The Beacon on Third | Downtown St. Petersburg Condominium

Our Story

A Legacy of Downtown Living Since 1963

Built in 1963 and originally christened "Carlton Towers," The Beacon on Third was advertised as an "ultra-modern luxury apartment" catering to residents seeking comfort, privacy, and the convenience of downtown living. The 183-unit building, designed by architect Howard L. Dutkin, A.I.A., and constructed by Frank J. Rooney, Inc., featured a distinctive Y-shaped configuration that maximized views and natural light.

As the tallest building in downtown St. Petersburg at the time, The Beacon became an iconic landmark. Through the decades, the building hosted a coffee shop, restaurant, beauty parlor, and currently houses a real estate agency.

In 2005, the building was converted to condominiums and renamed "The Beacon on Third." Today, it stands as a testament to mid-century architecture while offering modern amenities and conveniences for contemporary urban living.

Located in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, The Beacon places residents steps away from the University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus, the Mahaffey Theater, vibrant restaurants, shopping, and nightlife that define the city's cultural renaissance.

Amenities

Everything you need for modern condominium living

24-Hour Fitness Center

State-of-the-art fitness facility available to residents 6am to midnight daily. Featuring cardio equipment, free weights, and strength training machines with pool views.

Resort-Style Pool

Heated swimming pool with cabanas, grilling area, and sundeck. Pool hours: dawn to dusk daily. Perfect for relaxation and entertaining.

Community Room

Available 24/7 for resident use. Reservations required for private events and can be made through the Association website.

Secure Main Lobby

Beautifully renovated main lobby with modern finishes, comfortable seating, 24/7 secure FOB access, and professional on-site security from 5pm to 5am daily.

Rooftop Deck

Stunning panoramic views of downtown St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay. Open daily 9am to 10pm. Perfect for sunset viewing and entertaining.

Convenient Laundry

Modern laundry facilities on every residential floor with app-enabled payment through CSC ServiceWorks. Check machine availability and receive alerts when your laundry is complete.

Breathtaking Views

Enjoy spectacular vistas of downtown St. Petersburg, Tampa Bay, and surrounding neighborhoods from multiple vantage points throughout the building.

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Reserved Parking

Designated parking spaces for all residents with additional visitor parking available. Convenient on-site parking in a prime downtown location.

Resident Services

Convenient services designed for your lifestyle

Beacon Laundry

Laundry facilities are available on each residential floor through our partnership with CSC ServiceWorks.

With the CSC Go app, you can:

Pay for laundry using a credit card
Check availability of washers and dryers
Receive alerts when laundry is complete
Submit service requests

Beacon Wireless

Complimentary wireless internet is available to residents and their guests in the following common areas:

Lobby
Community Room
Fitness Center
Pool Deck
Rooftop Patio

Network Name: BEACON-GUEST

Parking

All vehicles must be parked in assigned owner-designated spaces. Unauthorized vehicles may be subject to towing.

Visitor parking spaces are marked "Visitor" and require a permit. Contact the management office to obtain parking permits for owners, renters, or visitors.

Amenity Hours

Pool: Dawn to dusk daily
Roof Deck: 9am to 10pm daily
Fitness Center: 6am to midnight daily
Community Room: 24/7 (reservations required for private events)

Reserve the Community Room through the Association website at condo.cincwebaxis.com

Beacon Heating & Cooling System

The Beacon uses a 2-pipe HVAC system, which uses the same piping alternately for hot water heating and chilled water cooling. This system, which originated in the 1960s as a cost-effective way to add air conditioning, performs a seasonal changeover where buildings are heated from fall to spring and cooled from spring to fall.

System Operation:
• The system switches to cooling when outdoor temperature is above 65°F
• The system switches to heating when outdoor temperature is below 65°F

The graph below shows the water temperature for the last 24 hours:

Community Guidelines

Important information for residents and guests

Occupancy

Except for occasional guests, occupancy may not exceed 2 persons in a studio or 1-bedroom unit and 4 persons in a 2-bedroom unit.

Guests

Residents are responsible for the actions of their guests at all times within the building and common areas.

Security

All doors must be closed and locked at all times. Verify unknown persons have a FOB before allowing entry. Security is on-site 5pm to 5am, seven days per week (727-310-8747).

Pets

Maximum of 2 pets per unit with a combined weight of 50 pounds. Dogs must be registered with management, kept on leash in all public areas, may not enter common areas except when passing through the front lobby, may not be left unattended on balconies. Owners are responsible for sanitarily disposing of all pet waste.

Smoking

Smoking is prohibited by state law in all enclosed common areas, and by the Association in stairways and open hallways. Cigarette and cigar butts/ash must not be thrown from any balcony. Receptacles are provided at each entrance.

Trash Disposal

Use medium-size bags and push completely down the chute, ensuring the chute door is closed. Larger trash items must be carried to the dumpster and may not be left in the garbage chute room.

Balconies

Nothing may fall or be thrown from any window, door, or balcony. Water drainage from balconies is not allowed. Only plants may extend higher than the railing. Be considerate of neighbors—avoid loud voices, music, or TV. No loud conversations or music on balconies after 11pm. Wind chimes are not permitted.

Disturbances & Complaints

For excessive pet barking (10 minutes or more), notify Security (727-310-8747) or Management (727-896-5190). For other disturbances, contact Security, Management, or Police as appropriate.

Contact Information

Management Office

Jeffrey Stradone, CMCA, AMS
Community Manager
Condominium Associates, Inc.

Office: 727-896-5190
Email: [email protected]

Office Hours:	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday - Friday

Building Address

The Beacon on Third
Condominium Association
470 3rd Street South
St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Emergency Contacts

Building Emergencies:
Condominium Associates
800-645-8233

Security (5pm-5am):
727-310-8747

Life-Threatening Emergencies:
Call 911

THE BEACON

Welcome to The Beacon on Third