Property Manager- Mitchell Lama

About the role

Management firm seeks a Mitchell Lama Property Manager with a minimum of 5‑7 years of Mitchell‑Lama cooperative experience. Knowledge of HPD or HCR Mitchell‑Lama rules is required; BJ Murray experience is a plus. The successful candidate will administer daily operations, regulatory compliance, and physical maintenance of HPD and HCR Mitchell‑Lama housing cooperative developments.

Responsibilities

• Waiting Lists & Admissions: Manage and maintain chronological or lottery‑based housing waiting lists; efficiently offer, market and lease vacant apartments in compliance with city or state mandates.
• Apartment Resales and Closings: Process equity payouts.
• Building Maintenance & Operations: Perform building inspections; coordinate routine repairs, general upkeep, and 24‑hour emergency dispatch services; oversee building maintenance obligations, vendor relations, and local code compliance; plan and direct building rehabilitations, capital improvements, and major construction projects; coordinate and process violation dismissals and ensure compliance.
• Board & Agency Coordination: Work closely with the cooperative Board of Directors to ensure operational and fiscal stability; coordinate inspections and communications with government oversight agencies; implement board policies while adhering strictly to Article 2 of the NYS Private Housing Finance Law and local housing regulations; attend evening board meetings and prepare board meeting management reports and agendas.

Requirements

• Minimum 5‑7 years of Mitchell‑Lama cooperative experience.
• Knowledge of HPD or HCR Mitchell‑Lama rules.
• Strong organizational, administrative, communication, and computer skills.
• Familiarity with all aspects of building/maintenance systems and resident/Board relations.
• BJ Murray experience is a plus.
• Ability to attend evening board meetings.