Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Client: Established NYC residential real estate owner and developer Title: Affordable Leasing Agent Salary: $30–$35 per hour Location: Queens, NY (Long Island City) | Onsite with local property travel
Job Description:
A well-established New York City real estate owner, developer, and property manager is seeking an experienced Affordable Leasing Agent to support income-restricted affordable and middle-income apartment leasing across its residential portfolio.
Based primarily in Long Island City, this role will guide applicants through the full affordable housing eligibility and leasing process while partnering closely with Leasing, Compliance, and third-party eligibility teams. The position will also travel to other NYC properties approximately 1–2 times per week as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct eligibility appointments and process affordable and middle-income housing applications.
- Guide applicants through NYC Housing Connect and the affordable housing lottery process.
- Conduct virtual and in-person apartment tours.
- Respond to prospective applicants and provide information on availability, eligibility requirements, and leasing procedures.
- Collect and review income, asset, housing, and supporting documentation.
- Request third-party verifications and follow up on missing documentation.
- Compile applicant files for Compliance and third-party eligibility review.
- Support lease-ups, mini-lotteries, re-marketing efforts, and Housing Connect activity.
- Prepare leases and related documents and coordinate lease signings.
- Assist with subsidy processing, audits, and required reporting.
- Maintain accurate applicant records and track applications through the approval process.
Qualifications:
- 1–2+ years of experience with LIHTC, Section 8, and/or middle-income multifamily leasing.
- Experience with NYC Housing Connect lease-ups and/or mini-lotteries is required.
- Experience working with NYC or New York State housing agencies such as HDC, HPD, HCR/HFA, HRA, or DSS.
- Strong understanding of affordable housing eligibility, income calculations, and documentation requirements.
- Knowledge of NYC rent stabilization.
- Affordable housing certification such as LIHTC Specialist or Certified Occupancy Specialist preferred, or ability to obtain certification within six months.
- NYS Real Estate Salesperson License required, or ability to obtain within six months of employment.
- NYS Notary License preferred, or ability to obtain within one year.
- Experience with Yardi preferred.
Schedule
- Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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