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Zip Code 15400
Code Violations & Unpermitted Work in 15400
12 open violations across 9 properties — cross-referenced with 71 building permits, recent sales, and tax assessments.
12
Total Violations
7
Expired Permits
0
Unsafe Structures
9
Properties
71
Building Permits
Permit Cross-Reference
Properties with violations + permits 5
Properties with violations, no permits 4
Total permits in zip 71
Issued (active) 0
Final (completed) 0
Expired / voided 32
Total permit value $384,271
Property Value Impact
Avg assessed (properties with violations) $3,807,040
Avg assessed (violation-free properties) $445,756
754% higher
assessment gap for violated properties
Properties with violations 9
Violation-free properties 172
Ownership of Violated Properties
Corporate-owned 6
Individual-owned 6
Recent Sales on Properties with Violations
Transactions since 2023 on properties that currently have open code violations
| Address | Sale Price |
|---|---|
| 15400 SW 127 AVE, South Miami Heights, FL 33177-0000 | $15,417,000 |
| 15400 SW 295 ST, Homestead, FL 33033-0000 | $490,000 |
All Other Code Violations (5)
General building code, zoning, and property maintenance violations.
| Case # | Address | Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 20260243313 | 15400 SW 295 ST, Homestead, FL 3303 | $339,275 |
| 20250240575 | 15400 SW 127 AVE, South Miami Heigh | $13,000,000 |
| 20230224181 | 15400 SW 306 ST, Homestead, FL 3303 | $407,382 |
| 20200204174 | 15400 SW 109 AVE, Perrine, FL 33157 | $407,805 |
| 20110141192 | 15400 HARRISON DR, Homestead, FL 33 | $362,484 |
Expired Permit (7)
Building permits that were pulled but never received final inspection — work may not meet code.
| Case # | Address | Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| A2026002028 | 15400 NE 6 AVE, North Miami Beach, | $5,525,050 |
| A2026000577 | 15400 SW 88 ST, The Hammocks, FL 33 | $14,100,000 |
| A2026000731 | 15400 NW 2 AVE, Ives Estates, FL 33 | $1,866,600 |
| A2025001858 | 15400 NE 6 AVE, North Miami Beach, | $5,525,050 |
| A2016003265 | 15400 NE 7 AVE, North Miami Beach, | $587,488 |
| A2012002613 | 15400 HARRISON DR, Homestead, FL 33 | $362,484 |
| A2012002327 | 15400 HARRISON DR, Homestead, FL 33 | $362,484 |
What Do These Violations Mean for 15400?
15400 has 12 open code violations across 9 properties. Of these, 7 are expired building permits — meaning someone pulled a permit to do construction work but never completed the final inspection required to close the permit. The work may or may not meet current building codes.
4 properties in this zip have code violations but no building permits on record at all — a strong signal that work was done entirely without permits. This is a significant risk factor for buyers, as unpermitted work can affect insurance coverage, financing eligibility, and resale value.
Of the 9 properties with violations, 6 are individually owned and 6 are corporate-owned (LLC, trust, or corp). Most violated properties are individually owned, suggesting owner-occupied homes where renovation or maintenance projects stalled.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I buy a property with an expired permit in 15400?
Under Florida law, code violations and open permits transfer with the property. You become responsible for bringing the work into compliance, which may require hiring a licensed contractor, scheduling inspections, and potentially undoing or redoing work that doesn't meet code. Always request a permit search before closing.
Can I get a mortgage on a property with code violations?
It depends on the violation type. FHA and VA loans typically require all open violations to be resolved before closing. Conventional loans may allow some minor violations but not "unsafe structure" designations. Cash buyers have no such restrictions, which is why investors often target these properties.
How do I resolve an expired permit in Miami-Dade County?
Contact the Miami-Dade Building Department to request a re-inspection. If the original work meets current code, you may be able to close the permit with a single inspection visit. If the work doesn't meet code, you'll need to hire a licensed contractor to bring it into compliance before re-inspection.