Investor profile - NY
Zhi Chen
Zhi Chen is a real estate investor and operator based in New York City, NY-NJ-CT. Public filings show activity across 33 properties held through 17 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Cathay Bank, CTBC Bank, and EASTBANK NA.
Zhi's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $15.6M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 25 mortgage filings and 33 properties held through 17 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in commercial and residential assets recorded between 2010 and 2025.
Associated People
Primary Geography
New York City, NY-NJ-CT
ZIP codes: 11368, 11219, 11223, 11228, and 11354
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in BROOKLYN, FLUSHING, CORONA, COLLEGE POINT, and ELMHURST.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (17)
NY · 1 property · 5 mortgages
NY · 0 properties · 3 mortgages
NY · 2 properties · 2 mortgages
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Mortgages (25)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/05/2023 | $460k | Open | Cathay Bank | TKZ FOREVER LLC | 353 AVENUE X, BROOKLYN, NY 11223 2 |
| 06/23/2022 | $900k | Open | Cathay Bank | 1833 CPB REALTY LLC | 18 COLLEGE POINT BLVD, COLLEGE POINT, NY 11356 2ND |
| 05/25/2022 | $649k | Open | Empire State Bank | 1533 HOLLYWOOD LLC | 1533 HOLLYWOOD AVE, BRONX, NY 10461 |
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Owned Properties (33)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 205TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 11364 | YAN CHEN | Owns - 15 mos | $765k |
| 353 AVENUE X, BROOKLYN, NY 11223 2 | TKZ FOREVER LLC | Owns - 2.3 yrs | $800k |
| 441 CONVENT AVE, NEW YORK, NY 10031 | ZHI CHEN | Sold | $481k |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in commercial, residential, and multifamily properties across New York City, NY-NJ-CT.
What companies is Zhi Chen associated with?
Zhi Chen is associated with 17 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include RISE UP REALTY LLC, 6924 REALTY INC, CHEN ZHI CHUN LLC, HENG EN LLC, and 1833 CPB REALTY LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 33 properties are associated with Zhi Chen and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Zhi Chen to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Cathay Bank, CTBC Bank, and EASTBANK NA, 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 2023.
How is associated activity determined?
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