Investor profile - NY
Bentley Zhao
Bentley Zhao is a real estate investor and operator based in New York City, NY-NJ-CT. Public filings show activity across 255 properties held through 26 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Axos Bank, Popular Bank, and Pacific National Bank.
Bentley's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $168.1M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 60 mortgage filings and 255 properties held through 26 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and commercial assets recorded between 2012 and 2025.
Primary Geography
New York City, NY-NJ-CT
ZIP codes: 11226, 10002, 11229, 11215, and 11220
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in BROOKLYN and NEW YORK.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (26)
NY · 18 properties · 53 mortgages
NY · 0 properties · 7 mortgages
NY · 0 properties · 5 mortgages
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Mortgages (60)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/12/2025 | $330k | Open | Cathay Bank | FIRST BUILDING ENTERPRISES LLC | 269 4TH AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11215 904 |
| 06/12/2025 | $540k | Open | Cathay Bank | BROOKLYN PS CENTER ENTERPRISE CORP | 269 4TH AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11215 904 |
| 03/18/2025 | $10.0M | Open | INTEGRITAS 94TH AVENUE LENDER | 5801 MANAGEMENT LLC | 58 QUEENS BLVD, FOREST HILLS, NY 11375 |
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Owned Properties (255)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 GARFIELD PL, BROOKLYN, NY 11215 | XINGE HONG | Sold | $1.8M |
| 6 GARFIELD PL, BROOKLYN, NY 11215 | JING ZHANG | Sold | $1.1M |
| 6 GARFIELD PL, BROOKLYN, NY 11215 | DAOBO AS | Sold | $2.1M |
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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 multifamily properties across New York City, NY-NJ-CT.
What companies is Bentley Zhao associated with?
Bentley Zhao is associated with 26 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include A NEW YORK LLC, FIRST BUILDING ENTERPRISES LLC, BROOKLYN BUILDING ENTERPRISES LLC, NERE KIPS BAY MANAGEMENT LLC, and NERE 218 MANAGEMENT LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 255 properties are associated with Bentley Zhao and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Bentley Zhao to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Axos Bank, Popular Bank, and Pacific National Bank, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2012 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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