About the Role
Our client, a mission-driven nonprofit organization committed to ending homelessness in New York City, is currently seeking a contract Property Manager to join their team! This individual will lead all property-related functions at one of our client’s flagship residential buildings, which houses 89 supportive units. This program serves two key groups: young adults (ages 18–25) and veterans. The Manager will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day property operations, ensuring the site runs smoothly, safely, and in compliance with relevant regulations. In addition to building management, this role includes oversight of office administration and coordination with both residents and service staff to maintain a healthy and responsive living environment.
The base pay is $30 to $35 per hour. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. Details about eligibility for bonus compensation (if applicable) will be finalized at the time of offer.
Job Responsibilities
- Ensure the ongoing safety and upkeep of the building, including regular walkthroughs and condition assessments alongside the Superintendent
- Provide direct supervision and performance oversight of maintenance personnel and front desk staff
- Work closely with senior maintenance leadership to document and monitor building system performance, ensuring all operational equipment remains in good working condition
- Oversee the timely execution of routine repairs, preventative maintenance, and service requests
- Represent the property at official hearings related to violations issued by city agencies such as DOB, FDNY, HPD, and others
- Manage the procurement of supplies for both maintenance and office use to support site operations
- Help coordinate logistics and support for events hosted on-site
- Organize and carry out regular unit inspections, ensuring compliance with established housing quality standards
- Oversee building safety protocols, including conducting inspections and fire drills, and ensure adherence to all relevant building codes
- Serve as the main point of contact for external service providers and vendors
- Help organize volunteer efforts at the property as needed
- Support planning and execution of capital improvement projects in partnership with senior operations leadership
- Administer and reconcile petty cash allocated for site-level expenses
- Assist in the preparation of the annual operating budget and ensure expenses remain within approved limits
- Maintain a current log of all building violations and follow up on resolutions as required
- Work closely with property leadership to develop corrective plans in response to violations and ensure timely resolution
- Oversee tenant eligibility screening and participate in applicant interviews during the leasing process
- Collect monthly rent payments and coordinate reconciliation with the finance team
- Proactively follow up on unpaid rent, including representing the property in housing court when necessary
- Strive to keep occupancy high and rent loss low, maintaining no more than 5% vacancy or rent delinquency
- Ensure all leasing activity is in line with applicable program guidelines, including but not limited to Section 8, HUD-VASH, NYCHA, LIHTC, and HOME programs
- Handle submission of various operational reports, including rent collection summaries and arrears tracking
Job Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree is strongly encouraged
- Relevant experience may be considered in place of some formal education
- A minimum of one year of experience in the human services field is required, with preference given to those who have supervised others
- Familiarity with property management tasks is essential, including rent collection and completing housing applications—especially in Section 8 housing
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software and relevant systems
