Community Manager (Leasing + Property Management)
Location: Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY
Asset: 425-Unit Luxury Rental Building
Overview
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced on-site leasing professional to step into a Community Manager role, overseeing both leasing/marketing and day-to-day property management operations for a 425-unit luxury rental property in Coney Island.
The ideal candidate is both sales-driven and operationally strong — someone who can drive leasing velocity while ensuring the building operates at the highest standard.
About the Company
Our client is an established NYC-based real estate developer, owner, and operator with over 50 years in business. The firm specializes in ground-up development and long-term ownership of mixed-use assets, having completed over 1.5 million square feet and 1,500+ units across New York City.
Key Responsibilities
Leasing & Marketing
- Drive leasing performance to achieve and exceed occupancy and revenue goals
- Tour prospective residents and deliver a compelling, client-focused sales experience
- Negotiate rents, concessions, and lease terms to maximize leasing velocity
- Oversee and track all leads, advertising channels, and marketing performance
- Maintain strong relationships with the brokerage community
- Prepare weekly leasing reports and provide market insights and competitive analysis
- Supervise on-site leasing staff and establish performance expectations
Property Management & Operations
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of a 425-unit luxury property
- Ensure the highest level of resident satisfaction through responsive communication and service
- Manage tenant relations, including renewals, complaints, and conflict resolution
- Monitor and manage accounts receivable, collections, and arrears reporting
- Coordinate with maintenance and building staff to ensure timely completion of work orders and upkeep of common areas
- Oversee vendor relationships, service contracts, and property inspections
- Ensure compliance with all NYC housing regulations, local laws, and safety requirements
- Partner with ownership on budgeting, expense control, and operational performance
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, mentor, and manage on-site staff including leasing agents, porters, and maintenance teams
- Foster a positive, accountable, and service-oriented team culture
- Conduct regular team meetings and performance reviews
- Hire, train, and develop team members as needed
Qualifications
- 4+ years of NYC residential leasing and property management experience
- Exposure to property management operations strongly preferred
- Current New York State Real Estate Salesperson License required
- Strong understanding of the NYC rental market, trends, and competitive landscape
- Understanding of NYC Rent Stabalization and Affordable Housing
- Experience managing or mentoring on-site staff is a plus
- Proficiency with systems such as On-Site, BuildingLink, StreetEasy, and ClickPay preferred
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Professional, polished, and client-facing demeanor
- Bilingual (Russian or other languages) is a plus
Why This Role
This is a growth opportunity for someone looking to transition from leasing into a broader operational leadership role. You will gain hands-on experience managing a large-scale luxury asset while working closely with ownership.
Compensation
$140,000 - $150,000 base salary plus incentives, full benefits package
