MHS Architecture collaborates closely with local communities, legal specialists, marketing professionals, and FFE experts. Our comprehensive approach ensures that your project is not only financially viable but also resonates positively with the neighborhood. By prioritizing placemaking principles and integrating a strong sense of arrival, MHS offers creativity and depth of service, along with the local expertise needed to maximize the profitability of your project. Our placemaking focuses on creating impactful architecture with a commitment to value creation. We strive to design environments that enhance well-being, seamlessly integrate with their surroundings, and foster a profound sense of place, embodying sustainability, and enduring design principles.
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From Journal Square to Paulus Hook, New Jersey’s Gold Coast is lined with stunning pre-war buildings that speak to a bygone era of craftsmanship, character and architectural grandeur. High ceilings, intricate moldings, brick facades and hand-laid parquet floors give these properties a timeless appeal, especially for developers and residents who value authenticity over uniformity. But restoring and reimagining these buildings for modern use — particularly in a way that makes them fully accessible — is one of the biggest challenges construction teams face today.
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From Journal Square to Paulus Hook, New Jersey’s Gold Coast is lined with stunning pre-war buildings that speak to a bygone era of craftsmanship, character and architectural grandeur. High ceilings, intricate moldings, brick facades and hand-laid parquet floors give these properties a timeless appeal, especially for developers and residents who value authenticity over uniformity. But restoring and reimagining these buildings for modern use — particularly in a way that makes them fully accessible — is one of the biggest challenges construction teams face today.
JLL
JLL worked on behalf of the borrower to arrange $155 million in construction financing for Charlie, a 386-unit multifamily development in Hoboken, New Jersey. The 27-story, luxury mixed-use residential tower is currently under construction and scheduled for completion in 2026. The development includes 386 units with an average size of 698 square feet, offering studios and junior one-, one-, two- and three-bedroom options. Units feature SmartRent controls for HVAC, along with top-tier amenities like a concierge service, fitness center and large rooftop deck with a pool. This project is also part of a public/private initiative to improve the Hoboken train station area and will receive New Jersey Aspire tax credits.
Amboy Bank
Amboy’s commercial real estate lending team has a unique position, as a privately owned, community bank, by having the ability and flexibility to provide quick decisions, offer construction financing as well as permanent loans with flexible terms, all while assisting clients throughout the entire process utilizing the specialized expertise and support that has become synonymous with Amboy.
Manasquan Bank
At Manasquan Bank, we proudly serve a diverse client base across New Jersey. Our borrowers range from first-time homebuyers and seasoned real estate investors to commercial developers and small business owners. We offer personalized guidance to individuals seeking to purchase or refinance their homes, and we provide customized financing solutions for commercial clients pursuing development projects or expanding their portfolios. Our team is deeply rooted in the communities we serve, which allows us to deliver local insights with a relationship-based approach.
Dynamic Engineering Consultants PC
For over 20 years, Dynamic has stayed true to the cornerstone of our culture. Dynamic’s culture starts from inside of the organization. We have maintained a consistent focus on the well-being and success of our personnel along with an emphasis on healthy culture and organic growth. Eleven (11) of our current principals started as interns/entry level and 90 current full-time employees started as interns. Our professionals and staff are the foundation for maintaining Dynamic’s client-first customer service-based approach to all projects.
Menlo Engineering Associates
Menlo Engineering’s (MEA) client base spans a broad spectrum — from large industrial developers to individual residential property owners. We proudly offer our design services to both the private and public sectors. Our portfolio encompasses mixed-use developments, large-scale and individual retail commercial projects, industrial properties, multi- and single-family developments, religious facilities, schools, municipal road improvement projects and recreational development.
