The Miami Herald — Catherine Odom February 5, 2026
A marina, a helipad and beach club access. A condo building with the cachet of a British auto company famous for making James Bond’s sleek sports cars.
The “luxurious amenities” and prestigious brand drew buyers to the Aston Martin Residences at 300 Biscayne Boulevard Way in downtown Miami. But what residents say they got was a developer who took millions from condo association funds in a “fraudulent scheme” to enrich himself and his associates.
The developer entered these contracts without a bidding process, said Michael Diaz, who lives in the building and is the president of the condo association. Diaz added that the problem was compounded by the developer-controlled management company that was running the building. The management company collected hefty fees and acted as a “gatekeeper for the developer,” Diaz said.
