Property Manager

Phipps Houses is one of the nation’s oldest and largest not-for-profit developer/owners of affordable housing. It is a multi-faceted real estate organization, involved in the development, finance, construction and asset management of new and rehabilitated multi-family housing for low to middle income New Yorkers. Through its subsidiary, Phipps Houses Services, Inc., it conducts residential and some commercial property management, and its tax-exempt affiliate, Phipps Neighborhoods, provides human services to its development communities.

We are looking for a bright, energetic Property Manager to lead in the day-to-day management of a new portfolio of Tax Credit property in the Far Rockaway area of Queens. This role reports directly to the VP/Area Manager overseeing the property.

Our Company is the largest developer and manager of affordable housing in New York City. We pride ourselves on longevity of our staff, great compensation and benefits program and the team-oriented culture we have built. Applicant MUST have experience supervising a portfolio of affordable housing assets (3 years or more) along with managing a team of direct reports.

Salary Range $75,000 - $80,000, based on education, training and experience.

As Property Manager, you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Provide effective, professional customer service.
• Effectively manage the administrative staff to ensure deadlines are met and protocols are in line with company goals.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Manage assigned portfolio with expertise and efficiency to achieve financial and operational objectives, which includes reviewing purchase orders for accuracy and need; increase and maintain overall quality of life; develop and maintain tenant/landlord relations; effectively address issues as they arise.
• Collaborate with Facilities Director who oversees the building operations and building superintendents and maintenance staff.
• Review Tenant Ledger and subsidy register on a monthly basis for any rent discrepancies. Collaborate with the legal department.
• Review Aged Delinquency Report on a monthly basis to determine arrears.
• Monitoring and enforcing lease violations in conjunction with legal.
• Ensure that annual unit inspections are performed.
• Collaborate with the Facilities Director on the certification and removal of building violations from various NYC agencies.
• Responsible for responding to various agencies regarding inspection and tenant file deficiencies/reviews. Collaborate with Facilities Director for building inspections.
• Work with Rental, Legal, Leasing and Recertification department staff.
• Responsible for supervising office administrative staff
• Must correspond with and communicate with various city agencies in a timely and efficient manner.
• Collect documents needed for audits.
• Knowledge of HUD EIV reports

Requirements:

• Associates' Degree (60 or more college credits) required - Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Must use Yardi Voyager, Excel and word software effectively.
• Knowledgeable of city and federal agencies (HPD, DOB, ECB, HDC, HUD), certifications, violations, etc.
• Certified Low Income Tax Credit Specialist preferred.
• 3 or more years managing affordable residential rental properties.
• Supervisory experience of 3 or more staff.
• Working knowledge of applicable NYS Rent Stabilization regulations, NYC Landlord Tenant Laws, Fair Housing mandates and other legal issues affecting property management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required for daily interaction with tenants.
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Knowledge of SiteCompli a plus
• Bi-lingual (Spanish) Preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Affordable residential rental management: 3 years (Required)
• Supervisory: 3 years (Required)
• NYS Rent Stabilization regulation: 3 years (Required)
• NYC Landlord Tenant Law: 3 years (Required)
• Fair Housing mandates: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Low Income Tax Credit Specialist preferred (Preferred)

Work Location: In person