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.