Denholtz, a Red Bank-based privately held investment management firm, was recognized with multiple major awards at the New Jersey Apartment Association (NJAA) 2025 Garden State Awards. The firm earned six winners and one finalist honor at the ceremony, held on Nov. 12 at The Palace at Somerset Park.
The annual Garden State Awards recognize outstanding achievement across New Jersey’s multifamily housing industry, spotlighting properties and professionals that set the standard for excellence statewide. Denholtz’s strong performance underscored its leadership in property management, resident experience, and professional distinction across its portfolio.
Denholtz and its teams secured top honors in three major categories:
| Category | Winner/Recognition | Property |
| Curb Appeal | Winner | Rahway Plaza Apartments |
| Curb Appeal | Winner | The Rail at Bound Brook |
| Leasing Professional | Winner (Dilenny Acosta) | Solo at North Bergen |
| Leasing Professional | Winner (Destiny Negron) | The Rail at Bound Brook |
| Property Manager | Winner (Emily George) | Union Plaza Apartments |
| Property Manager | Winner (Kasandra Steele) | Rahway Plaza Apartments |
| Leasing Professional | Finalist (LaTonya Hill) | The Rail at Bound Brook |
These recognitions highlight the firm’s commitment to high-quality property design and management, emphasizing the exceptional resident experiences delivered across its communities.
“We are proud to see so many members of our incredible team recognized by NJAA for all their hard work and dedication,” Kayte Peters, vice president, Multifamily at Denholtz said. “These awards highlight the strength of our people and the quality of our communities, reflecting the standards we bring to every property we manage. Most importantly, they reinforce our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for our residents.”
Denholtz, founded in 1953, manages over $2 billion in high-performing assets, including an extensive multifamily portfolio across the north and southeastern United States.


