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Zip Code 33170
Code Violations & Unpermitted Work in 33170
44 open violations across 30 properties — cross-referenced with 225 building permits, recent sales, and tax assessments.
44
Total Violations
3
Expired Permits
1
Unsafe Structures
30
Properties
225
Building Permits
Permit Cross-Reference
Properties with violations + permits 5
Properties with violations, no permits 25
Total permits in zip 225
Issued (active) 0
Final (completed) 0
Expired / voided 22
Total permit value $10,553,079
Property Value Impact
Avg assessed (properties with violations) $134,669
Avg assessed (violation-free properties) $98,734
36% higher
assessment gap for violated properties
Properties with violations 30
Violation-free properties 952
Ownership of Violated Properties
Corporate-owned 21
Individual-owned 23
Recent Sales on Properties with Violations
Transactions since 2023 on properties that currently have open code violations
| Address | Sale Price |
|---|---|
| None, Palmetto Bay, FL 33170-0000 | $339,000 |
| None, Palmetto Bay, FL 33170-0000 | $162,000 |
| None, Palmetto Bay, FL 33170-0000 | $1,150,000 |
| None, Palmetto Bay, FL 33170-0000 | $135,000 |
| None, Palmetto Bay, FL 33170-0000 | $100,000 |
All Other Code Violations (7)
General building code, zoning, and property maintenance violations.
| Case # | Address | Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 20230222455 | None, Palmetto Bay, FL 33170-0000 | $121,975 |
| 20190197327 | None, Palmetto Bay, FL 33170-0000 | $198,800 |
| 20240231002 | None, Palmetto Bay, FL 33170-0000 | $337,500 |
| 20250236675 | None, Palmetto Bay, FL 33170-0000 | $276,000 |
| 20250234466 | None, Palmetto Bay, FL 33170-0000 | $253,008 |
| 20180193205 | None, Palmetto Bay, FL 33170-0000 | $213,000 |
| 20240232675 | None, Palmetto Bay, FL 33170-0000 | $223,500 |
Expired Permit (3)
Building permits that were pulled but never received final inspection — work may not meet code.
| Case # | Address | Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 20260246007 | None, Palmetto Bay, FL 33170-0000 | $225,450 |
| 20110145831 | None, Palmetto Bay, FL 33170-0000 | $211,200 |
| A2026000667 | None, Palmetto Bay, FL 33170-0000 | $225,450 |
Unsafe Structure (1)
Properties formally designated unsafe by Miami-Dade County — may be condemned or require demolition.
| Case # | Address | Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 20220216309 | None, Palmetto Bay, FL 33170-0000 | $198,800 |
Unknown (33)
Showing 25 of 33 unknown violations
What Do These Violations Mean for 33170?
33170 has 44 open code violations across 30 properties. Of these, 3 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.
25 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 30 properties with violations, 23 are individually owned and 21 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 33170?
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.