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 211 properties held through 40 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Bank OZK, American General Life Insurance, and Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc..
Yang's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $568.3M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 34 mortgage filings and 211 properties held through 40 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and commercial assets recorded between 2014 and 2025.
Primary Geography
New York City, NY-NJ-CT
ZIP codes: 10019, 10128, 10011, 10016, and 10012
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in NEW YORK, BROOKLYN, LONG ISLAND, QUEENS, and STREET.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (40)
NY · 1 property · 24 mortgages
NY · 0 properties · 23 mortgages
NY · 1 property · 20 mortgages
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Mortgages (34)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2025 | $768k | Open | Movement Mortgage | Y & Z 33 LLC | 380 MONROE ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11221 |
| 09/18/2025 | $10.6M | Open | Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. | 111 WEST 57TH PROPERTY OWNER LLC | 111 W 57TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10019 44 |
| 07/01/2025 | $12.5M | Open | Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. | 111 WEST 57TH PROPERTY OWNER LLC | 111 W 57TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10019 44 |
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Owned Properties (211)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111 W 57TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10019 44 | STEINWAY39 LLC | Sold | $19.0M |
| 111 W 56TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10019 37B | AS ANDREW P RUSSO | Sold | $2.1M |
| 123 W 56TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10019 34L | AS ANDREW P RUSSO | Sold | $2.1M |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, commercial, and vacant properties across New York City, NY-NJ-CT.
What companies is Yang Cao associated with?
Yang Cao is associated with 40 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include BROADWAY COMMUNITY OWNER LLC, WEST 122ND STREET PROPERTY INVESTORS III LLC, 610 LEXINGTON PROPERTY LLC, W2005HINES WEST FIFTY THIRD REALTY LLC, and 111 WEST 57TH PROPERTY OWNER LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 211 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, American General Life Insurance, and Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc., indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2014 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
Elementix uses AI to extract signatures from recorded documents. These signatures are used to determine the relationships between people and entities. This is a novel approach that goes beyond looking at corporate filings and skip-tracing.
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