Investor profile - NC
Joel Ornstein
Joel Ornstein is a real estate investor and operator based in Raleigh-Durham, NC. Public filings show activity across 6 properties held through 5 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include OceanAir FCU and CIVIC FCU.
Joel's Activity
As of January 2026, public records show approximately $12.1M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 7 mortgage filings and 6 properties held through 5 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in commercial assets recorded between 2018 and 2023.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Raleigh-Durham, NC
ZIP codes: 27516 and 27101
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in CHAPEL HILL and WINSTON SALEM.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (5)
NC · 4 properties · 6 mortgages
NC · 2 properties · 1 mortgage
+3 more not shown
Mortgages (7)
Top Lenders
$11.4M · 6 loans
$650k · 1 loan
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/17/2023 | $1.9M | Open | OceanAir FCU | FRANKLIN & KENAN LLC | 405 W FRANKLIN ST #A, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516 |
| 01/17/2023 | $1.9M | Open | OceanAir FCU | FRANKLIN & KENAN LLC | 403 W FRANKLIN ST, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516 |
+5 more not shown
Owned Properties (6)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 403 W FRANKLIN ST, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516 | FRANKLIN & KENAN LLC | Owns - 3.0 yrs | $3.1M |
| 401 W FRANKLIN ST #A, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516 | FRANKLIN & KENAN LLC | Owns - 3.0 yrs | $3.1M |
+4 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in commercial properties across Raleigh-Durham, NC.
What companies is Joel Ornstein associated with?
Joel Ornstein is associated with 5 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include FRANKLIN & KENAN LLC, FLATIRON BUILDING WINSTON LLC, 511 JERSEY AVENUE LLC, 112 W LEWIS STREET QOZB LLC, and GSO 112 LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 6 properties are associated with Joel Ornstein and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Joel Ornstein to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references OceanAir FCU and CIVIC FCU, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2018 through 2023, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2023.
How is associated activity determined?
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