RiseBoro Community Partnership Is Hiring A Leasing Compliance Manager

The Leasing Compliance Manager plays a vital role in ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local housing regulations while overseeing leasing operations, regulatory compliance, and waitlist management across a diverse portfolio of affordable housing units. 🏢🔑

✨ Essential Duties and Responsibilities

🔍 Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

• Monitor leasing files, applicant certifications, and income eligibility determinations to ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and auditors during compliance reviews and file audits.
• Maintain updated knowledge of federal, state, and local affordable housing regulations and implement procedural updates when required.

📝 Waitlist & Applicant Management

• Oversee and manage multiple waitlist systems, including:
  • Internal property waitlists
  • HUD Section 202 waitlists
  • Housing lotteries via NYC Housing Connect (HDC & HPD)
• Ensure proper applicant tracking, preference management, and selection procedures compliant with regulations.
• Supervise screening, eligibility review, and certification of applicants.

📊 Occupancy & Reporting

• Prepare and submit monthly occupancy and compliance reports to property owners, syndicators, and regulatory agencies.
• Track occupancy trends, vacancies, and unit turnovers across affordable and rent-stabilized units.
• Ensure accurate reporting for investor partners and regulatory bodies.

🏢 Leasing Operations

• Oversee leasing staff, ensuring consistent implementation of policies and procedures.
• Coordinate unit availability, lease-up timelines, and applicant processing.
• Ensure proper documentation of lease files, income certifications, and recertifications.

💻 Data Management & Systems

• Maintain accurate records within property management and compliance systems.
• Organize waitlists, applicant files, and compliance documentation to be audit-ready.

🛠️ Competencies

• Strong knowledge of affordable housing regulations and compliance monitoring.
• Excellent organizational and reporting skills.
• Experience preparing reports for investors, syndicators, and regulatory agencies.
• Strong leadership and staff management abilities.
• Bilingual in Spanish is required.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple regulatory programs simultaneously.

🎓 Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Property Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years experience in affordable housing compliance, leasing, or property management.
• In-depth knowledge of HUD Section 202, LIHTC, HOME, and affordable housing compliance requirements.
• Experience managing housing lottery and waitlist systems such as NYC Housing Connect.
• Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) preferred (must obtain within first 6 months).
• Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) preferred (must obtain within first 6 months).
• Tax Credit Specialist (TCS) preferred (must obtain within first 6 months).