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Zip Code 33189

Code Violations & Unpermitted Work in 33189

7 open violations across 4 properties — cross-referenced with 367 building permits, recent sales, and tax assessments.

7
Total Violations
2
Expired Permits
0
Unsafe Structures
4
Properties
367
Building Permits

Permit Cross-Reference

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

Total permits in zip 367
Issued (active) 0
Final (completed) 0
Expired / voided 338
Total permit value $950,524

Property Value Impact

Avg assessed (properties with violations) $1,339,170
Avg assessed (violation-free properties) $272,600
391% higher
assessment gap for violated properties

Properties with violations 4
Violation-free properties 3,325

Ownership of Violated Properties

Corporate-owned 2
Individual-owned 5

All Other Code Violations (2)

General building code, zoning, and property maintenance violations.

Case # Address Market Value
20260245415 None, Cutler Bay, FL 33189-0000 $345,870
20260242750 None, Cutler Bay, FL 33189-0000 $345,870

Expired Permit (2)

Building permits that were pulled but never received final inspection — work may not meet code.

Case # Address Market Value
A2024001514 None, Cutler Bay, FL 33189-0000 $4,724,688
A2001000423 8304 SW 206 TER, Cutler Bay, FL 331 $505,134

Unknown (3)

Case # Address Market Value
200301002615 None, Cutler Bay, FL 33189-0000 $4,724,688
200101005809 None, Cutler Bay, FL 33189-0000 $216,070
200001001371 None, Cutler Bay, FL 33189-0000 $216,070

What Do These Violations Mean for 33189?

33189 has 7 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.

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, 5 are individually owned and 2 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 33189?

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.