From soaking up the sun on Israeli beaches to flipping one of the most iconic hotels in NYC, Miki Naftali’s real estate journey is the definition of a wild ride.

Miki’s story starts in Israel, but things really took off when he landed at USC and pulled off his first off-market deal in Los Angeles—before he even had a business card. After cutting his teeth in Tel Aviv, he set his sights on the U.S. once again, eventually making waves in the ultra-competitive New York City condo market.

Then came the power move: buying and transforming the legendary Plaza Hotel. That deal didn’t just make headlines—it cemented his status as a real estate heavyweight. Fast forward to today, and Miki’s leading Naftali Group, shaping the skylines of NYC and South Florida with high-end residential developments.

Talking to Miki felt like stepping into the war room of a real estate empire—big vision, bold strategies, and stories you need to hear about navigating the financial crisis. 

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