— Ultra Defensible Location Steps away from the 8th Largest University in the U.S.
Lapis is situated adjacent to FIU’s main campus and a short walk to many of FIU’s most frequented on-campus destinations including the College of Medicine, College of Business, College of Law, Wellness and Rec Center, Student Activity Center, and Green Library. Additionally, the Property is within walking distance from the most popular off-campus restaurants and nightlife including, New Wave Billiards & Sports Bar, Eddie’s Place, Chang’s Chinese, and The Green Chicken. The Property, quite literally, sits at the nexus of the convenience of on-campus living and the freedom of off-campus living.
— Record-Breaking University Demand and Booming Enrollment Growth
In Fall 2023, FIU welcomed 5,173 first-time students, a 5% Y-O-Y increase and its largest Freshman class in school history, while simultaneously decreasing its acceptance rate to 59%, down from 64% for Fall 2022. This was possible due to the university recording an astounding 44% Y-O-Y increase in applications. Furthermore, FIU is implementing a comprehensive 10-year enrollment strategy. By 2030, the university aims to further enhance the quality and reputation of its academic programs, increase global engagement, expand graduate programs, and boost out-of-state recruiting and enrollment, ensuring the project’s long-term success.
— Unparalleled Resort-Style Amenities
Lapis offers residents an unparalleled living experience and amenity package, including state-of-the-art indoor-outdoor fitness facilities, a resort-style pool, an outdoor amenity deck complete with a 262” outdoor LCD TV and grilling stations, and outdoor ping pong accompanied by ample lounge seating. When it’s time to study, residents utilize extensive private and group study lounges on every floor, a business center with complimentary printing, and community-wide complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi. Additionally, Lapis features electronic building access, secure bike storage, and a gated parking garage situated at the inner core of the first six levels of the building with elevator service. Lapis’ units are fully furnished with best-in-market finishes and design schemes, featuring modern, full-sized kitchens with quartz countertops, premium stainless-steel appliances, wood-style flooring, ceiling fans, and in-unit washers & dryers.
— Newly Delivered by a Best-In-Class Development Team
Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE: TOL), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, through its Toll Brothers Campus Living® division developed what is now one of the nation’s premiere luxury PBSH properties. They assembled a world-class team that featured design by Humphreys & Partners Architects, interior design by Mary Cook Associates, and Balfour Beatty Construction serving as the GC.
— Elite Tier I University
For over four decades, Florida International University has been a cornerstone of higher education in South Florida and boasts a rapidly expanding alumni network exceeding 275,000 individuals. FIU’s Fall 2023 total enrollment of more than 54,000 students ranked as the 8th largest university in the nation by enrollment. Additionally, the Wall Street Journal ranked FIU as the 4th Best Public University in the U.S. for 2024. US News and World Report placed FIU among the Top 10 public universities for undergraduate teaching and the Top 15 public universities for innovation. In total FIU was received 51 Top 25 Rankings in the last year further illustrating the transformation of FIU as an elite Tier I university.
