- Being verified
- Fees
- Being verified
- Reviews
- 7 themes
166 residential units on record.
Is The Wave safe? Structure & milestone status
Applicability is a factual classification — it does not indicate that any inspection is overdue or that a building has a problem.
What are the HOA fees at The Wave?
Fee information for this building is being verified from public records.
What is the flood risk at The Wave?
Flood and wind exposure for this building are being verified from FEMA and county records.
Permits & activity
Permit activity is being compiled from the county building department index.
What residents say about living at The Wave
What works
What doesn't
Ongoing, not one-off
- Parking — raised repeatedly, 2018-2026
- Rules enforcement — raised repeatedly, 2019-2026
- Amenities — raised repeatedly, 2018-2019
- Management responsiveness
Recently addressed
Criticized in earlier reviews, then improved.
Aggregated from public reviews. No individuals are named.
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Frequently asked
Is The Wave safe to live in?
Aedificio doesn't grade or judge buildings. What we can tell you is factual, and as a building of 3+ stories it falls under Florida SB 4-D milestone-inspection requirements. Applicability is a regulatory classification and does not indicate any problem. For a professional assessment, consult a licensed inspector.
What are the HOA fees at The Wave?
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Does The Wave require a milestone inspection?
Yes — as a building of three or more stories it is within the class covered by Florida SB 4-D milestone inspections. This is a factual classification about the building class; Aedificio does not publish whether an inspection is complete or overdue.
Can you get a mortgage on a condo here?
Condo mortgage eligibility depends on the project's "warrantability" (Fannie Mae / Freddie Mac criteria: owner-occupancy, reserves, litigation, insurance). Aedificio surfaces the public inputs; your lender makes the warrantability determination.
Is The Wave in a flood zone?
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