Mitchell-Lama Co-op Property Manager & Board Liaison

Akam Associates Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Akam Associates Inc. in New York, NY is seeking a Mitchell Lama Property Manager with 5-7 years of Mitchell-Lama Cooperative experience to oversee daily operations, regulatory compliance, and maintenance of HPD and HCR Mitchell-Lama housing cooperative developments.

The role includes managing waiting lists, leasing vacant units, handling closings, coordinating repairs and capital improvements, and preparing board reports. Evening board meetings are required to support the cooperative’s stability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years Mitchell-Lama Cooperative experience.
• Knowledge of HPD or HCR Mitchell-Lama rules required.
• Evening Board meeting attendance required.
• Must possess strong organizational, administrative, communication and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage housing waiting lists (chronological or lottery-based).
• Market and lease vacant apartments in compliance with city/state mandates.
• Oversee apartment resales and closings; process equity payouts.
• Perform building inspections; coordinate routine repairs and 24-hour emergency dispatch.
• Oversee vendor relations, maintenance obligations, and local code compliance.
• Direct capital improvements and major construction projects.
• Coordinate violation dismissals and ensure compliance with NYS law.
• Collaborate with the Board of Directors to ensure operational and fiscal stability.
• Coordinate inspections and communications with government oversight agencies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Mitchell-Lama experience

HPD/HCR rules knowledge

Board meeting coordination

Job description

Akam Associates Inc. in New York, NY is seeking a Mitchell Lama Property Manager with 5-7 years of Mitchell-Lama Cooperative experience to oversee daily operations, regulatory compliance, and maintenance of HPD and HCR Mitchell-Lama housing cooperative developments.

The role includes managing waiting lists, leasing vacant units, handling closings, coordinating repairs and capital improvements, and preparing board reports. Evening board meetings are required to support the cooperative’s stability.