STOCK TITAN

Clipper Realty (CLPR) investor group led by Levinson reports 40.9% stake

(Moderate)
(Neutral)
Form Type
SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Sam Levinson and related entities filed an amended ownership report for Clipper Realty Inc., detailing a combined beneficial interest in 9,899,224 securities tied to the company, representing 40.9% of the economic interest in Common Stock on an as-converted basis as described.

The calculation uses 16,157,566 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of August 6, 2026, plus 764,001 LTIP Units and 7,296,279 Class B LLC Units held by the reporting persons. Levinson has sole voting and dispositive power over 903,303 securities and shared power over 8,995,921 through Trapeze Inc., Trapeze D Holdings LLC, ECL Holdings LLC and Starburst 2016 II LLC.

The amendment updates historical acquisition and grant details and records recent open‑market purchases by Starburst on August 12–14, 2026, totaling 154,764 shares at weighted average prices between $3.09 and $3.29 per share. The reporting persons state the joint filing is for informational purposes and expressly disclaim being a “group,” other than Mr. Levinson’s own beneficial holdings.

Positive

  • None.

Negative

  • None.

Filing Explained

The reported 40.9% stake is not all current Common Stock: it includes units exchangeable for cash or, at the issuer’s election, stock.

Schedule 13D filings disclose ownership above 5%; this amendment reports the filer’s updated beneficial-interest position, with the material structural consequence that its 40.9% figure includes units tied to Clipper Realty Inc., not only currently outstanding Common Stock.

The filing says Class B LLC Units can be exchanged for cash equal to a Common Stock value or, at the issuer’s election, one share of Common Stock; vested LTIP Units can convert into Operating Partnership units that have a similar cash-or-stock redemption structure.

Accordingly, the reported 40.9% is an as-converted ownership measure rather than 40.9% ownership of currently outstanding Common Stock alone; the filing also states that these units do not constitute beneficial ownership of Common Stock under Rule 13d-3.

A specified next state change is the vesting of 17,243 LTIP Units on September 30, 2026; vesting permits the conversion mechanics described in the filing but does not itself state that Common Stock will be issued.

Total beneficial interest 9,899,224 securities Combined holdings reported by Sam Levinson and related entities
Beneficial ownership percentage 40.9 % Percentage of Clipper Realty Common Stock on the as‑converted basis described
Shares outstanding 16,157,566 shares Common Stock outstanding as of August 6, 2026 used in calculations
Trapeze Inc. beneficial holdings 5,717,708 securities Trapeze’s holdings representing 27.7% beneficial interest
Trapeze D Holdings LLC beneficial holdings 1,498,821 securities Trapeze D’s holdings representing 8.6% beneficial interest
ECL Holdings LLC beneficial holdings 1,597,733 securities ECL’s holdings representing 9.1% beneficial interest
Starburst 2016 II LLC purchases 08/12/2026 69,172 shares at $3.0869 Open‑market transactions by Starburst on August 12, 2026
Starburst 2016 II LLC purchases 08/13/2026 81,647 shares at $3.2125 Open‑market transactions by Starburst on August 13, 2026
Class B LLC Units financial
"Class B LLC Units, which are units of certain limited liability companies"
Special Voting Stock financial
"exchangeable, together with an equal number of shares of Special Voting Stock"
Special voting stock is a class of shares that gives its holders more or different voting rights than ordinary shares, allowing them to control key corporate decisions such as board elections or mergers. For investors, it matters because these shares concentrate control in certain hands, so even if others own more economic interest, they may have less influence over company strategy and governance — like having fewer keys to a car even if you paid for most of it.
LTIP Units financial
"granted 100,000 LTIP Units with an initial value of $1,350,000"
LTIP units are awards given to executives and employees as part of a long-term incentive plan; they act like deferred bonuses that convert into company shares or cash only if the business meets set performance or time requirements. Investors care because LTIP units tie management pay to future results, can increase the number of outstanding shares (dilution) when they vest, and create ongoing compensation expense that can affect earnings and shareholder value.
OP Units financial
"convertible by the Reporting Person, upon vesting, into an equivalent number of units of OP Units"
OP units are ownership stakes in an operating partnership that sits beneath a public parent company, commonly used by real estate and energy firms to hold assets and distributions. Think of them like special shares in a subsidiary: they give economic rights to profits and cash payouts but are structured differently from the parent’s common stock, so investors watch OP unit issuance because it can change the effective ownership, future distributions, and potential dilution of the parent company’s equity.
beneficial ownership financial
"Under the rules issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding beneficial ownership of securities"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.

FAQ

What percentage of Clipper Realty Inc. (CLPR) does Sam Levinson report owning?

Sam Levinson and related entities report 40.9% beneficial ownership of Clipper Realty Inc. This is based on 16,157,566 shares outstanding plus 764,001 LTIP Units and 7,296,279 Class B LLC Units included in their as‑converted calculation.

How many Clipper Realty (CLPR) securities does Sam Levinson beneficially own in total?

The filing states that Sam Levinson beneficially owns 9,899,224 securities tied to Clipper Realty. This total reflects Common Stock, Class B LLC Units and LTIP Units treated on an as‑converted basis under SEC beneficial ownership rules described in the document.

How many Clipper Realty (CLPR) securities are outstanding in the ownership calculation?

The ownership percentages are calculated using 16,157,566 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of August 6, 2026. The calculation also adds 764,001 LTIP Units and 7,296,279 Class B LLC Units beneficially owned by the reporting persons for percentage computations.

What recent CLPR share purchases are disclosed for Starburst 2016 II LLC?

Starburst 2016 II LLC bought 69,172 CLPR shares at a weighted average of $3.0869 on August 12, 81,647 shares at $3.2125 on August 13, and 3,945 shares at $3.2897 on August 14, 2026, all in open‑market transactions.

What are Class B LLC Units referenced in the Clipper Realty (CLPR) ownership filing?

The filing explains that Class B LLC Units are units in certain issuer subsidiaries, exchangeable with an equal number of Special Voting Stock shares for cash equal to a share of Common Stock’s fair market value or, at the issuer’s election, one share of Common Stock.

How much of CLPR does Trapeze Inc. alone beneficially own?

Trapeze Inc. is reported to beneficially own 5,717,708 securities tied to Clipper Realty, representing 27.7% under the calculation method described. This includes 1,253,016 shares of Common Stock and 4,464,692 Class B LLC Units held by Trapeze.

AI-generated analysis. How Rhea-AI works. Not financial advice.

See more from StockTitan in Google Search and AI answers. Adds StockTitan as a preferred source · opens Google
Add on Google
Learn about SEC filing dates





18885T306

(CUSIP Number)
Robert W. Downes
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, 125 Broad Street
New York, NY, 10004
(212) 558-4000

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
08/12/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)


If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).




schemaVersion:


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
1 With respect to rows (7) and (9), includes (i) 746,758 vested long term incentive plan units ("LTIP Units"), a class of units of Clipper Realty L.P. (the "Operating Partnership"), a direct subsidiary of Clipper Realty Inc. (the "Issuer"), (ii) 17,243 LTIP Units that are scheduled to vest on September 30, 2026, (iii) 82,203 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of the Issuer ("Common Stock") beneficially owned by the Reporting Person, and (iv) 57,099 shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by the Reporting Person through the Samuel D. Levinson Profit Sharing Plan. The LTIP Units are convertible by the Reporting Person, upon vesting, into an equivalent number of units of limited partnership interests ("OP Units") of the Operating Partnership. Each OP Unit is redeemable at the request of the holder for cash in an amount equal to the price of a share of Common Stock or, at the election of the Issuer, one share of Common Stock. 2 With respect to rows (8) and (10), represents (i) 1,253,016 shares of Common Stock and 4,464,692 Class B LLC Units owned by Trapeze Inc. ("Trapeze"), a Delaware corporation, (ii) 136,782 shares of Common Stock and 1,362,039 Class B LLC Units owned by Trapeze D Holdings LLC ("Trapeze D"), a Delaware limited lability company, (iii) 128,185 shares of Common Stock and 1,469,548 Class B LLC Units held by ECL Holdings LLC ("ECL"), a Delaware limited liability company, (iv) 154,764 shares of Common Stock held by Starburst 2016 II LLC ("Starburst") and (v) 26,895 shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by the Reporting Person's spouse through the R. Michelle Levinson Profit Sharing Plan. Class B LLC Units, which are units of certain limited liability companies that are indirect subsidiaries of the Issuer, are exchangeable, together with an equal number of shares of special voting stock of the Issuer (the "Special Voting Stock") for an amount of cash equal to the fair market value of a share of Common Stock of the Issuer or, at the election of the Issuer, one share of Common Stock. 3 With respect to row (13), this calculation is based on (i) 16,157,566 shares of Common Stock of the Issuer outstanding as of August 6, 2026, as reported in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed by the Issuer on August 6, 2026 (the "Form 10-Q"), plus (ii) 764,001 LTIP Units beneficially owned by the Reporting Person referred to above that are vested or scheduled to vest within 60 days of the date of this Schedule 13D, plus (iii) 7,296,279 Class B LLC Units beneficially owned by the Reporting Person referred to above.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
1 With respect to rows (8) and (10), represents 1,253,016 shares of Common Stock and 4,464,692 Class B LLC Units owned by Trapeze. Class B LLC Units, which are units of certain limited liability companies that are indirect subsidiaries of the Issuer, are exchangeable, together with an equal number of shares of Special Voting Stock for an amount of cash equal to the fair market value of a share of Common Stock of the Issuer or, at the election of the Issuer, one share of Common Stock. 2 With respect to row (13), this calculation is based on (i) 16,157,566 shares of Common Stock of the Issuer outstanding as of August 6, 2026, as reported in the Form 10-Q, plus (ii) 4,464,692 Class B LLC Units beneficially owned by the Reporting Person referred to above.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
1 With respect to rows (8) and (10), represents 136,782 shares of Common Stock and 1,362,039 Class B LLC Units owned by Trapeze D. Class B LLC Units, which are units of certain limited liability companies that are indirect subsidiaries of the Issuer, are exchangeable, together with an equal number of shares of Special Voting Stock for an amount of cash equal to the fair market value of a share of Common Stock of the Issuer or, at the election of the Issuer, one share of Common Stock. 2 With respect to row (13), this calculation is based on (i) 16,157,566 shares of Common Stock of the Issuer outstanding as of August 6, 2026, as reported in the Form 10-Q, plus (ii) 1,362,039 Class B LLC Units beneficially owned by the Reporting Person referred to above.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
1 With respect to rows (8) and (10), represents 128,185 shares of Common Stock and 1,469,548 Class B LLC Units held by ECL. Class B LLC Units, which are units of certain limited liability companies that are indirect subsidiaries of the Issuer, are exchangeable, together with an equal number of shares of Special Voting Stock for an amount of cash equal to the fair market value of a share of Common Stock of the Issuer or, at the election of the Issuer, one share of Common Stock. 2 With respect to row (13), this calculation is based on (i) 16,157,566 shares of Common Stock of the Issuer outstanding as of August 6, 2026, as reported in the Form 10-Q, plus (ii) 1,469,548 Class B LLC Units beneficially owned by the Reporting Person referred to above.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
1 With respect to rows (8) and (10), represents 154,764 shares of Common Stock held by Starburst. 2 With respect to row (13), this calculation is based on 16,157,566 shares of Common Stock of the Issuer outstanding as of August 6, 2026, as reported in the Form 10-Q.


SCHEDULE 13D


Levinson Sam
Signature:/s/ Sam Levinson
Name/Title:Sam Levinson
Date:08/14/2026
Trapeze Inc.
Signature:/s/ Sam Levinson
Name/Title:Sam Levinson/Authorized Signatory
Date:08/14/2026
Trapeze D Holdings LLC
Signature:/s/ Sam Levinson
Name/Title:Sam Levinson/Authorized Signatory
Date:08/14/2026
ECL Holdings LLC
Signature:/s/ Sam Levinson
Name/Title:Sam Levinson/Authorized Signatory
Date:08/14/2026
Starburst 2016 II LLC
Signature:/s/ Sam Levinson
Name/Title:Sam Levinson/Authorized Signatory
Date:08/14/2026