Investor profile - NY
Hong Cheng
Hong Cheng is a real estate investor and operator based in New York City, NY-NJ-CT. Public filings show activity across 7 properties held through 9 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Citi, Cathay Bank, and FIRST AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL BANK.
Hong's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $7.6M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 6 mortgage filings and 7 properties held through 9 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in vacant and residential assets recorded between 2013 and 2025.
Primary Geography
New York City, NY-NJ-CT
ZIP codes: 11354, 10023, 11201, 11215, and 11365
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in FLUSHING, BROOKLYN, and NEW YORK.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (9)
NY · 1 property · 6 mortgages
NY · 0 properties · 2 mortgages
NY · 0 properties · 2 mortgages
+6 more not shown
Mortgages (6)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/28/2025 | $200k | Open | East West Bank | YJBEST LLC | 131-02B 40TH RD, FLUSHING, NY 11354 15M |
| 02/22/2019 | $1.7M | Open | Citi | HAMPDEN DEVELOPMENT LTD | 51 JAY ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11201 5N |
| 05/16/2018 | $600k | Open | MICHAEL MORRIN | 183 01 REALTY LLC | 183 HORACE HARDING EXPY, FLUSHING, NY 11365 |
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Owned Properties (7)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 131-02B 40TH RD, FLUSHING, NY 11354 15M | YJBEST LLC | Sold | $0 |
| 131 40TH RD, FLUSHING, NY 11354 4 | MAI CHENG | Sold | $0 |
| 131 40TH RD, FLUSHING, NY 11354 4 | BIN CHEN | Sold | $0 |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in vacant, residential, and multifamily properties across New York City, NY-NJ-CT.
What companies is Hong Cheng associated with?
Hong Cheng is associated with 9 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include 201 WATER STREET LLC, HAMPDEN DEVELOPMENT LTD, SKY VIEW PARC II LP, YJBEST LLC, and 1068 FLATBUSH REALTY INC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 7 properties are associated with Hong Cheng and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Hong Cheng to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Citi, Cathay Bank, and FIRST AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL BANK, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2013 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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