President of Benchmark Construction · Sister Company to MZM Corp

Building New York
at its finest.

Over 25 years crafting Manhattan's finest residences from Gramercy Park triplexes and Upper East Side duplexes to Tribeca gut rehabs and Westchester estates.

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25+Years Building NYC

500+Projects Completed

100+Years Team Experience

50M+In Built Value

About Benchmark

A Legacy of Excellence

Under the leadership of Majed Abujaber, The Benchmark Construction has delivered premium construction services across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut for over 25 years.

Benchmark Construction is built on the foundation of MZM Corp, the general contracting firm founded in 1992 by Michael Hirsch and Robert Winnicki. Under the leadership of Majed Abujaber we carry forward the precision and integrity that defined that legacy. The work shown here is our own.

Through a strategic partnership with MZM Corp — a leading New York-based construction firm — Benchmark commands a network of expertise spanning high-end residential, commercial, hospitality, and institutional construction across Metro New York.

The Benchmark team includes seasoned superintendents and project managers with over 100 years of combined experience, bringing NYC's highest standards of craftsmanship to every project.

25+Years

NYCTri-State

100%Satisfaction

Entry hall and stair of a private residence built by Benchmark Construction

Sister Company ofMZM Corp

Our Work

Selected Projects

Private residences across New York — photographed on completion. Every room below was built by our team.

Private Residence

Curved Stair

A helical stair in walnut carried on a continuous curved stringer, with a hand-formed volute, wrought-iron balustrade and a moulded rail that runs unbroken through the turn.

Bespoke Joinery

Full-Floor Residence

Dining Enfilade

Herringbone floor laid to a centred axis, a coffered and stepped ceiling, and paired glazed vitrines built into the flanking piers to frame the room on both sides.

Millwork & Finish

Private Residence

Panelled Study

Full-height raised-panel joinery finished in deep lacquer, with concealed storage, integrated brass picture lights and a built-in seating alcove.

High-End Residential

Full-Floor Residence

Marble Kitchen

Custom inset cabinetry to the ceiling, a honed marble island with a shaped return, mosaic backsplash and a fully integrated appliance suite behind matched panels.

Kitchen & Stone

Pre-War Apartment

Corner Living Room

Coffered ceiling and deep cornice restored to profile, with rebuilt bay window casings and radiator enclosures across two exposures.

Pre-War Restoration

Private Residence

Kitchen & Bar

Lacquered dark cabinetry run wall to wall, a full-length entertaining bar under suspended pendants, and a structural opening formed to join the kitchen to the living space.

Contemporary Fit-Out

View the full portfolio

Eight residences · thirty-two photographs

Our Expertise

Comprehensive Construction Services

From foundation to finish, we deliver the full spectrum of construction services across Metro New York.

High-End Residential

Duplexes, triplexes and full-floor residences across Gramercy Park, the Upper East Side and Downtown Manhattan.

Gut Rehab & Renovation

Complete structural gut rehabs, interior demolition to rebuild. Specialists in complex Manhattan co-op and condo projects.

Commercial & Hospitality

Restaurant fit-outs, retail spaces, and commercial build-outs delivered on schedule.

Institutional & Assembly

Clubhouses, schools, libraries, and places of worship — institutional-grade quality and code compliance.

How We Work

From Concept to Completion

01

Consult

We listen to your vision, assess the scope, and provide a detailed estimate.

02

Design & Permit

Our team coordinates with architects and engineers, navigating NYC's approval process.

03

Build

Premium materials, skilled craftsmen, and rigorous quality control at every phase.

04

Deliver

Final walkthrough, punch list, and a space you'll be proud to call your own.

Our Network

Trusted by New York

Residential·Commercial· Hospitality·Institutional· Gut Rehab·Luxury· Manhattan·Brooklyn· Westchester·Long Island·

Get In Touch

Let's Build Together

Whether you're planning a duplex renovation, a full-building gut rehab, or a commercial fit-out — we'd love to hear from you.

(201) 825-0900

info@benchmarkconstructionny.com

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