Michael Dezer
Founder, Dezer Development LLC
Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
Phone (212) 929-1285 x223
Specialties
Landlord Rep, Landlord Rep (Office), Landlord Rep (Retail)
Property Types
Office, Retail
Markets
New York City
Bio
The name of Michael Dezer is synonymous with the spirit of community and achievement. Born and raised in Tel Aviv, Israel, Michael Dezer immigrated to the United States in 1962.
In 1970, Michael founded Dezer Properties, a now prominent New York City commercial real estate company. The first developer to identify Chelsea as an up-and-coming district in New York City, Michael had the opportunity to develop a portfolio of the area’s choicest properties. Michael became instrumental in the positioning of the “New Chelsea Image,” taking it from a failing fur and manufacturing district to a hub of fashion, creative resources, multinational company headquarters and offices, and desirable loft style living spaces.
Michael’s vision enabled Dezer Properties to be the first developer in New York City to convert factory buildings into luxury office cooperatives, and position the Chelsea area as one of the most sought-after in the city. Today the Dezer Properties New York portfolio is the largest of its kind in Chelsea, with holdings that include 20 commercial buildings, in addition to completing eight commercial co-ops and one luxury residential loft condominium, and encompassing more than 1.3 million square feet of space.
In 1985, Michael began to purchase oceanfront property in south Florida and is now one of the largest oceanfront property owners in Sunny Isles Beach, owning just over 27 oceanfront acres and representing one of the largest holdings of beachfront property owned and developable in the state. Today he owns the Travelodge Monaco Beach Resort and the Days Hotel Thunderbird Beach Resort, in addition to several other local condominium and resort properties. Michael also retains the development rights to additional properties in Sunny Isles Beach that represent over 30 oceanfront acres.
As Dezer Development continues to expand its portfolio, Michael has taken on a new venture, opening his Dezer Collection Museum and Pavilion. An avid car enthusiast and collector for nearly 50 years, Michael today owns over 1,000 of the most unusual vehicles held in any private collection in the world, including American classics from all eras, rare European classics, Hollywood “Star” cars and microcars, along with classic motorcycles and more. In addition to the extraordinary collection of vehicles on display, the museum features one of the largest collections of James Bond props and vehicles in the world.
Over the years, Michael has been a long time staunch supporter of various American and Israeli charities.
