Condo in Orlando, Orange County, FL · 364 units · built 2002
The Grande Downtown Orlando
300 E South St, Orlando, FL 32801
Overview
The Grande offers a highly desirable downtown location within walking distance of Lake Eola, local dining, and entertainment venues, featuring appealing amenities such as a pool, gym, and rooftop views. While many residents highlight a quiet atmosphere and friendly neighbors, opinions on building administration and maintenance vary significantly. Management responsiveness and rule enforcement receive both strong praise and notable criticism regarding communication and arbitrary policies. Maintenance and building infrastructure have experienced historical challenges, including elevator and water system concerns, alongside occasional security and upkeep issues.
Overview compiled from public sources — verify details independently.
At a glance
Facts, not verdicts- Structure
- Built 2002
- Milestone
- Inspection applies
- Flood
- Being verified
- Wind
- Being verified
- Fees
- Being verified
- Reviews
- 6 themes
364 residential units on record.
Is The Grande Downtown Orlando 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 Grande Downtown Orlando?
Fee information for this building is being verified from public records.
Local condo market — Orlando, FL 32801
ZIP-level market snapshot from Redfin public data · updated monthly
What is the flood risk at The Grande Downtown Orlando?
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 Grande Downtown Orlando
What works
What doesn't
Ongoing, not one-off
- Management responsiveness — raised repeatedly, 2021-2026
- Maintenance — raised repeatedly, 2021-2026
- Security — raised repeatedly, 2023-2026
Aggregated from public reviews. No individuals are named.
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Frequently asked
Is The Grande Downtown Orlando 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 Grande Downtown Orlando?
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Does The Grande Downtown Orlando 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 Grande Downtown Orlando in a flood zone?
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