Property Manager (53896)

RiseBoro Community Partnership; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RiseBoro Community Partnership in New York City seeks a Property Manager to oversee approximately 280 residential units, including LIHTC and older adult housing, and manage the complex operations of multiple properties. The role serves as the primary liaison between RiseBoro and tenants and requires strong leadership in maintenance coordination and occupancy management.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of property management experience, bilingual Spanish/English, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• 2+ years of property management experience.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
• LIHTC knowledge and compliance exposure.

Responsibilities

• Engage tenants with consistent, high-quality service across the portfolio.
• Maintain open communications and post notices, including during emergencies.
• Oversee lease renewals and rent collections with timely follow-up.
• Assign tasks to maintenance staff and supervise turnover to 30 days.
• Coordinate with Leasing and Legal to address tenancy issues and code violations.
• Ensure buildings operate within budget and approve invoices under $1,000.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Excellent communication skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Property management experience

LIHTC knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Yardi

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The Property Manager is a member of the management team that will manage approximately 280 residential units encompassing LIHTC units, Older Adult Housing/Assisted living facilities and scattered-site residential and retail properties. RiseBoro Property Managers are responsible for the overall maintenance and operation of residential properties and act as a liaison between RiseBoro and tenants. Responsibilities include:

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The Property Manager is a member of the management team that will manage approximately 280 residential units encompassing LIHTC units, Older Adult Housing/Assisted living facilities and scattered-site residential and retail properties. RiseBoro Property Managers are responsible for the overall maintenance and operation of residential properties and act as a liaison between RiseBoro and tenants. Responsibilities include:

Tenant Engagement

• Establish consistent high-quality customer service with tenants across the portfolio; engage in professional dialogue with tenants to resolve their questions and concerns in a timely manner;
• Maintain consistent, open communication with tenants pursuant to the Communications Policy; ensures tenants know how to reach appropriate staff, and ensures all appropriate communications to tenants and staff are posted in buildings as needed, including during emergencies and service disruptions.
• Ensure timely completion of annual recertifications
• Refer tenants for RiseBoro supportive services or benefit entitlement support upon request
• Maintain tenant files
• Coordinate with Leasing Manager to ensure timely completion and collection of lease renewals
• Follow up with tenants on arrears 30 days past due by phone and letter; cooperates with Legal and Collections Department on other collections activities.

Building Operations

• Ensure that buildings are operating within budget
• Approve invoices of less than $1000.00
• In older-adult buildings, collect rent payments.
• Assign work to maintenance staff as needed, in cooperation with Building Maintenance Supervisors
• Oversee turnover process to ensure vacant units are ready for occupancy within 30 days of vacancy
• Perform move in and move out walk-through apartment inspections with tenants
• Coordinate with maintenance staff to ensure all code violations and other repair concerns at properties are cleared
• Review and submit Purchase Orders for any supplies or equipment needed in the building
• Identify tenancy issues that may require legal referral and coordinate with the Legal Department
• Maintain communication with management and compliance team during operational emergencies
• On occasion, be available to address emergencies that arise in their building outside of typical business hours
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in property management
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including demonstrated ability to work well with varying levels of staff members.
• Detail oriented
• Organized
• Ability to successfully manage multiple working relationships
• Affordable housing management experience preferred
• LIHTC certification required within six months of hire.
• Certified Housing Assistant Manager preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software; intermediate to advanced working knowledge in Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of Yardi program preferred

Education Experience

High School Diploma

Qualifications

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.