British automaker Aston Martin, known for its sports cars featured in the James Bond film series, co-developed the Aston Martin Residences project in Miami that broke ground in 2017. Each unit cost up to $59 million.
Following the completion of the construction in 2024, the control of the condominium association was handed to the non-developer unit owners of the association in March 2025.
Now, though, the building’s condominium association has initiated a legal claim against the developer, general contractor, and the construction and design team, highlighting serious concerns about the current condition of the 66-storey high-rise at 300 Biscayne Boulevard Way.
The association has listed numerous construction issues with the two-year-old tower after having them documented by a forensics and engineering firm.
What Does the Legal Claim Allege?
According to Realtor.com, the legal claim alleges that serious defects plague the 391-unit tower, such as crumbling concrete, cracks, and leaks.
Filed under Florida’s Chapter 558 process, the claim offers developers and contractors a chance to address the issues before the association proceeds to file a formal lawsuit.
David Haber, one of the condo association’s attorneys, said:
“Developers are rushing to get these buildings constructed and sold so quickly that one has to question quality control and who’s making sure these huge projects are being constructed properly.
“I’m going to start using the motto ‘Know Thy Developer,’ because what is in the glossy pre-sales brochure is often not what you end up with.”
Riverwalk East Developments rejected the allegations, saying the project was built to “premium standards of design and construction.” The company also claimed the condominium association filed the complaint to divert attention from its own “unresolved obligations.”
Nature of the Complaints
A turnover inspection by Epic Forensics & Engineering found several construction defects at Miami’s Aston Martin Residences, citing cracked concrete, deteriorating surfaces, unsealed openings, and issues with the post-tension system.
The findings extend beyond the structure itself, with alleged defects reported in fire protection, plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems, masonry, waterproofing, elevators, doors, railings, exterior surfaces, the seawall, and other building components. Haber added:
“This complaint alleges defects across multiple core building systems, which are significant. When you see that level of concern raised after turnover, it raises real questions about construction quality, oversight, and how these projects are being delivered in the first place.”
The complaint alleges that extensive cracking has been found throughout the Aston Martin Residences. In addition, several balconies were constructed with improper drainage slopes, contributing to water intrusion and additional structural deterioration.
The complaint further raises concerns about what it describes as potential life-safety risks, citing corrosion, exposed reinforcing steel, and other defects that it says require urgent repairs.
One incident highlighted in the filing occurred on November 24, 2025, when a post-tension grease cap reportedly detached from the building and landed on the pool deck, damaging property. No one was injured. The condominium association is now seeking millions of dollars in damages.
Developer Responds to Claim
A Riverwalk East Developments spokesperson has responded to the legal claim, stating:
“The association has made allegations that we believe are unfounded and appear to divert attention from unresolved obligations on their part.”
The spokesperson also defended the project, saying it was completed by experienced professionals known for delivering quality developments. They said the building’s strong demand is evidence of its premium design and construction standards.
“We remain confident that the legal process will lead to a fair outcome and support a resolution based on facts, good faith, and the overall well-being of the community,” they added.
Notably, a separate legal dispute was filed in January. The Aston Martin Residences condominium association accused developer German Coto of failing to deliver several of the luxury amenities that buyers had been promised. Coto is the son of Argentine supermarket businessman Alfredo Coto.
The complaint also alleges that millions of dollars belonging to the condominium association were funneled through undisclosed contracts that benefited the developer and his associates.
The association is seeking more than $5 million in damages, along with a full review of the building’s financial records.