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Zip Code 20701
Code Violations & Unpermitted Work in 20701
8 open violations across 4 properties — cross-referenced with 30 building permits, recent sales, and tax assessments.
8
Total Violations
2
Expired Permits
0
Unsafe Structures
4
Properties
30
Building Permits
Permit Cross-Reference
Properties with violations + permits 3
Properties with violations, no permits 1
Total permits in zip 30
Issued (active) 0
Final (completed) 0
Expired / voided 17
Total permit value $489,287
Property Value Impact
Avg assessed (properties with violations) $748,569
Avg assessed (violation-free properties) $1,083,619
31% lower
assessment gap for violated properties
Properties with violations 4
Violation-free properties 43
Ownership of Violated Properties
Corporate-owned 5
Individual-owned 3
All Other Code Violations (2)
General building code, zoning, and property maintenance violations.
| Case # | Address | Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 20250236572 | 20701 SW 130 CT, South Miami Height | $578,980 |
| 20150169876 | 20701 SW 168 ST, South Miami Height | $831,545 |
Boilers (2)
Boiler inspection violations — typically commercial properties.
| Case # | Address | Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| R2026052849 | 20701 S DIXIE HWY, Cutler Bay, FL 3 | $1,551,300 |
| R2026052839 | 20701 S DIXIE HWY, Cutler Bay, FL 3 | $1,551,300 |
Expired Permit (2)
Building permits that were pulled but never received final inspection — work may not meet code.
| Case # | Address | Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| A2026246598 | 20701 SW 132 CT, South Miami Height | $634,753 |
| A2026000682 | 20701 SW 132 CT, South Miami Height | $634,753 |
Unknown (2)
| Case # | Address | Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 202501000489 | 20701 SW 168 ST, South Miami Height | $831,545 |
| 202401002591 | 20701 SW 168 ST, South Miami Height | $831,545 |
What Do These Violations Mean for 20701?
20701 has 8 open code violations across 4 properties. Of these, 2 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.
1 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.
Properties with open violations in 20701 are assessed at an average of $748,569, compared to $1,083,619 for violation-free properties — a 31% assessment gap. While lower assessed values mean lower taxes today, they also reflect the market's recognition of the risk and remediation costs associated with these properties.
Of the 4 properties with violations, 3 are individually owned and 5 are corporate-owned (LLC, trust, or corp). The higher corporate ownership rate suggests many of these may be investment or rental properties where maintenance has been deferred.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I buy a property with an expired permit in 20701?
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.