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General Manager - Free Housing

General Manager - Free Housing

Location:

New York, NY

Category:

Property Management

Type:

Full-Time Salaried

Comp Range:

$70,000

At Percy, we're building new ways to connect talented professionals with meaningful career opportunities at leading companies in the multifamily industry. We're currently seeking a hands-on General Manager to lead a flagship, fully-furnished student housing community in Manhattan near Columbia University.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced student housing operator who wants true site ownership in a high-touch environment. The community is stabilized and fully leased, with a lean onsite team and a GM who serves as the face of the asset. The role offers a $70,000 base salary plus a free on-site apartment (100% housing discount), creating an estimated total value of about $129,000 per year.

If you'd like to be considered, please submit a resume for review.

Responsibilities

  • Own day-to-day operations for a stabilized student housing community of approximately 80 units

  • Lead and support a small onsite team across leasing, resident experience, and facilities coordination

  • Oversee leasing performance, renewals, resident retention, and service standards in a high-expectation market

  • Manage budgets, invoicing, and operational reporting while maintaining strong financial discipline

  • Serve as the primary onsite leader for resident escalations, vendor coordination, and overall community performance

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of student housing experience within the last 5 years (Property Manager, Community Manager, General Manager, or similar)

  • Proven end-to-end operational ownership of a stabilized property (not lease-up only)

  • Experience leading onsite teams and driving accountability and service standards

  • Ability to relocate to or commute within Manhattan and live on-site as part of the housing benefit

  • Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a background check

Perks

  • Total compensation value of approximately $129,000 annually (includes $70,000 base salary plus free on-site apartment); top end includes $70,000 base salary

  • Free on-site apartment in Manhattan (100% housing discount)

  • Work for a nationwide company that can offer growth and stability

  • Full benefits package including all major insurance, 401k, and PTO

  • High-visibility leadership role at a flagship, near-campus student housing community in a premier market