Leasing Manager - Affordable Housing

The role

The Leasing Manager provides supervision for properties and leasing specialists to ensure occupancy and renewal rates. This role ensures leases are completed appropriately and properties meet standards while maintaining tenant satisfaction and safety.

What you will do

• Handles prospective residents to identify housing needs
• Interview and determine eligibility based on established criteria
• Shows vacant and model units and property amenities
• Conducts follow-up calls and peruses rental status
• Complete applicant screening process and prepares correspondence
• Prepares leases and related leasing addendums
• Maintains lease records and files
• Maintains property waiting list and other records and reports
• Adheres to affordable housing programs and HUD/Agency regulations
• Adheres to NYC Rent Regulation Laws and leasing procedures

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Three (3) years of experience in on-site Sales or Leasing
• Must be knowledgeable in local fair housing laws
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficient in YARDI and Blue Moon
• Must be self-motivated
• Have effective communication skills and personal accountability
• Able to effectively present information and respond to questions
• Adhere to tight deadlines and quick turnaround for deliverables
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment
• Strong written and oral skills
• Accurate with a strong attention to details

Benefits

• Generous employer contribution for Medical Insurance through Meritain Health
• Employer Paid Vision Plans
• Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan: 100% of the first 3%; 50% of the next 2%
• 12+ paid Holidays
• 15 days of PTO
• 7 Sick days
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Nationwide Pet Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Laser Correction Discount
• Employee Discounts on appliances, apparel, and more

About the company

Fairstead is a purpose-driven real estate firm dedicated to building affordable communities. It owns and manages a portfolio of more than 30,000 apartments across 28 states.