Affordable Housing Leasing Specialist

THE DOUGLASTON COMPANIES • New York, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

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!

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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 goals

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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed