Investor profile - IL
Steven Degraff
Steven Degraff is a real estate investor and operator based in Chicago, IL-IN-WI. Public filings show activity across 21 properties held through 38 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Wintrust Bank, Lakeside Bank, and ALECKO LENDER I.
Steven's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $91.5M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 40 mortgage filings and 21 properties held through 38 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in multifamily and commercial assets recorded between 2015 and 2025.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Chicago, IL-IN-WI
ZIP codes: 60640, 60647, 60613, 60625, and 60657
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in CHICAGO and DES PLAINES.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (38)
IL · 1 property · 3 mortgages
IL · 1 property · 3 mortgages
IL · 0 properties · 2 mortgages
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Mortgages (40)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/06/2024 | $2.1M | Open | JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association | 1040 SCHOOL LLC | 1048 W SCHOOL ST, CHICAGO, IL 60657 |
| 01/04/2024 | $1.1M | Open | ALECKO LENDING I | 2641 CARMEN LLC | 2641 W CARMEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625 |
| 11/17/2023 | $1.2M | Open | ALECKO LENDING I | 5454 PAULINA LLC | 5452 N PAULINA ST, CHICAGO, IL 60640 |
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Owned Properties (21)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2641 W CARMEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625 | 2641 CARMEN LLC | Owns - 24 mos | $1.4M |
| 5452 N PAULINA ST, CHICAGO, IL 60640 | 5454 PAULINA LLC | Owns - 2.1 yrs | $10 |
| 2853 W PALMER ST, CHICAGO, IL 60647 | 2853 PALMER LLC | Owns - 2.7 yrs | $1.8M |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in multifamily, commercial, and residential properties across Chicago, IL-IN-WI.
What companies is Steven Degraff associated with?
Steven Degraff is associated with 38 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include 525 BARRY BUILDING LLC, 1437 CARMEN LLC, 2228 SAWYER LLC, 2017 HOYNE LLC, and 3823 DRAKE LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 21 properties are associated with Steven Degraff and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Steven Degraff to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Wintrust Bank, Lakeside Bank, and ALECKO LENDER I, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2015 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2024.
How is associated activity determined?
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