Experienced, Innovative, Respected


The Shelter Group is a national real estate development and property management company specializing in multi-family and senior living rental communities. A leader in its industry, Shelter has developed or acquired an impressive portfolio on its own behalf and for a wide range of other entities including institutional investors, private individuals, not-for-profit organizations and government agencies. Shelter’s ownership and management experience has spanned virtually every setting and market throughout the U.S — urban and suburban; low-rise and high-rise; luxury, market-rate, and affordable.

The Shelter Group specializes in putting together complex financings, achieving remarkable property turnarounds, developing and delivering properties that exceed expectations-- on time and on budget.

Anticipating, not simply responding to, marketplace opportunities, Shelter has built a robust portfolio not only in conventional multi-family real estate, but also in senior housing, affordable housing for families and the elderly and assisted living facilities. Our acquisition, revitalization, and management of properties has been lauded by lenders, clients, and residents alike.

Formed in 1977, The Shelter Group is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland.

Our Mission


Every community we are a part of reflects our belief in and commitment to these core values:

• Impeccable quality in every undertaking, regardless of project scope or complexity
• Excellence in service to partners, clients, and residents
• Openness and responsiveness with a "good neighbor" approach to communities

Leadership and Organization


With decades of experience in real estate, finance, and long-term health care, Shelter's leadership team has built our organization to its present strength and continues to set our course. Partners Mark K. Joseph, Arnold I. Richman, Marilynn K. Duker, Jeffrey K. Hettleman, and David D. Carliner are active in both ongoing operations and strategic business management.

The reputation and track record of The Shelter Group have enabled us to recruit, train and retain a highly successful team of professionals. Through the efforts of all of these individuals we have been able to establish a foundation of innovation, stability and integrity throughout the organization. We invite you to learn more about our organization and how we do business. Contact us at: inquiries@thesheltergroup.com.

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