Assistant Property Manager

Assistant Property Manager – Affordable Housing

New York, NY | $60,000–$65,000/year | Full-Time | Non-Exempt

Right Person. Right Seat. Right Results.

About the Company

EqualAccess is partnering with a growing property management firm focused on multifamily affordable housing. With a mission to support both residents and on-site staff through responsive service and compliance excellence, this organization is expanding its team and investing in operational efficiency across its New York City portfolio.

Position Summary

We are hiring an Assistant Property Manager to provide administrative and resident-facing support at an affordable housing site. This role is essential to day-to-day operations and will serve as a front-line contact for residents, support compliance workflows, process payments, and manage property-level documentation. The Assistant Property Manager reports directly to the Property Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Resident Services & Communication

• Answer phone calls and greet residents and guests at the management office

• Assist with resident inquiries and help address unmet service needs

• Schedule move-in interviews and special service appointments (e.g., extermination)

• Draft household composition letters and communicate with residents regarding updates

Administrative & Operational Support

• Manage Mitchell-Lama waitlist entries and updates; send waitlist letters

• Process rent payments and update resident records in Yardi

• Create, update, and close work orders for maintenance staff

• Organize filing systems and office supplies

• Scan documentation (e.g., terminations, HAP share changes) into Yardi resident profiles

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in property management or administrative support

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

• Familiarity with affordable housing programs (Mitchell-Lama experience preferred)

• Experience using Yardi or other property management systems a plus

• High school diploma required; additional coursework or certification in admin or real estate is a plus

• Excellent communication skills and professional phone etiquette

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly

📍 Location: New York, NY
💼 Employment Type: Full-time
💰 Compensation: $60,000-65,000

Why EqualAccess

Every EqualAccess placement includes 6 months of mentorship, coaching, and career development support. We partner with employers that value retention, growth, and team empowerment—ensuring the right person is in the right seat for long-term success.

Benefits (Offered by Employer)

• 100% Employer-paid medical insurance (Employee coverage)

• Dental and Vision Insurance

• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match

• Paid Time Off (starting at 120 hours/year)

• 56 hours of Paid Sick Leave annually

• 12 Paid Holidays 1 Paid Volunteer Day

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Company-paid Life Insurance

• Performance-based bonus opportunity

• Financial wellness support (FinFit)