Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, June 9, 2026 —

National Hotel Files Lawsuit Over Art Deco District Residential Tower

A lawsuit has been filed in Miami Beach by the National Hotel, aiming to stop the construction of a contemporary residential tower located within the city’s Art Deco Historic District. The legal action contends that the tower’s approval was improperly influenced by a $4 million donation made to the city for Lincoln Road improvements, suggesting a potential “quid pro quo” arrangement.

According to the lawsuit, the National Hotel alleges that the donation influenced the decision-making process for the residential tower. However, city officials and the Historic Preservation Board have publicly refuted these allegations. They maintain that the donation was being considered independently and that the approval for the tower was granted based on subsequent design modifications and adjusted setbacks.

The National Hotel is seeking to halt construction, citing concerns about the impact on the historic district. The city and the preservation board assert that the approval process followed established protocols and was not tied to the charitable contribution.

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