NHSNYC Real Estate Collective empowers property owners with the knowledge, tools, and support they need to manage their properties effectively and equitably.
If you own one of the following property types, you will benefit from this initiative:
- Single-family home
- Mixed-use building
- Storefront or any commercial space
- Small multi-family property of up to 8 units
We operate the educational and membership support components and provide technical assistance for full-service property management to partners in our network.
NHSNYC’s Real Estate Collective has three components:
Property Management Courses
The Property Management Courses are a series of intensive, in-person classes designed to equip participants with essential knowledge and practical skills for managing residential, commercial, and mixed-use properties. Ideal for job seekers, property owners, property managers, current and future landlords, and others, these courses provide the core principles needed to confidently navigate the field.
Participants will gain a working understanding of the role of a property manager and the day-to-day responsibilities that need to be met to manage different types of real estate. The course combines real-world examples, group discussions, and hands-on budgeting tools to help participants apply what they learn right away.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Define the responsibilities and expectations of a property manager
- Identify key differences in managing residential, commercial, and mixed-use properties
- Understand how to work with tenants, vendors, contractors, and on-site staff
- Learn the basics of building financials and property budgeting
- Interpret core financial terms like cash flow, NOI, and net income
- Understand leasing differences between commercial and residential units
- Explore licensing, education paths, and industry certifications (e.g., CPM, ARM, NYARM)
- Practice professional communication in real estate settings
- Learn how to break into the field or strengthen an existing role in property management
Course topics include:
- Understanding Basic Property Management
- Building Finances & Budgeting
- Working as a Property Manager
- General Maintenance
- Insurance
- Emergency Preparedness
- Foreclosure Avoidance
- Estate Planning
Note: Topics may change based on current market conditions and environment.
The course is taught in-person and includes interactive lectures, group discussions, and real-life case studies. Participants receive a Certificate of Completion and ongoing access to tools and resources through the Neighborhood Property Owners Club.
To enroll in the next course, visit Upcoming Events.
Neighborhood Property Owners Club
This membership-based program provides practical, ongoing support for people managing properties across NYC. Think of it as your on-call property partner you can call when things get confusing, costly, or stressful. NHSNYC will host and maintain the platform and deliver services directly. Whether caring for your own building or managing a rental, with NPOC, you’re never alone in the process.
For more information, email pm@nhsnyc.org
Partner Referral Network
For property owners who prefer to delegate day-to-day responsibilities, NHSNYC will refer them to partner nonprofit organizations that offer full-service property management. These services may include:
- Rent collection and expense tracking
- Contractor coordination and repairs
- Communication with residents or tenants
- Property upkeep and legal compliance
NHSNYC will not operate these services directly, but instead will:
- Provide training, technical assistance, and a service framework to local nonprofits
- Maintain quality assurance and shared values across the network
Community organizations: Join the Network!
If your organization would like to partner with NHSNYC on any of our property management initiatives, contact us at pm@nhsnyc.org or 212-519-2555.
Referral Network Partners:
- Support local service providers
- Empower homeowners, small-scale landlords, and small business owners to better manage, maintain, and preserve their properties
- Reduce displacement by helping property and business owners understand the real-estate side of ownership
- Improve building and storefront conditions, increasing property values and stabilizing commercial corridors and neighborhoods
- Support aspiring property managers in gaining the skills and certifications needed to succeed
- Strengthen communities through local economic development and stable property stewardshi