About Us
Our Company

About Us

Proven Experience

Stability you can count on

In a real estate world often marked by rapid turnover, overleveraging, and short-term plays, Hilton stands apart with a 70-year legacy of measured growth, unwavering professionalism, and a rare commitment to long-term ownership. That legacy isn’t just history – it’s a philosophy.

Hilton’s integrity shows up in the way they care for their properties, invest in enhancements, and prioritize reliability for both residents and commercial tenants. Their experience isn’t just tenure – it’s the quiet confidence that comes from decades of smart decisions, deliberate expansion, and deep-rooted family values.

Stability you can count on
Long-Term Vision

We invest for the long term — in properties, people, and partnerships.

Unlike many firms which outsource the management and leasing of their properties to third party vendors, tenants and brokers can expectto deal directly with Hilton Realty professionals for everything from leasing and management, to construction and accounting. In addition to the personal service we provide from in-house staff, we believe in negotiating win-win transactions that lead to long-term client relationships.

Our Team
We invest for the long term — in properties, people, and partnerships.

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Our Company History

As a third-generation business, Hilton takes
the long view — always building for the future.

1950s
1960s
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1990s
2000s
2010s
Present

1952 – Hilton Realty is founded with the acquisition of a six-unit apartment building in Princeton Borough, NJ.

1950s – Company begins developing single-family homes and garden apartment complexes (many still owned and managed today).

 

Late 1960s – Hilton Realty expands into retail and commercial development.

Construction of the Montgomery Shopping Center along U.S. Route 206.

First major expansion of Montgomery Shopping Center.

1990s – Second major expansion of Montgomery Shopping Center.

1990s – Additional retail and office space added to Hilton’s portfolio (part of broader diversification strategy).

Early 2000s – (approx. 21 years prior to present narrative) – More than 1 million sq. ft. of warehouse space added in Palm City, FL, along the Florida Turnpike (with capacity for 2 million more).

2003 – Purchase and redevelopment of idle land/buildings in Ewing Township, NJ into 116,000 sq. ft. of retail space, anchored by ShopRite, which later expands due to strong performance.

2007 – Completion of 902 Carnegie Center, a 140,000 sq. ft. Class A office building and the new Hilton Realty headquarters.

2008 – Acquisition of 301 Carnegie Center, a 127,000 sq. ft. Class A office building.

2013 – Construction completed on 300 Carnegie Center, an 88,000 sq. ft. Class A office building.

Development of Palmerview, a high-end residential community in Palmer, PA (date not specified, described as Hilton’s latest major initiative).

Excellence at Every Scale

Exceptional Properties. Quality Management. Seven Decades of Experience.

Hilton Realty is a Princeton, NJ-based family-owned real estate development and management company with over 3,600 residential homes and over 5 million square feet of commercial space. We own and manage a diverse portfolio in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida through a top-notch in-house professional team.

From our first residential property in the 1950s to our latest Class A office building, Hilton Realty continues to deliver exceptional properties, quality management, and decades of experience.

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The Hilton Realty Difference

  • Diverse: Over 4,500 tenants across residential, office, retail, and warehouse properties
  • Long-Term Focused: We build or acquire—and then hold. Many assets have been in our portfolio for decades.
  • Conservative & Stable: Minimal leverage and a commitment to steady, well-managed growth.
  • Regional Strength: Most properties are within a 60-minute drive of our Princeton headquarters, with a growing presence in Florida.
  • Professional & Personal: We manage everything in-house—leasing, management, construction, accounting—ensuring consistency and direct access for tenants and brokers.
  • Relationship-Oriented: We prioritize win-win dealings and long-term client partnerships.
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Hands-On Ownership

As owners and managers, Hilton is directly involved in property care, enhancements, and upkeep.

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