Investor Profile - NY
Ying Chen
Ying Chen is a real estate investor and operator based in New York City, NY-NJ-CT. Public filings show activity across 197 properties held through 29 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Cathay Bank, Popular Bank, and MERS (Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems).
Ying's Activity
As of June 2026, public records show approximately $33.5M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 41 mortgage filings and 197 properties held through 29 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: 11220, 11355, 11365, 11104, and 11204
Most activity in BROOKLYN, FLUSHING, FRESH MEADOWS, CORONA, and NEW YORK.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (29)
NY · 7 properties · 7 mortgages
NY · 1 property · 4 mortgages
+27 more entities not shown
Mortgages (41)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/15/2026 | $371k | Open | ESSENCAP | 869 CENTRAL LLC | 869 57TH ST #202, BROOKLYN, NY 11220 |
| 05/15/2026 | $361k | Open | ESSENCAP | 869 CENTRAL LLC | 869 57TH ST #206, BROOKLYN, NY 11220 |
+39 more not shown
Owned Properties (197)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 559 50TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11220 | 559 50TH ST LLC | Owns - 4 mos | $1.5M |
| 12619 144TH ST, JAMAICA, NY 11436 | YUN & XIA GE LLC | Owns - 6 mos | $1.4M |
+195 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, commercial, and office properties across New York City, NY-NJ-CT.
What companies is Ying Chen associated with?
Ying Chen is associated with 29 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include 869 CENTRAL LLC, 815 WING FONG LLC, YU HONG HOLDING LLC, SUN SHENG DEVELOPMENT LLC, and 1478 BROADWAY LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 197 properties are associated with Ying Chen and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Ying Chen to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Cathay Bank, Popular Bank, and MERS (Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems), 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 2026.
How is associated activity determined?
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