Condo in Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, FL · 165 units · built 1961
Crystal House
5055 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140-2754
Overview
Crystal House is an established condominium building known for its clean common areas, beautiful views, and direct access to the water. The community features amenities such as a swimming pool, multi-use room, and gym, alongside convenient front-desk, valet, and towel services. While the building requires ongoing attention due to its age, residents note that maintenance repairs and window installations are generally handled well, though some historical concerns include strict rules regarding pets and units lacking balconies.
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At a glance
Facts, not verdicts- Structure
- Built 1961
- Milestone
- Inspection applies
- Flood
- Being verified
- Wind
- Being verified
- Fees
- Being verified
- Reviews
- 3 themes
165 residential units on record.
Is Crystal House 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 Crystal House?
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What is the flood risk at Crystal House?
Flood and wind exposure for this building are being verified from FEMA and county records.
Permits & activity
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What residents say about living at Crystal House
What works
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Frequently asked
Is Crystal House 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 Crystal House?
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Does Crystal House 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 Crystal House in a flood zone?
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