Property Manager

Founded in 1974, Community Access celebrates its 50^th Anniversary as a pioneer of supportive housing and social services in NYC for people with mental health concerns. We proudly lead

advocacy efforts that rally our community to promote human rights, social justice, and economic opportunities for all. We are built upon the simple truth that people are experts in their own lives. Our

programs are spread across 25 locations and include over 1200 units of supportive housing in three boroughs, the Howie the Harp Advocacy Center, East Village Access—a PROS program,

Peer driven Crisis Respite Center, Adult Home Initiative, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) and the Intensive Mobile Team (IMT). 

Department Overview 

The Property Management Department acts as the managing agent for (1) buildings that Community Access (CA) owns or controls; (2) buildings for which CA has contracted to provide

property management services; and (3) individual apartments in other buildings that are part of CA’s “scattered site” supportive housing programs.  The Property Management department is

responsible for lease maintenance, rent collection, property financial reports and compliance with government regulations (such as Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, HOME, and Housing

Trust Fund). 

 Position Overview 

The Property Manager will foster a supportive environment that promotes residential stability, tenant empowerment, and community integration all while, collaborating with supportive 

service providers and other stakeholders to coordinate eviction prevention efforts, housing orientations, referral and intake processes, and policy development. The Property Manager has the 

responsibility of ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, such as HUD, LIHTC, and Fair Housing laws related to tenancy include eligibility and ongoing 

subsidy provisions. An important role of the Property Manager is also assisting with managing waiting lists, processing applications, screening, and qualifying applicants, in accordance with the 

property’s regulatory agreements, HUD, Fair Housing, and NY rent stabilization laws; leasing – facilitate renewal leases, enforce lease terms, conduct private conferences due to lease 

violations, issue lease violations as needed and Rent Collection – enter monthly rent charges, ensure rent statements are sent to residents, collect and post rent payments, generate monthly 

accounts receivables reports, send late rent payment notices, enter monthly subsidy charges, ensure subsidy payments are received, investigate why subsidy charges have not been received and 

facilitate corrective actions.  The Property Manager is required to travel and work at multiple CA locations throughout the New York City. 

Qualifications 

• Have an Understanding, appreciation, and commitment to the philosophy and mission of Community Access.
• A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) with 2 to 5 years previous experience in real estate or property management in supportive and/or low-income tax credit housing required.
• Accredited Residential Manager or bachelor’s degree in related field, preferred. 
• A working knowledge of property management principles and practices, especially related to affordable housing programs and tax credit compliance is required.
• Proficiency in computer skills, such as Microsoft Office, property management software (Yardi preferred), and online databases is required.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills is required.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team, under pressure and with minimal supervision is required.
• Ability to handle confidential information and maintain professional ethics is required.
• Understanding of basic property management accounting principles is preferred. 
• Bilingual Spanish-speaking, preferred.
• Certification in Low Income Housing Tax Credits required within 6 months of employment.

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. 

Interested candidates should apply on www.communityaccess.org/jobs. 

Community Access is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V.  

Women, People of Color and Members of the LGBT community are strongly encouraged to apply. 

We are dedicated to a workforce where at least 51% of our employees identify as having a personal experience using mental health services.

www.communityaccess.org