Investor profile - NY
Hong Chen
Hong Chen is a real estate investor and operator based in New York City, NY-NJ-CT. Public filings show activity across 32 properties held through 14 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Cathay Bank, CB INTERNATIONAL BANK, and BANK OF CHINA QUEENS BRANCH.
Hong's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $30.1M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 14 mortgage filings and 32 properties held through 14 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and multifamily assets recorded between 2011 and 2025.
Associated People
Primary Geography
New York City, NY-NJ-CT
ZIP codes: 11355, 10022, 11232, 11373, and 10006
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in NEW YORK, BROOKLYN, FLUSHING, JAMAICA, and CORONA.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (14)
NY · 1 property · 28 mortgages
NY · 0 properties · 16 mortgages
NY · 2 properties · 3 mortgages
+11 more not shown
Mortgages (14)
Top Lenders
$18.9M · 4 loans
$5.3M · 1 loan
$2.9M · 1 loan
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/19/2025 | $5.3M | Open | CB INTERNATIONAL BANK | 37 29 31ST ST LLC | 37 31ST ST, LONG ISLAND, NY 11101 N-4D |
| 11/08/2023 | $7k | Open | East West Bank | NEW WING WAH REALTY INC | 133 130TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 11420 |
| 11/05/2021 | $17.7M | Open | Cathay Bank | KAM KEE REALTY INC | 41 MAIN ST, NEW YORK, NY 11355 B35F |
+11 more not shown
Owned Properties (32)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77 GREENWICH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10006 37A | YUCHEN XIE | Sold | $1.9M |
| 843 54TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11220 3D | HONG CHEN | Sold | $456k |
| 1926 64TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11204 | ZHUYU GAN | Owns - 13 mos | $2.0M |
+29 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, multifamily, and vacant properties across New York City, NY-NJ-CT.
What companies is Hong Chen associated with?
Hong Chen is associated with 14 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include 50 LEX DEVELOPMENT LLC, ELMHURST PLAZA TOWER LLC, NEW WING WAH REALTY INC, 37 29 31ST ST LLC, and SKY VIEW PARC II LP.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 32 properties are associated with Hong Chen and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Hong Chen to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Cathay Bank, CB INTERNATIONAL BANK, and BANK OF CHINA QUEENS BRANCH, 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 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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