Building Description
Executive Summary
Prime Fort Lauderdale Commercial Asset SE 17th Street Corridor Restaurant, Retail & Office Opportunity
Located on highly trafficked SE 17th Street in Fort Lauderdale, 1785 NE 17th Street presents a rare opportunity to acquire a strategically positioned asset in one of South Florida’s most dynamic hospitality and business corridors. Directly across from the Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel, the property is minutes from the Broward County Convention Center, placing it in the center of a thriving district driven by tourism, business travel, and year-round convention activity.
SE 17th Street is widely recognized as one of Fort Lauderdale’s most active commercial corridors, connecting Fort Lauderdale Beach, Port Everglades, Las Olas Boulevard, and the airport. The area attracts a steady flow of residents, cruise passengers, hotel guests, and convention attendees, creating exceptional demand for restaurants, retail concepts, office users, and hospitality-related businesses.
Benefitting from strong visibility, prominent frontage, and high daily traffic counts along SE 17th Street, the building offers outstanding exposure for tenants and operators. Its position within a dense mix of hotels, marinas, residential developments, restaurants, and professional offices makes it a prime location for businesses seeking a flagship presence in Fort Lauderdale.
Investors and owner/users are afforded the unique opportunity to secure a property in a high-barrier-to-entry coastal market with strong long-term fundamentals. The surrounding area continues to see significant investment, including the ongoing expansion of the Broward County Convention Center and new hospitality developments expected to increase visitor traffic and economic activity further.
The property’s location also provides exceptional accessibility, minutes from Port Everglades cruise terminals, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), Fort Lauderdale Beach, and Downtown Fort Lauderdale, making it an ideal hub for businesses serving local and international clientele.
With its strategic location, strong traffic exposure, and proximity to major demand drivers, 1799 SE 17th Street represents a rare opportunity to acquire a premier commercial asset in one of Fort Lauderdale’s most desirable and active submarkets.
Location Overview: Fort Lauderdale is one of South Florida’s fastest-growing commercial and tourism markets. The city is known for its thriving hospitality sector, international cruise port, expanding convention business, and strong residential growth.
The SE 17th Street corridor serves as a critical gateway between Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale Beach, and Downtown Fort Lauderdale, attracting millions of visitors annually. The nearby Broward County Convention Center expansion is expected to significantly increase convention traffic and economic activity in the surrounding area, further strengthening demand for hospitality, retail, and commercial services.
1799 SE 17th Street is an ideal property for investors or operators seeking exposure to Fort Lauderdale’s vibrant tourism, hospitality, and business markets.
Approved Uses by Zoning — General Business (B-2)
Uses permitted by right under the municipality’s zoning for this district. The property may carry additional restrictions (deed, association or lease), so tenants are responsible for confirming their intended use with the municipality and landlord before committing.
Allowed by right
Automotive Detailing and Alarm Systems, Automotive Sales, Rental, new or used vehicles, see Section 47-18.3, Automotive Parts & Supplies Store, including installation, Automotive Repair Shop including major repair, see Section 47-18.4, Automotive Service Station, see Section 47-18.5, Car Wash, Automatic, see Section 47-18.7, Motorcycle/Moped Sales, Recreation Camper and Trailers, Sales and Rental, see Section 47-18.27, Taxi Lot/Operations, Tire Sales, including Retreading and Service, Marine Parts and Supplies Store, Sailmaking, Watercraft Repair, major repair, see Section 47-18.37, Watercraft Sales and Rental, new or used, see Section 47-18.36, Billiard Parlor, Bingo Hall, Bowling Alley, Indoor Motion Picture Theater, Performing Arts Theater, Bakery Store, Bar, Cocktail Lounge, Nightclub, Cafeteria, Candy, Nuts Store, Convenience Kiosk. See Sec. 47-18.43, Convenience Store. See Sec. 47-18.43, Convenience Store, Multi-Purpose. See Sec. 47-18.43, Delicatessen, Food and Beverage Drive-Thru, Fruit and Produce Store, Grocery/Food Store, Ice Cream/Yogurt Store, Liquor Store. See Sec. 47-18.43, Meat and Poultry Store, Package Liquor Store. See Sec. 47-18.43, Restaurant, Seafood Store, Supermarket, Hotel, see Section 47-18.16, Bus Terminal, Railroad Station, Civic and Private Club Facility, Government Administration, Hospital, House of Worship, Library, Museum, Active and Passive Park, see Section 47-18.44, Public/Private Recreation, Police and Fire Substation, Post Office Substation, School, Antiques Store, Apparel/Accessories Store, Arts & Crafts Supplies Store, Art Galleries, Art Studio, Bait and Tackle Store, Bicycle Shop, Book Store, Camera, Photographic Supplies Store, Card & Stationery Store, Cigar, Tobacco Store, Computer/Software Store, Consignment, Thrift Store, Cosmetic, Sundries Store, Department Store, Fabric, Needlework, Yarn Shop, Firearms Store, Flooring Store, Florist Shop, Furniture Store, Gifts, Novelties, Souvenirs Store, Glassware, China, Pottery Store, Hardware Store, Hobby Items, Toys, Games Store, Holiday-Related Merchandise, Outdoor Sales, see Section 47-18.15, Home Improvement Center, Household Appliances Store, Jewelry Store, Lawn & Garden Center, Outdoor display permitted, Linen, Bath, Bedding Store, Luggage, Handbags, Leather Goods Store, Medical Supplies, Mobile Vendor, see Section 47-18.22, Music, Musical Instruments Store, Newspapers, Magazines Store, Nursery, Office Supplies, Office Equipment Store, Optical Store, Paint, Wallpaper Store, Party Supply Store, Pawn Shop, Pet Store, Pharmacy, Shoe Store, Sporting Goods Store, Tapes, Videos, Music CD's Stores, Auction House, Copy Center, Check Cashing Store, Dry Cleaner, see Section 47-18.12, Financial Institution, including Drive-Thru Banks, Film Processing Plant, including wholesale sales, Formal Wear, Rental, Fortune Tellers, Psychic Readers, Funeral Home, Hair Salon, Health and Fitness Center, Instruction: Fine Arts, Sports Recreation, Dance, Music, Theater, Interior Decorator, Laundromat, see Section 47-18.19, Mail, Postage, Fax Service, Massage Therapist, Medical Clinic, Nail Salon, Nursing Home, Medical/Dental Office, Parking Facility, see Section 47-20, Personnel Services, Pest Control, Pet Boarding Domestic Animals only, Professional Office, Photographic Studio, Publishing, Security Systems, Senior Citizen Center, see Section 47-18.30, Shoe Repair, Shoe Shine, Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs, and Spas, supplies and services, Tailor, Dressmaking Store, Direct to the Customer, Tanning Salon, Tattoo Artist, Trade/Business School, Travel Agency, Veterinary Clinic, see Section 47-18.35, Watch and Jewelry Repair, Self-Storage Facility, see Section 47-18.29, Urban Agriculture (see Sec. 47-18.41)
With special approval
Car Wash, Outdoor Hand-wash, Charter and Sightseeing Boat, see Section 47-23.8, Hotel Marina, see Section 47-23.8, Marina, see Section 47-23.8, Marine Service Station see Section 47-18.20, Watercraft Sales, Rental, new or used, see Section 47-18.36, Indoor Firearms Range, see Section 47-18.18, Golf Course, Golf Range, Miniature golf, Mixed Use Development, see Section 47-18.21, Social Service Residential Facility, see Section 47-18.32, Food Distribution Center, see Section 47-18.31, Radio Broadcast Facility, Production Facility, Radio, Television and Motion Picture Production, Pain Management Clinic, Adult Gaming Center, see Section 47-18.42, Child Day Care Facility, see Section 47-18.8, Helistop, see Section 47-18.14, Medical Cannabis Dispensing Facilities, see Section 47-18.46
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