Investor profile - PA
Shi Chen
Shi Chen is a real estate investor and operator based in Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD. Public filings show activity across 9 properties held through 2 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include FIRST COMMUNITY FINANCIAL BANK and RONALD PEARLSTEIN.
Shi's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $3.6M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 2 mortgage filings and 9 properties held through 2 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and industrial assets recorded between 2011 and 2024.
Primary Geography
Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD
ZIP codes: 19148, 19149, 19086, 19122, and 19141
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in PHILADELPHIA and WALLINGFORD.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (2)
PA · 4 properties · 1 mortgage
PA · 2 properties · 1 mortgage
Mortgages (2)
Top Lenders
$3.5M · 1 loan
$185k · 1 loan
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/30/2017 | $3.5M | Open | FIRST COMMUNITY FINANCIAL BANK | GRAND CITY PROPERTY LLC | 300 PATTISON AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19148 |
| 01/11/2016 | $185k | Open | RONALD PEARLSTEIN | CHENS FAMILY INVESTMENT LLC | 4744 N BROAD ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141 |
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Owned Properties (9)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2616 S 18TH ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19145 19. | YUQING CHEN | Sold | $650k |
| 616 E WILTSHIRE DR, WALLINGFORD, PA 19086 | SHI CHEN | Owns - 22 mos | $300k |
| 1118 S 20TH ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146 | STEVEN FENG | Owns - 5.9 yrs | $230k |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, industrial, and commercial properties across Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD.
What companies is Shi Chen associated with?
Shi Chen is associated with 2 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include GRAND CITY PROPERTY LLC and CHENS FAMILY INVESTMENT LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 9 properties are associated with Shi Chen and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Shi Chen to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references FIRST COMMUNITY FINANCIAL BANK and RONALD PEARLSTEIN, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2011 through 2024, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2017.
How is associated activity determined?
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