Leasing Specialist

Leasing Specialist | Bronx, New York | $60,000 - $65,000 per year | On-site
The Role

Equal Access is partnering with a well-established affordable housing property management organization with a portfolio spanning the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. The firm develops and manages a diverse mix of multifamily properties supported by programs including LIHTC, HOME, and project-based vouchers (PBV). As a Leasing Specialist, you will own the full leasing lifecycle: from Housing Lottery administration and applicant processing through income certification, lease execution, and resident orientation, with ongoing re-rental activity layered in as well.

This is a tenant-facing, compliance-grounded position. A meaningful portion of the work is regulatory: interpreting program rules, assembling audit-ready files, and keeping every step of applicant activity aligned with HPD, HDC, DHCR, LIHTC, HOME, Section 8, and PBV requirements. You will report to the Director of Marketing and work on-site at our client's University Avenue office. This is not a leasing role at a conventional market-rate property. The regulatory complexity of affordable housing programs is real, and comfort with that complexity is a baseline requirement, not a nice-to-have.
What This Role Is, and Is Not

This role is:

• A full-cycle leasing position covering lottery administration, eligibility processing, lease execution, and re-rentals
• Compliance-adjacent work requiring day-to-day fluency with LIHTC, Section 8, PBV, HOME, and related program rules
• A high-volume file management role where organization and accuracy directly affect regulatory outcomes
• A resident- and applicant-facing position requiring clear, patient communication across varied audiences
• A cross-functional role coordinating closely with property management and maintenance teams

This role is NOT:

• A compliance officer position, but you do need to be comfortable reading and applying program rules
• Remote or hybrid in any capacity
• A role where leasing volume is light or pipeline management is informal
• A fit for someone whose affordable housing experience is limited to conventional or market-rate leasing

Required Experience & Traits

• 2 to 5 years of affordable housing leasing experience, with direct involvement in Housing Lottery administration, NYC Housing Connect experience strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of LIHTC, Section 8, PBV, HOME, and related income-restricted housing programs
• Hands-on experience completing income certifications and eligibility determinations
• Familiarity with RealPage or a comparable property management platform
• Solid proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook
• Strong organizational habits with the ability to manage multiple applicant files simultaneously under regulatory deadlines
• Clear, patient communicator who can walk applicants through the lottery and leasing process without jargon
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus

Key Responsibilities
Housing Lottery & Applicant Management

• Coordinate lease-ups through NYC Housing Connect and other lottery platforms, managing applicant communications from initial contact through eligibility determination
• Process lottery applicants in compliance with HPD, HDC, DHCR, LIHTC, HOME, Section 8, PBV, and other applicable program requirements
• Maintain applicant waitlists and ensure all lottery activity meets regulatory deadlines and Fair Housing guidelines
• Assemble complete, accurate, and audit-ready leasing files for affordable housing lotteries

Leasing Outreach & Re-Rentals

• Conduct targeted outreach using affordable housing lottery waitlists for current and future vacancies
• Promote available units through NYC Housing Connect, digital channels, and community outreach
• Manage re-rental activity across stabilized communities, including vacancy marketing, unit turnover coordination, and lease execution
• Conduct apartment tours, facilitate lease signings, and lead new resident orientations

Compliance & Affordable Housing Administration

• Complete income certifications and eligibility determinations in accordance with applicable program rules
• Maintain resident and applicant files in full compliance with LIHTC, HOME, Section 8, PBV, DHCR, HPD, and HDC requirements

Reporting & Occupancy Performance

• Track Housing Lottery pipeline metrics, applicant flow, and vacancy data
• Contribute to vacancy, rent roll, compliance, and leasing reports
• Support occupancy goals through consistent, proactive applicant management and coordination with property management and maintenance teams

Why EqualAccess

EqualAccess partners with best-in-class organizations and supports candidates beyond placement. Every candidate we place receives 3 months of post-hire coaching and career support, ensuring long-term success and growth.