Investor Profile - NY
Yang Cao
Yang Cao is a real estate investor and operator based in New York City, NY-NJ-CT. Public filings show activity across 277 properties held through 39 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Bank OZK, Corebridge Financial, and Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc..
Yang's Activity
As of June 2026, public records show approximately $574.2M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 29 mortgage filings and 277 properties held through 39 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: 10019, 10016, 10128, 11415, and 10002
Most activity in NEW YORK, KEW GARDENS, FRESH MEADOWS, and CORONA.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (39)
NY · 29 properties · 27 mortgages
NY · 43 properties · 24 mortgages
+37 more entities not shown
Mortgages (29)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2025 | $13.2M | Open | Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. | 111 WEST 57TH PROPERTY OWNER LLC | 111 W 57TH ST #54, NEW YORK, NY 10019 |
| 10/21/2025 | $768k | Open | MERS (Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems) | Y & Z 33 LLC | 380 MONROE ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11221 |
+27 more not shown
Owned Properties (277)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111 W 57TH ST #54, NEW YORK, NY 10019 | KRESK IMMOBILIER LLC | Owns - 6 mos | $20.3M |
| 380 MONROE ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11221 | Y & Z 33 LLC | Owns - 7 mos | $1.9M |
+275 more not shown
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 Yang Cao associated with?
Yang Cao is associated with 39 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include SMITELL LLC, BROADWAY COMMUNITY OWNER LLC, WEST 122ND STREET PROPERTY INVESTORS III LLC, 610 LEXINGTON PROPERTY LLC, and W2005HINES WEST FIFTY THIRD REALTY LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 277 properties are associated with Yang Cao and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Yang Cao to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Bank OZK, Corebridge Financial, and Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc., 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 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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