What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compliance Specialist - Real Estate position at Sequoia Property Management?
About Us:
We are a property management company specializing in residential real estate, including Condominiums, Cooperatives, HOAs, and a select portfolio of rental and commercial properties. Based in Mount Kisco, NY, with an office in NYC, we serve clients across NYC, Westchester County, NY, and Fairfield County, CT. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and ensuring our clients’ properties comply with all local, state, and federal regulations.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Compliance Specialist to join our team. This role will focus on managing compliance for our NYC-based clients, ensuring that all properties adhere to the city’s complex rules, laws, and inspection requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in property management or NYC real estate, with expertise in tracking violations, managing inspections, and ensuring timely resolution of compliance issues. This is a hybrid role, offering the flexibility to work from home while also requiring occasional visits to our NYC or Mount Kisco offices (approximately 2-3 days per week).
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and ensure compliance with NYC building codes, laws, and regulations for all client properties.
- Create and maintain detailed spreadsheets for each building, tracking required inspections, deadlines, and compliance tasks.
- Use compliance software to monitor and manage violations levied against client properties.
- Coordinate with property managers, vendors, and legal teams to resolve violations and ensure timely dismissals.
- Conduct regular audits of client properties to identify potential compliance risks and address them proactively.
- Stay up-to-date on changes to NYC regulations and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders.
- Prepare and submit required reports, documentation, and filings to NYC agencies as needed.
- Collaborate with internal teams to develop and implement compliance best practices.
Qualifications:
- Ideal candidate will have some experience in compliance, property management, or NYC-based real estate.
- Strong knowledge of NYC building codes, housing laws, and inspection requirements.
- Experience using compliance software or databases to track violations and manage cases.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple properties and deadlines simultaneously.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data management tools.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, vendors, and team members.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently in a hybrid work environment.
- Familiarity with NYC Department of Buildings (DOB), Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), and other relevant agencies is a plus.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Hybrid work model with flexibility to work from home and in the office (NYC or Mount Kisco).
- Opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of properties and clients in a dynamic industry.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- New York, NY 10016: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10016
Salary : $40,000 - $70,000
