Residential Compliance Property Manager - OrderID:

Position Title: Residential Compliance Property Manager - Housing Specialist


Status: Temp to Perm

Location: Upper West Side, New York City, New York, Zip 10025 - On-site


Hours: Mon - Fri, 9 am-5 pm

Pay: $36/hr

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Residential Compliance Property Manager - Housing Specialist Recertification Coordinator. A Housing Specialist with familiarity with Section 8 and associated tax credits and annual income recertification knowledge would be ideal. As a residential Compliance and Property Manager your duties are to help the non-profit owner preserve and increase the value of their real estate investments. This includes the preservation of affordable housing for low-income families in the Manhattan Valley, Harlem, and Washington Heights area of Manhattan. The management of the daily operations of the property includes finding and placing qualified tenants, meeting regulatory and other compliance requirements to ensure the property is always in good working order. The Compliance and Property Manager position requires technical knowledge of the NYC housing maintenance code, housing court and housing laws, low-income housing tax credit regulations as they relate to Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code, HUD regulations (including MOR and REAC/NSPIRE requirements) for Section 8 properties, as well as basic building maintenance and financial reporting/budgeting for properties.

Essential functions

• Re-lease units within 30 days or less ensuring that properties are occupied by qualified tenants
• Work cooperatively with all parties to manage buildings effectively and profitably
• Conduct routine inspections of properties and annual unit inspections to ensure compliance with requirements, cleanliness, and proper maintenance. Ensure property is up to HUD, HPD, NYS, and NYC housing law standards
• Work with tenants and tenant associations, where applicable, to identify and resolve building issues
• Maintain positive professional work relationships with residential and commercial tenants including confidentiality of tenant information
• Complete Annual and Interim Recertifications for Tax Credit and HUD properties and review prior to submission to ensure compliance with applicable regulations
• Complete or Assist in the Completion of Annual DHCR Rent Registrations and HPD Property Registrations
• Stay up to date with NYC, NYS, and Federal housing laws and initiatives
• Perform other related duties as required
• Familiar with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations
• Strong interpersonal & business communication skills
• High level of organization and attention to detail
• Competence with office management software
• Knowledge of financial reporting

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree: Real Estate Finance/Property Development/Urban Planning/Development/Business Administration or related field is a plus
• Must have one of the following required certification(s): TaCCs, COS, BOS, RAM or other affordable housing certification
• Bilingual English & Spanish preferred but not required
• Must have at least 3 to 5 years of related property management experience
• Must possess strong written skills for preparation of general correspondence to residents, vendors, regulatory agencies and others
• Must be hard working, detail-oriented, and a team player
• Outstanding communication and customer service skills, both verbal and written
• Possess strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and reporting
• Technical knowledge of the NYC housing maintenance code, housing court and housing laws, low-income housing tax credit regulations as they relate to Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code, HUD regulations (including MOR and REAC/NSPIRE requirements) for Section 8 properties.
• Detail-oriented and the ability to operate on a deadline-driven schedule
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently or as part of a team
• Experience with Yardi, preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Friendly, personable, and able to think on their feet
• Responsible, well-spoken, trustworthy
• Ability to be a team player and be proactive
• Highly organized, relaxed, and detail-oriented
• Ability to maintain composure within a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Handle confidential information with utmost professionalism and discretion
• Exceptional interpersonal and phone skills
• Proactive, flexible, calm, and confident
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Punctual, detail-oriented, efficient, and reliable
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Polished, confident, and upbeat personality

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.