ARB 26: an art deco retrofit on Rio Branco, with 92 studios and 28 one-bedroom apartments in downtown Rio
A single 19-floor tower at Avenida Rio Branco, 26 — an address that became a standout façade in Centro after the art deco retrofit designed by Cité Arquitetura. There are 123 units: 92 studios from 23.48 to 41.52 m², 28 one-bedroom apartments from 42.35 to 43.50 m² and 3 penthouses from 51.71 to 93.97 m². Two rooftops, a coworking space and a shared laundry complete the program. Developed by WPX Empreendimentos, built by Engeziler.
Downtown Rio is coming back — and Reviver Centro is speeding it up
The municipal Reviver Centro program reduces the ITBI (property transfer tax) on the first purchase and grants an IPTU (property tax) benefit after delivery, for those who invest in residential retrofits in the area.
See ARB 26 on video
The official film tours the retrofitted façade, the two rooftops and the spaces of the development.
A retrofit in the heart of Centro
Rio Branco, 26 is a 5-minute walk from Uruguaiana Metro Station and 8 minutes by VLT (light rail) from the ferry terminal (Estação das Barcas) at Praça XV — in the same block as the Museu de Arte do Rio (MAR) and Largo da Prainha.
Facial recognition, central CCTV and 24-hour monitoring with motion sensors at the entrances. Electronic locks in every unit.
One with a pool, sauna and gym; the other with a bar and lounge — both with views of Guanabara Bay and Centro.
Common areas designed for those who work from home or rent out for short stays.
268.13 m² of retail space on the ground floor and basement, adding activity to the building.
Images for illustration only. ARB 26 is a retrofit under construction — the renderings above come from the developer’s official material; real photos of the common areas will follow once they are delivered.
33 units for sale, from R$ 462 thousand
ARB 26 is in its launch phase, with a price list by unit. Under the November 2026 price list, 33 residential units are for sale — 13 studios, 17 one-bedroom apartments and the 3 penthouses — plus 1 store. Until delivery, scheduled for April 2029, you pay 30% of the price directly to the developer; the 70% balance is paid on delivery with bank financing.
| Unit type | For sale | Size | From | R$/m² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 13 units | 26.94 to 41.52 m² | R$ 462.000 | R$ 15.919 to R$ 21.298 |
| One-bedroom | 17 units | 42.35 to 43.50 m² | R$ 678.000 | R$ 16.009 to R$ 22.276 |
| Penthouse | 3 units | 51.71 to 93.97 m² | R$ 842.000 | R$ 14.845 to R$ 16.283 |
Prices updated to the November 2026 price list, subject to change and to unit availability. R$/m² calculated from each unit’s size on the price list. I send the unit-by-unit list through the form or on WhatsApp, with availability confirmed on the day.
Studio 1308
- Signing payment · on signing (10%)R$ 46.200
- 2 installments · 30 and 60 days (2%)2 × R$ 4.620
- 33 monthly installments during construction (8%)33 × R$ 1.120
- 4 periodic installments, half-yearly or yearly (7%)4 × R$ 8.085
- Single payment, as per the price list (3%)R$ 13.860
- Total until delivery (30%)R$ 138.600
- Post-construction balance · bank financing on delivery (70%)R$ 323.400
Installment amounts from the November 2026 price list; dates of the periodic installments and of the single payment as per the price list. Delivery scheduled for April 2029. Subject to change and to unit availability.
One-bedroom 502
- Signing payment · on signing (10%)R$ 67.800
- 2 installments · 30 and 60 days (2%)2 × R$ 6.780
- 33 monthly installments during construction (8%)33 × R$ 1.644
- 4 periodic installments, half-yearly or yearly (7%)4 × R$ 11.865
- Single payment, as per the price list (3%)R$ 20.328
- Total until delivery (30%)R$ 203.400
- Post-construction balance · bank financing on delivery (70%)R$ 474.600
Installment amounts from the November 2026 price list; dates of the periodic installments and of the single payment as per the price list. Delivery scheduled for April 2029. Subject to change and to unit availability.
How much you pay until delivery, and how much goes to the bank
Under the November 2026 price list, 30% of the price is paid directly to the developer until delivery, scheduled for April 2029: 10% on signing, 2% in 2 installments (30 and 60 days), 8% in 33 monthly installments, 7% in 4 periodic installments (half-yearly or yearly) and a 3% single payment, as per the price list. The 70% balance is paid on delivery with bank financing (banks finance up to 80% of the price). Below, the lowest-priced studio and one-bedroom unit on the price list.
| Stage | When | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Signing payment (10%) | On signing | R$ 46.200 |
| 2 installments of R$ 4.620 (2%) | 30 and 60 days | R$ 9.240 |
| 33 monthly installments of R$ 1.120 (8%) | During construction | R$ 36.960 |
| 4 periodic installments of R$ 8.085 (7%) | Half-yearly or yearly, as per the price list | R$ 32.340 |
| Single payment (3%) | As per the price list | R$ 13.860 |
| Until financing (30%) | R$ 138.600 | |
| Post-construction balance, bank financing on delivery (70%) | R$ 323.400 | |
| Stage | When | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Signing payment (10%) | On signing | R$ 67.800 |
| 2 installments of R$ 6.780 (2%) | 30 and 60 days | R$ 13.560 |
| 33 monthly installments of R$ 1.644 (8%) | During construction | R$ 54.252 |
| 4 periodic installments of R$ 11.865 (7%) | Half-yearly or yearly, as per the price list | R$ 47.460 |
| Single payment (3%) | As per the price list | R$ 20.328 |
| Until financing (30%) | R$ 203.400 | |
| Post-construction balance, bank financing on delivery (70%) | R$ 474.600 | |
Simulation based on the November 2026 price list, subject to the developer's approval and unit availability. Installments are adjusted as set out in the contract. The mortgage payment is illustrative: SAC table at the reference rate of 12.89% a year, without mandatory insurance or bank fees; the actual rate depends on the bank and on each buyer. Brazilian bank financing for non-residents is limited.
Illustrative renderings of the spaces
Open-plan studio, living room and the penthouse — renderings from the developer’s official material.
Short stay in Centro: what the numbers show
Downtown Rio has an average ADR (average daily rate) of R$ 274,81 per night and 73.49% occupancy (Lobie data, 2025). The overall market, measured by AirDNA, shows an ADR of R$ 285,65 and 55% occupancy, with the average daily rate growing 14.7% a year.
- 16 of the 92 studio units on the sales chart reach 1% a month or more
- Management planned by Lobie: pricing, digital check-in and owner statements
Marketing information. It does not guarantee future economic performance, returns or occupancy.
What comes with each unit
Vinyl flooring, polystyrene baseboards, aluminum window frames, air conditioning and wireless internet with the infrastructure ready. Façade lighting design by Maneco Quinderé e Associados.
Vinyl flooring, polystyrene baseboards and aluminum window frames in every unit.
Air conditioning and infrastructure for wireless internet in the common areas.
System compliant with the Rio de Janeiro Fire Department standards.
Façade lighting design by Maneco Quinderé e Associados.
In the same block as the Museu de Arte do Rio
Rio Branco, 26 is in the same block as the Museu de Arte do Rio (MAR) and Largo da Prainha, close to the shops and cultural life of Centro.
A 5-minute walk to the station.
8 minutes by VLT (light rail) to Praça XV.
In the immediate surroundings of the development.
Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil, Casa França-Brasil and Arco do Teles nearby.
WPX Empreendimentos and Engeziler
Sponsor and developer of ARB 26, through SPE RB26 Empreendimentos Imobiliários Ltda. (CNPJ 65.284.840/0001-79).
Founded in 1984 by Alberto Zilberman and Rosa Zilberman Shor, in Rio de Janeiro. It works in residential, corporate, healthcare and retail projects, holds level A certification from PBQP-H and GERIC (Caixa Econômica Federal) and has built more than 2 million m².
What is already defined
Images, illustrations and artistic renderings are for illustration only. Furniture, decorative objects and other staging elements not included in the Memorial Descritivo (specifications) are not part of the purchase. Sizes, unit types, prices and payment terms according to the seller’s official price list, subject to change without notice. The purchase depends on credit analysis and approval by the seller.
Questions about ARB 26
How much does a unit at ARB 26 cost?
Under the November 2026 price list, studios range from R$ 462 thousand to R$ 827 thousand (26.94 to 41.52 m²), one-bedroom apartments from R$ 678 thousand to R$ 969 thousand (42.35 to 43.50 m²) and the 3 penthouses from R$ 842 thousand to R$ 1.395 million (51.71 to 93.97 m²). The lowest price is studio 1308, 26.94 m², at R$ 462 thousand. I send the price of each unit through the form or on WhatsApp, with availability confirmed on the day.
How many units does ARB 26 have?
There are 123 residential units in a single 19-floor tower, with 8 units per floor: 92 studios, 28 one-bedroom apartments and 3 penthouses, plus 1 store. Under the November 2026 price list, 33 residential units are for sale: 13 studios, 17 one-bedroom apartments and the 3 penthouses.
What are the payment terms at ARB 26?
Under the November 2026 price list, you pay 30% until delivery: 10% on signing, 2% in 2 installments (30 and 60 days), 8% in 33 monthly installments, 7% in 4 periodic installments (half-yearly or yearly) and a 3% single payment, as per the price list. The 70% balance is paid on delivery with bank financing; banks finance up to 80% of the price. For studio 1308, at R$ 462 thousand, the signing payment is R$ 46.200 and the monthly installments are R$ 1.120.
Where is ARB 26? What is the address on Avenida Rio Branco?
At Avenida Rio Branco, 26, in Centro, downtown Rio de Janeiro, a 5-minute walk from Uruguaiana Metro Station and 8 minutes by VLT (light rail) from the ferry terminal (Estação das Barcas) at Praça XV. Postal code (CEP) 20090-001.
What is the Reviver Centro program and what are its benefits?
It is the municipal program that reduces the ITBI (property transfer tax) on the first purchase and grants an IPTU (property tax) benefit after delivery, for those who invest in residential retrofits in downtown Rio. ARB 26 is one of the 74 projects already licensed under the program.
Can a unit at ARB 26 be used for short-term rentals (short stay)?
Yes. Downtown Rio has an average ADR of R$ 274,81 and 73.49% occupancy (Lobie data, 2025). Management is planned by Lobie. Marketing information, with no guarantee of returns.
When will ARB 26 be ready?
ARB 26 is in its launch phase, with a 30-month construction period and delivery scheduled for April 2029.
What is included in the common areas of ARB 26?
Front desk, delivery room, bike storage, coworking, shared laundry, two rooftops (one with a pool, sauna and gym, the other with a bar and lounge). The building also has a 268.13 m² store on the ground floor and basement, which is a separate unit.
Who designed ARB 26?
Developed by WPX Empreendimentos, built by Engeziler, with architecture and interior design by Cité Arquitetura and façade lighting design by Maneco Quinderé e Associados.
Do you consider offers at ARB 26?
Yes. We consider offers for all units. Send yours on WhatsApp at +55 21 96684-4828, with the amount and the payment method, and I will present it to the seller and get back to you with the answer.
Can foreigners buy an apartment at ARB 26 in Brazil?
Yes. Foreigners can buy urban property in Brazil, even without living in the country. You need a CPF (Brazilian individual taxpayer number), which can be requested at a Brazilian consulate. The purchase is recorded at the Real Estate Registry Office (Cartório de Registro de Imóveis), as for any other buyer.
Can I buy at ARB 26 without being in Rio?
Yes. I give you a video tour and send you the floor plans and the price list, and signing can be done with a digital certificate or through a power of attorney. I follow every step and can refer you to a trusted lawyer to review the contract.
How does a foreign buyer pay for a unit at ARB 26?
Payment follows the developer’s price list: 30% during construction (a 10% signing payment plus installments until delivery) and the remaining 70% on delivery through bank financing, as described above. Funds from abroad come in through an international bank transfer registered by the bank. Bank financing in Brazil for non-residents is limited — most foreigners buy with their own funds.
Do I need a CPF to buy property in Brazil?
Yes. The CPF is the individual taxpayer registration of the Receita Federal, Brazil’s federal tax authority. Foreigners can apply for it at a Brazilian consulate or online through the Receita Federal.
What are the costs of buying an apartment at ARB 26 in Rio?
Besides the price, the buyer pays the ITBI (the municipal property transfer tax) and the registration at the Real Estate Registry Office. The Reviver Centro program reduces the ITBI on the first purchase. I provide the amounts in the proposal.
Rio Branco, 26. Want to see the floor plan before you decide?
Message me and I will send you the floor plans, the fact sheet and the payment plan — and confirm availability with the sales team right away.
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