Property Manager-El Borinquen LP
About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: New York, NY 10018Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeSalary Range: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: DayJob Category: Professional ServicesComunilife is looking for experience Property Managers for its congregate programs in the city. The Property Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management and operations of one or more affordable and supportive housing properties. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Property Management, this role ensures effective execution of leasing, compliance, rent collection, financial management, and building operations at the site level. The Property Manager supervises on-site staff, maintains regulatory compliance, and ensures a safe, well-maintained, and resident-focused environment. This position plays a key role in implementing portfolio-wide policies and supporting strong property performance while advancing the organization’s mission to provide high-quality, stable housing to underserved communities.
Essential Duties
Property Operations & Site Management
Oversee daily building operations, including leasing, compliance, maintenance, and reporting.
Address resident issues, grievances, and retention efforts in a timely and professional manner.
Supervise Assistant Property Managers and oversee maintenance staff
Implement property management policies and procedures established by senior leadership.
Communicate regularly with the Assistant Director, providing updates on property performance, risks, and operational needs.
Coordinate with internal Asset Management, Facilities, Finance, Development, and Program teams.
Respond to emergencies as the first point of contact and ensure timely resolution of incidents.
Provide on-call coverage and support portfolio properties as needed.
Leasing & Compliance
Execute leasing activities, including marketing, tenant intake, lease signings, and renewals.
Ensure compliance with LIHTC, Section 8, Rent Stabilization, and Fair Housing requirements.
Complete income certifications and re-certifications in coordination with compliance staff.
Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready tenant files.
Track lease expirations, rent increases, and regulatory deadlines.
Maintain property waitlists and coordinate referrals (e.g., HPD, supportive housing programs).
Building Maintenance & Safety
Oversee maintenance operations, work orders, and vendor performance.
Coordinate with Facilities to address repairs, preventative maintenance, and capital needs.
Assist with vendor procurement, including obtaining bids and coordinating services.
Conduct unit inspections and ensure timely turnover of vacant units and compliance with Housing Code.
Ensure compliance with NYC Local Laws, Housing Maintenance Code, DOB, and FDNY requirements.
Prepare the property for inspections (REAC, HQS, MOR) and ensure corrective actions are completed.
Rent Collection & Subsidy Administration
Manage rent collection, postings, tenant ledgers, and receivables at the property level.
Monitor delinquencies, issue notices, and follow up with tenants to resolve arrears.
Coordinate subsidy billing and tracking (e.g., NYCHA, HPD, CityFHEPS).
Administer day-to-day financial activities, including rent postings, adjustments, and account reconciliation.
Refer cases for legal action when necessary and support documentation for proceedings.
Analysis & Reporting
Review weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports on occupancy, collections, and operations.
Ensure all data and property reporting is accurate and up to date.
Track leasing activity, compliance requirements, and operational performance.
Escalate performance concerns and provide input on improvement strategies.
QualificationsEducation and Experience Requirement(s):
Associates degree required with 5 years of related experience; bachelor's degree preferred with at least 3 years of experience.
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in property management or affordable housing.
Experience with application of low-income housing tax credits is required.
Experience in the operation of supportive housing for special needs and low-income populations is preferred.
Certifications & Licenses Required
LIHTC Certification or be able to complete certification within 90 days of hire.
Comunilife is an EEO employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Company at a glance
For 37 years, Comunilife (started in 1989) has been committed to improving the quality of life and creating a healthier tomorrow for New Yorkers with special needs in the Hispanic and broader communities, by providing culturally competent health and human services and a continuum of affordable and supportive housing. In 2025, Comunilife met the needs of more than 4,000 low-income and vulnerable New Yorkers. Roughly 90% of our clients have incomes below the federal poverty line; 90% are African-American or Latino; and 50% have Spanish as their primary (or sole) language. All struggle with profound challenges, i.e. chronic homelessness; HIV/AIDS and other major medical issues; serious mental illnesses and substance abuse.
Comunilife’s affordable and supportive housing programs address the need for safe, affordable, service enriched housing for a low-income population that has difficulty maintaining stable housing. A majority of our housing clients have a history of homelessness and/or long-term hospitalizations. Many are living with mental illness, HIV/AIDS and other chronic illnesses. Comunilife has 2,829 apartments/units in 13 supportive residences, 3 low-income apartment buildings and 1,068 scatter site apartments in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan. Our Medical Respite program provides short-term supportive housing and case management services to multiply-challenged patients leaving hospital care without a viable home in which to recuperate.
Comunilife is a leader in the field of Latina adolescent suicide prevention. Our Life is Precious™ Program, which opened in 2008, provides non-clinical services to girls’ ages 12 to 17 in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Poughkeepsie, Yonkers, Hempstead, and Amsterdam. Activities include academic support, creative arts therapies, music lessons, wellness activities and concrete family services, are designed to reduce the risk factors associated with Latina adolescent suicide.
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