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Hillpark Capital cofounders Brandon Shiller and Jeremy Kornbluth are working with Griffin Square. This walkthrough looks at the design of the complex itself. A building's exterior does most of the talking. Before anyone enters a lobby or opens a suite door, they read the façade: its colour, its rhythm, its materials, the way it meets the ground and the sky. At Griffin Square, the 409-apartment rental complex in Montreal's Griffintown, ACDF Architecture made the exterior work hard. This walkthrough takes it one element at a time. Griffin Square stands at the intersection of Peel and Ottawa str

The Montreal real estate market has attracted increasing attention from institutional investors seeking high-quality multifamily properties in established urban locations. One transaction that illustrates this demand is the sale of Alba, a 248-unit apartment building at 170 René-Lévesque Blvd. E. in downtown Montreal. The property was acquired by InterRent Real Estate Investment Trust and Crestpoint Real Estate Investments for $107 million, with Hillpark Capital and Mondev identified as the vendors. The transaction represents an important milestone in the Montreal multifamily investment marke

What makes a property well managed? The answer is not simply a clean building or a quick response to a maintenance request. Effective property management in Montreal requires a combination of operational discipline, tenant communication, maintenance, market awareness and long-term asset planning. Every building is different. Its age, construction, location, tenants, physical condition and surrounding neighbourhood all influence how it should be managed. Residential tenants are concerned with safety, maintenance, cleanliness, communication and comfort. Commercial tenants may focus on accessibi

When people think about charitable giving, they often focus on the donation itself. But for organizations supporting children and families, the real value of philanthropy can extend far beyond a single contribution. Long-term donors help create the stability needed to maintain programs, support healthcare professionals, improve facilities, and respond to changing community needs.
Brandon Shiller is among the long-term supporters of Just for Kids Foundation, an organization connected to children’s healthcare and the Montreal Children’s Hospital. His ongoing support reflects the importance of

Throughout my career, I've found that some of the most rewarding investments begin as situations that many market participants avoid. These opportunities may involve aging buildings, underutilized assets, operational inefficiencies, redevelopment challenges, or changing market dynamics. While complexity naturally introduces risk, it can also create a competitive advantage for investors who possess the experience, patience, and execution capabilities required to unlock value. At Hillpark Capital, we've consistently believed that value creation rarely comes from following the crowd. Instead, it

Brandon Shiller explores how successful investors identify opportunities in overlooked, underutilized, or misunderstood assets. Topics include adaptive reuse, redevelopment, operational improvements, and the entrepreneurial mindset required to create value in evolving markets. Brandon Shiller explains why combining residential, retail, office, and community uses creates more resilient assets and vibrant neighborhoods. The article explores urban densification, walkability, sustainability. Investors watch interest rates, track transaction activity, monitor economic forecasts, and attempt to pre