Damien Smith

Owner, First Standard Construction Inc.

Damien Smith came to New York City from Ireland in the early 2000s. He became a Partner in a prominent general contracting firm in just a few years. During the tumult of the 2008 financial crisis, Damien moved on from the firm to start his own company, First Standard Construction. After completing substantial residential and commercial projects, including renovations and new developments, Damien founded Prosper Property Group to take on development projects and build out a team of highly competent professionals. Today, Prosper Property Group has a team with over 60+ years of experience, over 480,000 square feet in development, and projects spanning Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens.