Investor profile - NY
Yi Chen
Yi Chen is a real estate investor and operator based in New York City, NY-NJ-CT. Public filings show activity across 66 properties held through 44 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Deutsche Bank, RAINIER GROUP OF NEW YORK, and NEW MILLENNIUM BANK.
Yi's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $67.2M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 48 mortgage filings and 66 properties held through 44 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in commercial and multifamily assets recorded between 2011 and 2025.
Primary Geography
New York City, NY-NJ-CT
ZIP codes: 11378, 11354, 11355, 11220, and 11368
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in FLUSHING, BROOKLYN, MASPETH, NEW YORK, and QUEENS.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (44)
NY · 4 properties · 7 mortgages
NY · 1 property · 7 mortgages
NY · 0 properties · 3 mortgages
+41 more not shown
Mortgages (48)
Top Lenders
$30.5M · 1 loan
$13.0M · 1 loan
$5.4M · 3 loans
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/14/2025 | $488k | Open | Hanover Bank | HOME CHEN LLC | 23 124TH ST, FLUSHING, NY 11356 1 |
| 03/24/2025 | $598k | Open | TD Bank | PINNACLE FY LLC | 1454 STADIUM AVE, BRONX, NY 10465 |
| 11/07/2024 | $686k | Open | CHU CHU CHEN | 8807 CHEN LLC | 345 46TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11220 |
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Owned Properties (66)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 540 W 28TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10001 11E | SHORT BEACH PROPERTIES LLC | Sold | $1.4M |
| 23 124TH ST, FLUSHING, NY 11356 1 | HOME CHEN LLC | Owns - 8 mos | $0 |
| 1454 STADIUM AVE, BRONX, NY 10465 | PINNACLE FY LLC | Owns - 9 mos | $998k |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in commercial, multifamily, and residential properties across New York City, NY-NJ-CT.
What companies is Yi Chen associated with?
Yi Chen is associated with 44 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include GENG XIN 168 E & M LLC, EAST WEST TOWER LLC, WOO 2019 REALTY LLC, X DYANGS FAMILY LLC, and 8807 CHEN LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 66 properties are associated with Yi Chen and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Yi Chen to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Deutsche Bank, RAINIER GROUP OF NEW YORK, and NEW MILLENNIUM BANK, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2011 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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