Matthew Classi
Managing Member

Matthew Classi is a co-founder and Managing Member of GCP Capital Group and has been active in commercial real estate finance for more than three decades. Since co-founding the firm in 1996 alongside partners Paul Greenbaum and Alan Perlmutter, Mr. Classi has helped establish GCP Capital Group as one of the most active and respected commercial real estate capital advisory firms in the region.

Over the course of his career, Mr. Classi has originated and closed billions of dollars in financing transactions across a broad range of property types, including multifamily, mixed-use, retail, office, industrial, healthcare, hospitality, and development assets. His experience includes acquisition financing, refinancing, construction loans, bridge financing, permanent debt placement, mezzanine financing, and structured finance transactions involving both institutional and private capital sources.

Recent notable transactions arranged by Mr. Classi include a $40 million loan secured by a 12-story mixed-use property in Manhattan, as well as $48.5 million in financings for four apartment communities located throughout Central Long Island.

Mr. Classi has developed longstanding relationships with many of the nation’s leading banks, agency lenders, life insurance companies, CMBS lenders, debt funds, and private capital providers. He is recognized for his strategic approach, deep market knowledge, and ability to structure creative financing solutions tailored to each client’s specific investment objectives.

A longstanding member of several industry organizations, Mr. Classi is actively involved with the Real Estate Board of New York and its Finance Committee and has authored numerous articles for industry publications throughout his career.

In addition to his professional activities, Mr. Classi supports a variety of charitable organizations and community initiatives. He has been a member of the Columbus Citizens Foundation since 2003 and has served on several of its charitable committees. In recognition of his professional accomplishments and community involvement, Mr. Classi received the Foundation’s “Achievement in Business Award” in 2003 and was honored during the annual Columbus Day celebration and parade.

Mr. Classi graduated with honors from Long Island University with a degree in Business and enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, and skiing.