Investor profile - NY
Shu Lai
Shu Lai is a real estate investor and operator based in New York City, NY-NJ-CT. Public filings show activity across 7 properties held through 6 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Cathay Bank.
Shu's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $999k in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 1 mortgage filings and 7 properties held through 6 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and commercial assets recorded between 2015 and 2020.
Primary Geography
New York City, NY-NJ-CT
ZIP codes: 11356, 11214, and 11355
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in COLLEGE POINT, BROOKLYN, and FLUSHING.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (6)
NY · 1 property · 28 mortgages
NY · 0 properties · 1 mortgage
NY · 0 properties · 0 mortgages
+3 more not shown
Mortgages (1)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/29/2015 | $999k | Open | Cathay Bank | SHUN LIN INC | 16 CLINTON ST, NEW YORK, NY 10002 |
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Owned Properties (7)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8895 26TH AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11214 | GEETA BHATTACHARYA | Sold | $555k |
| 132 41ST RD, COLLEGE POINT, NY 11356 14B | LING YEUNG | Sold | $0 |
| 132 41ST RD, COLLEGE POINT, NY 11356 14B | GRAND JEWELS REALTY LLC | Sold | $102k |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential and commercial properties across New York City, NY-NJ-CT.
What companies is Shu Lai associated with?
Shu Lai is associated with 6 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include 50 LEX DEVELOPMENT LLC, SHUN LIN INC, 26 AVENUE & CROPSEY REALTY LLC, DENISE LLC, and NEW AGE LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 7 properties are associated with Shu Lai and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Shu Lai to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Cathay Bank, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2015 through 2020, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2015.
How is associated activity determined?
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