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Rendering of Opus at 701, a 13-story white tower with rounded balconies over a slatted garage podium, from Bayshore Drive

Opus at 701

A 13-story Intracoastal building replaces the Manhattan Tower

  • Fort Lauderdale
  • Bayshore Drive
  • Not yet released

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From
Not released
Per sq ft
Private
Interiors sq ft
Not released
Residences
54
Floors
13
Setting
Waterfront

Premier research file. Updated October 20, 2026 from 8 sources. See them Rendering courtesy of the developer, conceptual.

Opus at 701 is an approved 13-story building of 54 residences on the Intracoastal side of Bayshore Drive, between the water and North Beach Village. Adache Group Architects drew rounded balconies over a garage screened in wave-shaped aluminum, with a rooftop infinity pool and a second pool deck on the waterfront. The mix runs from 2 bedrooms to 4 penthouses. Pricing and a sales launch are not yet public.

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About Opus at 701

The site is 0.78 acres at 623 and 701 Bayshore Drive. The tower rises 144 feet, the most the Intracoastal Overlook district allows with commission approval, on a floorplate of 13,967 square feet. Vertical frames break up the balconies and rise 14 feet above the roof. The 2 garage levels hold 114 spaces behind slatted screening, and a sculptural concrete porte-cochere covers the drop-off.

Because the street sits near 2 feet above sea level, the drop-off is raised to 4.5 feet and the lobby to base flood elevation plus 1.4 feet, reached by steps or a lift. The back-out parking now on Bayshore Drive will be replaced with a sidewalk and street trees.

Opus at 701 residences and prices

City plans list 4 homes of 2 bedrooms, 16 of 2 bedrooms with a den, 30 of 3 bedrooms and 4 penthouses of 3 bedrooms with a den. West-facing homes look over the Intracoastal and the Las Olas Isles; east-facing homes look toward the ocean across the village. Individual unit sizes and finishes have not been published.

Opus at 701 pricing and floor plan sizes

Residence types
4 two-bedroom, 16 two-bedroom plus den, 30 three-bedroom and 4 penthouses (three-bedroom plus den)

What comes with a residence at Opus at 701

The residences

  • 54 residences: 4 two-bedroom, 16 two-bedroom plus den, 30 three-bedroom and 4 penthouse three-bedroom plus den
  • About 109,523 sq ft of net sellable area
  • Rounded balconies with glass railings, west units facing the Intracoastal and east units toward the ocean

Amenities

  • Rooftop deck with infinity-edge pool and clubhouse lounge
  • Ground-floor pool deck with cabanas on the Intracoastal
  • Lobby-level fitness center, spa and game room
  • Sculptural concrete porte-cochere

Services

  • 114 garage spaces on levels 2 and 3

Opus at 701 amenities

The roof carries an infinity-edge pool and a glass-walled clubhouse lounge. At ground level on the water side there is a second pool deck with cabanas. The lobby floor holds a fitness center, a spa and a game room.

Opus at 701 amenities

  • Rooftop deck with infinity-edge pool and clubhouse lounge
  • Ground-floor pool deck with cabanas on the Intracoastal
  • Fitness center, spa and game room off the lobby
  • Sculptural covered porte-cochere drop-off
  • 114 garage spaces on levels 2 and 3 (including 7 car lifts and 2 tandem spaces)

Who is building Opus at 701

The plan set names CNB Contracting of New Rochelle, New York, as owner, holding the land through 623 Bayshore Dr LLC and 701 Bayshore Dr LLC, managed by William Lougheed. Adache Group Architects of Fort Lauderdale is the architect, AAL the landscape architect, Flynn Engineering the civil engineer and Stephanie Toothaker the land use attorney.

Opus at 701 developer and design team

Developer
CNB Contracting
Architecture
Adache Group Architects (Daniel Adache)
Interiors
Not public
Landscape
Architectural Alliance Landscape (AAL)
Sales and marketing
Not announced

Opus at 701 location

Bayshore Drive is the last street before the Intracoastal on the north beach, lined with 1950s and 1960s apartment buildings and newer boutique condominiums. The beach is about 3 blocks east; Sunrise Boulevard and the Galleria are a few minutes north.

Opus at 701 and the new towers nearby50 Isle of Venice50 Isle of VeniceAndare Residences by PininfarinaBungalow EastBungalow EastOne North BirchOne North BirchOpus at 701Opus at 701Sage Intracoastal ResidencesSage IntracoastalSelene Oceanfront ResidencesSelene OceanfrontThe Pillars Club and ResidencesPillars Club andThe Ritz-Carlton Residences, Fort Lauderdale BeachThe Terraces Ft. LauderdaleTerraces Ft. LauderdaleThe Whitfield Las OlasWhitfield Las OlasViceroy Residences Fort LauderdaleViceroy Residences Fort Lauderdale
Aerial view of Fort Lauderdale looking north, with the Intracoastal Waterway winding past residential isles and the high-rise-lined beach running along the Atlantic on the right
Aerial view of Fort Lauderdale looking north, with the Intracoastal Waterway winding past residential isles and the high-rise-lined beach running along the Atlantic on the right. Photo: Yanjipy, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The full area guide: Fort Lauderdale Beach. Nearby: Bungalow East, One North Birch, One on One Harbor Beach, Pier Sixty-Six Residences

History

The site holds the Manhattan Tower apartments, which a recent city architectural survey flagged as a potential historic landmark, and a motel at 623 Bayshore that may contribute to a historic district. Engineering and historic assessments filed in February 2026 found serious structural decay in the tower, and the developer will place a 36-inch sculpture of it at the new entrance. The city requires photo documentation before demolition.

Opus at 701 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
623-701 Bayshore Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Also searched as
Opus, Bayshore Condos, 623-701 Bayshore Drive
Area
Fort Lauderdale Beach
Status
Approved (as of October 2026)
Developer
CNB Contracting
Architect
Adache Group Architects (Daniel Adache)
Interiors
Not public
Landscape
Architectural Alliance Landscape (AAL)
Height
13 stories, about 144 ft
Residences
54 · 4 two-bedroom, 16 two-bedroom plus den, 30 three-bedroom and 4 penthouses (three-bedroom plus den)
Pricing
Not released. Comparable towers nearby from $2M
Deposit
Not public
Dues
Not public
FEMA flood zone
Zone AE, base flood elevation 6 ft (FEMA NFHL point query at the geocoded address, October 2026; Broward FIRM effective July 31, 2024, e.g. panel 12011C0388J). Confirm against a site survey.
Views
Intracoastal Waterway (west), Atlantic Ocean (east, across North Beach Village)
Sales
Not announced
Sales gallery
Not announced
Delivery
Not announced

Opus at 701 timeline and completion date

  1. March 19, 2025Project narrative for "Opus at 701" filed for a 54-unit, 13-story buildingsource
  2. October 14, 2025Development Review Committee reviews Case UDP-S25037source
  3. February 2026Structural and historic assessments conclude demolition of the Manhattan Tower at 701 Bayshore is justifiedsource
  4. May 5, 2026City Commission adopts Resolution 26-85 approving the site plan and 144-ft heightsource
  5. July 2026City project board lists Opus at 701 as approvedsource
  6. ExpectedNot announced

Before you place a deposit

  • Approved but not launched: no price list, lender or contractor has been announced.
  • Demolition of the Manhattan Tower, flagged as a potential historic landmark, may draw objections from preservation groups.
  • Flood zone AE with a 6-foot base flood elevation; the street sits near 2 feet, so the entry is raised.
  • City documents disagree on whether residences start on floor 4 and end on 12 or 13; confirm the stacking plan.

Who it suits

  • Buyers who want Intracoastal frontage with a rooftop pool, at a scale of 54 homes
  • Boaters and paddlers who want the water at the back door
  • Early buyers who can wait for a building that has not launched sales

While you wait

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Questions

Questions buyers ask about Opus at 701

Is Opus at 701 approved?

Yes. The Fort Lauderdale City Commission approved the site plan and the 144-foot height on May 5, 2026 by Resolution 26-85, after Development Review Committee review in October 2025.

How many residences will Opus at 701 have?

54: 4 with 2 bedrooms, 16 with 2 bedrooms and a den, 30 with 3 bedrooms and 4 penthouses of 3 bedrooms with a den. The plans show about 109,500 square feet of sellable space in total.

Is Opus at 701 on the water?

Yes. The site runs from Bayshore Drive to the Intracoastal, and the ground-level pool deck and cabanas face the water.

When will sales start?

No date has been announced and there is no official website yet. A broker site estimates completion around 2030, which is a guess until financing and a contractor are named.

What happens to the Manhattan Tower?

It is slated for demolition after the city receives photo documentation. Structural and historic reports filed in February 2026 found heavy deterioration, and the new building will include a small sculpture of the old tower at its entrance.

Who is the developer of Opus at 701?

CNB Contracting. Architect: Adache Group Architects (Daniel Adache).

What flood zone is Opus at 701 in?

Zone AE, base flood elevation 6 ft . Confirm against a site survey. Confirm with the building's elevation certificate before you sign.

Where is Opus at 701 located?

623-701 Bayshore Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, in Fort Lauderdale Beach (Bayshore Drive, Intracoastal side of North Beach Village).

Where these facts come fromShow sources
  1. Commission Agenda Memo 26-0279: Opus at 701, Case UDP-S25037City of Fort Lauderdale · May 5, 2026
  2. Exhibit 2 to CAM 26-0279: application and project narratives (updated March 2, 2026)City of Fort Lauderdale · March 2, 2026
  3. Resolution No. 26-85 (Opus at 701)City of Fort Lauderdale · May 5, 2026
  4. DRC backup, Case UDP-S25037, Opus at 701 (Adache Group Architects plan set dated 09/09/25)City of Fort Lauderdale Development Review Committee · October 14, 2025
  5. Legistar matter 26-0279 history (adopted May 5, 2026)City of Fort Lauderdale (Legistar) · May 5, 2026
  6. Central Beach Regional Activity Center Development Projects (updated July 2026)City of Fort Lauderdale, Urban Design and Planning Division · July 2026
  7. 623 Bayshore Dr LLC (L23000429282)Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz) · October 2026
  8. Opus at 701CondoBlackBook (broker) · October 2026

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