Asset Manager for the Division of Asset Management

City of New York•New York City, NY

About The Position

The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) promotes quality and affordability in the city's housing, and diversity and strength in the city’s neighborhoods because every New Yorker deserves a safe, affordable place to live in a neighborhood they love. HPD maintains building and resident safety and health, creates opportunities for New Yorkers through housing affordability, and engages New Yorkers to build and sustain neighborhood strength and diversity. The Office of Asset and Property Management (APM) leads the agency’s effort to protect the City’s investment in affordable housing and ensure that properties remain stable and affordable over the long-term. APM actively monitors the performance and regulatory compliance of projects sponsored, supervised, and owned by the city, and connects people to affordable housing opportunities. APM is composed of three divisions: Asset Management, Property Management, and Housing Supervision. The Division of Asset Management safeguards the longevity and affordability of HPD’s housing portfolio by identifying at-risk buildings, stabilizing distressed assets, and ensuring compliance with regulatory agreements. The Division monitors both the physical and financial condition of properties, collaborates with owners and partners, and works closely with HPD’s Office of Development to reposition projects through financial assistance, property management changes, restructuring, or ownership transfers. As an Asset Manager within the Division of Asset Management, you will be responsible for monitoring a portfolio of over 10,000 units of affordable rental housing, working directly with property owners and other partners ensuring the properties remain affordable, and in good financial and physical condition. You will also play a key role in identifying properties that require either an enforcement intervention or additional assistance from the City.

Requirements

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Nice To Haves

Must be curious, motivated, and work well independently
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and research skills
Experience with financial analysis
Experience reading legal documents
A background in affordable housing, asset / property management, or auditing / accounting skills preferred
Experience with Excel

Responsibilities

Work with the unit’s third-party data management system to collect and record requisite project documents
Work with property owners to monitor and analyze financial statements, municipal arrears information, reports on building conditions, and other information to assess project financial and physical health
Review regulatory agreements, mortgages and other legal documents to determine project compliance obligations
Review periodic risk ratings reports and other available data to monitor and prioritize working with at-risk or distressed projects
Work with property owners to manage the intake of inquiries from developers and property managers
Review and facilitate capital and operating reserve withdrawal requests to ensure property owners are using their reserves effectively and appropriately to promote healthy, sustainable, and affordable properties
Recommend and pursue corrective actions for properties with poor health or compliance issues.
Work closely with internal and external partners to develop plans to correct comprehensive poor performance or compliance issues
Assist and/or facilitate a variety of real estate transactions that may arise within your portfolio (e.g. mortgage confirmations, satisfactions, subordinations, and property sales and transfers)
Work on special projects as needed