In one of the most notable commercial transactions of the year, Fabio and Sebastian Faerman of FA Commercial, leading commercial team at Fortune International Realty, closed the $38.25 million sale of two premier restaurant spaces in the heart of Brickell. The properties, home to Gekko and RosaNegra, are fully leased with long-term tenants and situated in one of Miami’s most high-traffic areas.
The buyer? Also represented by Fortune Christie’s International Real Estate top-producing agent, Kevin Waissmann, making this a high-impact, in-house success on both sides of the table.
But the sale tells a deeper story. One about investor confidence, economic resilience, and how Brickell has matured into a world-class destination for experience-driven retail.
From Acquisition to Sale: A Full-Cycle Success Story
FA Commercial originally represented Black Lion Investment Group in acquiring the two retail assets. Their team later secured leases with top-tier hospitality brands, and now, completed the disposition.
A standout example of full-cycle representation—acquisition, lease-up, and sale—executed with strategic consistency.
That approach is one reason their clients keep returning. In complex, multi-phase deals, continuity of insight makes a measurable difference.
Built on Strategy—and Family Values
Behind this record transaction, there is more than sharp dealmaking. Fabio and Sebastian Faerman—father and son—have built their successful business on trust, professionalism, and decades of experience.
A similar story played out on the buyer’s side: Kevin Waissmann, who represented the buyer, also works alongside his father, Sergio Waissmann. Another father-son team. In both cases, what’s being inherited isn’t just expertise—it’s craftsmanship, integrity, and an instinctive understanding of people’s needs.
Their stories mirror something essential to Fortune’s identity: a company where family isn’t just part of our structure—it’s part of how we do business.
The Market Context: Brickell Defies Broader Slowdown
While parts of Miami’s residential market are showing signs of cooling—median condo prices are down 7% year-over-year and fewer homes are selling above asking—Brickell’s commercial retail sector is showing a different trajectory.
Trophy retail assets, especially those anchored by luxury dining brands, continue to command top dollar. High visibility, foot traffic, and walkability have made Brickell a magnet for investors seeking long-term, stabilized income.
Leases That Reflect the Momentum
Just prior to the sale, FA Commercial also brokered a lease for 5,200 square feet of restaurant space at 801 Brickell Bay Drive—now home to Sunkissed, a concept by the creators of Bâoli and Marion. Located one block from Brickell City Centre, the fully built-out space drew immediate interest.
This deal reinforces what investors already sense: demand for turn-key, well-located restaurant space in Brickell hasn’t slowed—it’s gaining strength.
What It All Means for Miami
These transactions aren’t just numbers. They speak to something broader happening in the city: a sustained belief in Miami’s economic future, fueled by population growth, global attention, and a business-friendly environment.
And with both the seller and the buyer represented by agents from Fortune International Realty—FA Commercial and Kevin Waissmann—this deal also highlights the strength of our network and our ability to bring major transactions full circle, in-house.
