Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all lease-up operations, from pre-leasing through stabilized occupancy.

• Develop and execute strategic leasing plans to meet aggressive absorption goals.

• Oversee and actively participate in apartment showings, prospect follow-ups, and broker relations.

• Recruit, train, and manage a high-performing leasing team; establish clear performance benchmarks and accountability.

• Partner with the marketing team to optimize advertising strategies and drive qualified traffic.

• Prepare and manage comprehensive leasing reports, including occupancy trends, renewal activity, weekly KPIs, and competitive analysis.

• Collaborate closely with property management and ownership to ensure units meet presentation standards and achieve lease-up milestones.

• Respond promptly and professionally to resident and prospect inquiries, fostering a strong sense of community and trust.

• Monitor market trends and conditions; make data-driven recommendations to optimize pricing and revenue.

• Ensure full compliance with Fair Housing laws and NYC rent stabilization regulations.

• Maintain a strong on-site presence to support leadership, vendor coordination, and smooth lease execution.

• Take on additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Active New York State Real Estate Salesperson’s License (required).

• Minimum of 5 years of residential leasing experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role

• Proven experience managing a lease-up or large-scale residential leasing project strongly preferred.

• Deep understanding of the NYC rental market and rent stabilization laws.

• Competence in rental pricing analysis.

• Excellent communication, sales, and team-building skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; confident in utilizing leasing metrics and reporting platforms.

• Proficiency with iLoveLeasing and Rent Manager is highly preferred.