Investor Profile - NY
Benjamin Braka
Benjamin Braka is a real estate investor and operator based in New York City, NY-NJ-CT. Public filings show activity across 20 properties held through 9 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Signature Bank, 805 NINTH AVENUE FUNDING, and CHELSEA 5 FUNDING.
Benjamin's Activity
As of June 2026, public records show approximately $53.3M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 19 mortgage filings and 20 properties held through 9 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and commercial assets recorded between 2015 and 2025.
Associated People
Primary Geography
New York City, NY-NJ-CT
ZIP codes: 10019, 10011, 10012, and 10024
Most activity in NEW YORK.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (9)
NY · 0 properties · 8 mortgages
NY · 2 properties · 4 mortgages
+7 more entities not shown
Mortgages (19)
Top Lenders
$22.0M · 4 loans
$10.4M · 6 loans
$6.5M · 1 loan
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/02/2025 | $6.5M | Open | CHELSEA 5 FUNDING | 344 BOWERY RETAIL LLC | 172 7TH AVE, NEW YORK, NY 10011 |
| 10/25/2022 | $5.4M | Open | EVAN SEIDEN | UNITED STATES REALTY & INVESTMENT CO | - |
+17 more not shown
Owned Properties (20)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 370 COLUMBUS AVE, NEW YORK, NY 10024 | UNITED STATES REALTY & INVESTMENT CO | Owns - 13 mos | $7.9M |
| 172 7TH AVE, NEW YORK, NY 10011 | 344 BOWERY RETAIL LLC | Owns - 14 mos | $4.5M |
+18 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential and commercial properties across New York City, NY-NJ-CT.
What companies is Benjamin Braka associated with?
Benjamin Braka is associated with 9 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include 805 NINTH AVENUE REALTY GROUP LLC, CS 771 NINTH LLC, 406 WEST PROPERTY LLC, 344 BOWERY RETAIL LLC, and DIDCO URBAN RENEWAL CO.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 20 properties are associated with Benjamin Braka and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Benjamin Braka to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Signature Bank, 805 NINTH AVENUE FUNDING, and CHELSEA 5 FUNDING, 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 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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