Imagine: you have about $1M to drop on a place and you've narrowed it down to two condos in South Beach. How do you make up your mind? The answer is simple: you shove them into a metaphorical cage and let them battle it out until one emerges victorious. It's time for Real Estate Deathmatch. Address: 219 Brannan St Unit 12A / 88 Townsend St #319
Price: $995,000 / $999,000
Monthly HOA: $871 / $538
Square Footage: 808 / 1,169
Beds, Baths: 1 bed, 1.5 bath / 2 bed, 2 bath
Parking?: 1 car / 1 car
This 1 bed, 1.5 bath corner unit at The Brannan, a luxury 350-unit high-rise, boasts panoramic views of the city and loads of amenities. The living room has two full walls of glass and hardwood floors. The bedroom also has a city view, with carpeted floors. The price per square foot is steep at $1,231, but the building has a concierge, attended lobby, fitness center, and outdoor pool/ hot tub/ cabana.