Job Description

About the Opportunity:

This is an opportunity for an experienced Property Manager to join a small, hands-on team overseeing a large-scale residential cooperative in West Brighton, Brooklyn (1,100 units). This role manages day-to-day operations while also driving major capital projects, including a roof replacement, laundry room upgrades, concrete work, and other ongoing and one-off initiatives typical of a 60-year-old, shareholder-owned property. The right person will gain exposure to every facet of running a large NYC co-op and play a key role in maintaining and improving the asset. Experience working with union labor is a strong plus.

About the Company:

Our client is a private residential cooperative comprised of approximately 1,100 units, located in the West Brighton/Coney Island section of Brooklyn.

The on-site team includes a General Manager, Assistant Manager, Director of Operations, Assistant Director of Operations, Security Coordinator, and Administrative Assistant, all working closely with the cooperative’s Board. In addition, there is a dedicated in-house maintenance team of approximately 25 employees, represented by a union.

This is a fully on-site environment, Monday through Friday. The office schedule is as follows: Monday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Tuesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Wednesday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, and Friday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

The role offers the opportunity to work alongside a collaborative, experienced team in a well-established residential community.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Assist the team in overseeing day-to-day operations of a 1,100-unit private coop
• Provide responsive communication to shareholders
• Manage tenant relations, including complaints and conflict resolution
• Oversee vendor relationships, service contracts, and property inspections
• Ensure compliance with all NYC housing regulations, local laws, and safety requirements
• Assist the team & third-party professionals in preparation of budget & financials
• Assist in managing on-site staff including union members

Qualifications:

• A minimum of five years of property management experience in coop/condo buildings of over 300 units in NYC.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 core applications
• Ability to write letters and notices
• Proficiency with Yardi, AvidX and ClickPay is a plus
• Experience managing union employees is a plus
• Bilingual (Russian, Spanish or other languages) is a plus

Hard requirements:

• Local candidate from Brooklyn, Staten Island or Queens, with commute to our office not to exceed 1 hour.
• Ability to work at the office as per the attached schedule, that has late nights (Monday and Wednesday). We do not offer hybrid or remote option.
• A minimum of five years of property management experience in coop/condo buildings of over 300 units in NYC.

Compensation:

• Salary $115,000 - $130,000, commensurate with experience.
• Excellent PTO, health insurance, and 401K