Property Manager -- Affordable Residential Portfolio

The Douglaston Companies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Property Manager to oversee a portfolio of affordable residential properties in New York City. This role is pivotal in ensuring daily operations run smoothly, maintaining compliance with housing regulations, and enhancing tenant satisfaction. The ideal candidate will be proactive and organized, with a strong background in affordable housing operations. This position offers a competitive salary, health benefits, and opportunities for career advancement, all within a supportive and mission-driven team environment. If you are passionate about property management and making a difference in the community, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Opportunities for career advancement

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in property management, especially in affordable housing.
• Strong knowledge of NYC housing regulations and rental subsidy property standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular property inspections to ensure quality standards.
• Manage work order systems and ensure timely completion of maintenance.
• Oversee staff performance and resolve resident complaints.

Skills

Property Management

Knowledge of NYC Housing Regulations

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Budget Management

Organizational Skills

Education

3–5 years of experience in property management

Tools

YARDI

Microsoft Office

Order.co

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Clinton Management - Douglaston, NY

Salary Range: $75000.00 - $85000.00

Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Property Manager to oversee a portfolio of affordable residential properties throughout New York City. This role involves managing daily operations, supervising site staff, maintaining compliance with housing regulations, and ensuring tenant satisfaction. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and experienced in affordable housing operations, including union environments, HQS, and HPD compliance. Candidate must be available to respond to after-hours emergencies and be willing to travel between multiple properties across the city.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular property inspections to ensure quality standards and regulatory compliance (including HQS and Happy.Co inspections).
• Oversee staff performance, schedules, and payroll/timesheet submissions.
• Manage work order systems and ensure timely completion of maintenance and repairs.
• Resolve resident complaints professionally and promptly.
• Enforce lease agreements and occupancy policies.
• Supervise vendors and contractors and obtain bids for capital and operational projects.
• Monitor and address violations to ensure timely resolution.
• Oversee the vacancy process, including pre-inspections, unit readiness, and coordination with leasing for timely occupancy.
• Ensure all building systems and mechanicals are operational and code compliant.
• Manage property budgets, expense tracking, and performance reporting.
• Utilize Order.co or similar platforms to manage supply ordering and procurement.
• Coordinate HQS-related activity: schedule pre-inspections, ensure compliance, and oversee certification processes.
• Be available for on-call emergencies during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Travel regularly between assigned properties; reliable transportation is required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in property management.
• Strong knowledge of NYC housing regulations and rental subsidy property standards.
• Experience with Local Laws 11, 84, and 87.
• Familiarity with 32BJ and/or 621 union procedures.
• Proficient in YARDI, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience using purchasing platforms such as Order.co.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and analyze operational reports.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle; this role requires regular travel across multiple boroughs to conduct site inspections, support on-site teams, and ensure operational compliance.
• Must be able to respond to emergency calls outside of regular business hours.

Schedule

Monday to Friday (On-call availability required for emergencies) On-site (Various properties across New York City)

Work Location

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Opportunities for career advancement Supportive and mission-driven team environment

Who we are:

Douglaston Development, Levine Builders, and Clinton Management are a dynamic privately held group of companies with a unique owner-builder-manager advantage, known collectively as The Douglaston Companies.

The Douglaston Companies started with the founding of Levine Builders in 1979 with just two people. Standing by our core values of integrity and ethics for the past four decades the firm has grown to 200 employees. By providing general contracting and construction management services, Levine Builders has built, renovated and rehabilitated thousands of residential units and millions of square feet of commercial, hotel, office buildings, retail centers, religious, educational, and healthcare facilities.

With the later establishment of Douglaston Development as the driving engine of the organization, the two companies worked in unison to leverage each others expertise to develop and build most complex projects while also growing and thriving in challenging markets.

In 2002, Clinton Management was founded to manage the expanding portfolio of developments created by Douglaston Development and constructed by Levine Builders. Clinton Management oversees a broad portfolio of moderate-income housing, luxury apartments, commercial, and retail properties.

Each affiliate company works together to cohesively acquire property, develop it to its full potential, and manage it efficiently, assuring that each investment achieves and maintains maximum value and profitability while strengthening the community in which the assets are located.