Lease Administrator – Affordable Housing

Location: Brooklyn, NY 11203
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM | 35-hour workweek
Pay: $38–$42/hr
Job Type: Ongoing Temp (3+ months)
Industry: Affordable Housing / Property Management

About the Role

A well-established affordable housing property is seeking a Lease Administrator to support the lease-up of approximately 300 apartments, with about 100 units currently signed. This site-based role is primarily focused on administrative support while assisting with leasing, applicant processing, and affordable housing compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support the leasing and lease-up process for approximately 300 units

• Track applications, approvals, lease signings, and leasing activity

• Prepare applicant qualification packets and supporting documentation

• Assist with LIHTC recertifications and HCR requirements

• Support CityFHEPS and landlord packages

• Calculate tenant income and rent percentages for eligibility

• Follow up with applicants and tenants regarding missing documentation and lease-signing requirements

• Maintain accurate leasing and applicant records

• Provide administrative support to the property management and leasing team

• Work with the Property Manager, General Manager, Superintendent, and maintenance staff

• Utilize Yardi and other property management systems

Qualifications

• Affordable housing and/or lease-up experience preferred

• Experience with LIHTC recertifications and HCR requirements

• Strong administrative and leasing support experience

• Experience tracking applications, lease signings, tenant rates, and income calculations

• Yardi experience preferred

• CityFHEPS and landlord package experience a plus

• Rent-stabilized housing experience a plus

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Why Join?

• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience with a large affordable housing lease-up

• Potential to transition into a permanent position

• Work directly with an experienced property management team

• Meaningful work supporting affordable housing residents

Interview Process

Video Interview with General Manager & Property Manager → Onsite Meeting → Offer/Background Check

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Liz Santana