Property Manager

Comunilife; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Comunilife is seeking a professional to manage affordable housing operations in Bronx, NY. The role involves rent collection, lease management, and ensuring compliance with housing requirements.

Candidates should have an Associates degree and experience in affordable property management, with a focus on low-income housing tax credits. This full-time position offers a salary range of $62,000 - $65,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Associates degree and 3 years of professional experience in relevant fields.
• Experience with low-income housing tax credits required.
• Experience in supportive housing development desired.

Responsibilities

• Collect rent and manage leasing operations.
• Ensure compliance with tenant income verification and lease renewals.
• Coordinate property maintenance and emergency responses.

Skills

Affordable property management

Urban planning

Community development

Compliance with low-income housing tax credits

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Bronx, NY 10457

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Salary Range: $62,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Professional Services

Essential Duties

Apartment Leasing, Compliance and Rental Income

• Collect the rent.
• Responsible for all aspects of leasing, vacancy management, lease signings and all related functions based on Agency policies and contract requirements.
• Collect documents from tenants necessary for leases and lease renewals.
• Coordinate with Benefits and Entitlements Coordinator on benefits and one-shots.
• Coordinate with Program staff regarding necessary processes such as Case Conferences, as may be required by some funders prior to court actions being initiated.
• Issue and manage lease violation notices to tenants for the timely management of tenant legal cases.
• Ensure that rent collection meets established targets.
• Work closely with the compliance officer on initial leases, tenant income verification, and timely lease renewals.

Analysis and Reporting

• Input information into RealPage system as required to keep records up to date.
• Review reports for monitoring performance of the property.
• Identify operational issues that require action; review tax credit compliance, and other data to ensure we are maximizing potential income pursuant to our contractual obligations while meeting our mission related goals and commitments.
• Prepare documents related to the status of the property, assist in preparing reports for Board, funders and investors.

Monitoring and Maintaining Physical Conditions

• Responsible for the overall maintenance of the Property.
• Supervise the onsite Superintendent and their staff in the cleaning, maintenance and care of the Property in accordance with applicable Federal, State and City laws, building codes and regulations, and any special program requirements.
• Work collaboratively with the Assistant Facilities Director and Facilities Department to ensure that maintenance, operations, and physical improvements requiring outside contractors or procurement of materials are done properly, timely, and in an efficient and cost effective manner.
• Conduct a weekly “Roof to Cellar” walk thru inspection of the Property, including the exterior and landscaping, and a monthly joint inspection with the Assistant Facilities Director.
• Participate in Violation management and removal processes per Agency polices.
• Respond to urgent matters and emergencies during off-hours and weekends, including responding directly in the absence of the Superintendent.

Project Administration, Managing & Reporting

• Coordinate marketing of apartments in accordance with governmental marketing plan requirements; lease-up units with potential residents, government agencies and others to ensure that occupancy and financial goals and restrictions are met.
• Perform residential leasing to meet planned milestones and to finish scheduled activities on time and within budget.
• Work with Superintendent, facilities management and compliance team as appropriate to resolve operational issues that may arise.
• Monitor preventive maintenance schedules.
• Assure compliance with tax credit, bond and other agreements.
• Provide management team and program team information throughout the term of ownership and when addressing any tax credit-related or post-closing financial or building performance concerns.

Qualifications

• Associates degree from a two-year college or university and a minimum of three years of professional experience in affordable property management, housing development, urban planning, community development, or related field; or Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university and minimum of two years of professional experience in affordable property management, housing development, urban planning, community development, or related field.
• Experience with application of low-income housing tax credits is required.
• Experience in the development and leasing of supportive housing for special needs and low-income populations is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Comunilife is an EEO employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.