Job Description

General Manager – Luxury Residential Building

An industry-leading, vertically integrated real estate firm is seeking a General Manager to take the helm of a modern 900-unit rental community, encompassing a mix of market-rate and affordable residences. The ideal candidate will bring proven leadership and operational expertise in managing large-scale residential portfolios, with a strong background in mixed-income property management.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the face of the property, ensuring every resident interaction reflects the highest level of professionalism and hospitality.
• Lead community engagement initiatives, oversee events, and foster a welcoming environment for all residents.
• Direct the daily operations of the property, encompassing all residential, amenity, and common areas.
• Provide strong leadership for the on-site team by setting clear goals, delivering performance reviews, approving time off, and ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and continuous staff training.
• Supervise all maintenance operations, including vendor procurement, contract negotiation, and ongoing vendor relationships.
• Conduct regular building inspections and promptly address any maintenance, safety, or compliance concerns.
• Ensure full adherence to building codes, safety regulations, and city/state housing requirements.
• Oversee emergency preparedness planning, participate in safety drills, and maintain accurate compliance documentation.
• Partner with accounting and finance teams to manage annual budgets, track operating expenses, and identify opportunities for cost efficiencies. Support timely and accurate financial reporting and variance analysis.
• Collaborate with the leasing team to oversee renewals, move-ins, terminations, and negotiations.
• Manage compliance and reporting for mixed-income and rent-regulated units in accordance with NYC housing programs.
• Spearhead operations for new property development, including coordination during lease-up, stakeholder communication, vendor onboarding, and transition activities.
• Act as the point of contact for ownership, legal counsel, and external partners regarding insurance, arrears, and other property-related matters.

Requirements:

• 12+ years managing large residential properties, including ultra-luxury and mixed-income communities, with at least 5 years in a senior management capacity.
• Experience with NYC affordable housing compliance.
• Experience leading high-performing teams and overseeing all aspects of property operations.
• Proficiency in Yardi and strong financial and budget management skills.
• Excellent resident relations, communication, and vendor management abilities.
• Commitment to operational excellence, safety, and superior service standards.

Salary Range: $175,000 - $200,000 plus bonus and comprehensive benefits.

The above salary range represents Advice's good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible base compensation range at the time of posting and is not reflective of the total compensation package, which may also include benefits, equity, and other non-cash incentives.

Please send your resume for immediate consideration to: nlipari@adviceny.com

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