Building Superintendent

1760 Third Avenue, 1760 3rd Ave, New York, New York, United States of America

Posted Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Located in East Harlem, 1760 Third Avenue, offers 434 units of permanent, supportive housing to low-income New Yorkers. Located between East 97th and 98th Streets, the building will reserve 261 of 434 total units for individuals exiting homelessness, including a subset of 40 units for young adults aging out of foster care or who have experienced homelessness. The balance of 172 units will be set aside for households with incomes at or less than 60% of the area median income.

The building features amenities such as a multi-purpose room, a fitness center, a computer lab, a medical suite, as well as office space for Breaking Ground's property management and social services teams.

Reporting to the Senior Property Manager, the Building Superintendent oversees day-to-day operations for one of Breaking Ground’s most prominent permanent housing buildings. This role provides direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor and Assistant Maintenance Supervisor and serves as the senior technical lead for all building systems, infrastructure, and preventive maintenance programs. The Building Superintendent ensures the building remains structurally safe, exceptionally clean, and highly maintained, directly supporting Breaking Ground’s mission of ending homelessness and enhancing quality of life for over 490 tenants.

This position manages a complex building environment that includes a large low pressure boiler plant, a Building Management System (BMS), and all HVAC components, as well as multiple commercial spaces and event areas used for public and private functions. The Building Superintendent develops and implements preventive maintenance programs; performs advanced electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and carpentry repairs; coordinates inspections; oversees vendor activity;

monitors purchasing; and ensures that all Certificates of Fitness and code compliance requirements are met.

This role requires on-site residency and after-hours emergency coverage.

• Lead day to day building operations, performing regular walk throughs
• Supervise Maintenance Supervisor(s) and Assistant Maintenance Supervisor(s)
• Oversee all major building systems, including low pressure boilers, HVAC equipment (chillers, RTUs, air handlers, cooling towers, pumps, motors, VAVs, and heat pumps), domestic hot water systems, ventilation/exhaust, and specialized mechanical components
• Monitor, manage, and optimize the Building Management System (BMS) for energy efficiency, equipment performance, and preventive maintenance needs
• Ensure the building is fully operational and ready for tours, fundraising activities, and public/private events
• Oversee the maintenance of 490+ residential units, common areas, staff offices, and multiple commercial spaces
• Perform general electrical, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical, and related trade work as needed
• Preventive Maintenance and Compliance
• Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive preventive maintenance program for all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural systems
• Maintain compliance with all FDNY, DOB, DOH, and other regulatory requirements; track and update Certificates of Fitness, inspection logs, and testing records
• Proactively monitor and address summonses, violations, and city complaints using tools such as Site Compli, and develop strategies to reduce future violations
• Prepare for and lead all annual, building-wide inspections by city agencies and funders

• Provide daily direction, coaching, and task assignments to maintenance staff and supervisors
• Ensure timely and high-quality unit turnover, repair work, and work order resolution
• Foster a collaborative, results-driven environment that promotes professional growth and engagement
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders
• Emergency Response and Facilities Management
• Respond to after-hours building emergencies and coordinate staff response to resolve conditions quickly and safely
• Oversee correction of emergency conditions involving HVAC failures, plumbing leaks, boiler issues, electrical outages, sprinkler activations and other critical systems

• Assist in preparation of the annual maintenance department budget and manage operating expenses, inventory, and purchasing…