Assistant Property Manager

Upward On; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent PTO

Health insurance

401K

Job summary

A residential cooperative in Brooklyn seeks an experienced Property Manager to oversee operations of a 1,100-unit building. This fully on-site role involves managing tenant relations, vendor contracts, and compliance with NYC housing regulations. The ideal candidate has at least five years of property management experience in similar buildings and strong organizational skills. Compensation is between $115,000 and $130,000, with benefits including PTO and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of property management experience in coop/condo buildings of over 300 units in NYC.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 core applications.
• Ability to write letters and notices.
• Proficiency with Yardi, AvidX and ClickPay is a plus.
• Experience managing union employees is a plus.
• Bilingual (Russian, Spanish or other languages) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of a 1,100-unit private coop.
• Provide communication to shareholders.
• Manage tenant relations, including complaints and conflict resolution.
• Oversee vendor relationships and property inspections.
• Ensure compliance with NYC housing regulations.
• Assist in budget preparation and financials.

Job description

This is an opportunity for an experienced Property Manager to join a small, hands‑on team overseeing a large-scale residential cooperative in West Brighton, Brooklyn (1,100 units). This role manages day‑to‑day operations while also driving major capital projects, including a roof replacement, laundry room upgrades, concrete work, and other ongoing and one‑off initiatives typical of a 60‑year‑old, shareholder‑owned property. The right person will gain exposure to every facet of running a large NYC co‑op and play a key role in maintaining and improving the asset. Experience working with union labor is a strong plus.

About the Company:

Our client is a private residential cooperative comprised of approximately 1,100 units, located in the West Brighton/Coney Island section of Brooklyn.

The on‑site team includes a General Manager, Assistant Manager, Director of Operations, Assistant Director of Operations, Security Coordinator, and Administrative Assistant, all working closely with the cooperative’s Board. In addition, there is a dedicated in‑house maintenance team of approximately 25 employees, represented by a union.

This is a fully on‑site environment, Monday through Friday. The office schedule is as follows: Monday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Tuesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Wednesday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, and Friday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

The role offers the opportunity to work alongside a collaborative, experienced team in a well‑established residential community.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Assist the team in overseeing day‑to‑day operations of a 1,100‑unit private coop
• Provide responsive communication to shareholders
• Manage tenant relations, including complaints and conflict resolution
• Oversee vendor relationships, service contracts, and property inspections
• Ensure compliance with all NYC housing regulations, local laws, and safety requirements
• Assist the team & third‑party professionals in preparation of budget & financials

Qualifications:

• A minimum of five years of property management experience in coop/condo buildings of over 300 units in NYC.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to multitask in a fast‑paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 core applications
• Ability to write letters and notices
• Proficiency with Yardi, AvidX and ClickPay is a plus
• Experience managing union employees is a plus
• Bilingual (Russian, Spanish or other languages) is a plus

Hard requirements:

• Local candidate from Brooklyn, Staten Island or Queens, with commute to our office not to exceed 1 hour.
• Ability to work at the office as per the attached schedule, that has late nights (Monday and Wednesday). We do not offer hybrid or remote option.
• A minimum of five years of property management experience in coop/condo buildings of over 300 units in NYC.

Compensation:

• Salary $115,000 – $130,000, commensurate with experience.
• Excellent PTO, health insurance, and 401K