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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompliance Leasing Manager New York, New York $85,000 - $95,000 per year On-siteThe Role EqualAccess is partnering with a nonprofit affordable housing developer and community organization with deep roots in New York City. The portfolio is entirely affordable, comprising Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties and mixed-use buildings with commercial space. This is a compliance-forward organization that takes regulatory accuracy and resident stability seriously.This role owns the compliance and leasing function for the portfolio. That means keeping tenant files audit-ready, managing the full certification cycle, and leasing vacant units, all against the backdrop of Section 42, NYC Rent Stabilization, and a web of city and state agencies. This is not a generalist property management role. The work is technical, documentation-heavy, and consequential. If LIHTC compliance is not something you already know, this is not the right fit.What This Role Is, and Is Not This role is:A dedicated LIHTC compliance and leasing position covering a sizable affordable portfolioResponsible for the full certification lifecycle, from recertification notices to TIC forms to annual reportingThe internal point of contact for file audits, syndicator reviews, and subsidy program coordination (Section 8, SCRIE, DRIE)A role that requires close, ongoing interaction with residents, agency partners, and fundersExpected to stay current on regulatory changes and implement them proactivelyThis role is NOT:A stepping stone for someone learning LIHTC from scratchA back-office-only position (resident interviews and leasing are part of the job)A supervisory or portfolio leadership rolePrimarily focused on financial reporting or asset management strategyRequired Experience & TraitsMinimum three years of hands-on LIHTC compliance experience, or a bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, or a related field combined with meaningful affordable housing exposureLIHTC compliance certification (required)Working knowledge of Section 42, NYC Rent Stabilization and Rent Control guidelines, and relevant city agencies including HPD, NYCHA, DOB, ECB, and HDCFamiliarity with Fair Housing laws, Section 504, and the ADADetail-oriented with demonstrated comfort managing high-volume documentation and conducting data analysisStrong written and verbal communication skills, you will be writing letters, preparing reports, and sitting across from residents explaining eligibility determinationsProficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access DatabaseBilingual in English and Spanish is required to effectively communicate with the tenants and communities served.Key ResponsibilitiesCompliance & Certification Monitor LIHTC regulatory updates and translate changes into updated procedures and file practicesManage the full annual and interim certification cycle, including TIC forms, demographic information forms, and recertification notification lettersProcess unit transfers and maintain tenant files across all properties in compliance with Section 42 requirementsReporting & Syndicator Relations Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual compliance reports for tax credit syndicators and funding sourcesParticipate in LIHTC reviews conducted by outside entities, serving as an informed, organized point of contactSubsidy Program Coordination Prepare rent subsidy application forms for Section 8, SCRIE, and DRIE-eligible residentsCoordinate updated lease information with public agencies administering rent subsidiesInternal Audits & Leasing Conduct internal audits of tenant files to identify and resolve deficiencies before external reviewsParticipate in lease-up of new and vacant residential units, including eligibility interviews with prospective tenantsResident & Agency Interaction Conduct tenant interviews to assess eligibility and determine file readinessMaintain working relationships with city agencies, funders, and residents in a way that reflects the or