Property Manager

Property Manager Yonkers, NY$72,000–$80,000 / yearA 105-unit affordable housing community is moving from construction into its initial lease-up, and we're looking for a Property Manager to lead that process from the ground floor. You'll run marketing, compliance, and lottery administration during pre-lease, then carry the property through stabilization once residents start moving in. This is a rare shot at owning a lease-up from day one, with a clear path to a Regional Manager role once the property is stable.Own the initial lease-up process from marketing launch through full stabilizationAdminister the affordable housing lottery, including applicant intake, waitlist management, and eligibility reviewManage income certification and recertification for LIHTC (4%, <60% AMI) and Project-Based Section 8 complianceBuild and execute the marketing plan that drives qualified applicant traffic during pre-leaseTrack the property's timeline against the expected Certificate of Occupancy and adjust leasing pace accordinglyHandle day-to-day operations in Yardi Breeze, from applicant files to rent collectionsManage rent collections and, when necessary, the eviction process in line with fair housing and program requirementsCoordinate with ownership and compliance staff to keep resident files audit-ready from day oneStart out working from the corporate office during pre-lease, transitioning on-site as lease-up progressesGetting a new affordable development leased up correctly the first time — clean files, compliant certifications, a waitlist that holds up to audit — sets the tone for the property's entire life. You're the person making sure that happens.3-5+ years of property management experience in affordable housingDirect experience with LIHTC (4%) and Project-Based Section 8 complianceHands-on experience managing an initial lease-up or lottery process, not just stabilized-property operationsComfort with income certification, recertification, and audit-ready file managementWorking knowledge of Yardi Breeze or a comparable property management systemExperience handling collections and the eviction process within affordable housing program rulesFamiliarity with supportive housing programs (ESSHI or similar) is a plusStrong organizational skills — juggling marketing, compliance, and construction timelines at onceClear, professional communication with applicants, residents, and ownership alike$72,000–$80,000 base salary15 days PTO plus holidaysA defined path to Regional Manager, overseeing four existing properties plus a 149-unit development breaking ground in 2028Ground-floor ownership of a brand-new affordable housing community