Investor profile - NY
James Cantanno
James Cantanno is a real estate investor and operator based in New York City, NY-NJ-CT. Public filings show activity across 14 properties held through 13 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Popular Bank, Centennial Bank, and Metropolitan Commercial Bank.
James's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $122.4M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 51 mortgage filings and 14 properties held through 13 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in commercial and multifamily assets recorded between 2014 and 2021.
Associated People
Primary Geography
New York City, NY-NJ-CT
ZIP codes: 10457, 10456, 10459, 10472, and 10038
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in BRONX and NEW YORK.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (13)
NY · 0 properties · 7 mortgages
NY · 4 properties · 5 mortgages
NY · 2 properties · 5 mortgages
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Mortgages (51)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/19/2021 | $1.5M | Open | Metropolitan Commercial Bank | 4607 PARK DEVELOPMENT LLC | 4607 PARK AVE, BRONX, NY 10458 |
| 07/16/2021 | $800k | Open | Metropolitan Commercial Bank | 1401 ELG DEVELOPMENT LLC | 1355 GRANT AVE, BRONX, NY 10456 |
| 04/15/2021 | $2.1M | Open | Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC | 111 E 183 DEVELOPMENT LLC | 2302 MORRIS AVE, BRONX, NY 10468 |
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Owned Properties (14)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1144 EVERGREEN AVE, BRONX, NY 10472 | 1144 EVERGREEN DEVELOPMENT LLC | Owns - 6.6 yrs | $15.5M |
| 1355 GRANT AVE, BRONX, NY 10456 | HAMILTON BRONX LLC | Owns - 7.0 yrs | $8.9M |
| 105 NASSAU ST, NEW YORK, NY 10038 | 105 NASSAU LLC | Sold | $5.0M |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in commercial, multifamily, and residential properties across New York City, NY-NJ-CT.
What companies is James Cantanno associated with?
James Cantanno is associated with 13 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include 111 E 183 DEVELOPMENT LLC, 246 ECHO DEVELOPMENT LLC, 1401 ELG DEVELOPMENT LLC, 1144 EVERGREEN DEVELOPMENT LLC, and 1685 MONROE DEVELOPMENT LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 14 properties are associated with James Cantanno and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting James Cantanno to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Popular Bank, Centennial Bank, and Metropolitan Commercial Bank, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2014 through 2021, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2021.
How is associated activity determined?
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