Affordable Housing Leasing Specialist

Who we're looking for:

At The Douglaston Companies, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that great ideas come from working together, sharing perspectives, and supporting one another to achieve common goals. We have an exciting opportunity for an Affordable Housing Leasing Specialist, to join The Douglaston Companies. If you are looking to work in a collaborative and supportive environment but also be challenged in your role, we welcome you to apply!

Why Choose The Douglaston Companies?

Continuous Learning and Development: Your growth matters to us. We offer ongoing professional development through in-person and virtual training programs designed to sharpen your skills and help you thrive.

Community Commitment: We don’t just build properties—we build communities. Our team actively gives back, creating meaningful impact and building a better tomorrow, together.

Career Advancement: This isn’t just a job, it’s a career. We invest in your personal and professional growth because we know that when our people succeed, we all succeed.  

What you will do:

Lease-Up & Applicant Processing

• Manage the affordable housing lease-up process from applicant intake through lease execution and move-in
• Serve as a primary point of contact for applicants, referral partners, and internal stakeholders
• Coordinate unit offers, lease signings, and move-in scheduling
• Maintain accurate and well-documented applicant and household records

Housing Connect & Order-of-Processing Compliance

• Process applicants in strict accordance with NYC Housing Connect (HC2) order-of-processing requirements
• Ensure all applicant outcomes (approvals, skips, withdrawals, denials) are permissible and properly documented
• Maintain clear documentation supporting leasing decisions and resolve order-of-processing issues internally
• Ensure compliance with HPD/HDC monitoring and audit standards

Affordable Housing & Subsidy Compliance

• Review and qualify applicant files in accordance with applicable affordable housing programs (i.e. HPD, HDC, LIHTC, TEB, PBV/TBV Section 8, etc.)
• Verify income, assets, eligibility, and preference documentation
• Coordinate subsidy processing with NYCHA, HPD, HRA, and other agencies as applicable
• Prepare complete and audit-ready resident files for initial move-in

Systems & Documentation

• Maintain accurate data in Yardi Voyager, RentCafe, Housing Connect, and applicable agency portals
• Track unit status, leasing progress, and compliance milestones during lease-up
• Collaborate with Compliance, Property Management, Accounting, and Facilities to meet lease-up goal

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of affordable housing lease-up experience, including hands-on NYC Housing Connect (HC2) order-of-processing and applicant file qualification
• Demonstrated experience with applicant screening, eligibility determinations, and documentation of skips and denials
• Working knowledge of affordable housing programs such as LIHTC, Section 8 (PBV/TBV), HPD, HDC, HOME, MIH, or similar
• Experience coordinating subsidies with NYCHA or other administering agencies preferred
• Proficiency with Yardi Voyager and RentCafe (or comparable property management systems)
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through in a high-volume environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines during an active lease-up
• Clear written and verbal communication skills

If you are looking for your next challenge, then this is your chance to join our team of exceptionally talented, creative, and innovative professionals. We want you!

Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply! The Douglaston Companies is proud to be an inclusive Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination based on any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including, but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, age, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, caregiver status, pregnancy, citizenship, military or veteran status.

Our Companies

Since 1979, The Douglaston Companies have been at the forefront of building some of the most exciting, transformative projects in New York City and beyond. Comprised of three vertically integrated companies, The Douglaston Companies lead projects through the complete lifecycle, from development to construction, and property management.  Together, the companies have brought more than 15,000 apartments to fruition and completed more than $4 Billion of development. Throughout every project we build and manage, The Douglaston Companies remain committed to founder Jeffrey Levine’s original vision: to revitalize and grow neighborhoods one building, one block, one community at a time.

Douglaston Development: The driving force of our organization, Douglaston Development spearheads property acquisition and development strategies, while fostering relationships with stakeholders and working closely with communities to develop best-in-class properties. Levine Builders: Our construction management arm leads everything from pre-construction and construction management to final commissioning and close out, bringing the company's projects to fruition. Clinton Management: Clinton Management provides comprehensive property management services for developments completed by Douglaston Development and constructed by Levine Builders. Clinton oversees our diverse portfolio of moderate-income housing, luxury apartments, commercial, and retail properties 

Salary Range: 

$68,000 - $75,000/yr. ($34.87 – $38.46/hr.)

Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.

Benefits:

Health benefits package including medical, dental & vision plans Financial wellness perks to set you up for success - such as 401(k), FSA & HSA, employer-paid life insurance (basic- with option to purchase more); paid leave & disability programs. Pet insurance for our furry family Mental health resources, such as counseling, are available to our team members Time off- Paid Vacation time, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick days Employee Referral Program Tuition & certification Reimbursement Hybrid work schedule with 4 days in office and 1 day remote (subject to your work location and role). Ask our recruiting team for more information!

Salary : $35 - $38