Developer Profile

Who Is JDS Development, the Developer Behind 888 Brickell?

By Adrian Sanchez, WIRE Miami · June 2026

Travertine and gold beaded facade detail at 888 Brickell

888 Brickell by Dolce & Gabbana is developed by JDS Development Group, the firm founded by Michael Stern and known for record-setting, design-driven towers in New York and Miami, including the Steinway Tower at 111 West 57th Street and Monad Terrace in Miami Beach.

Who is JDS Development Group?

JDS Development Group is a New York and Miami-based developer founded by Michael Stern. The firm is known for technically ambitious, architecturally significant towers, often working with world-class architects and pushing engineering limits to build slender supertalls on tight sites.

What has JDS built before 888 Brickell?

JDS developed 111 West 57th Street (the Steinway Tower), one of the most slender skyscrapers in the world, along with Walker Tower and the American Copper Buildings in New York, and 9 DeKalb, the tallest tower in Brooklyn. In Miami Beach, JDS delivered Monad Terrace, designed by Pritzker laureate Jean Nouvel.

That résumé matters for a buyer: it signals a developer comfortable delivering complex, design-led residential towers at the top of the market, which is exactly what 888 Brickell is.

What does the JDS track record mean for 888 Brickell buyers?

A developer’s history is one of the best predictors of execution. JDS’s record of completing landmark, design-forward towers suggests a tower built to a high standard, with the architectural ambition, the travertine-and-gold expression by Studio Sofield, and the amenity program that 888 Brickell promises.

Who else is on the 888 Brickell team?

JDS leads development, with Studio Sofield as design architect and interior designer, Ken Fulk handling club and restaurant interiors, and Dolce & Gabbana lending its name and design language. It is a collaboration of established names rather than a single brand license. Learn more about the residences and amenities.

How do I buy at a JDS development?

Purchases at 888 Brickell are handled through a broker. Adrian Sanchez of WIRE Miami represents buyers and has direct access to pre-construction pricing and inventory. The developer covers the brokerage commission. Request pricing and availability to begin.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the developer of 888 Brickell?

888 Brickell by Dolce & Gabbana is developed by JDS Development Group, founded by Michael Stern, with Studio Sofield as design architect and interior designer.

What else has JDS Development built?

JDS developed 111 West 57th Street (the Steinway Tower), Walker Tower, the American Copper Buildings, and 9 DeKalb in New York, and Monad Terrace by Jean Nouvel in Miami Beach.

Is JDS Development reputable?

JDS has a long track record of delivering landmark, design-driven towers in New York and Miami, which is a strong signal of execution capability for buyers.