Investor profile - PA
James Pearlstein
James Pearlstein is a real estate investor and operator based in Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD. Public filings show activity across 47 properties held through 48 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Finance of America Mortgage, Barings, and WSFS Bank.
James's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $913.2M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 167 mortgage filings and 47 properties held through 48 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in commercial and multifamily assets recorded between 2005 and 2025.
Primary Geography
Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD
ZIP codes: 19103, 19130, 19102, 19107, and 19122
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in PHILADELPHIA, WILMINGTON, and WAYNE.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (48)
PA · 10 properties · 23 mortgages
PA · 0 properties · 8 mortgages
PA · 0 properties · 8 mortgages
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Mortgages (167)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13/2025 | $76.6M | Open | WSFS Bank | 1501 BFP LLC | 110 S 19TH ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 300PHILADELPHIA |
| 11/06/2025 | $113.0M | Open | Barings | 18 SAN PARTNERS LLC | 115 S 19TH ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 |
| 08/11/2025 | $2.1M | Open | Mid Penn Bank | 1526 SANSOM PARTNERS LP | 1509 WALNUT ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102 |
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Owned Properties (47)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 DELAWARE AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19801 5TH | FSB WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY | Owns - 4 mos | $103k |
| 1750 N FRONT ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19122 | FP 17 PARTNERS LLC | Owns - 15 mos | $3.9M |
| 1625 N HOWARD ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19122 | 1625H PARTNERS LLC | Owns - 2.7 yrs | $10 |
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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 Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD.
What companies is James Pearlstein associated with?
James Pearlstein is associated with 48 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include CHESTNUT SQUARE ASSOCIATES LP, 1518 SPRUCE PARTNERS LP, 1912 CHESTNUT PARTNERS LP, 1701 WALNUT ACQUISITIONS LP, and 1529 WALNUT STREET ASSOCIATES LP.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 47 properties are associated with James Pearlstein and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting James Pearlstein to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Finance of America Mortgage, Barings, and WSFS Bank, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2005 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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