Investor profile - NY
Shu Lin
Shu Lin is a real estate investor and operator based in New York City, NY-NJ-CT. Public filings show activity across 39 properties held through 22 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Cathay Bank, SNW 59, and Flatiron Realty Capital.
Shu's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $14.8M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 47 mortgage filings and 39 properties held through 22 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in multifamily and residential assets recorded between 2010 and 2025.
Primary Geography
New York City, NY-NJ-CT
ZIP codes: 11355, 11229, 11354, 11361, and 11220
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in BROOKLYN, FLUSHING, NEW YORK, BAYSIDE, and JAMAICA.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (22)
NY · 1 property · 8 mortgages
NY · 0 properties · 7 mortgages
NY · 1 property · 7 mortgages
+19 more not shown
Mortgages (47)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/12/2025 | $700k | Open | Cathay Bank | SHU LAN INC | 641 48TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11220 |
| 03/25/2025 | $363k | Open | Cathay Bank | LUCKY LJS INC | 2826 W 19TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11224 |
| 03/20/2025 | $40k | Open | Cathay Bank | SAJ VERNON BUILDING LLC | 47 VERNON BLVD, LONG ISLAND, NY 11101 2ND |
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Owned Properties (39)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 MAIN ST, NEW YORK, NY 11354 2/FL | BRICK LANE NY LLC | Sold | $0 |
| 516 SCHOLES ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11237 | MATSEN LLC | Owns - 3.0 yrs | $0 |
| 491 BEACH 45 ST, FAR ROCKAWAY, NY 11691 | MEIXIA LIN | Owns - 3.2 yrs | $10 |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in multifamily, residential, and commercial properties across New York City, NY-NJ-CT.
What companies is Shu Lin associated with?
Shu Lin is associated with 22 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include 88 BUILDING INC, LJS HOUSE INC, LUCKY LJS INC, OCEAN GARDEN HOUSE LLC, and SHUI YONG LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 39 properties are associated with Shu Lin and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Shu Lin to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Cathay Bank, SNW 59, and Flatiron Realty Capital, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2010 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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