Housing

About the Process

Coral Rock Development and Miami Bethany Community Services (MBCS) are embarking on an innovative eight-story building project called DULCE VIDA. This structure will provide 230 affordable and workforce housing apartments and introduce a state-of-the-art high-tech library on the ground floor. Crafted by acclaimed architecture firm Behar Font & Partners, the design of this $87 million mixed-use building, located at 1785 Northwest 35th Street, promises to redefine modern living in the Allapattah neighborhood of Miami.

On October 28, 2021, the Miami City Commission adopted resolution #R21-0447, which executes a quitclaim deed authorizing the transfer of the property to Miami Bethany Community Services to develop the affordable housing project and for the workforce.

Since then, MBCS has been a key partner in the Dulce Vida Apartments LLC project. As a dedicated community liaison, MBCS has played a crucial role in promoting the Project and its rental units to potential residents.

Our organization has also been instrumental in hiring local artists for the building's decoration and local contractors for construction and will continue to oversee the building's maintenance, all with a strong focus on the Allapattah neighborhood.

In addition to the above, several steps have been taken so that the students and teachers of Miami Jackson Sr. High School can take advantage of the departments and the High Technology Library that we will develop in the Project. MBCS will also offer vocational courses and specialized services for our adult neighbors.

Our commitment has been the same since our organization's founding, and we will strive to make this Project one of which our residents are proud and satisfied.

Testimonies

What can I say… the people from Miami Bethany are a lifesaver. As a widow and depending only on the minimal assistance the government provides, It became really hard for me to get a decent place to live. I reached out to Miami Bethany and they did the due diligence and found me an apartment;

I simply love it.

Silvia Gutierrez

Miami Bethany was a lifeline for my wife and me during a challenging time. With their support, we were able to secure an affordable apartment and receive weekly food assistance, making a tremendous difference in our lives. Their dedication to helping those in need is truly remarkable.

Josue Mejia

Miami Bethany provided me with crucial food assistance and helped me secure an affordable apartment when I was sick, unemployed, and struggling financially. Their support was truly a godsend during a difficult time.

Raquel Carballo

Thanks to Miami Bethany, my family and I were able to secure an affordable and stable apartment, providing us with the security and peace of mind we desperately needed.

Andry Fernandez

Thanks to Miami Bethany's Disaster Assistance Program, my family and I overcame significant challenges after being relocated from New Orleans to Miami following Hurricane Katrina. They also secured an apartment, covered the first six months of rent, and provided essential food and clothing support.

Nelia Estrada

Thanks to Miami Bethany's weekly food distribution, my daughter and I were able to make ends meet when we arrived in Miami from Cuba. Their support continued when they helped us secure an affordable apartment, making a world of difference for us.

Mariela Ramirez

Our goal is to provide affordable and dignifying housing for low-income residents as part of its holistic approach to serving the community.

Upcoming Housing Projects

Dulce Vida Apartments

About the Process

Our Partners

Testimonies