ABOUT

Founded by Damien Smith and Eddie Bender, Prosper Property Group is a full-service, vertically integrated real estate development firm specializing in luxury rentals and condominiums across Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens. The firm oversees every phase of the real estate process, including acquisitions, debt financing, investment sales, rental brokerage, development, asset management and property management. Prosper’s portfolio includes a mix of residential properties, along with select office and retail spaces.

Damien Smith brings extensive construction expertise to Prosper, having built and renovated more than 2,000 apartments and condominiums for developers through his contracting firm, First Standard Construction. Eddie Bender leads acquisitions, financing, accounting and property management, for all Prosper’s development projects and stabilized assets.

EXECUTIVE TEAM

Founder, Principal & CEO
In his 20+-year career, Damien Smith has established himself as a distinguished figure in the real estate industry. Renovating over 2,000 Manhattan apartments and curating a diverse property portfolio, his commitment to excellence and meticulous attention to detail define his work. Damien takes pride in exceeding industry standards and producing exceptional results. A dedicated family man, he relishes his active personal life with his wife and four children.

Damien Smith

Principal, CFO
Eddie Bender, an experienced real estate professional, has overseen the acquisitions and finances during his 10-year career, managing over $300m in assets and securing over $200m in construction & permanent financing. He's also facilitated the creation of mixed-use buildings with over 375,000 square feet of space through strategic land-use transformations. Outside of work, Eddie mentors a Syracuse business students, advises his fraternity on real estate matters and is part of the Lower East Side Partnership. Residing on the Upper East Side, Eddie enjoys traveling and is an enthusiastic golfer.

Eddie Bender

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