Investor profile - NY
Zhi Lin
Zhi Lin is a real estate investor and operator based in New York City, NY-NJ-CT. Public filings show activity across 69 properties held through 32 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Bayport Funding, Amerasia Bank, and Cathay Bank.
Zhi's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $65.8M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 75 mortgage filings and 69 properties held through 32 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in multifamily and commercial assets recorded between 2010 and 2025.
Primary Geography
New York City, NY-NJ-CT
ZIP codes: 11221, 11204, 11211, 11214, and 11368
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in BROOKLYN, FLUSHING, NEW YORK, ELMHURST, and CORONA.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (32)
NY · 0 properties · 17 mortgages
NY · 0 properties · 10 mortgages
NY · 0 properties · 4 mortgages
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Mortgages (75)
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2025 | $375k | Open | 5 TOWNS FUNDING | 1020 HANCOCK ST LLC | 1020 HANCOCK ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11221 |
| 08/15/2025 | $345k | Open | 5 TOWNS FUNDING | 1020 HANCOCK ST LLC | 1020 HANCOCK ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11221 |
| 07/08/2025 | $1.0M | Open | FIVE TOWNS FUNDING | 120 11 14 ROAD INC | 120 14TH RD, COLLEGE POINT, NY 11356 |
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Owned Properties (69)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1020 HANCOCK ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11221 | ZEQING HONGJUDGE | Owns - 2 mos | $881k |
| 1020 HANCOCK ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11221 | AIKSHEE LOH | Sold | $680k |
| 1020 HANCOCK ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11221 | CHONGHUI YU | Sold | $0 |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in multifamily, commercial, and residential properties across New York City, NY-NJ-CT.
What companies is Zhi Lin associated with?
Zhi Lin is associated with 32 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include 1222 PUTNAM DEVELOPMENT INC, 1020 HANCOCK ST LLC, 1471 AMSTERDAM INC, 323 S5 LLC, and 102 23 FAMILY CORP.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 69 properties are associated with Zhi Lin and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Zhi Lin to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Bayport Funding, Amerasia Bank, and Cathay Bank, 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 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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