Leasing Specialist - Affordable Housing

Leasing Specialist | Bronx, NY | $60,000–$70,000/year | Full-Time (on-site)

Responsibilities: duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries from prospective tenants, case managers, agents, etc. via phone and email.


• Schedule and conduct interviews with prospective tenants to assess eligibility.


• Show available units and provide guided tours of the property to prospective tenants.


• Coordinate with property management and maintenance teams to ensure all units being shown meet company standards.


• Collaborate with Compliance Manager to ensure accurate and effective marketing of available units across platforms.


• Assist applicants and waitlisted individuals in identifying and qualifying for appropriate units based on program requirements.


• Prepare applicant files by completing third-party verifications, calculating income, and submitting documentation to the Compliance Manager for review and approval.


• Ensure lease agreements and any applicable subsidy forms are accurate, complete, and clearly communicated to tenants.


• Maintain and regularly update applicable waiting lists in accordance with program guidelines.


• Track and report leasing activity—including referrals, vacancies, rejections, and unit readiness—using Yardi or other property management software.


• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure a smooth and positive move-in experience for new residents.


• Create and maintain organized tenant files in compliance with company and regulatory standards.


• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor to support compliance, leasing and property management operations.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2-3 years affordable housing related experience, preferred.


• High School diploma OR GED; Some college, preferred.


• Bilingual skills (i.e.: Spanish or ability to use translation device) is a plus.


• Must have extensive knowledge of Section 8/LIHTC and Mitchell-Lama rules and guidelines.


• COS or LIHTC certification preferred.


• Experience in managing multiple tasks efficiently.


• Possess excellent verbal and writing skills.


• Ability to maintain a courteous and professional demeanor at all times.


• Ability to interact effectively with applicants, tenants and with all levels of staff and management.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.


• Yardi Voyager software experience preferred.