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Vaco Recruiter Services

Residential Property Manager/General Manager

Vaco Recruiter Services, New York, New York, us, 10261

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General Manager – Residential Portfolio (Sunnyside/Woodside) Location:

Queens, NY (On-site)

Portfolio:

1,500 Rent-Stabilized Units

Compensation:

$140,000-160,000

The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced, high-caliber

General Manager

to oversee a massive residential portfolio in the Sunnyside/Woodside neighborhoods of Queens. This is a leadership-heavy role managing 38 pre-war walk-up buildings. You will be the operational "hub," directing a large workforce and managing high-stakes capital improvements for a historic portfolio. If you have mastered NYC rent-stabilization and thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Operations & Maintenance

Portfolio Oversight:

Direct day-to-day operations for 38 buildings, ensuring the highest standards of safety, maintenance, and tenant satisfaction.

Capital Project Leadership:

Oversee major structural and mechanical upgrades, including gas pipe replacements, facade work, roof replacements, and boiler upgrades.

Vendor Management:

Supervise third-party contractors for unit renovations and building-wide structural work.

Staff Leadership

Large-Scale Management:

Lead and mentor a team of

25 field staff

(handymen/porters) and

6 office professionals .

Culture & Accountability:

Foster a professional, high-performance workplace through training and clear delegation.

Regulatory & Financial Excellence

Compliance Authority:

Maintain expert-level knowledge of

Rent Stabilization laws , DHCR requirements, and NYC housing regulations.

Financial Oversight:

Manage annual budgets, track operating expenses, and oversee collections/arrears.

Tech Stack:

Utilize

Yardi

and

AvidXchange

for all financial, operational, and invoicing functions.

Leasing & Turnover

Unit Optimization:

Coordinate the renovation, marketing, and leasing of vacant units to minimize downtime and maximize portfolio health.

Qualifications

Experience:

Extensive background managing multi-building, rent-stabilized residential portfolios (NYC experience is a must).

Leadership:

Proven ability to manage large field and office teams simultaneously.

Knowledge:

Deep technical understanding of building systems (boilers, plumbing, facades) in 100+ year-old structures.

Software:

Proficiency in

Yardi

and

AvidXchange .

Education:

Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent senior-level industry experience.

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