Leasing Consultant - Affordable

Job Summary

Leasing Associate, to join our team and will primarily be responsible for processing and maintain applicant files.

Essential Duties and responsibilities

• Renting apartments, administrative functions and providing outstanding service to prospect residents and third -party agencies.
• Facilitates all aspects of the apartment leasing process, qualifying prospective residents and signing leases
• Request & review initial verifications of applicants income/ assets/ housing from applicant and 3rd party.
• Perform credit/ criminal background screening
• Complete subsidy packages (Section 8, LINC, FHEPS, SEPS, etc

• Assist with processing annual recertification.
• DHCR Rent Registration
• Rent Stabilization
• Knowledge of all affordable programs: LIHTC, HOME, Section 8, etc.
• Preparing and sending out lease renewals
• Remain current with all Agency required compliance documents and trainings.
• Other tasks and special projects as required by management.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a leasing, finance, or bookkeeping position with a real estate company or related field
• Knowledge of NYC rent regulations and affordable housing programs
• High school diploma or GED required (Bachelor’s degree preferred)

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (expert with excel functions preferred)
• Proficient with property management software (Yardi experience preferred) or ability to learn new software quickly

• 2+ years of experience in LIHTC and/or Section 8 housing programs
• Ability to multi-task and complete multiple projects with different deadlines
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Strong attention to detail and follow through
• Bi-lingual English and Spanish preferred, but not required