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1521 SW 8th St
Miami, FL 33135 Little Havana

Rate Upon Request

Storefront For Lease  •  1,500+ SF

Property Details

  • Property Type Storefront
  • Year Built 1938
  • Total Building Size 3,000 SF
  • Building Class C
  • Zoning T6 8 O
51 Transit Score
95 Walk Score

1 Space Available

Name Space Use Size Rent Details
1st Floor Ste Retail 1,500-3,000 SF Rate Upon Request 
Each of the two available suites will consist of approximately 1,500 square feet and will be delivered as a full vanilla shell, including new HVAC, ADA-compliant restrooms, new storefront systems, and all new utilities. A new partition wall will separate the spaces, but the configuration can be adapted to accommodate a single tenant if desired. The building’s T6-8 O zoning allows for a wide range of commercial uses, making it an ideal opportunity for retailers, restaurants, showrooms, or service operators seeking a prime presence on Southwest 8th Street. Positioned steps from local landmarks, strong neighboring tenants, and ongoing neighborhood redevelopment, this property offers a blend of historic character and modern retail infrastructure rarely available in the market.

  • Date available: Now
  • Lease term: Negotiable
  • Service type: Triple Net
  • Built out as: Standard Retail
  • Space Type: New

Description 

Welcome to 1521 SW 8th Street, a rare flagship leasing opportunity in the most recognized building along Miami's historic Calle Ocho. Positioned directly beside the iconic Ball & Chain jazz bar, and Azucar Ice Cream, this 3,000 SF indoor space offers unbeatable brand visibility in one of Miami’s most vibrant cultural districts. The building is currently undergoing a full renovation to modern retail standards. The property will be delivered as a full vanilla shell, including new HVAC, electrical, plumbing, bathrooms, and storefronts. The renovation preserves the architectural character of the building while introducing contemporary infrastructure ideal for retail, showroom, or boutique use.

With foot traffic fueled by local hotspots and the approx. 4 million annual visitors to Little Havana, this is an ideal site for national or regional F&B concept's, galleries, boutique retailers, or nightlife operators seeking cultural cachet in a high-foot-traffic corridor.

Highlights

Located next to Ball & Chain in the heart of Little Havana's Tourist District
Up to 1,500- 3,000 SF indoor space
Flexible floor plan: full-building or subdivided into 2 - 1,500 SF units
High foot traffic from approx. 5 million annual visitors to Calle Ocho
Surrounded by iconic local attractions like Ball & Chain, Azucar Ice Cream, Tower Theater, Domino Park, Old Havana Restaurant, Sala'o, etc.
Ideal for restaurant, retail, café, gallery, or experiential retail

Property Flyers

Major Tenants

Tenant SF Occupied Lease End Date
Azucar Ice Cream
Ball & Chain

Public Transportation

Commuter RailDriveWalkDistance
Culmer (Metrorail Green Line - Miami-Dade Transit (Metrorail/Metromover)) 6 min - 2.1 mi
Vizcaya (Metrorail Green Line - Miami-Dade Transit (Metrorail/Metromover)) 5 min - 2.7 mi
AirportDriveWalkDistance
Miami International 21 min - 10.5 mi
Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International 36 min - 24.3 mi

Parking Details

Parking Available: Yes
Reserved: No
Type: Surface
Included in Rent: Yes
Arnaldo Cantero III 305-763-8150 C-3 Commercial Real Estate Advisory
Arnaldo Cantero III 305-763-8150 C-3 Commercial Real Estate Advisory