The Benjamin Companies, headquartered in Garden City, New York, is a nationally acclaimed real estate development and management company. With a reputation for innovative residential and commercial developments, The Benjamin Companies is guided by a commitment to community and building in harmony with the environment.Founded in the early 1960's by Alvin Benjamin, The Benjamin Companies employs over 300 people with a vertically integrated staff comprised of in-house expertise in planning, development, construction, marketing and sales, property management, finance and legal. From Mr. Benjamin's initial affordable senior housing developments to current residential and commercial properties, The Benjamin Companies has always been a leader in anticipating and responding to market and community needs.The Benjamin Companies has long been recognized for its wide range of projects, including smart-growth multi-use integrated communities, affordable housing, luxury homes in gated communities, high rises, townhouses and state-of-the-art corporate centers and health care facilities. The company's imprint extends from the New York metropolitan region, including New Jersey and Pennsylvania, to Florida. Over the past five decades, The Benjamin Companies portfolio has encompassed combined development costs exceeding $2 billion.