Brickell vs Downtown Miami
Data-driven neighborhood comparison based on 959 buildings
Brickell
92
avg score (702 buildings)
Downtown Miami
92
avg score (257 buildings)
Side-by-Side Comparison
Metric
Brickell
Downtown Miami
⭐Average Score
92
92
📊Median Score
92.4✓
92.1
🏗️Post-Andrew (1994+)
11%
16%✓
⚠️Avg Violations
0.0
0.0
🏢Total Buildings (3+ units)
702✓
257
🏆 Best in Brickell
📋 The Verdict
Brickell and Downtown Miami are very evenly matched in terms of overall building quality. Both neighborhoods have average scores within a few points of each other. Your decision should come down to other factors like flood zone risk, proximity to work, lifestyle preferences, and specific buildings you find.
Choose Brickell if you want:
- • More building options
Choose Downtown Miami if you want:
- • Newer construction (16% post-Andrew)
⚠️ Important: Check Flood Zones & Recertification
Building averages don't tell the whole story in Miami. Before renting any building, always check: flood zone designation, 40-year recertification status, and hurricane preparedness features. Use StreetSmart to check individual buildings.