Property Manager

LyvWell Apartments•New York, NY

23d•$76,900 - $107,625•Onsite

About The Position

The Property Manager supervises and coordinates the daily operations of an apartment community, including administration, leasing and occupancy, property maintenance, and management of property associates. The role is responsible for maintaining the property’s physical assets and performance to achieve the highest possible net operating income while preserving the property’s appearance and service quality. The Property Manager monitors regulatory compliance and company policies, communicates between property associates and the Corporate Office, evaluates supervised associates, and responds to emergencies. Depending on the property, the role may also perform Assistant Property Manager tasks such as preparing service requests and following up with residents. The Property Manager supports the effective use of property-management and timekeeping software, including training associates. The position prepares purchase orders, approves expenditures within budget guidelines, reviews vendor contracts, helps develop annual operating budgets and projections, and reviews monthly results and variance reports with the Regional Manager. It maintains working knowledge of maintenance programs and capital projects, coordinates major maintenance issues with Engineering, and ensures appropriate preventive maintenance and housing quality standards. The position helps develop and implement property marketing plans, coordinates advertising and promotions, and ensures compliance with affirmative marketing procedures and goals. It also handles the resident leasing process, including prospective-resident interviews and tours, eligibility determinations, rental quotes, follow-up, application and deposit collection, approval of applicants and leasing documents, and rent collection and delinquency follow-up. The role conducts apartment inspections, assesses applicable charges, completes move-out documentation, maintains records, and performs interim inspections as required. This is a fully on-site position at Third at Bankside, 2401 Third Avenue. Remote and hybrid arrangements are not available. Compensation is $76,900–$107,625 annually, commensurate with experience.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Undergraduate degree in General Studies or an Associate Degree in General Studies.
3–4 years of experience in a supervisory role and property management.
Knowledge of fair housing laws.
Microsoft Office skills.
Leadership and supervisory skills.
Ability to work on-site every scheduled workday; remote and hybrid arrangements are not available.

Nice To Haves

Accredited Residential Manager (ARM), Certified Property Manager (CPM), Certified Property Manager (CAM), or Certified Property Manager (IREM) certification.
Knowledge of affordable housing programs at select properties.
Yardi experience.
Landlord/tenant knowledge.
LRO skills.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate daily apartment-community operations, including administration, leasing, occupancy, maintenance, and property associates.
Maintain the physical assets and operating performance of the property while preserving its appearance and service quality.
Monitor regulatory compliance and company policies and procedures; ensure associates understand applicable requirements.
Coordinate communications and transactions between property associates and the Corporate Office.
Conduct performance evaluations and support the performance and professionalism of supervised associates.
Respond to emergencies and contact Regional Managers or agencies as necessary.
Support the use and training of associates on property-management and timekeeping software.
Prepare purchase orders, approve expenditures within budget guidelines, review vendor contracts, and assist with budgets, projections, operating-result reviews, and variance reports.
Maintain knowledge of maintenance programs and capital projects; support preventive maintenance, housekeeping, service-request responses, and housing quality compliance.
Coordinate major maintenance issues with the Engineering Department.
Assist in developing and implementing marketing plans; coordinate advertising and promotions and ensure compliance with affirmative marketing procedures and goals.
Meet prospective residents, assess housing needs and eligibility, show apartments and amenities, provide rental information, and follow up on prospective rentals.
Collect application funds, deposits, and rent; approve applicants and leasing documents; verify payments, deposit rent daily, and follow up on delinquencies, including collection or eviction procedures as necessary.
Conduct move-in and move-out inspections, assess applicable charges, prepare and approve move-out documents, maintain records, and perform interim inspections as required.