Investor profile - IL
Eric Helfand
Eric Helfand is a real estate investor and operator based in Chicago, IL-IN-WI. Public filings show activity across 3 properties held through 4 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include CREST HILL INVESTMENT, TCF Bank, and BRIDGEVIEW BANK GROUP.
Eric's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $64.6M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 9 mortgage filings and 3 properties held through 4 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in commercial and residential assets recorded between 2015 and 2024.
Primary Geography
Chicago, IL-IN-WI
ZIP codes: 60062, 60619, and 60642
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in CHICAGO and NORTHBROOK.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (4)
IL · 2 properties · 3 mortgages
IL · 2 properties · 3 mortgages
IL · 2 properties · 2 mortgages
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Mortgages (9)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/03/2024 | $19.4M | Open | CREST HILL INVESTMENT | 1308 N ELSTON INVESTORS LLC | 1308 N ELSTON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60642 |
| 11/21/2022 | $10.0M | Open | AREEIF LENDER | 1334 E 79TH LLC | 1334 E 79TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60619 |
| 08/22/2019 | $10.1M | Closed | ARESIF LENDER | S LAFAYETTE SELF STORAGE LLC | 57 W 85TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620 |
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Owned Properties (3)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1334 E 79TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60619 | 1334 E 79TH LLC | Owns - 7.4 yrs | $10 |
| 1300 N ELSTON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60642 | 1308 N ELSTON INVESTORS LLC | Owns - 9.0 yrs | $10 |
| 200 ESTATE CT, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062 | PHILLIP NGO | Owns - 10.5 yrs | $350k |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in commercial and residential properties across Chicago, IL-IN-WI.
What companies is Eric Helfand associated with?
Eric Helfand is associated with 4 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include 1308 N ELSTON INVESTORS LLC, 1334 E 79TH LLC, S LAFAYETTE SELF STORAGE LLC, and 8522 S LAFAYETTE LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 3 properties are associated with Eric Helfand and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Eric Helfand to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references CREST HILL INVESTMENT, TCF Bank, and BRIDGEVIEW BANK GROUP, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2015 through 2024, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2024.
How is associated activity determined?
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