Investor profile - PA
Yan Chen
Yan Chen is a real estate investor and operator based in Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD. Public filings show activity across 44 properties held through 14 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Firstrust Bank, PATRICK CHENG, and Asian Bank.
Yan's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $19.9M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 31 mortgage filings and 44 properties held through 14 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and commercial assets recorded between 2008 and 2025.
Primary Geography
Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD
ZIP codes: 19148, 19149, 19147, 19145, and 19124
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in PHILADELPHIA, MEDIA, PAOLI, and SPRINGFIELD.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (14)
PA · 14 properties · 14 mortgages
PA · 8 properties · 4 mortgages
PA · 4 properties · 3 mortgages
+11 more not shown
Mortgages (31)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2025 | $600k | Open | Asian Bank | CHELSEA ZHANG 2016 INVESTMENT LLC | 617 DICKINSON ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19147 |
| 08/14/2025 | $630k | Open | Champions Funding | YC INVESTMENT LLC | 2251 N 10TH ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133 |
| 06/03/2024 | $2.7M | Open | PATRICK CHENG | LCC 97 INVESTMENT CORP | 919 RACE ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107 |
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Owned Properties (44)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3031 HALE ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19149 | HUISHAN LI | Owns - 8 mos | $190k |
| 263 SEGEL DR, MEDIA, PA 19063 | HUISHAN LI | Owns - 20 mos | $666k |
| 2100 COTTMAN AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19149 | CHEN YI LLC | Owns - 21 mos | $4.2M |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, commercial, and multifamily properties across Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD.
What companies is Yan Chen associated with?
Yan Chen is associated with 14 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include CHEN YI LLC, CHELSEA ZHANG 2016 INVESTMENT LLC, ZF AND YY 5TH STREET INVESTMENT LLC, GOODWILL HOLDINGS LLC, and YC INVESTMENT LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 44 properties are associated with Yan Chen and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Yan Chen to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Firstrust Bank, PATRICK CHENG, and Asian Bank, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2008 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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