Afrim Rexha
Cliffside Park,New Jersey
Summary
Dynamic Property Manager with 9+ years of experience overseeing operations for over 2,000 tenants across pre-war buildings, brownstones, and townhouses in New York City. Skilled in lease negotiation and tenant relations, with deep expertise in compliance monitoring to ensure full adherence to NYC housing and fair housing laws. Demonstrated success in violation monitoring, building inspections, and efficient resolution of violations. Adept at rapid emergency response and issue resolution. Experienced in managing non-payment cases from initiation through court proceedings. Maintain a trusted network of responsible, cost-effective contractors to optimize building operations and reduce expenses.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Property Manager
West Side Management Corp.
11.2016 - Current
- Ensure Fair-housing laws are in compliance at all times.
- Process and verify applications. Prepare and oversee lease signings for stabilized and market rate leases.
- Prepare and dispatch lease renewals in compliance with NYC law for the maximum allowable increase rate, while maintaining a log of when they were mailed out.
- Follow up with tenants regarding their lease renewals to obtain their response, thereby providing sufficient time to market the apartment for turnover.
- Ensure apartments are turned over in a speedy and proper fashion for incoming tenants.
- Keep a record of vacated inspection lists and security mail outs in accordance with NYC law.
- Resolve tenant issues promptly, by dispatching work orders accordingly to in house maintenance or vendors in a timely fashion thus maintaining positive relations.
- Monitor Local Law 55 & Local Law 126 inspections.
- Utilize online violation monitoring platforms that track HPD, DOB, ECB, and other relevant agencies. These platforms provide real-time updates, enabling prompt action thus assisting in mitigating any fines and rectifying violations efficiently.
- Manage tenant relations, ensuring responsive communication and high satisfaction levels.
- Conduct regular property assessments to identify maintenance needs, resulting in timely repairs and reducing operational costs.
- Coordinate with contractors to ensure project completion maintains schedule and within budget, enhancing property aesthetics and safety
- Pursue delinquent accounts via phone calls and personal visits before preparing necessary actions and documents for non-payment proceedings.
- Maintain direct communication with legal representatives during non-payment proceedings and attend court when required with the objective of achieving a stipulation or eviction.
- Review invoices to locate any inconstancies.
Real Estate Salesperson
Bond New York
01.2011 - 12.2015
- Conducted daily advertising and follow ups with clients & previewed apartments, took photos, examined specifications to produce authentic advertising contents.
- Created own advertisements utilizing numerous real estate, marketing, and social media websites for efficient and productive advertising.
- Handled all calls and messages promptly and proficiently.
- Coordinated appointments to show marketed properties, giving professional advice and guidance in addition to negotiating & facilitating and managing real estate transactions.
- Communicated with clients to understand their property needs and preferences.
- Generated leads for sales and rental properties through cold calls and referrals.
- Staged and prepared homes and properties for clients before arrival.
Education
Associates - Business Management
Cuny Borough of Manhattan Community College
08.2011
Skills
- Property Management
- Tenant screening
- Tenant engagement
- Lease negotiation
- Lease Administration
- Compliance Monitoring
- Customer service-focused
- Payment collection
- Lease renewals
- Property tours and inspections
- Fair housing mandates
Certification
Real Estate Salesperson
Languages
English
Albanian
Timeline
Property Manager
West Side Management Corp.
11.2016 - Current
Real Estate Salesperson
Bond New York
01.2011 - 12.2015
Associates - Business Management
Cuny Borough of Manhattan Community College