Leasing Specialist

Location: New York, NY 10035

Schedule: Tuesday–Saturday | 9:00 AM–6:00 PM (On-site)

Pay Rate: $29–$30/hour

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Leasing Specialist to join a vibrant 404-unit residential community in East Harlem. This role is critical to ensuring a smooth leasing process for prospective residents while maintaining compliance and delivering exceptional customer service. You’ll work in a collaborative, business-casual office environment with opportunities for growth in one of the largest apartment rental organizations in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Ensure all leasing applications are complete and accurateEducate prospects on deposit policies and move-in requirementsDetermine unit availability and move-in datesCollect deposits and application fees promptlyVerify applications and submit paperwork to compliance in a timely mannerEnter essential lease details into the system, including:Lease start/end datesRent amounts and deposits (including pet deposits)Occupant names and contact informationMaintain accurate records and follow up with prospects

Must-Have Qualifications

4+ years of residential Tax Credit/Affordable Housing (LIHTC) experienceStrong knowledge of Rent StabilizationProperty management experience preferredHigh school diploma or equivalentStrong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Skills

Yardi software experienceBilingual (Spanish strongly preferred)Familiarity with Excel and real estate processes

Employee Value Proposition

Join one of the largest apartment rental organizations in the U.S.Significant opportunities for career growth and upward mobilityCompetitive pay and benefits packageCollaborative, professional work environment

Work Environment

On-site office setting with leasing and property management teamBusiness casual attireSchedule: Tuesday–Saturday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PMJob Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of New York, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in New York,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 6, 2026.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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