When it comes to renting over owner, New York City is where it's at. Around 60% of residents within the city are renters. But, even with these outstanding numbers, the NYC rental market is saturated with inefficiencies for both the renters, the leasers, and everyone in between.
Thankfully the NYC startup UpTop recognizes this, so it built an end-to-end platform that combines a rental listing search engine with property management software. This platform serves both renters and property managers. Renters have the ability to apply for apartments straight from an their smartphones, electronically pay rent, and securely send confidential documents.
Meanwhile, UpTop actively markets and advertises on behalf of owners, landlords, and property managers; all for free.
AlleyWatch interviewed the founder and CEO Frank Barletta. Barletta shares how moving 10 times in 8 years gave him the expertise and inspiration to launch UpTop and successfully lead his company to raise Seed funding
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