Investor profile - CA
Howard Lee
Howard Lee is a real estate investor and operator based in Los Angeles, CA. Public filings show activity across 6 properties held through 9 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Wells Fargo Bank, FIRST REPUBLIC BANK, and New Omni Bank.
Howard's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $27.4M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 8 mortgage filings and 6 properties held through 9 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in commercial and office assets recorded between 2011 and 2025.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Los Angeles, CA
ZIP codes: 92614, 91776, and 92057
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in IRVINE, SAN GABRIEL, and OCEANSIDE.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (9)
CA · 3 properties · 5 mortgages
CA · 0 properties · 2 mortgages
CA · 1 property · 2 mortgages
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Mortgages (8)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/14/2024 | $500k | Open | East West Bank | HM & LEE MANAGEMENT LLC | 1275 E LAS TUNAS DR, SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776 |
| 06/06/2022 | $700k | Closed | New Omni Bank | HM & LEE MANAGEMENT LLC | 1275 E LAS TUNAS DR, SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776 |
| 12/02/2021 | $725k | Open | New Omni Bank | HS & LEE MANAGEMENT LLC | 1311 E LAS TUNAS DR, SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776 |
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Owned Properties (6)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1275 E LAS TUNAS DR, SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776 | HM & LEE MANAGEMENT LLC | Owns - 3.6 yrs | $1.2M |
| 1311 E LAS TUNAS DR, SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776 | HS & LEE MANAGEMENT LLC | Owns - 4.1 yrs | $1.2M |
| 2100 MAIN ST, IRVINE, CA 92614 106IRVINE | NORAM PROERTIES LLC | Owns - 7.3 yrs | $10.2M |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in commercial, office, and residential properties across Los Angeles, CA.
What companies is Howard Lee associated with?
Howard Lee is associated with 9 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include AMPHASTAR PHARMACEUTICALS INC, NORAM PROPERTIES LLC, HM & LEE MANAGEMENT LLC, LYF INVESTMENT GROUP LLC, and E & L PROPERTIES CORP.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 6 properties are associated with Howard Lee and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Howard Lee to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Wells Fargo Bank, FIRST REPUBLIC BANK, and New Omni Bank, 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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