Leasing Compliance Manager

Riseboro Community Partnership; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Responsibilities include coordinating with regulators, auditors, and syndicators, maintaining audit-ready records, and leading a team to ensure accurate applicant processing and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Property Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Experience with HUD Section 202, LIHTC, HOME, and affordable housing compliance required.
• Experience managing housing lotteries and waitlists such as NYC Housing Connect preferred.
• HCCP/COS/TCS certifications preferred (must obtain within 6 months) and knowledge of regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee leasing operations and regulatory compliance across HUD 202, LIHTC, HOME, and rent-stabilized units.
• Monitor eligibility determinations, waitlists, and certifications to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Prepare and submit occupancy and compliance reports to owners, syndicators, and agencies.
• Coordinate with regulators and auditors during reviews and file audits.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Organizational skills

Reporting skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate or related field

Tools

NYC Housing Connect

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe Leasing Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring full compliance with program requirements for **U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 202, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program, and HOME Investment Partnerships Program. They will oversee leasing operations and regulatory compliance across a portfolio that includes HUD 202, LIHTC, HOME, and rent-stabilized units. This role ensures all leasing activities comply with federal, state, and local housing regulations while maintaining accurate waitlists and reporting occupancy data to syndicators and regulatory agencies. The manager supervises the administration of multiple waitlist systems and ensures proper applicant processing, certification, and documentation. Specific responsibilities include:Compliance & Regulatory OversightMonitor leasing files, applicant certifications, and income eligibility determinations to ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines.Coordinate with regulatory agencies and auditors during compliance reviews and file audits.Maintain updated knowledge of federal, state, and local affordable housing regulations and implement procedural updates when required.Waitlist & Applicant ManagementOversee and manage multiple waitlist systems including:Internal property waitlistsHUD Section 202 waitlistsHousing lotteries administered through New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) and New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) via NYC Housing Connect.Ensure proper applicant tracking, preference management, and selection procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements.Supervise the screening, eligibility review, and certification process for applicants.Occupancy & ReportingPrepare and submit monthly occupancy and compliance reports to property ownership, syndicators, and regulatory agencies.Track occupancy trends, vacancies, and unit turnover across affordable and rent-stabilized units.Ensure accurate reporting for investor partners and regulatory monitoring entities.Leasing OperationsOversee leasing staff and ensure consistent implementation of leasing policies and procedures.Coordinate unit availability, lease-up timelines, and applicant processing.Ensure proper documentation of lease files, income certifications, and recertifications.Data Management & SystemsMaintain accurate records in property management and compliance systems.Ensure waitlists, applicant files, and compliance documentation are organized and audit-ready.COMPETENCIESStrong knowledge of affordable housing regulations and compliance monitoring.Excellent organizational and reporting skills.Experience preparing reports for investors, syndicators, and regulatory agencies.Strong leadership and staff management skills.Bilingual Spanish required.High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple regulatory programs simultaneously.EDUCATION and EXPERIENCEBachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Property Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field preferred.Minimum of 5 years of experience in affordable housing compliance, leasing, or property management.Strong working knowledge of HUD Section 202, LIHTC, HOME, and affordable housing compliance requirements.Experience managing housing lottery and waitlist systems such as NYC Housing Connect.Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) preferred (must obtain within first 6 months of employment)Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) preferred (must obtain within first 6 months of employment)Tax Credit Specialist (TCS) preferred (must obtain within first 6 months of employment)It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.