At Una Residences Brickell, the transition from offer to ownership calls for a precise review of glazing warranties, replacement procedures and special-order responsibilities. Here is what buyers should establish in writing before closing.
At Una Residences Brickell, floor-to-ceiling windows, sliding doors and expansive terraces make the connection between interiors and waterfront central to ownership. The 47-story condominium at 175 SE 25th Road in South Brickell was developed by OKO Group and Cain International, with architecture by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture.
For a buyer moving from offer to closing, that architectural experience deserves an equally precise paper trail. Before committing, establish who responds when a glazing component needs attention, which documents govern that response and which costs could remain with the owner. A replacement promise is useful only when its scope, responsible party and conditions are clear.
Una’s window-wall warranty periods, component coverage and building-specific glass-replacement lead times remain unverified. Treat each as a matter for written confirmation-not a benefit implied by the building’s design or completion status.
The residences’ floor-to-ceiling windows and terrace connections describe an architectural experience. They do not establish the manufacturer, assembly details, warranty terms or replacement specification for an individual opening. Request the approved glazing information for the residence rather than relying on broad descriptions of the building.
A description of one residence’s glass does not confirm a building-wide specification or warranty. Interior window treatments are a separate matter: the availability of motorized shades says nothing about responsibility for exterior glazing repairs.
For buyers also considering The Residences at 1428 Brickell, apply the same discipline independently. Compare each property’s documents, not the apparent similarity of its windows. This approach evaluates ownership obligations; it does not imply that the buildings share a glazing system or warranty structure.
Before closing, request the closing package, condominium declaration and related documents, developer warranty booklet, owner’s maintenance manual and glazing subcontractor warranty schedule. Have counsel review how these materials interact and identify who is responsible for receiving and resolving each type of claim.
Ask explicit, component-level questions. Are glass, seals, sealants, frames, sliding-door hardware and installation labor addressed, and under what terms? Do not assume coverage for one component extends to the full assembly, or that supplying a replacement includes installing it.
For each applicable written warranty, request confirmation of:
The issuing party, beneficiary and procedure for submitting a claim.
The commencement date, duration and any notice or registration requirements.
The maintenance obligations and documentation expected of the owner.
The treatment of labor, access, freight and other potential charges.
The exclusions and any transfer requirements relevant to a subsequent sale.
These are diligence questions, not statements about Una’s coverage. The objective is to replace a general assurance with a usable record: the governing clause, the responsible contact and the procedure an owner would follow if a problem arose.
No building-specific lead time has been established for Una’s replacement glass, special-order glazing or related parts. A confident estimate without a defined starting point is no basis for a move-in schedule or renovation commitment.
Ask the developer or association for a written sequence tailored to the affected component. It should identify the necessary steps, who authorizes them and when a delivery estimate can become an installation estimate. Distinguish preliminary timing from a confirmed commitment.
Ask whether inspection and measurement must precede ordering, whether fabrication begins only after approval, and whether the quoted interval includes shipping, building access and installation. Establish who communicates changes and what temporary measures, if any, would be available while work is pending.
If a defect is identified before closing, request a dated status record naming the proposed remedy and responsible party. Have counsel address unresolved work in the transaction documents rather than relying on an informal expectation that it will be handled after ownership transfers.
“Special order” should prompt clarification, not an automatic conclusion that a component is protected or excluded. Ask what the designation means for the exact item, whether a replacement specification has been approved and how any proposed substitution would be evaluated.
Seek written answers on both product eligibility and associated expenses. Ask whether fabrication surcharges, freight, handling, access equipment, installation or restoration charges could be passed through, and to whom. Neither inclusion nor exclusion of these costs has been established for Una.
Responsibility should be equally clear. Who places the order? Who approves the expenditure? Who pursues the warranty claim? Ask how the condominium documents allocate authority and payment among the relevant parties. Do not assume the location of the glass determines responsibility.
When comparing Una with St. Regis® Residences Brickell, use the same questions without carrying one property’s answers into the other. A meaningful comparison records the written commitments attached to each purchase, including unresolved items.
At the walkthrough, ask a qualified inspector to assess accessible glazing and sliding-door operation within the authorized scope of inspection. Document visible concerns by location, with photographs and dates, and request written acknowledgment of proposed corrective work. The walkthrough is not a substitute for warranty review.
Before installing shades or undertaking adjacent interior work, obtain the applicable maintenance and alteration instructions. Ask whether proposed attachments, cleaning methods or modifications affect any stated warranty terms. The answer should come from the governing documents and responsible parties, not assumptions about customary practice.
Una received a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy on February 26, 2026, and closings and deliveries subsequently began. A TCO is not a final certificate of occupancy and does not establish glazing warranty coverage. Keep occupancy documentation and component warranties as separate closing-review items.
For a resale purchase, ask the seller for available warranty documents, maintenance records and correspondence concerning any glazing issue. Request written confirmation of transferability rather than assuming a successor owner receives identical rights. For a developer purchase, establish the applicable commencement dates directly in the closing review.
The final ownership file should contain the relevant specifications, written coverage terms, claim contacts, inspection record and any outstanding-work agreement. Precision here supports the pleasure of the residence by reducing ambiguity about whom to call, what to submit and what has actually been promised.
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Begin a quiet conversationUna Residences is at 175 SE 25th Road, Miami, FL 33129, in South Brickell. It is a 47-story waterfront condominium tower.
OKO Group and Cain International developed Una Residences. Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture designed the building.
The applicable warranty periods remain unverified. Request the developer warranty booklet and glazing warranty schedule for written confirmation.
Labor coverage has not been established. Ask whether any applicable warranty includes installation, access and associated charges as well as the replacement component.
No building-specific replacement lead time has been established. Request a written sequence distinguishing approval, ordering, delivery and installation.
Special-order coverage and exclusions remain unverified. Obtain written confirmation for the exact component and any potential pass-through charges.
A description of one residence’s glass does not establish building-wide specifications or warranty coverage. Request the approved glazing information and applicable written warranty for the residence.
No, the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy issued on February 26, 2026, is distinct from a final certificate and does not establish component warranty terms.
Request the closing package, condominium documents, developer warranty booklet, owner’s maintenance manual and glazing warranty schedule. Have counsel review responsibilities and unresolved work.
Request available warranty documents, maintenance records and prior glazing correspondence. Confirm transferability and applicable terms in writing rather than assuming coverage continues unchanged.
