Development News for North Miami, Florida

Sansusi Condo Association Found Guilty of Unsafe Structure Violations, Fined $500 Daily

Case number MHIO 202500126, concerning the Sansusi Condo association, was addressed for unsafe structures. The building official had declared the structure unsafe, leading to evacuation. While six units were deemed safe, the majority of units from 2 to 27 were affected by structural issues. The 40-year recertification requirement was also a contributing factor. The magistrate found the association guilty, setting a 60-day compliance deadline with a daily fine of $500 if not met, effectively August 13th. This decision for case 10 aligns with the ruling for case 11, which involved the same association and the 40-year recertification, where prior fines were ratified.

RV Violation at 745 121 Street Tablled for 30 Days Pending Verification of Removal

Case number C E R CV for Joyce K. Hagman was discussed concerning a recreational vehicle (RV) parked on the property at 745 121 Street. The violation was initially opened on February 3rd, 2026, after a follow-up on older inspections. The property owner, who is also the trustee of the property, stated that the RV had been removed permanently. Officer Shannon Sanders confirmed that the RV had remained on the property during previous inspections but acknowledged the owner's claim of removal the previous Monday, though she had not yet had an opportunity to reinspect. The magistrate tabled the case for 30 days to allow for verification of removal.

Northeast 4th Ave LLC Fined $5,000 for Repeated Noise Disturbances, Operating as 'Party House'

Case number CN 12746003 for Northeast 4th Avenue LLC was heard regarding noise disturbances, specifically related to a property functioning as a 'party house' or short-term rental through word-of-mouth. The violation was issued on April 21, 2026, with multiple incidents noted, including late-night and early-morning disturbances. The property owner was not present, and the business (Sunbiz) was listed as dissolved. The magistrate found the entity guilty and imposed a one-time fine of $5,000, citing the repeated nature of the violations and the impact on the community. The magistrate encouraged the city to also cite under the county noise ordinance for stronger legal standing.

Permit Violation for Property Addition at 1260 NE 122nd Terrace Tablled for 30 Days

The hearing addressed a violation for building without permits for an addition/enclosure on a side garage at 1260 Northeast 122nd Terrace. The violation was for building without permits, and permits had not been obtained as of the last reinspection. The applicant, Louis Mary R. Nelson, the general contractor, stated that plans were submitted on May 20th and approved by the structural and flood departments, but were awaiting approval from the building department. The building official confirmed that plans submitted on April 29th were denied and that the applicant needed to comply with requested revisions. The magistrate tabled the case for 30 days, until July 15th, warning that if permits were not in place by then, fines would be ratified. The fine for this violation was set at $350 per day.