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Zip Code 15641

Code Violations & Unpermitted Work in 15641

4 open violations across 4 properties — cross-referenced with 15 building permits, recent sales, and tax assessments.

4
Total Violations
0
Expired Permits
0
Unsafe Structures
4
Properties
15
Building Permits

Permit Cross-Reference

Properties with violations + permits 1
Properties with violations, no permits 3

Total permits in zip 15
Issued (active) 0
Final (completed) 0
Expired / voided 9
Total permit value $133,845

Property Value Impact

Avg assessed (properties with violations) $343,149
Avg assessed (violation-free properties) $283,272
21% higher
assessment gap for violated properties

Properties with violations 4
Violation-free properties 25

Ownership of Violated Properties

Corporate-owned 0
Individual-owned 4

Recent Sales on Properties with Violations

Transactions since 2023 on properties that currently have open code violations

Address Sale Price
15641 SW 21 TER, Kendall West, FL 33185-0000 $615,000
15641 SW 112 WAY, The Hammocks, FL 33196-0000 $582,500

All Other Code Violations (3)

General building code, zoning, and property maintenance violations.

Case # Address Market Value
20260246082 15641 SW 21 TER, Kendall West, FL 3 $533,650
20240229856 15641 SW 294 TER, Homestead, FL 330 $395,765
20080122210 15641 SW 112 WAY, The Hammocks, FL $410,542

Unknown (1)

Case # Address Market Value
200202003270 15641 SW 139 CT, South Miami Height $488,291

What Do These Violations Mean for 15641?

15641 has 4 open code violations across 4 properties. Of these, 0 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.

3 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 4 properties with violations, 4 are individually owned and 0 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 15641?

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.