Property Manager – Leasing & Compliance (Affordable Housing)

careers-sus; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

S:US seeks a Property Manager to oversee affordable housing units in a newly renovated building on West 45th Street and support two to six additional properties across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Brooklyn. You will ensure leasing and regulatory compliance with LIHTC and subsidy programs, and coordinate with program staff for service delivery.

Reporting to the Director of Housing Compliance, you will manage rent rolls, certifications, move-ins/outs, and file maintenance while upholding tenant

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent plus three (3) or more years’ experience in supportive or behavioral health housing, affordable housing, landlord/tenant legal affairs, property management, or asset management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) programs.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with tenants, staff, and external agencies.
• Experience using Yardi or similar property management software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process applications for admissions into subsidized programs including but not limited to HRA, OASAS SPC, HUD SPC, HASA, NYCHA.
• Support building lease-up efforts by coordinating and conducting unit showings, guiding applicants through the process and collecting required documentation to ensure compliance with program requirements.
• Lead the monthly rent roll generation and submission process to HRA, ensuring regulatory compliance, data accuracy, and timely reporting.
• Prepare leasing and licensing documents and perform LIHTC and subsidy income certifications, as required by funding sources.
• Process tenant move-ins and move-outs in accordance with regulatory and organizational procedures.
• Maintain complete and accurate leasing, tenant and LIHTC records.
• Perform income recertifications for LIHTC and other subsidy programs as required.
• Process rent stabilized leases in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Maintain vacancy information and reporting as required by investors, syndicators, and monitoring agencies.
• Ensure the property’s filing systems are maintained, including tenant, applicant, accounting, vendor and contract files.
• Inspect apartments for move-in condition (pre-inspection) and turnover status.
• Directs annual unit inspection and annual recertification of residents ensuring compliance Housing Quality Standards (HQS)
• Notify residents of issues affecting their tenancy in a timely and professional manner.
• Respond to resident inquiries and requests related to property management
• Collaborates with Support Services staff to monitors landlord-tenant relations and mediates disputes when necessary.
• Review rent records on monthly basis to identify and address payment issues
• Meet with Program staff on weekly basis to review program/property management issues.
• Work with Program staff to prepare and submit reports to agencies.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Yardi

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

S:US seeks a Property Manager to oversee affordable housing units in a newly renovated building on West 45th Street and support two to six additional properties across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Brooklyn. You will ensure leasing and regulatory compliance with LIHTC and subsidy programs, and coordinate with program staff for service delivery.

Reporting to the Director of Housing Compliance, you will manage rent rolls, certifications, move-ins/outs, and file maintenance while upholding tenant