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Foundation Pour Completed for JEM Private Residences at Miami Worldcenter

June 4, 2025

FLORIDA YIMBY

The foundation pour has been completed for JEM Private Residences, a 67-story residential tower under construction at 1016 Northeast 2nd Avenue in Downtown Miami. Overseen by Coastal Construction, the operation began at 9:00 p.m. on May 30 and spanned approximately 18 continuous hours, requiring 8,400 cubic yards of concrete delivered via 840 truckloads. The

NYC Developer Says Miami Now A Better Bet

November 6, 2023

FLORIDA REALTORS

A Miami-based developer recently switched his focus from NYC to Miami after realizing that during his 10 years in Fla., prices rose 180%, and in NYC, they rose 28%. MIAMI – Despite relocating to Miami about 10 years ago, just as the property market there was heating up, veteran developer Miki Naftali chose to keep business trained on his beloved New York...

New Details Revealed On 67-Story Miami Worldcenter Tower

October 31, 2023

THE NEXT MIAMI

The developer planning the 67-story JEM Private Residences at Miami Worldcenter has given an interview to the WSJ where new details were revealed. The project is valued at $580 million, the report said. As previously reported, condos will be located on the top half of the tower, and will have a separate entrance and amenities. Completion of the project...

Naftali Group Unveils Jem Private Residences in Miami

October 30, 2023

ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST

Naftali Group unveils Jem Private Residences in Miami Jem Private Residences, designed by Arquitectonica. Hayes Davidson New York developer Naftali Group has announced official plans for a 67-story mixed-use tower in the Miami Worldcenter complex just north of downtown. Designed by Arquitectonica, the Jem Private Residences will include 550 rental units...

New York Developer Who Shunned Miami Reverses Course

October 30, 2023

WALL STREET JOURNAL

While he faces a lot of competition in South Florida, veteran real-estate developer Miki Naftali says it is a good time to build there. New York developer Miki Naftali moved to Miami a decade ago. He was in the right place to buy or build at the start of that property market’s huge run-up. Instead, he chose not to develop in his new hometown...

Naftali Group Announces Official Plans For 67-Story Miami Worldcenter Tower

October 19, 2023

FLORIDA YIMBY

New York-based real estate development and investment firm Naftali Group has announced official plans for a 67-story mixed-use building to rise over 700 feet on a 1.02-acre site at 1044 and 1016 Northeast 2nd Avenue in the 27-acre Miami Worldcenter complex. The project is designed by the Miami-based architecture firm Arquitectonica, with interiors by the...

Naftali Launches Condo Sales Of Planned Tower At Miami Worldcenter

October 17, 2023

THE REAL DEAL

New York developer Naftali Group is launching condo sales at a planned tower at Miami Worldcenter, marking its first major ground-up project in the city. Naftali, led by Chairman and CEO Miki Naftali, and its partner Cara Real Estate Management, paid $40.5 million for the 1-acre site at 106 Northeast Second Avenue last year. They plan a 67-story building...

Miami Worldcenter Condo Sales Launch, Prices Start At $540,000

October 17, 2023

FLORIDA BUSINESS JOURNAL

Naftali Group has launched condo sales for its new tower at Miami Worldcenter. The New York-based developer said JEM Private Residences would feature 259 condos. They would be located in the 67-story tower, which would also include 550 rental units, 3,600 square feet of commercial space and about 591 parking spaces. The developer purchased the 1.02-acre...

Rejuvenation And Expansion: Naftali Group’s Vision For Downtown Miami’s Future

October 17, 2023

FINANCIAL ASSETS

Downtown Miami‘s revitalization efforts have had limited success until now, as Naftali Group Chairman and CEO Miki Naftali sets his sights on the neighborhood’s transformation. In an exclusive interview with FOX News Digital, Naftali announces his firm’s entry into Downtown Miami with the introduction of the JEM Private Residences in Miami Worldcenter...

Naftali Group Launches Sales For JEM Private Residences In Miami Worldcenter

October 17, 2023

PROFILE MIAMI

Naftali Group, a globally recognized real estate development and investment brand headed by visionary developer Miki Naftali, has launched sales for JEM Private Residences in Miami Worldcenter in Downtown Miami’s District 11. This dynamic condominium development, rising over 700 feet tall and spanning 67 stories, is a landmark focal point within the city’s..

Crece interés de mexicanos por comprar inmuebles en Miami

May 6, 2025

Reforma

Las propiedades en Estados Unidos, de manera particular en Miami, son destinos preferidos para que 6.0 por ciento de los mexicanos busquen un tipo de propiedad para adquirir, incluso con un entorno de incertidumbre macroeconómico, reveló Naftali Group." Miami sigue teniendo un fuerte atractivo, no sólo como destino cultural, sino como un lugar

Sensing Luxury: How Miami’s Newest Residences Are Redefining Real Estate

April 17, 2025

Resident Magazine

Sensing Luxury: How Miami’s Newest Residences Are Redefining Real Estate Through the Five Senses From Tequila Tasting Rooms to Tactile Showrooms by FENDI Casa, South Florida’s Most Coveted Developments Are Crafting Ultra-Personalized Living Experiences Designed to Be Felt, Savored, and Remembered As luxury real estate markets across the country heat up

Luxury condos in South Florida add lounges to attract high-end buyers

April 9, 2025

Vinetur

Developers integrate private tasting rooms and curated bars as demand grows for lifestyle-focused residential amenities. As Miami continues to grow as a culinary destination, with more than 200 new restaurants expected to open by the end of 2024, real estate developers are responding to the city’s appetite for fine food and drink in a new way.

Pouring Luxury

April 8, 2025

Resident Magazine

How Miami’s Most Exclusive Residences Are Redefining In - Home Spirits Culture From Floating Wine Cellars To Private Tequila Lounges, These South Florida High-Rises Are Turning Everyday Drinks Into Five-Star Experiences—With Panoramic Views To Match.Miami has never been one to follow convention—and its real estate scene is no exception. While many developers

Is C-PACE Multifamily Borrowers’ New Ace?

April 2, 2025

Multi-housing News

Its versatility in the capital stack makes it a reliable option for owners. At a time when capital for multifamily development is still costly and sometimes hard to come by, Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy financing offers an attractive option that suits a variety of situations. The financing, which provides a means to capitalize energy efficiency

Developing Miami | Meet Miami’s most noteworthy names

April 1, 2025

Modern Luxury Miami

Meet Miami’s most noteworthy names behind its ever-growing and soaring skyline. As a Miami native, Spencer Morris has seen this city grow exponentially. Serving as the third generation Morris to run the Miami-based real estate business, his efforts have led to the recent launch of two exciting projects, Ponce Park Residences in Coral Gables and Zigurrat in

Massive Miami Residential Project Obtains C-PACE Loan

January 22, 2025

Connect Cre

Naftali Group secured $40 million in C-PACE financing loan for the development of JEM Private Residences in Downtown Miami. The financing was provided by Nuveen Green Capital (NGC), a leader in sustainable commercial real estate financing solutions and an affiliate of Nuveen. Naftali Group also received $35 million in predevelopment financing from BHI

Naftali Group Lands $40M For Downtown Miami Resi Tower

January 22, 2025

Commerical Observer

Naftali Group has secured a $40 million construction loan to complete a residential high-rise in Downtown Miami, the developer announced. The C-PACE financing from Nuveen Green Capital will go toward JEM Private Residences, a 67-story project at 1016 Northeast Second Avenue, a block south of Interstate 395, within the Miami Worldcenter master development.

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