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Zip Code 33185
Code Violations & Unpermitted Work in 33185
151 open violations across 85 properties — cross-referenced with 646 building permits, recent sales, and tax assessments.
151
Total Violations
49
Expired Permits
2
Unsafe Structures
85
Properties
646
Building Permits
Permit Cross-Reference
Properties with violations + permits 23
Properties with violations, no permits 62
Total permits in zip 646
Issued (active) 0
Final (completed) 0
Expired / voided 227
Total permit value $9,606,273
Property Value Impact
Avg assessed (properties with violations) $759,276
Avg assessed (violation-free properties) $198,739
282% higher
assessment gap for violated properties
Properties with violations 79
Violation-free properties 8,412
Ownership of Violated Properties
Corporate-owned 18
Individual-owned 133
Recent Sales on Properties with Violations
Transactions since 2023 on properties that currently have open code violations
| Address | Sale Price |
|---|---|
| 2148 SW 152 PL, Kendall West, FL 33185-0 | $750,000 |
| None, Kendall West, FL 33185-0000 | $475,000 |
| 3344 SW 154 CT, Kendall West, FL 33185-0 | $590,000 |
| 4584 SW 159 AVE, Kendall West, FL 33185- | $900,000 |
| 5434 SW 151 PL, Kendall West, FL 33185-0 | $725,000 |
| 5432 SW 148 PL, Kendall West, FL 33185-0 | $13,900 |
| 4750 SW 156 PL, Kendall West, FL 33185-0 | $765,000 |
| 4331 SW 147 PL, Kendall West, FL 33185-0 | $469,000 |
| 5211 SW 154 CT, Kendall West, FL 33185-0 | $593,900 |
| 4763 SW 154 AVE, Kendall West, FL 33185- | $790,000 |
All Other Code Violations (68)
General building code, zoning, and property maintenance violations.
Showing 25 of 68 all other code violations violations
Expired Permit (49)
Building permits that were pulled but never received final inspection — work may not meet code.
Showing 25 of 49 expired permit violations
Unsafe Structure (2)
Properties formally designated unsafe by Miami-Dade County — may be condemned or require demolition.
| Case # | Address | Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 20210207489 | 5021 SW 162 PL, Kendall West, FL 33 | $719,944 |
| 20220216269 | 3715 SW 148 PL, Kendall West, FL 33 | $445,398 |
Unknown (32)
Showing 25 of 32 unknown violations
What Do These Violations Mean for 33185?
33185 has 151 open code violations across 85 properties. Of these, 49 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.
62 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 85 properties with violations, 133 are individually owned and 18 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 33185?
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.