Nap York

What Nap York does

Nap York LLC, founded in 2017 in Queens, New York, operates a multi-location network of pod-based "Sleep Stations" that deliver hourly, nightly, and monthly accommodation. The physical product is a fleet of three pod tiers (Economy bunk-style pods with privacy curtains; Business Class enclosed pods with starlit ceilings; and First Class lockable private cabins with adjustable beds), deployed across locations in Midtown Manhattan, Central Park, 5th Avenue, a JFK AirTrain-adjacent Express site, and a Hacker House South Bay near SFO. Bookings and access are managed through a proprietary self check-in mobile application and a centralized multi-location platform that enables 24/7 unattended entry, daily housekeeping, and amenity provisions (showers, kitchenettes, meditation spaces, complimentary WiFi).

The business model is multi-stream: usage-based pod rentals (hourly rates starting around $19-$25+, plus nightly bookings with applicable hotel and city occupancy taxes), subscription-based monthly housing in Silicon Valley ($750-$1,250 per month for tech-worker extended stays), aviation crew License Agreements (up to 14 days per calendar month with monthly billing), B2B space-conversion managed services (Nap York handles procurement, furnishing, and online activation for landlord and hotel partners in under 7 days), and hardware sales through the NapBox manufacturing subsidiary. The go-to-market combines self-serve direct consumer booking with enterprise field sales to airlines, plus partnerships with Priority Pass at JFK and corporate/government accounts including Tesla and NYPD. Distribution is domestic (USA), with a stated ambition for global expansion and humanitarian pod deployment.

Customer segmentation is vertical: aviation crew (primary, eight named U.S. and transatlantic carriers), essential workers and first responders (offering a 50% hourly discount), Silicon Valley tech workers and digital nomads, and urban travelers/professionals in NYC. Revenue concentration risk and forward AI/ML capability are not directly addressable from the disclosed materials, but earned media (Wall Street Journal, Forbes, NYT, Travel & Leisure) and a 10,000+ monthly guest base suggest scaled but private and bootstrapped operations, with no disclosed outside capital, revenue figures, or formal funding rounds.

Name

Nap York

Legal name

Nap York LLC

Website

https://napyork.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nap York operates a multi-location network of pod-based sleep stations in NYC, JFK, and Silicon Valley, offering hourly, nightly, and monthly accommodation. It serves aviation crews, travelers, essential workers, and tech professionals via a self-serve booking app and B2B licensing agreements.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Capsule Hotel Services

NAICS

Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps (721310)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Capsule & Pod Hostels (THAMAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Quiet/Work-Friendly (Digital Nomad) Hostels (THAMAIAF)

Keywords

• Sleep pod accommodation
• Hourly hotel stays
• Aviation crew lodging
• Capsule hotel network
• Wellness rest spaces

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hourly Pod Rentals: Core revenue from renting enclosed sleep pods by the hour. Hourly bookings starting at $25 for Economy pods at JFK Express location. Prices vary by location and pod class.
2. Nightly Pod Rentals: Overnight accommodation in Economy, Business, or First Class pods. Check-in from 3 PM, check-out by 10 AM. Includes 15% hotel tax and $3.50/night city occupancy tax.
3. Monthly Housing Subscriptions: Extended-stay Hacker House South Bay location offering private pods from $750/month (Economy) to $1,250/month (First Class Private Room). All-inclusive pricing targeting tech workers in Silicon Valley.
4. Aviation Crew Memberships: Specialized membership programs for airline pilots, flight attendants, and ground crew. License agreement for up to 14 days per calendar month usage. Monthly membership fees.
5. B2B Space Conversion Services: Hassle-free setup services for property owners converting spaces into Sleep Stations. Nap York handles procurement, furnishing, and online activation.
6. NapBox Manufacturing: Manufacturing subsidiary producing pod units for Nap York's own locations and potentially for external clients (partnership page mentions NapBox as a business line).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Nap York operates a multi-location network of sleep stations offering private enclosed pods for hourly, nightly, and monthly rental. The company provides three pod tiers—Economy (bunk-style with privacy curtain), Business (enclosed twin with starlit ceilings), and First Class (lockable with adjustable bed)—delivered through self-service booking, 24/7 access, and on-site amenities such as showers, massage chairs, and kitchenettes.

Product overview

Nap York operates a pod-based sleep station network offering compact, wellness-focused accommodation spaces in New York City and Silicon Valley. The core offering consists of three pod tiers: Economy Class Pod (bunk bed-style with privacy curtain), Business Class Pod (enclosed with starlit ceilings), and First Class Cabin (lockable door, adjustable bed). Pods are available for hourly or nightly rental through a self-service booking app. The company also offers monthly tech housing (Hacker House South Bay near SFO), aviation crew membership programs with specialized license agreements, and standard memberships with rewards and discounts. Supporting products include NapX, NapBox, and ZZZOOM housing solutions for host partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Economy Class Pod Bunk bed-style enclosed pods with privacy curtain, reading light, fan, power sockets, and small shelf; budget-conscious option for short rest periods.
• Business Class Pod Enclosed twin-sized pod with tall starlit ceilings, fan, USB ports, power socket, light, and shelf; mid-tier offering for guests seeking more space and privacy.
• First Class Cabin Compact enclosed space with lockable door, adjustable bed, light, USB ports, power socket, and side table; premium option offering maximum privacy and comfort.
• Nap York Sleep Stations Dormitory-style sleep stations with private pods available for hourly or nightly booking, featuring self check-in, 24/7 assistance, daily housekeeping, and rewards programs across locations near Penn Station, Central Park, and JFK Airport.
• Nap York Sleep Station Express (JFK) Airport-adjacent sleep station near JFK offering 1-8 hour pods with linens, showers, and kitchenette; Priority Pass members receive first hour free, with prices starting at $19 for the first hour.
• Hacker House South Bay Monthly extended-stay private pod housing near SFO in Silicon Valley, targeting tech professionals with Economy ($750/mo), Business ($950/mo), and First Class Private Room ($1,250/mo) options; all-inclusive pricing with panoramic Bay views, full kitchen, housekeeping, and work-ready setup.
• Crew License Agreement

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,000+ monthly guests from around the world
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Property Owners, Landlords & HotelscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNap York partners with property owners, landlords, and hotels to convert underutilized spaces into certified Sleep Stations. Nap York handles procurement, furnishing, and online activation. Setup completed in under 7 days with no effort required from the property owner. Nap York manages bookings through its member network while property owner provides the physical space.
• Priority PassminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPriority Pass members receive the first hour free at Nap York's JFK Express location. Nap York gains access to Priority Pass's global network of frequent travelers, while Priority Pass members gain access to Nap York's nap pod facilities near JFK Airport.
• Aviation Industry (Multiple Airlines)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerNap York serves crew members from JetBlue, Spirit, Delta, American Airlines, Southwest, Alaska Airlines, Endeavor Air, and Norse Atlantic Airways. Airlines refer crew members to Nap York for rest between shifts. Nap York positions as 'the aviation industry's most elevated lounge network' for pilots, flight attendants, and ground crew.
• NapBoxcoreOthersManufacturing subsidiary of Nap York that produces sleep pod units. Listed on the 'Become a Host' partnership page as a separate business line alongside NapX and ZZZOOM. Produces pods for Nap York's own locations and potentially for external clients.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Yotel: Global pod-style hotel brand with compact cabins at airports (Yotel Air) and city locations (Yotel New York). Direct competitor on the small-pod, hourly/short-stay proposition targeting travelers and aviation crew, with a similar premium-compact design language.
• Minute Suites: Airport-based nap suite operator with locations at major US airports including JFK. Directly competes with Nap York JFK Express on hourly pod/suite rentals for travelers and airline crew between flights.
• Ollie: Co-living operator offering all-inclusive shared apartments in NYC and other cities with monthly pricing. Direct competitor to Nap York's Hacker House South Bay product on flexible monthly tech-worker and digital nomad housing.
• Common Living: Co-living brand with coliving suites in major US cities, often near tech employers. Comparable to Hacker House South Bay on flexible all-inclusive monthly housing for urban professionals.
• citizenM: Compact-luxury hotel brand with self-service app check-in, small rooms, and tech-forward operations. Comparable to Nap York on tech-enabled self-service and small-format sleeping pods, though at higher price points and broader travel-segment focus.
• Sleepbox: Modular sleep pod company offering individual sleeping cabins for hotels, airports, and offices. Directly comparable to Nap York's NapBox manufacturing arm and pod deployment model for B2B host partners.
• The Pod Hotel: NYC-based micro-room hotel brand with multiple Manhattan locations. Competes with Nap York on compact sleep pods in NYC targeting budget-conscious travelers, though with a more traditional hotel-style front desk experience.

Regional players

• 9 Hours (Nine Hours): Japanese capsule hotel operator pioneering the timed-stay capsule concept. Operates the original capsule hotel model that Nap York's hourly pods are based on, but focused on the Japanese domestic market.

Broad incumbents

• Plaza Premium Lounge: Global independent airport lounge network with rest areas, sleep pods, and shower facilities at major airports including JFK. Competes with Nap York JFK Express for pre-flight rest demand and Priority Pass members.

Emerging players

• Restworks: Provider of nap pods and rest spaces for offices, airports, and commercial settings. Comparable to NapBox as a competitor in the workplace nap pod deployment space and to Nap York's broader pod installation offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/napyork
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nap-york

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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