Notice of Opposition Opposer Information Applicant Information

Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Electronic Filing System. http://estta.uspto.gov ESTTA Tracking number: ESTTA965854 Filing date: 04/09/2019

IN THE UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE BEFORE THE TRADEMARK TRIAL AND APPEAL BOARD Notice of Opposition

Notice is hereby given that the following party opposes registration of the indicated application. Opposer Information

Name MARCAS USA LLC. Granted to Date 04/10/2019 of previous extension Address 425 NE 22nd St., Suite 301 Miami, FL 33137 UNITED STATES

Attorney informa- David K. Friedland tion Friedland Vining, P.A. 9100 S. Dadeland Blvd., Suite 1620 Miami, FL 33156 UNITED STATES [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] (305) 777-1720

Applicant Information

Application No 87675665 Publication date 12/11/2018 Opposition Filing 04/09/2019 Opposition Peri- 04/10/2019 Date od Ends Applicant loanDepot.com, LLC 26642 Towne Centre Drive Foothill Ranch, CA 92610 UNITED STATES Goods/Services Affected by Opposition

Class 035. First Use: 0 First Use In Commerce: 0 All goods and services in the class are opposed, namely: Operating online marketplaces for sellers and buyers of goods and services related to home purchasing and home ownership, namely, financial services and mortgage services Applicant Information

Application No 87978781 Publication date 12/11/2018 Opposition Filing 04/09/2019 Opposition Peri- Date od Ends Applicant loanDepot.com, LLC 26642 Towne Centre Drive Foothill Ranch, CA 92610 UNITED STATES Goods/Services Affected by Opposition

Class 042. First Use: 2017/10/23 First Use In Commerce: 2017/10/23 All goods and services in the class are opposed, namely: Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for use in loan origination, mortgage lending, and loan processing; software as a service (SAAS) featuring computer software for completing and managing mortgage loan applications, namely, software that enables borrowers to complete income, employment and asset verification, submit mortgage loan applications for approval, manage loans, sign and submit documents, and communicate with lenders; software as a service (SAAS) featuring computer software for managing consumer and mortgage lending, namely, software that enables lenders to communicate with borrowers and manage applications Grounds for Opposition

Priority and likelihood of confusion Trademark Act Section 2(d) Marks Cited by Opposer as Basis for Opposition

U.S. Registration 5659692 Application Date 04/27/2018 No. Registration Date 01/22/2019 Foreign Priority NONE Date Word Mark MELO GROUP Design Mark

Description of NONE Mark Goods/Services Class 036. First use: First Use: 2002/05/01 First Use In Commerce: 2002/05/01 Commercial and residential real estate agency services Class 037. First use: First Use: 2002/05/01 First Use In Commerce: 2002/05/01 Residential, industrial and commercial building construction; land development services, namely, planning and laying out of residential and/or commercial communities; land development services, namely, planning and laying out of com- mercialbuildings Class 042. First use: First Use: 2002/05/01 First Use In Commerce: 2002/05/01 Architectural design of buildings, landscape architectural design, and interi- ordesign, and interior design services

U.S. Registration 5385620 Application Date 06/28/2017 No. Registration Date 01/23/2018 Foreign Priority NONE Date Word Mark MELO Design Mark

U.S. Registration 4600956 Application Date 02/05/2014 No. Registration Date 09/09/2014 Foreign Priority NONE Date Word Mark MELO Design Mark

Description of The mark consists of the profile image of an elephant inside a square with roun- Mark ded edges, a thick curved line under thelegs of the elephant dividing the square in two pieces. The word "MELO" to the right of the figure of the elephant, a thick line under the word "MELO". Goods/Services Class 037. First use: First Use: 2012/01/01 First Use In Commerce: 2012/03/05 land development services, namely, planning and laying out of residential and/or commercial communities; land development services, namely, planning and layingout of commercial buildings

U.S. Registration 3458048 Application Date 03/04/2006 No. Registration Date 07/01/2008 Foreign Priority NONE Date Word Mark MELO ARCHITECTURE Design Mark

Description of NONE Mark Goods/Services Class 042. First use: First Use: 2005/08/01 First Use In Commerce: 2005/08/01 Architectural design of buildings, landscape architectural design, and interi- ordesign, and interior design services

U.S. Registration 3232812 Application Date 02/07/2006 No. Registration Date 04/24/2007 Foreign Priority NONE Date Word Mark MELO DEVELOPMENT Design Mark

Description of NONE Mark Goods/Services Class 037. First use: First Use: 2004/09/01 First Use In Commerce: 2004/09/01 Construction service, namely, residential building; and development services, namely, planning and laying out of residential communities

U.S. Registration 3258002 Application Date 02/08/2006 No. Registration Date 07/03/2007 Foreign Priority NONE Date Word Mark MELO CONTRACTORS CORP. Design Mark

Description of NONE Mark Goods/Services Class 037. First use: First Use: 2002/05/01 First Use In Commerce: 2002/05/01 Residential, industrial and commercial building construction

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Signature /David K. Friedland/ Name David K. Friedland Date 04/09/2019 IN THE UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE BEFORE THE TRADEMARK TRIAL AND APPEAL BOARD

MARCAS USA LLC, Opposition No.: Application Serial No.: 87/675665 Opposer, Mark: MELLO Publication Date: December 11, 2018 v. Application Serial No.: 87/978781 LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC, Mark: MELLO Publication Date: December 11, 2018 Applicant.

NOTICE OF OPPOSITION

Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. § 1063(a) and TBMP § 303.01, Opposer MARCAS USA LLC

(“Opposer”), a Florida limited liability company, located and doing business at 425 NE 22 Street,

Miami, Florida, is and will be damaged by Applications Serial No. 87/675665 and 87/978781 (the

“Applications”), and hereby opposes the registration of same.

As grounds for opposition, Opposer alleges as follows:

1. Opposer is a real estate developer that has offered services related to commercial and residential real estate agency services; commercial, industrial, and residential building construction services; land development services; and architectural design services under the marks MELO, MELO GROUP, MELO and Design, MELO ARCHITECTURE and Design,

MELO DEVELOPMENT and Design, and MELO CONTRACTORS CORP. and Design

(collectively, the “MELO Marks”) since at least as early as 2002.

2. Opposer has a significant online presence via its website located at themelogroup.com, along with printed brochures and other published materials identifying

Opposer’s services, a representative sample of which is attached hereto as “Exhibit A.”

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3. Opposer’s services identified by the MELO Marks has prominently been featured in real estate-related news and publications, a representative sample of which is attached hereto as

“Exhibit B.”

4. As a result of Opposer’s substantially exclusive and extensive use and promotion of the MELO family of marks, its trademark has acquired enormous value and recognition in the

United States, all of which inures to the benefit of Opposer.

5. Put simply, the MELO Marks are a symbol of Opposer’s quality, reputation and goodwill, and serves as an instant source identifier for Opposer.

6. Opposer owns the entire right, title and interest in and to the WHITE FOX trademark, and has obtained the following U.S. Trademark Registrations for its various MELO

Marks:

Reg. No. Depiction of Mark Services

5659692 MELO GROUP Commercial and residential real estate agency services, in International Class 36; Residential, industrial and commercial building construction; land development services, namely, planning and laying out of residential and/or commercial communities; land development services, namely, planning and laying out of commercial buildings, in International Class 37; and

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Reg. No. Depiction of Mark Services

Architectural design of buildings, landscape architectural design, and interior design, and interior design services, in International Class 42. 5385620 MELO Commercial and residential real estate agency services, in International Class 36; Residential, industrial and commercial building construction; land development services, namely, planning and laying out of residential and/or commercial communities; land development services, namely, planning and laying out of commercial buildings, in International Class 37; and Architectural design of buildings, landscape architectural design, and interior design, and interior design services, in International Class 42. 4600956 Land development services, namely, planning and laying out of residential and/or commercial communities; land development services, namely, planning and laying out of

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Reg. No. Depiction of Mark Services

commercial buildings, in International Class 37. 3458048 Architectural design of buildings, landscape architectural design, and interior design, and interior design services, in

International Class 42. 3232812 Construction services, namely, residential building; and development services, namely, planning and laying out of residential

communities, in

International Class 37. 3258002 Residential, industrial and commercial building construction, in International Class 37.

7. According to the Trademark Electronic Search System (“TESS”) of the United

States Patent and Trademark Office (“PTO”), Applicant loanDepot.com, LLC (“Applicant”) is the record owner of the Applications for the mark MELLO (“Applicant’s Marks”).

8. Applicant filed the Applications for Applicant’s Marks on November 7, 2017 based on Applicant’s intent to use Applicant’s Marks in connection with “Operating online marketplaces for sellers and buyers of goods and services related to home purchasing and home ownership,

FRIEDLAND VINING, P.A. • 9100 S. Dadeland Blvd., Suite 1620, Miami, Florida 33156 • (305) 777-1720 • (305) 456-4922 telecopier namely, financial services and mortgage services,” in International Class 35 (Serial Number

87/675665), and “Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for use in loan origination, mortgage lending, and loan processing; software as a service (SAAS) featuring computer software for completing and managing mortgage loan applications, namely, software that enables borrowers to complete income, employment and asset verification, submit mortgage loan applications for approval, manage loans, sign and submit documents, and communicate with lenders; software as a service (SAAS) featuring computer software for managing consumer and mortgage lending, namely, software that enables lenders to communicate with borrowers and manage applications,” in International Class 42 (Serial Number 87/978781).

9. Applicant’s Marks are confusingly similar to Opposer’s MELO Marks in that

Applicant’s Marks are virtually identical except for the extra letter “L” in the middle of Applicant’s

Marks. In addition, the overall commercial impressions of the marks are very similar, which erroneously suggests an affiliation with Opposer.

10. In view of the similarity of Applicant’s Marks to Opposer’s MELO Marks, and the fact that the parties are offering related and overlapping real estate services, it is alleged that

Applicant’s Marks so resemble Opposer’s MELO Marks as to be likely to cause confusion, mistake, or deception under Trademark Act §2(d), 15 U.S.C. §1052(d), or otherwise.

11. Moreover, Applicant’s Marks will injure Opposer by impairing Opposer’s ability to register other marks in connection with real estate-related services.

PRAYER FOR RELIEF

WHEREFORE, Opposer respectfully requests that the opposition be granted and

Applications Serial No. 87/675665 and 87/978781 be denied registration in Classes 35 and 42.

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Date: April 9, 2019 Respectfully submitted,

FRIEDLAND VINING

/s/Jaime Rich Vining______By: David K. Friedland Florida Bar No. 833479 Jaime Vining Florida Bar No. 30932 9100 S. Dadeland Blvd., Suite 1620 Miami, Florida 33156 (305) 777-1720 telephone e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected]

Counsel for Opposer MARCAS USA LLC

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EXHIBIT A

Experience. Wisdom. Results.

Originally founded in 1948 by Armando Ferreira de Melo in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the Melo Group is one of the strongest family-owned, full-service real estate development firms operating in South Florida today. Since the beginning, the company has been focused on delivering a more intelligent approach to development, design, construction, and management of luxury properties. To date, this unique philosophy has been the guiding force behind more than 50 successfully completed projects which offer a combined total of more than 5,000 residential units. As well, the company remains actively involved in real estate development in Argentina as well as in Montevideo, Punta del Este, Uruguay. Within the organization, a strong family bond continues to ensure the future excellence and reputation of The Melo Group. Dr. Jose Luis Ferreira de Melo acts as the President and managerial leader of the company. He brings a wealth of first-hand knowledge within the industry and the business itself to The Melo Group, along with a Doctorate Degree in Economics from the University of Buenos Aires and a certification in Public Accounting. His sons, Martin Melo and Carlos Melo also work with the company – establishing the future of The Melo Group for decades more to come.

In 1990, Mr. Carlos Ferreira de Melo, joined the company after graduating from the School of Architecture at University of Belgrano (Buenos Aires, Argentina). Subsequently, in 1998, Mr. Martin Ferreira de Melo, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a Master’s Degree in Economics from the University of Belgrano (Buenos Aries, Argentina) joined the company. Martin Ferreira de Melo is also a US Certified General Contractor. In 1991, Mrs. Laura Ferreira de Melo, joined the company after graduating from the School of Business at University of Belgrano (Buenos Aires, Argentina). PROJECTS 22 BISCAYNE BAY

LOCATION 615 NE 22nd St. Miami, FL 33132

STATUS Completed August 30, 2003

TYPE Residential Rental Apartments

FEATURES • 14 Floors • 104 Residential Units • 104 Parkings Spaces

22 Biscayne Bay is a residential building consisting of 14 floors with 104 residential units.

The project was completed in August 2003. 22 Biscayne Bay feature one and two bedroom apartments; offering three different layouts for 2 bedroom apartments.

The building has enjoyed high levels of occupancy with almost 100% of the units being rented year-round.

22biscaynebay.com 1800 BISCAYNE PLAZA

LOCATION 275 NE 18th St. Miami, FL 33132

STATUS Completed August 2005

TYPE Residential Condominium / Commercial

FEATURES • 22 Floors • 195 Residential Units • 11 Commercial Units - 20,000 Sq. Ft. • 356 Parkings Spaces

1800 Biscayne Plaza was built as a residential and commercial building consisting of 22 floors with 195 residential units, 11 commercial units, and 356 parking spaces.

The project started in December 2003 and was completed in August 2005. 1800 Biscayne Plaza was converted in a condominium and sold-out in less than a year. 25 BISCAYNE PARK

LOCATION 250 NE 25th St. Miami, FL 33137

STATUS Completed June 2007

TYPE Residential Apartments Retail and Office Rentals

FEATURES • 25 Floors • 214 Residential Units • 12,500 Sq. Ft. of Office Space • 7,000 Sq. Ft. of Commercial Space • 332 Parking Spaces

Located only blocks from Biscayne Bay 25 Biscayne Park is a residential and commercial building consisting of 25 floors with 214 residential units, 8 retail units, 8 office units, and 332 parking spaces.

The project was completed in August 2007. 25 Biscayne Park consist of one bedroom; two bedrooms; three bedrooms; loft style; and exclusive penthouse units.

To this day, 25 Biscayne Park has enjoyed high levels of occupancy with almost a 100% of the units being rented year-round.

25biscaynepark.com ONE PLAZA WEST BRICKELL

LOCATION 1818 SW 1ST Ave. Miami, FL 33129

STATUS Completed March 2009

TYPE Residential Apartments Retail and Office Rentals

FEATURES • 20 Floors • 168 Residential Units • 40,000 Sq. Ft. of Office Space • 420 Parking Spaces

In the heart of Miami’s downtown financial district, One Plaza West Brickell is a residential and commercial building consisting of 21 floors with 188 residential units and 37 commercial units. The project was completed in April 2009.

One Plaza West Brickell consists of the following types of units: one bedroom with den; two bedrooms; two bedrooms with den; three bedrooms; and exclusive penthouses of three and four bedrooms. The building has reached a 100% rate of residential occupancy in less than eight-months. Construction broke ground in March 2008 and was completed and operating in April 2009.

oneplazawestbrickell.com 24 PLAZA APARTMENTS

LOCATION Between 24 St. and 23 Terrace N.E from the 4th Ave. to the Biscayne Bay.

STATUS Completed November 2009

TYPE Residential Apartments Townhouses and Office Rentals

FEATURES • 122 Units in 4 Acres of land • 4 Blocks between Biscayne Bay and Biscayne Blvd.

This site was acquired in December 2009 for a future development of around 600 Units. ARIA ON THE BAY

LOCATION 1770 N Bayshore Dr. Miami, Fl 33132

STATUS Under Development

TYPE Residential / Commercial Waterfront Property

FEATURES • 53 Floors • 647 Residential Units • 40,000 Sq. Ft. of Commercial Space • 1,035 Parking Spaces

Aria on the Bay marks the next generation of luxury residential high-rise developments for The Melo Group.

The property consists of a 50-floor tower, encompassing 647 residential units and 40,000 square feet of ground floor retail and several lower floors of commercial/office space.

ariaonthebay.com SECOND PLAZA

LOCATION 222 NE 25 St. Miami, FL 33137

STATUS Completed June 3, 2011

TYPE Residential Apartments / Retail Rentals

FEATURES • 12 Floors • 90 Residential Units • 10,000 Sq. Ft. of Retail Space • 166 Parking Spaces

The building has reached a 98% rate of residential and commercial occupancy in less than four-months.

Construction broke ground in August 2010 and was completed with a C.O. and operating in June 2011. It’s the second Phase of Biscayne Park. 23 BISCAYNE BAY

LOCATION 601 NE 23 St. Miami, FL 33137

STATUS Completed May 2, 2012

TYPE Residential Condominium

FEATURES • 17 Floors • 96 Residential Units • 2 Commercial Spaces • 142 Parking Spaces

Construction broke ground in July 2011. Mostly sold in South American and European markets.

First condominium build and completely sold in Miami after the economic crisis. Construction broke ground in August 2011 and was completed with a C.O. and operating in May 2012.

23biscaynebay.com OAK PLAZA

LOCATION 1415 NW 15 Ave. Miami, FL 33125

STATUS Completed July, 2012

TYPE Residential Apartments

FEATURES • 16 Floors • 156 Residential Units • 224 Parking Spaces

This project is situated in Miami-Dade County’s Health District.

Approximately, 25,000 individuals work in the University of Miami Health, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Veteran Affairs Hospital, Department of Health, and other institutions in the area. Construction broke ground in November 20, 2011 and was completed with a C.O. and operating in July 27, 2012. 22 SKYVIEW

LOCATION 425 NE 22 St. Miami, FL 33137

STATUS Completed November, 2013

TYPE Residential Apartments / Offices

FEATURES • 32 Floors • 258 Residential Units • 14,500 Sq. Ft. of Commercial Space

Construction broke ground in September 2012 and was completed with a C.O. and operating in September 18, 2003.

At Skyview you will find all of the amenities you’d expect of an architectural masterpiece in a contemporary high-rise.

A gorgeous sunrise and sunset awaits you every day from your Sky Pool deck overlooking the turquoise waters of Biscayne Bay. A state-of-the-art Gym, a Social Room equipped to play your music of choice from your iPod, and walks away from the Performing Arts Center & Miami Airlines Arena.

22skyview.com FLAGLER ON THE RIVER

LOCATION 340 W Flagler St. Miami, FL 33130

STATUS Completed July, 2014

TYPE Residential Apartments, Offices and Retail

FEATURES • 32 Floors • 250 Residential Units • 36,000 Sq. Ft. of Office Space • 21,000 Sq. Ft. of Retail • 383 Parking Spaces

Construction broke ground in March 2013. It’s located in front of the Miami River in the heart of Downtown Miami, close to the Court House, Metro Mover, Train Station, County buildings, Miami Library, Performing Arts Center, Miami American Airlines Arena, I-95, Us-1 and more.

At Flagler on the River you will find all the amenities you’d expect of an architectural masterpiece in a contemporary high-rise.

flaglerontheriver.com BAYHOUSE MIAMI

LOCATION 600 NE 27St. Miami, FL 33137

STATUS Under Construction

TYPE Residential Condominium

FEATURES • 36 Floors • 164 Residential Units • 276 Parking Spaces

Construction will break ground in November 2013.

At 27 Plaza you will find all of the amenities you’d expect of an architectural masterpiece in a contemporary high-rise.

A gorgeous sunrise and sunset awaits you every day from you Sky Pool deck overlooking the turquoise waters of Biscayne Bay. A state-of-the-art gym, Sauna and a Social Room.

Estimated completion day: May 2015

bayhousemiami.com 25 MIRAGE

LOCATION 162 NE 25 St. Miami, FL 33137

STATUS Under Development

TYPE Residential Apartments Mix-use. Retail

FEATURES • 12 Floors • 171 Residential Units • 260 Parking Spaces

This rental building will have a state-of-the-art Gym and Swimming Pool. 26 Plaza consists of the following types of units: one bedroom; two bedrooms and three bedrooms. Construction broke ground in September 2013.

Estimated completion date: August 2014.

25mirage.com MELODY

LOCATION 245 NE 14 St. Miami, FL 33137

STATUS Under Development

TYPE Residential Apartments Mix-use. Retail

FEATURES • 36 Floors • 497 Residential Units • 8,500 Sq. Ft. of Retail • 746 Parkings Spaces

Construction will break ground in January 2014. At Opera Plaza you will find all of the amenities you’d expect of an architectural masterpiece in a contemporary high-rise.

A state-of-the-art Gym, Sauna and a Social Room. Close to the new Science Museum, Art Museum.

Located in front of the Adrianne Arsht Center for the performing Arts of Miami-Dade County.

Just one block from the Metro mover. Excellent bay views.

Estimated completion date: May 2015. SERVICES The Melo Group is particularly skilled at researching and locating areas with strong return potential for real estate development. In fact, many of the company’s first developments utilized land belonging to our founder and his family. As such, we make a point of remaining personally involved in all development decisions from beginning to end.

Our Experience:

• New Construction • Residential • Mixed Use • Commercial/Retail • Liaising with City and Government Officials • Architectural Planning and Coordination • Staffing and Personnel Selection • Regulatory Compliance • Zoning Applications One of the most influential entities involved in any real estate project is the architecture team. The Melo Group offers the distinct advantage of keeping this service entirely in-house. This allows for direct input into the design, a seamless revision and update process, and the ability to work cooperatively with build teams to respond to emerging needs as the project progresses.

Our Skills:

• Design Concept • Master Planning • Site Selection • Space Planning • Interior Design Recommendations • Ability to Serve as Architects of Record • Renderings and Models At the heart of The Melo Group’s powerful performance is the ability to generate value from unique sources. A key method for accomplishing this is our own in-house construction team. Besides the benefit of streamlined communication and quick action on all construction-related matters, this important extension of our in-house network allows for better dollar-cost averaging on materials, labor, and more.

Our Skills:

• Pre-Construction Planning • Permitting • Site Readiness • Establishment of Construction Budgets • General Contractor Services • Personnel Administration • Code Compliance • Inspections • Approvals PROJECTS LOCATION

25 Mirage Flagler on the River Second Plaza Aria on the Bay One Plaza West Brickell 25 Biscayne Bay 1800 Biscayne Blvd. Oak Plaza Melody Bay House Miami

24 Plaza Apartments

23 Biscayne Bay

22 Biscayne Bay 22 Skyview 425 N.E. 22 Street, Suite 301 Miami, Florida 33137

T. 305 438 1001

www.themelogroup.com EXHIBIT B Ultra Music Festival Announces Return In 2020; Dade Mayor Opposed To Virginia Key Location

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Plans To Build Twin 33-Story Art Plaza Towers Submitted For City Approval November 28, 2017 · 24 Comments

Melo Group is requesting city approval to build a twin-tower apartment complex called Art Plaza. The project will be built...

648-Unit Aria on the Bay Now 90% Sold, Deliveries Begin In 90 Days (Photos) November 28, 2017 · 19 Comments

Edgewater’s 53-story Aria on the Bay is opening in 90 days and selling fast. The 648-unit Arquitectonica-designed condo tower is...

Melo Already Working On Approvals For Newly Purchased Lot Where 80- Melo Already Working On Approvals For Newly Purchased Lot Where 80 Story Tower Permitted November 7, 2017 · 37 Comments

Melo Group recently met with city ocials about a newly purchased property at Northeast Fifth Street and Miami Avenue. In July,...

Giancarlo Stanton Tours His New Penthouse At Aria On The Bay September 28, 2017 · 12 Comments

Marlins player Giancarlo Stanton recently toured his under-construction penthouse at Aria on the Bay, which he purchased earlier this year. Aria...

667-Unit Art Plaza Site Cleared, No Groundbreaking Date Yet September 27, 2017 · 39 Comments

Melo Group has demolished several apartment buildings on the site where they plan to build the Art Plaza apartment towers.... Melo’s Twin 35-Story Square Station Towers Top O In Under A Year September 25, 2017 · 35 Comments

Melo Group continues to build faster than anyone else in Miami. Foundation Work for the developer’s 35-story twin-tower Square Station...

Melo Group Gets Zoning Approval For 437-Unit Miami Plaza August 2, 2017 · 26 Comments

Melo Group has obtained rezoning needed to build another apartment project in Miami’s urban core. On Monday (7/31), Miami’s Planning, Zoning...

Melo Group Settles Sushi Samba Lawsuit, But FDOT Files Eminent Domain Suit August 2, 2017 · 7 Comments

Melo Group has settled an eviction lawsuit over the Flagler on the River property, but is now faced with an...

Melo Buys Land Zoned For 80 Stories And 1,043 Units, Plans Rentals July 13, 2017 · 34 Comments

Melo Group has purchased another downtown Miami lot, according to The Real Deal. The company paid $10 million for a 45,433-square-foot... Melo’s 667-Unit Art Plaza Gets Zoning Approval From Commission June 29, 2017 · 35 Comments

Miami’s commission voted on June 22 to give nal approval to Melo Group for a rezoning of the Art Plaza...

Melo Agrees to Build Public Plaza & Workforce Housing At 710-Unit Square Station June 8, 2017 · 19 Comments

In April (long after construction began), Miami’s Oce of Zoning issued a nal decision on the Square Station project granting permission...

$6M Penthouse At Aria On The Bay Sells To Marlins Player May 24, 2017 · 11 Comments

Melo Group has sold the three level penthouse at Aria On The Bay to Giancarlo Stanton, according to the WSJ. The...

Commission To Vote On Zoning Change For Melo Group’s 667-Unit Art Plaza May 11, 2017 · 22 Comments

Melo Group is asking city commissioners to approve zoning changes needed to build the Art Plaza project. If approved, zoning...

648-Unit Aria on the Bay Tops O, Delivery In Early 2018 May 2, 2017 · 7 Comments

Aria on the Bay is on track to deliver units to at least 500 buyers by early 2018, after topping...

Square Station Given Final Approval By Planning & Zoning Department April 27, 2017 · 6 Comments

Miami’s Planning & Zoning Department granted approval for Melo Group to build Square Station on April 10. The project includes...

Melo Postpones Replat Of Island Bay Development Site In Edgewater March 30, 2017 · 5 Comments

Melo Group is delaying a replat of property they own in Edgewater. The developer owns about four acres of land...

Square Station Approved By UDRB, Will Activate School Board Metromover Station March 28, 2017 · 15 Comments

Miami’s Urban Development Review Board voted to recommend approval of Melo Group’s Square Station, according to Miami Today. The project’s... Melo Planning Three More Towers With 1,104 Apartments March 21, 2017 · 16 Comments

Melo Group isn’t done yet developing residential in Miami’s urban core yet. The developer appears to be planning at least...

Under Construction 710-Unit Square Station Still Going Through Approval Process March 15, 2017 · 15 Comments

Melo Group is requesting Planning Department approval to build Square Station – even though it is already under construction. According...

Melo Group Planning Another 630 Units Across From Square Station March 9, 2017 · 16 Comments

Melo Group is requesting the city rezone property they own in order to allow them to build a new multifamily...

Photos: Melo Group’s 710-Unit Square Station Passes Sixth Floor February 8, 2017 · 15 Comments

Less than four months after foundation work began, Melo Group’s 710-unit Square Station project is already at level six, with... Aria On The Bay 80 Percent Sold, Weeks From Top O February 2, 2017 · 14 Comments

Condo units at Aria On the Bay are still selling well as the building nears top off. More than 80...

Aria on the Bay Reaches 34th Floor With 75% Of Units In Hard Contract December 6, 2016 · 4 Comments

Aria On The Bay is more than halfway to top off at 53-stories. Developer Melo Group says that 75 percent...

Piling Work Underway At Melo’s 710-Unit Square Station (Photos) October 10, 2016 · 13 Comments

Construction is now underway on the foundation for Melo Group’s Square Station towers, which will include 710 units: ...

Planning Department Threatens To Halt Construction Of Melo’s Flagler Planning Department Threatens To Halt Construction Of Melo s Flagler On The River September 14, 2016 · 25 Comments

Miami planning ocials are considering shutting down Melo Group’s Flagler On The River construction project, according to The Real Deal. David...

Photos: Aria On The Bay Construction Progress September 8, 2016 · 12 Comments

Melo is building 648 condo units in a single tower:...

Site Work Underway At 710-Unit Square Station After FAA Approves Height July 20, 2016 · 15 Comments

At Melo Group’s twin-tower Square Station project, three key milestones were achieved this week: Crews began clearing the site The FAA... Melo Inks Utilities Deal For 710 Units At Square Station July 14, 2016 · 9 Comments

Melo Group nalized a deal this week to provide water and sewer service for 710 residential units at Square Station, which...

497-Unit Melody Apartment Tower Is Now Fully Leased After Just Four Months June 22, 2016 · 24 Comments

Demand for apartment units in Miami’s urban core remains very strong One of the most recent buildings to open, Melo...

70% Of Aria On The Bay Now In Contract, Construction Moving Fast J 2 2016 3 C t June 2, 2016 · 3 Comments

Building 648 units in a single condo tower is proving to be no problem for Melo Group, as the developer...

Revealed: Melo Group’s 710-Unit Square Station Near Arsht Center April 11, 2016 · 26 Comments

Melo Group has revealed plans for a massive apartment project called Square Station near the Arsht Center. Square Station will include:...

Half Of Aria On The Bay’s 648 Units Are Now In Contract, With 50% Deposit Required October 13, 2015

Melo Group is celebrating a sales milestone at Aria On The Bay. At least 324 units are now in hard... Vertical Construction At Aria On The Bay Will Begin Soon With Three Cranes To Speed Work October 7, 2015 · 4 Comments

Melo Group is wrapping up foundation work on Aria On the Bay and will begin vertical construction within weeks, according...

With 42% Of Units Reserved, Melo Group Converting Aria Reservations Into Contracts January 26, 2015 · 6 Comments

Melo Group is preparing to begin converting reservations at Aria On The Bay into contracts this week, ahead of construction....

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