PadMapper
PadMapper, based in San Francisco, simplifies apartment hunting in the US and Canada by offering a map-based search platform that plots apartments and allows real-time filtering.
Services
PadMapper provides a map-based apartment search interface, aimed at simplifying the apartment hunting process. The platform allows users to filter apartment listings in real-time, with listings aggregated from Craigslist, Apartments.com, ForRent.com, and Oodle. The mission is to make apartment hunting less awful and almost fun, by making it no harder than buying a car and avoiding dealing with difficult people. PadMapper also encourages landlords to respond to tenant inquiries and maintain good relationships after the lease is signed.
Founders
PadMapper was founded in 2010 with the mission to simplify and improve the apartment hunting process. While specific details about the founders are not provided, the company started as part of Y Combinator's Summer 2010 (S10) batch, indicating it was founded by individuals with innovative ideas in the real estate technology space.
History
Founded in 2010, PadMapper entered the competitive market of real estate technology by participating in Y Combinator's Summer 2010 (S10) batch. Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, the company quickly established itself as a significant player in map-based apartment search interfaces. PadMapper's unique approach to apartment hunting aimed to alleviate common frustrations experienced by renters, from dealing with unresponsive landlords to avoiding complicated spreadsheets to track listings.
Regions Served
PadMapper primarily operates within the United States of America and Canada. In the U.S., it features rentals from major cities like New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Atlanta, Boston, Los Angeles, Dallas, Denver, and Houston. In Canada, major cities including Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa, and Edmonton are covered, along with several other locations in both countries. The platform provides comprehensive information across diverse regions, ensuring users have access to numerous options.
Industry and Sub-Industry
PadMapper operates within the Real Estate and Construction industry, specifically within the sub-industry of Housing and Real Estate. The company focuses on making apartment hunting more efficient, leveraging technology to offer real-time listings on a user-friendly map interface. This niche focus on housing search technology distinguishes PadMapper within the broader real estate sector.