Assistant Property Manager

About us

Kahen Properties is a family-owned real estate ownership, management, and development company with a portfolio of about 980 residential units across New York City. We are a small team, so you'll work directly with ownership and see every part of the business, from leasing and compliance to building operations and development.

The role

We're looking for a sharp, organized Assistant Property Manager to support day-to-day operations across our portfolio. This is a hands-on role for someone who learns quickly, follows through, and is comfortable handling many tasks at once.

Responsibilities

1. Handle tenant communications, service requests, and move-ins and move-outs
2. Prepare and track lease renewals, including rent-stabilized renewals
3. Monitor rent collections and arrears, and coordinate with legal as needed
4. Track and help clear HPD, DOB, and other agency violations and compliance deadlines
5. Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and building staff
6. Maintain accurate records and reports in our property management system
7. Support the property managers and ownership on special projects

Requirements

1. 1–3+ years of property management or real estate office experience, ideally in NYC residential
2. Hands-on experience with property management software (AppFolio or Yardi preferred)
3. Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel
4. Clear writing and professional communication with tenants and vendors
5. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and fast to learn
6. Familiarity with NYC rent stabilization, DHCR, and HPD/DOB is a strong plus