Investor profile - NY
Ben Harlev
Ben Harlev is a real estate investor and operator based in New York City, NY-NJ-CT. Public filings show activity across 17 properties held through 4 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Bank Leumi USA, BEAVIV 148 W, and IDB Bank.
Ben's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $74.0M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 9 mortgage filings and 17 properties held through 4 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and multifamily assets recorded between 2017 and 2023.
Primary Geography
New York City, NY-NJ-CT
ZIP codes: 10013 and 11211
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in NEW YORK and BROOKLYN.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (4)
NY · 1 property · 3 mortgages
NY · 0 properties · 3 mortgages
NY · 5 properties · 2 mortgages
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Mortgages (9)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/20/2021 | $1.5M | Open | Bank Leumi USA | SPG JOHNSON LLC | 222 JOHNSON AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11206 |
| 02/14/2020 | $9.2M | Open | Bank Leumi USA | 167 171 CHRYSTIE LP | 167 CHRYSTIE ST, NEW YORK, NY 10002 |
| 02/14/2020 | $19.3M | Open | Bank Leumi USA | 167 171 CHRYSTIE LP | 167 CHRYSTIE ST, NEW YORK, NY 10002 |
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Owned Properties (17)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 185 GRAND ST, NEW YORK, NY 10013 5C | ITALIAN MUSEUM | Sold | $1.3M |
| 185 GRAND ST, NEW YORK, NY 10013 5C | PATEL FAMILY 2022 OWNERSHIP LLC | Sold | $1.5M |
| 185 GRAND ST, NEW YORK, NY 10013 5C | MICHELE CESTONE | Sold | $1.4M |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential and multifamily properties across New York City, NY-NJ-CT.
What companies is Ben Harlev associated with?
Ben Harlev is associated with 4 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include SPG JOHNSON LLC, 167 171 CHRYSTIE LP, MULBERRY GRAND OWNER LLC, and LEONARD VILLA LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 17 properties are associated with Ben Harlev and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Ben Harlev to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Bank Leumi USA, BEAVIV 148 W, and IDB Bank, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2017 through 2023, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2021.
How is associated activity determined?
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