Investor profile - NY
Jay Lau
Jay Lau is a real estate investor and operator based in New York City, NY-NJ-CT. Public filings show activity across 73 properties held through 43 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include PREFERRED BANK, Cathay Bank, and Maxim Capital Group.
Jay's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $78.2M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 39 mortgage filings and 73 properties held through 43 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and office assets recorded between 2012 and 2025.
Primary Geography
New York City, NY-NJ-CT
ZIP codes: 11209, 11220, 11211, 11354, and 10019
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in BROOKLYN, FLUSHING, NEW YORK, BRONX, and ASTORIA.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (43)
NY · 1 property · 6 mortgages
NY · 3 properties · 6 mortgages
NY · 0 properties · 4 mortgages
+40 more not shown
Mortgages (39)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/03/2025 | $938k | Open | Peapack-Gladstone Bank | PARTNERS CIRCLE II LLC | 268A 18TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11215 |
| 07/10/2024 | $5.1M | Open | BRAVO CAPITAL | 132 7799 METRO REALTY GROUP LLC | 132 METROPOLITAN AVE, JAMAICA, NY 11418 7D |
| 05/11/2023 | $690k | Open | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK | 176 18TH STREET LLC | 176 18TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11215 |
+36 more not shown
Owned Properties (73)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 268A 18TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11215 | PARTNERS CIRCLE II LLC | Owns - 7 mos | $1.3M |
| 310 W 52ND ST, NEW YORK, NY 10019 SU2 | NING WANG | Sold | $1.2M |
| 555 W 59TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10019 . 10G | JSSST REALTY LLC | Sold | $1.2M |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, office, and multifamily properties across New York City, NY-NJ-CT.
What companies is Jay Lau associated with?
Jay Lau is associated with 43 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include 131 05 HOLDING LLC, 35 02 DEVELOPMENT LLC, TOWER SEVENTH ASSOCIATES LP, GROSVENOR REALTY GROUP LLC, and 132 7799 METRO REALTY GROUP LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 73 properties are associated with Jay Lau and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Jay Lau to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references PREFERRED BANK, Cathay Bank, and Maxim Capital Group, 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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