The Lease Renewal Specialist is responsible for overseeing lease renewal and rent registration services within the Compliance Department. This role manages high-volume workflows across multiple clients and affordable‑housing tenants, ensuring full compliance with New York City rent stabilization, rent registration, and regulatory guidelines.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage lease renewal processes for multiple clients and accurately track progress using internal dashboards and systems
Ensure all renewal timelines are met in accordance with New York City regulatory guidelines
Communicate daily with tenants to facilitate timely lease execution
Assist subsidy recipients by providing required information for voucher and subsidy renewals
Coordinate with housing assistance case managers and agencies, including NYCHA Section 8, HPD Section 8, and HRA
Prepare and submit annual rent registrations through the ORRA system
Advise clients on permissible rent increases under applicable regulations
Respond to client and tenant inquiries regarding leases, renewals, and compliance processes
Prepare rent‑stabilized leases and schedule lease signings using internal and external software platforms
Coordinate with re‑rentals and vacancy teams to ensure alignment on unit status
Communicate with landlord clients to deliver reports and obtain countersigned leases
Perform additional duties as assigned to support compliance operations
Qualifications & Skills Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to manage complex, high‑volume workflows
Solid understanding of NewYork rent stabilization and rent registration requirements
Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate
Learning agility, resourcefulness, and a results‑driven mindset
Passion for NewYork real estate and housing compliance
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace