Investor profile - NJ
William Melms
William Melms is a real estate investor and operator based in New York City, NY-NJ-CT. Public filings show activity across 22 properties held through 22 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Investors Bank, 1st Constitution Bank, and ATLANTIC STEWARDSHIP BANK.
William's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $58.9M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 41 mortgage filings and 22 properties held through 22 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in multifamily and commercial assets recorded between 2010 and 2025.
Associated People
Primary Geography
New York City, NY-NJ-CT
ZIP codes: 07304, 07305, 07307, 07302, and 07087
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in JERSEY and UNION CITY.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (22)
NJ · 1 property · 7 mortgages
NJ · 0 properties · 7 mortgages
NJ · 4 properties · 6 mortgages
+19 more not shown
Mortgages (41)
Top Lenders
$17.3M · 3 loans
$10.4M · 2 loans
$8.4M · 3 loans
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/30/2025 | $1.4M | Open | INVESTMENT PROPERTY EXCHANGE SERVICES | 361 CENTRAL AVE JC LLC | 361 CENTRAL AVE, JERSEY, NJ 07307 |
| 01/08/2024 | $350k | Closed | CLEMENT PACE | 802 GARFIELD AVE JC LLC | 802 GARFIELD AVE, JERSEY, NJ 07305 |
| 05/12/2023 | $0 | Open | LBHONEYBADGER | 869 COMMUNIPAW JERSEY CITY LLC | - |
+38 more not shown
Owned Properties (22)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 361 CENTRAL AVE, JERSEY, NJ 07307 | 361 CENTRAL AVE JC LLC | Owns - 6 mos | $2.0M |
| 165 MANHATTAN AVE, JERSEY, NJ 07307 | 165 MANHATTAN LLC | Sold | $550k |
| 802 GARFIELD AVE, JERSEY, NJ 07305 | MADISON EXCHANGE AS 1031 INTERMEDIARY | Sold | $1.9M |
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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 industrial properties across New York City, NY-NJ-CT.
What companies is William Melms associated with?
William Melms is associated with 22 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include 809 811 WEST STREET UNION CITY LLC, 45 COTTAGE STREET LLC, 424 WHITON LLC, 132 MALLORY AVE JC LLC, and 152 STEVENS JC LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 22 properties are associated with William Melms and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting William Melms to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Investors Bank, 1st Constitution Bank, and ATLANTIC STEWARDSHIP 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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