Affordable Leasing Agent

Vaco; New York (NY); In loco; USD 62.000 - 73.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Vaco is assisting an established NYC residential real estate owner, developer and property manager in hiring an Affordable Leasing Agent to support income-restricted leasing across its portfolio. Based primarily in Long Island City, the role guides applicants through affordable housing eligibility and leasing, with 1–2 weekly trips to other NYC properties.

The position requires LIHTC/Section 8/middle-income leasing experience, familiarity with NYC Housing Connect, and coordination with

Competenze

• Experience with LIHTC, Section 8, and/or middle-income multifamily leasing.
• Experience with NYC Housing Connect lease-ups and/or mini-lotteries.
• Experience working with NYC housing agencies (HDC, HPD, HCR/HFA, HRA, or DSS).
• Strong understanding of affordable housing eligibility, income calculations, and documentation requirements.

Mansioni

• Conduct eligibility appointments and process affordable and middle-income housing applications.
• Guide applicants through NYC Housing Connect and the affordable housing lottery process.
• Conduct virtual and in-person apartment tours.
• Respond to prospective applicants and provide information on availability, eligibility requirements, and leasing procedures.
• Collect and review income, asset, housing, and supporting documentation.
• Request third-party verifications and follow up on missing documentation.
• Compile applicant files for Compliance and third-party eligibility review.
• Support lease-ups, mini-lotteries, re-marketing efforts, and Housing Connect activity.
• Prepare leases and related documents and coordinate lease signings.
• Assist with subsidy processing, audits, and required reporting.
• Maintain accurate applicant records and track applications through the approval process.

Conoscenze

LIHTC familiarity

Section 8 experience

Middle-income leasing

Formazione

LIHTC Specialist (certification)

Certified Occupancy Specialist (certification)

NYS Real Estate Salesperson License (to obtain)

NYC Notary (to obtain)

Strumenti

Yardi

Descrizione del lavoro

Client: Established NYC residential real estate owner and developer

Title: Affordable Leasing Agent

Salary: $30–$35 per hour

Location: Queens, NY (Long Island City) | Onsite with local property travel

Job Description:

A well-established New York City real estate owner, developer, and property manager is seeking an experienced Affordable Leasing Agent to support income-restricted affordable and middle-income apartment leasing across its residential portfolio.

Based primarily in Long Island City, this role will guide applicants through the full affordable housing eligibility and leasing process while partnering closely with Leasing, Compliance, and third-party eligibility teams. The position will also travel to other NYC properties approximately 1–2 times per week as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct eligibility appointments and process affordable and middle-income housing applications.
• Guide applicants through NYC Housing Connect and the affordable housing lottery process.
• Conduct virtual and in-person apartment tours.
• Respond to prospective applicants and provide information on availability, eligibility requirements, and leasing procedures.
• Collect and review income, asset, housing, and supporting documentation.
• Request third-party verifications and follow up on missing documentation.
• Compile applicant files for Compliance and third-party eligibility review.
• Support lease-ups, mini-lotteries, re-marketing efforts, and Housing Connect activity.
• Prepare leases and related documents and coordinate lease signings.
• Assist with subsidy processing, audits, and required reporting.
• Maintain accurate applicant records and track applications through the approval process.

Qualifications:

• 1–2+ years of experience with LIHTC, Section 8, and/or middle-income multifamily leasing.
• Experience with NYC Housing Connect lease-ups and/or mini-lotteries is required.
• Experience working with NYC or New York State housing agencies such as HDC, HPD, HCR/HFA, HRA, or DSS.
• Strong understanding of affordable housing eligibility, income calculations, and documentation requirements.
• Knowledge of NYC rent stabilization.
• Affordable housing certification such as LIHTC Specialist or Certified Occupancy Specialist preferred, or ability to obtain certification within six months.
• NYS Real Estate Salesperson License required, or ability to obtain within six months of employment.
• NYS Notary License preferred, or ability to obtain within one year.
• Experience with Yardi preferred.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.