Property Manager - Brooklyn & Queens Portfolio

Argo Real Estate; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Medical benefits

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral incentives

Cell phone stipend

Job summary

Argo Real Estate seeks an experienced Property Manager for its Brooklyn & Queens portfolio of residential co-ops and condos. The role is a hands‑on leadership position serving as the main liaison among boards, residents, building staff, and service providers to drive efficiency and protect property value.

The ideal candidate brings 4–6 years in NYC condo/co‑op management, strong budgeting and supervision skills, and familiarity with NYC housing laws and 32BJ contracts.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 4–6 years of NYC residential co-op and condo management experience (required).
• Proficiency in budgeting, building systems, maintenance operations, and staff supervision.
• Familiarity with NYC housing laws, building codes, and union contracts (32BJ).
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including presentation abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Client Service: Exceptional interpersonal skills with a customer-first approach.
• Problem-Solving: Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with composure under pressure.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead teams and take accountability.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for boards, residents, attorneys, architects, engineers, and staff.
• Maintain strong, responsive communication to ensure client satisfaction.
• Provide guidance to building committees and enforce house rules and governing documents.
• Ensure adherence to all NYC housing laws, building codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Address and resolve building violations promptly; attend administrative hearings when necessary.
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise building staff.
• Oversee weekly payroll approval, review overtime usage against budget, and manage performance evaluations (mid-year and year-end).
• Administer disciplinary actions in coordination with 32BJ union protocols and attend labor hearings/arbitrations as needed.
• Manage capital improvement projects and significant repairs, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and timely completion.
• Obtain and review at least three bids for projects, level proposals, and secure board approval.
• Conduct site visits weekly to assess conditions and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with the Purchasing Department to acquire goods and services.
• Negotiate and review service contracts, monitor performance, and approve invoices.
• Develop and manage annual operating budgets; attend budget and mid‑year review meetings with the board and Finance team.
• Approve invoices, assign chargebacks, and monitor arrears in accordance with board policy.
• Review monthly financials with the Financial Analyst, investigate major variances, and recommend reclassifications as necessary.
• Assist with annual audits.
• Review and approve alteration applications, verify insurance coverage, and coordinate with architects if required.
• Communicate project details to the board, superintendent, and neighboring residents.
• Prepare agendas with board input; distribute at least three days prior to meetings.
• Lead board meetings, present operational and financial updates, and take minutes.
• Manage follow‑up on action items via the Argo HUB system.
• Coordinate annual meetings, including venue, catering, and attendance by attorneys/accountants.
• Complete weekly Argo HUB updates and maintain active communication with internal departments.
• Participate in weekly PM meetings, town halls, and one‑on‑one meetings with your Director of Client Services.
• Mentor and guide assigned PMAs (Property Management Assistants), ensuring regular property visits and professional development.

Skills

Co-op & condo mgmt

Budgeting

Building systems

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Union contracts (32BJ)

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Multi-tasking

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Property Manager – Job Description - Brooklyn & Queens Portfolio

The Property Manager will oversee a portfolio of residential co‑ops and condominiums, ensuring operations meet Argo Real Estate’s high standards for client service, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance. This hands‑on professional will be the primary liaison between board members, residents, building staff, and service providers, while driving efficiency, maintaining property value, and fostering positive community relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for boards, residents, attorneys, architects, engineers, and staff.
• Maintain strong, responsive communication to ensure client satisfaction.
• Provide guidance to building committees and enforce house rules and governing documents.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure adherence to all NYC housing laws, building codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Address and resolve building violations promptly; attend administrative hearings when necessary.

Staff Management

• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise building staff.
• Oversee weekly payroll approval, review overtime usage against budget, and manage performance evaluations (mid-year and year-end).
• Administer disciplinary actions in coordination with 32BJ union protocols and attend labor hearings/arbitrations as needed.

Capital Projects & Maintenance

• Manage capital improvement projects and significant repairs, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and timely completion.
• Obtain and review at least three bids for projects, level proposals, and secure board approval.
• Conduct site visits weekly to assess conditions and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with the Purchasing Department to acquire goods and services.
• Negotiate and review service contracts, monitor performance, and approve invoices.
• Develop and manage annual operating budgets; attend budget and mid‑year review meetings with the board and Finance team.
• Approve invoices, assign chargebacks, and monitor arrears in accordance with board policy.
• Review monthly financials with the Financial Analyst, investigate major variances, and recommend reclassifications as necessary.
• Assist with annual audits.

Unit Alterations

• Review and approve alteration applications, verify insurance coverage, and coordinate with architects if required.
• Communicate project details to the board, superintendent, and neighboring residents.

Board & Annual Meetings

• Prepare agendas with board input; distribute at least three days prior to meetings.
• Lead board meetings, present operational and financial updates, and take minutes.
• Manage follow‑up on action items via the Argo HUB system.
• Coordinate annual meetings, including venue, catering, and attendance by attorneys/accountants.

Internal Argo Responsibilities

• Complete weekly Argo HUB updates and maintain active communication with internal departments.
• Participate in weekly PM meetings, town halls, and one‑on‑one meetings with your Director of Client Services.
• Mentor and guide assigned PMAs (Property Management Assistants), ensuring regular property visits and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 4–6 years of NYC residential co‑op and condo management experience (required).
• Proficiency in budgeting, building systems, maintenance operations, and staff supervision.
• Familiarity with NYC housing laws, building codes, and union contracts (32BJ).
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including presentation abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Client Service: Exceptional interpersonal skills with a customer‑first approach.
• Problem‑Solving: Proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset with composure under pressure.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead teams and take accountability.

Additional Requirements

• Availability to attend evening board meetings and address urgent matters as needed.
• Commitment to upholding Argo’s values and maintaining the highest standards of service.
• At Argo Real Estate, we value our people and believe in fostering a collaborative and growth‑driven environment. You’ll be part of a dedicated team that takes pride in delivering exceptional service to our clients and residents across New York City.
• We offer a highly competitive salary and comprehensive compensation package, including performance‑based incentive bonuses, competitive medical benefits, 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, employee referral incentives, cell phone stipends, and many additional employee perks and professional growth opportunities.

*MUST BE COMFORTABLE WITH MANAGING A PORTFOLIO IN BROOKLYN AND QUEENS*