Job Description

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

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