Leasing Administrator

Ascendo Resources; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Ascendo Resources is seeking a Leasing Administrator for a 300-unit affordable housing property in Brooklyn, NY. This high-volume, detail-driven role blends leasing support with administrative coordination and sits onsite with the on-site property management team.

You will track applications, approvals and lease signings, prepare qualification packets, calculate tenant income and rent percentages, and assist with LIHTC recertifications, CityFHEPS vouchers, and landlord packages, working closely

Qualifications

• Experience in affordable housing and lease-up processes is required.
• Knowledge of LIHTC recertifications and HCR requirements.
• Ability to calculate tenant income and rent percentages for eligibility.
• Strong administrative and leasing support experience in a high-volume environment.
• Experience tracking applications, approvals, and lease signings across a large portfolio.
• Familiarity with CityFHEPS and landlord packages is a plus.
• Rent-stabilized housing experience is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines independently.

Responsibilities

• Support leasing and lease-up across approximately 300 affordable housing units.
• Track applications, approvals, lease signings, and overall leasing activity from start to finish.
• Prepare and organize applicant qualification packets and supporting documentation.
• Calculate tenant income and rent percentages to determine eligibility.
• Assist with LIHTC recertifications and HCR-related requirements.
• Assist with CityFHEPS vouchers and landlord packages.
• Follow up with applicants and tenants regarding outstanding documentation and lease-signing requirements.
• Maintain accurate leasing activity records in Yardi.
• Provide general administrative support to the property management and leasing team.
• Collaborate with General Manager, Property Manager, Superintendent, and onsite maintenance staff.

Skills

Lease-up experience

Administrative support

High-volume leasing

LIHTC knowledge

CityFHEPS familiarity

Rent calculation for eligibility

Tools

Yardi

Job description

Leasing Administrator | Brooklyn, NY | Onsite | Pay: $40–$45/hr | Temp-to-Perm

About the role

A well-established property management organization is seeking a Leasing Administrator to support the active lease-up of a large affordable housing property in Brooklyn - approximately 300 units with roughly 100 already signed. This is a high-volume, detail-driven role blending leasing support with administrative coordination, working directly alongside an onsite team of property management and maintenance professionals.

What you'll actually do

• Support the leasing and lease-up process across approximately 300 affordable housing units
• Track applications, approvals, lease signings, and overall leasing activity from start to finish
• Prepare and organize applicant qualification packets and supporting documentation
• Calculate tenant income and rent percentages to determine eligibility
• Assist with LIHTC recertifications and HCR-related requirements
• Assist with CityFHEPS vouchers and landlord packages
• Follow up with applicants and tenants regarding outstanding documentation and lease-signing requirements
• Maintain accurate project-based and volume-based leasing activity records in Yardi
• Provide general administrative support to the property management and leasing team
• Work closely with the General Manager, Property Manager, Superintendent, and maintenance staff onsite

What we're looking for

• Affordable housing and/or lease-up experience required
• Experience with LIHTC recertifications and HCR requirements
• Ability to calculate tenant income and rent percentages for eligibility purposes
• Strong administrative and leasing support experience in a high-volume environment
• Experience tracking applications, approvals, and lease signings across a large portfolio
• Familiarity with CityFHEPS and landlord packages a plus
• Rent-stabilized housing experience a plus
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines independently

An active, fast-paced lease-up environment at a 300-unit affordable housing property in Brooklyn, currently in mid-lease-up with commercial space and a parking lot onsite. The focus here is coordination, tracking, and follow-through. Strong fit for someone who thrives in a high-volume setting, works well with an onsite team, and is looking for a role that could grow into a permanent position.

• Schedule: Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm | 35-hour work week | Fully onsite
• Interview process: Video interview with General Manager and Property Manager Onsite meeting with Senior Associate