Alba Reserve
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- North Flagler Drive
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- Per sq ft
- Private
- Interiors sq ft
- 1,440 to 3,505
- Residences
- 87
- Floors
- 31
- Setting
- Waterfront
Premier research file. Updated October 15, 2026 from 5 sources. See them Rendering courtesy of the developer, conceptual.
Alba Reserve is BGI Companies and Blue Road's proposed second tower on North Flagler Drive, planned for a 2.72-acre assemblage at 4720 to 4806 North Flagler immediately beside the completed Alba Palm Beach. Designed by Carlos Ott with Spina O'Rourke + Partners, the filing sought 31 stories and 378 feet with 87 residences, later trimmed to 30 stories and 360 feet with 71 units. City staff recommended denial and the Planning Board voted 6-1 against it on May 19, 2026. The City Commission has the final decision and had not acted by October 2026. There is no sales program.
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What was proposed
Townhomes, three-bedroom condominiums and penthouses from 1,440 to 3,505 square feet, 226 parking spaces and an eighth-floor amenity deck with two pools and guest suites, replacing a single-family house and two small condominium buildings that BGI bought out for about $40.9 million. Carlos Ott, the Uruguayan architect of the Opéra Bastille, designed the tower.
The application asked for a rezoning to residential planned development and a waiver above the 338-foot limit then in place. After talks with neighbors the height came down 20 feet. Staff still found the massing excessive and the setback and parking waivers unjustified, and pointed to the 300-foot cap the city adopted in 2025 for sites east of North Flagler north of 44th Street, which this project predates and claims not to be bound by.
Why it matters to buyers
If you own or are buying at Alba Palm Beach, the outcome decides whether a 360-foot tower goes up next door with several years of construction. If you are watching the corridor, the vote is a signal: the city approved five towers over 300 feet on North Flagler, including a 360-foot building in October 2025, and then drew a line. Rosewood Residences passed the same board on the same night at 306 feet.
BGI has said it is considering a brand for the project. Nothing can be purchased, and no pricing or timeline exists.
Alba Reserve location
The assemblage runs south from Alba Palm Beach along the water in Northwood Harbor, between the Rybovich marina district and the Mandarin Oriental site. Neighbors who testified described the stretch as becoming a canyon of towers; the developer countered that the corridor's zoning already allows them.
The full area guide: North Flagler Drive. Nearby: 2085 North Flagler Towers, Alba Palm Beach, Apogee at 4906 North Flagler, Good Samaritan Medical District Residences
Alba Reserve at a glance
Compiled from the developer’s releases, city filings and press. Pricing and availability move; the private presentation carries the current release.
- Address
- 4720 N Flagler Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (assemblage 4700-4806 N Flagler Dr)
- Also searched as
- Alba 2, Alba II, 4720 N Flagler
- Area
- North Flagler Drive
- Status
- Proposed (as of October 2026)
- Developer
- BGI Companies and Blue Road
- Architect
- Carlos Ott with Spina O'Rourke + Partners
- Height
- 31 stories, about 360 ft
- Residences
- 87 · Townhomes, three-bedroom condos and penthouses
- Sizes
- 1,440 to 3,505 sq ft
- Pricing
- Not released. Comparable towers nearby from $2.9M
- FEMA flood zone
- Zone X shaded, 0.2 percent annual chance, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area (FEMA NFHL, panel effective December 20, 2024)
- Views
- Intracoastal Waterway, Palm Beach Island
- Delivery
- Not approved; Planning Board recommended denial in May 2026
Alba Reserve timeline and completion date
- January 20, 2025Plans filed: 31 stories, 378 ft, 87 residences, 2.72-acre site, waiver to exceed 338-ft height limit and rezoning to RPD requestedsource
- February 2025Reported as 'Alba 2 (Alba Reserve)', 31 stories, 87 units, requesting city commission approvalsource
- May 19, 2026Planning Board votes 6-1 to recommend denial; height cut to 360 ft after neighbor talkssource
- ExpectedNot approved; Planning Board recommended denial in May 2026
Before you place a deposit
- The project is not approved. The Planning Board's 6-1 denial recommendation and the staff report both weigh against it at the City Commission.
- Any broker quoting a price for Alba Reserve is inventing one. No pricing has been released.
- The 300-foot height cap north of 44th Street now applies to new filings on this stretch; the project's claim to be grandfathered is itself in dispute.
Who it suits
- Alba Palm Beach owners and buyers who need to understand what may be built next door
- Buyers tracking the north end of the corridor for a future launch if the Commission approves it
Questions
Questions buyers ask about Alba Reserve
Is Alba Reserve approved?
No. On May 19, 2026 the West Palm Beach Planning Board voted 6-1 to recommend denial, and city staff also recommended denial. The City Commission makes the final decision and had not voted as of mid-October 2026. The project needs a rezoning and several waivers to proceed.
How tall would Alba Reserve be?
The original filing sought 31 stories and 378 feet. After discussions with neighbors the developer reduced it to about 30 stories and 360 feet with 71 residences plus townhomes. Alba Palm Beach next door is about 240 feet, and the city's 2025 rule caps new buildings north of 44th Street at 300 feet.
Can I buy a residence at Alba Reserve?
Not now. There is no sales program, no pricing and no timeline, and the project may not be built in its proposed form. We track the City Commission agenda and will contact registered buyers if the project is approved and a sales launch follows.
When will Alba Reserve be completed?
Proposed as of 2026-10. Rezoning filed Jan 2025; Planning Board voted 6-1 on May 19, 2026 to recommend denial (case 2035), with staff also recommending denial. Final decision rests with City Commission; no commission vote found as of Oct 2026. No sales program. Completion: Not approved; Planning Board recommended denial in May 2026.
Who is the developer of Alba Reserve?
BGI Companies and Blue Road. Architect: Carlos Ott with Spina O'Rourke + Partners.
Is Alba Reserve on the water?
Yes. Views take in Intracoastal Waterway, Palm Beach Island.
What flood zone is Alba Reserve in?
Zone X shaded, 0.2 percent annual chance, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area. Confirm with the building's elevation certificate before you sign.
Where is Alba Reserve located?
4720 N Flagler Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (assemblage 4700-4806 N Flagler Dr), in North Flagler Drive (North Flagler Drive, Northwood Harbor).
Where these facts come fromShow sources
- Developers Seek Approval for 'Alba Reserve' at 4720 N Flagler DrFlorida YIMBY · January 20, 2025
- West Palm board rejects 30-story condo tower along North Flagler DrivePalm Beach Post via AOL · May 27, 2026
- High-rise boom underway on North Flagler in West Palm BeachWLRN / Stet News · February 11, 2025
- North Flagler condo boom: 1,200 new unitsStet News · February 10, 2025
- North Flagler Condoswpbnewconstruction.com · September 2026
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