Investor profile - IL
Cathryn Leff
Cathryn Leff is a real estate investor and operator based in Chicago, IL-IN-WI. Public filings show activity across 16 properties held through 36 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Albany Bank, Old Second National Bank, and AMERICAN CHARTERED BANK.
Cathryn's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $11.9M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 23 mortgage filings and 16 properties held through 36 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and multifamily assets recorded between 2010 and 2025.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Chicago, IL-IN-WI
ZIP codes: 60625, 60004, 60007, 60016, and 60090
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in CHICAGO, DES PLAINES, RIVER GROVE, FOREST PARK, and ELK GROVE.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (36)
IL · 39 properties · 22 mortgages
IL · 6 properties · 2 mortgages
IL · 0 properties · 1 mortgage
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Mortgages (23)
Top Lenders
$2.5M · 2 loans
$2.0M · 1 loan
$1.5M · 1 loan
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2025 | $270k | Open | First American Bank | ALBANY BANK & TRUST CO NA | 8628 CRAWFORD AVE, SKOKIE, IL 60076 |
| 05/28/2025 | $1.2M | Open | LAURA L LLAMEDO | ALBANY BANK & TRUST CO NA | 2900 N KENNETH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60641 |
| 08/02/2022 | $350k | Open | Community Savings Bank | ALBANY BANK & TRUST CO NA | 5805 W LAWRENCE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60630 |
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Owned Properties (16)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2900 N KENNETH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60641 | ALBANY BANK & TRUST CO NA A NATL BANKING ASSN ITS SUCCESSOR OR SUCCESSORS AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED MAY 9 2025 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 11 6659 | Owns - 7 mos | $10 |
| 5805 W LAWRENCE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60630 | ALBANY BANK & TRUST CO | Owns - 3.8 yrs | $0 |
| 6401 W BERTEAU AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60634 212 | FRANCIS S FABIANSKI JR FIRST TRUST DATED FEBRUARY 1 2000 | Sold | $0 |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, multifamily, and industrial properties across Chicago, IL-IN-WI.
What companies is Cathryn Leff associated with?
Cathryn Leff is associated with 36 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include ALBANY BANK & TRUST CO NA, ALBANY BANK & TRUST CO NA AS TRUSTEE, COMMUNITY SAVINGS BANK AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED THE 4TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2016 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER LT 2851, ALBANY BANK & TRUST CO NA AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO COMMUNITY SAVINGS BANK, and ALBANY BANK & TRUST CO NA AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO COMMUNITY SAVINGS BANK UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF A DEED OR DEEDS IN TRUST DULY RECORDED AND DELIVERED TO SAID BANK IN PURSUANCE OF A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED FEBRUARY 17 2009 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER LT 2307.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 16 properties are associated with Cathryn Leff and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Cathryn Leff to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Albany Bank, Old Second National Bank, and AMERICAN CHARTERED BANK, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2010 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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