Investor Profile - NY
Lai Yam
Lai Yam is a real estate investor and operator based in New York City, NY-NJ-CT. Public filings show activity across 37 properties held through 13 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Cathay Bank, AmWest Funding, and East West Bank.
Lai's Activity
As of June 2026, public records show approximately $8.9M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 6 mortgage filings and 37 properties held through 13 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and commercial assets recorded between 2015 and 2026.
Associated People
Primary Geography
New York City, NY-NJ-CT
ZIP codes: 10002, 10128, 10012, 11204, and 11237
Most activity in NEW YORK, BROOKLYN, RIDGEWOOD, CORONA, and MASPETH.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (13)
NY · 335 properties · 8 mortgages
NY · 2 properties · 3 mortgages
+11 more entities not shown
Mortgages (6)
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/30/2026 | $280k | Open | AmWest Funding | VAJRA REALTY LLC | 1454 W 5TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11204 |
| 04/10/2020 | $6.4M | Open | Cathay Bank | 38 DELANCEY REALTY LLC | 40 DELANCEY ST #8E, NEW YORK, NY 10002 |
+4 more not shown
Owned Properties (37)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 WALL ST #709, NEW YORK, NY 10005 | LTY REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT CORP | Owns - 3.2 yrs | $1.2M |
| 6705 FRESH POND RD, RIDGEWOOD, NY 11385 | LAITIN1 LLC | Owns - 3.2 yrs | $5.7M |
+35 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, commercial, and industrial properties across New York City, NY-NJ-CT.
What companies is Lai Yam associated with?
Lai Yam is associated with 13 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include MIP ONE WALL STREET ACQUISITION LLC, 38 DELANCEY REALTY LLC, VAJRA REALTY LLC, YYY REALTY CO LLC, and LAI TIN YAM.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 37 properties are associated with Lai Yam and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Lai Yam to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Cathay Bank, AmWest Funding, and East West Bank, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2015 through 2026, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2026.
How is associated activity determined?
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