Investor profile - NY
Michael Messi
Michael Messi is a real estate investor and operator based in New York City, NY-NJ-CT. Public filings show activity across 32 properties held through 27 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Bank of America, FIRST REPUBLIC BANK, and Citi.
Michael's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $31.5M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 19 mortgage filings and 32 properties held through 27 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and commercial assets recorded between 2011 and 2025.
Primary Geography
New York City, NY-NJ-CT
ZIP codes: 10007, 11216, 10011, 10010, and 10013
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in NEW YORK, BROOKLYN, NEW, and JAMAICA.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (27)
NY · 0 properties · 23 mortgages
NY · 0 properties · 4 mortgages
NY · 0 properties · 3 mortgages
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Mortgages (19)
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/05/2024 | $1.0M | Open | PFP VII SUB I | 984 BERGEN LLC | 984 BERGEN ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11216 4 |
| 06/24/2024 | $627k | Open | HSBC Bank USA | 984 BERGEN LLC | 984 BERGEN ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11216 4 |
| 10/07/2022 | $35k | Open | Wells Fargo Bank | VAPOR2 LLC | 56 LEONARD ST, NEW YORK, NY 10013 52A |
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Owned Properties (32)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 INDIA ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11222 30B | 3 DOOBHIM RHRE LLC | Sold | $0 |
| 984 BERGEN ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11216 4 | MAXIMILIAN WALDRON | Sold | $1.3M |
| 984 BERGEN ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11216 4 | BENJAMIN BASSOFF | 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 residential, commercial, and industrial properties across New York City, NY-NJ-CT.
What companies is Michael Messi associated with?
Michael Messi is associated with 27 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include WEST 122ND STREET PROPERTY INVESTORS III LLC, 984 BERGEN LLC, BUSHWICK DEVELOPMENT GROUP LLC, 116 W 76TH ST HOUSING CORP, and CANBAX REALTY CORP.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 32 properties are associated with Michael Messi and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Michael Messi to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Bank of America, FIRST REPUBLIC BANK, and Citi, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2011 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2024.
How is associated activity determined?
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