Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Apartment seekers often miss out on desirable listings due to delays in receiving notifications from existing platforms. This lag time allows other prospective renters to view and secure properties first, leading to frustration and lost opportunities.
Solution
FirstMover provides real-time push notifications for new apartment listings directly from StreetEasy, enabling users to act on opportunities faster than traditional alert systems. The service bypasses the inherent delays in platform-generated notifications, offering a competitive edge to users. By delivering alerts the moment listings go live, FirstMover facilitates immediate outreach and property tours, increasing the likelihood of securing desired apartments. The platform is designed for ease of use, allowing users to configure their search preferences and receive timely updates.
Target Audience
The primary users are individuals actively searching for rental apartments in New York City who prioritize speed and efficiency in discovering new listings.
Features
- Real-time push notification system for new StreetEasy apartment listings.
- Configurable search parameters including neighborhood, price range, and number of bedrooms.
- Direct links to StreetEasy listings within the notification for immediate access.
- Mobile application for iOS devices.
- Data processing pipeline for parsing and normalizing NYC rent-stabilized building datasets, including geocoding addresses.