Property Manager

Phipps Houses has a new Far Rockaway affordable housing development. The Site will total 1700 units when all phases are completed.  We are looking for an experienced, energetic Property Manager to lead the day-to-day management of this site.  Applicants must have experience in affordable housing assets (3 years or more) along with managing a team of direct reports.

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 commercial property management, and its’ tax exempt affiliate, Phipps Neighborhoods, provides human services to its development communities

The salary range for this role is $82 - 92k

Property Manager Responsibilities

• Provide effective, professional customer service
• Hire, train and supervise site staff.  Effectively manage the administrative staff to ensure deadlines are met and practices are in line with company policies.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Manage assigned portfolio to achieve financial and operational objectives, which includes reviewing purchase orders for accuracy and need; develop and maintain tenant/landlord relations; effectively address service issues and emergencies as they arise.
• Collaborate with Facilities Director who oversees the buildings maintenance and repairs with building superintendents and porters
• Oversee rent collections, delinquencies, and subsidy accounts.  Review Tenant Ledger and subsidy ledgers monthly for any rent discrepancies.
• Troubleshoot rental subsidy with Section 8, Fheps or other subsidy programs
• Supervise the work of the Legal Coordinator.   Monitor and enforce lease violations, lease renewals.
• Ensure that annual unit inspections are performed
• Coordinate with the Facilities Director on the certification and removal of building violations from various NYC agencies
• Responsible for compliance with various regulatory agencies regarding inspection and tenant file deficiencies/reviews and annual audits
• Oversee annual recertifications for compliance with various programs, LIHTC, HUD, etc.
• Must correspond with and communicate with various city agencies in a timely and efficient manner
• Knowledge of HUD EIV reporting requirements
• Oversee vacancy re-rentals from move out to lease up
• Work with our social service partner, Phipps Neighborhoods, to meet the needs of tenants requiring assistance
• Special projects as assigned
• Other skills or experience; Yardi, Excel and other property software. 

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
• 5 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, and  Fair Housing
• 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

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Salary : $82 - $92