The Webster Apartments

What The Webster Apartments does

The Webster Apartments is a US 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1923 that provides safe, furnished, short-term housing exclusively for single women aged 18 and older who are working, studying, or interning in New York City. The organization relocated in 2024 to a newly renovated, all-female, 128-room building at 229 Duffield Street in Downtown Brooklyn, offering fully furnished studios (Single, Midsize Single, Large Single, and Double configurations), one-bedroom suites, and a single two-bedroom suite. All rates are all-inclusive monthly subscriptions covering utilities, high-speed WiFi, security, fitness center, complimentary laundry, and a $100 weekly meal credit, with an additional $300 annual amenity fee that converts to $25/month after 12 months.

The underlying technology stack is composed of third-party platforms rather than proprietary systems: a digital application portal with an 8-step eligibility workflow, MaintainX for resident maintenance ticketing with photo/video attachment and progress tracking, the Wonder app for integrated food delivery against the weekly meal credit, and TULU for on-site subscription rental of household and personal items. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the websterapartments.org website (tour scheduling and applications) augmented by referral partnerships with universities (Cornell, Auburn, SUNY New Paltz, Rockefeller, Seton Hall, University of Florida, University of Waterloo), J-1 visa sponsors (InterExchange, Cultural Vistas, Greenheart Exchange), and multiple international chambers of commerce.

The revenue model is a recurring monthly subscription (rooms priced $2,000–$5,000/month depending on configuration) with a one-time $500 reservation deposit, optional add-on fees for bike and luggage storage, and tiered summer 2026 premiums for Preferred View and Terrace rooms. Customer segments are split horizontally across three persona groups — full-time students (requiring 12+ credits), working women earning $50,000+ annually, and interns/trainees/fellows with offer letters or DS-7002 forms — with visa holders exempt from guarantor requirements. The facility operates at maximum occupancy with applications currently closed and no active waitlist.

Name

The Webster Apartments

Legal name

The Webster Apartments

Website

https://websterapartments.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Webster Apartments is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing safe, affordable, fully furnished short-term housing exclusively for single women working, studying, or interning in New York City, operating a 128-room all-female residence in Downtown Brooklyn on an all-inclusive monthly subscription model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Women's Short-Term Housing Services

NAICS

Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps (72131)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Internship Program Provider Housing (3rd-Party Placement Programs) (THAMAGAF)

Keywords

• Women's short-term housing
• Furnished studio apartments
• Student and intern housing
• All-inclusive monthly rentals
• All-female residence

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Monthly Room Rent: All-inclusive monthly rental payments covering utilities, internet, security, fitness center, laundry, and meal credit. Residents pay first month's rent plus $300 amenity fee upfront, then monthly billing thereafter. No proration; residents checking in 1st-15th pay full month, 16th-end pay half month.
2. Reservation Deposit: $500 down payment required to secure room reservation after pre-approval. Applied toward first month's rent. Applicants checking in within 8 weeks must pay full pre-arrival balance immediately.
3. Optional Add-on Services: Additional fees for bike storage ($25/month), luggage storage, and potential room change fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Webster Apartments operates a 128-room, all-female residence in Downtown Brooklyn offering fully furnished studios, one-bedroom suites, and a two-bedroom suite on monthly all-inclusive leases (minimum 31-day stay). Pricing bundles rent with utilities, WiFi, 24/7 security, fitness center, laundry, rooftop lounge, and a $100 weekly meal credit delivered through the Wonder app, targeting single women (18+) who are working, studying, or interning in New York City.

Product overview

The Webster Apartments is a US 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing safe, affordable, temporary furnished housing for single women who are working, interning, or studying in New York City. The all-female residence in Downtown Brooklyn offers a range of room types including Studio Single, Midsize Single, Large Single, and Double rooms, as well as 1-Bedroom and 2-Bedroom suites. All rooms are fully furnished with beds, desks, refrigerators, and microwaves, and include access to building amenities such as fitness center, rooftop lounge, community room, complimentary laundry, and 24-hour security. Residents receive a $100 weekly meal credit through Wonder Spot food delivery service. The housing operates on a minimum 31-day stay requirement with all-inclusive monthly rates.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Short-Term Housing for Women Temporary residential housing for single women (18+) who are working, interning, or studying in New York City, offering fully furnished rooms and suites with utilities, WiFi, 24/7 security, fitness center, laundry, and a $100 weekly meal credit bundled into monthly rent on a minimum 31-day stay.
• Studio: Single Room Furnished single-occupancy studio of 176–215 sq ft with twin bed, private bathroom, desk, refrigerator, microwave, and safe; rates $2,500–$3,200/month (current application shows $2,975 base with Preferred View and Terrace options).
• Studio: Midsize Single Room Furnished single-occupancy studio of 228–270 sq ft with full bed, private bathroom, desk, refrigerator, and microwave; rates $2,875–$3,350/month (application shows $3,200 base with Midsize Plus and Preferred View options).
• Studio: Large Single Room Furnished single-occupancy studio of 391 sq ft with full bed, extra closet space, private bathroom, desk, refrigerator, and microwave; rates $3,025–$3,650/month (application shows $3,400 base with Preferred View and Terrace options).
• Studio: Double Room Shared two-person furnished studio of 340 sq ft with two twin beds, private bathroom, desks, refrigerator, and microwave; available for students and interns only at $2,000–$2,150 per person per month (total $4,000).
• Suite: 1-Bedroom Furnished single-occupancy suite of 408–533 sq ft with separate bedroom, full bed, kitchenette with sink and counter space, and private bathroom; rates $3,375–$3,800/month (application shows $3,550 base with 1-Bedroom Plus and Midsize Premium View options).
• Suite: 2-Bedroom Furnished double-occupancy suite of 700 sq ft with two separate bedrooms (each with full bed), shared living area, kitchenette, extra-large bathroom with double sinks, and premium views; single unit rate $5,000/month.

Quantifiable outcome

• Residents save on multiple separate bills (utilities, internet, laundry, gym membership) through all-inclusive pricing model
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wonder Spot (Wonder)coreTechnology or IntegrationWonder Spot is the food delivery service integrated with the $100 weekly meal credit. Residents order through the Wonder app and receive freshly cooked meals from local restaurants delivered to the building at designated lunch and dinner times 7 days a week.
• MaintainXcoreTechnology or IntegrationMaintainX is the online maintenance request system used by residents to submit tickets for maintenance and facilities issues in rooms, bathrooms, or common areas. Residents can attach photos/videos and track request progress through the platform.
• TULUcoreTechnology or IntegrationTULU provides an on-site subscription rental service for everyday and occasional-use items including printers, vacuums, robot mops, gaming consoles (Nintendo Switch), karaoke speakers, projectors, air mattresses, massage guns, and personal care items (hair dryers, Dyson Airwrap).
• Downtown Brooklyn PartnershipminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReferral and marketing partnership providing neighborhood information to prospective residents. Downtown Brooklyn Partnership website hosts information about the neighborhood, events, parks, cultural district, and a directory of nearby shops and restaurants.
• City Point BrooklynminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNeighborhood shopping center partner located one block from Webster Apartments. Hosts Trader Joe's, Alamo Draft House Cinema, and DeKalb Market Hall. Mentioned as nearby amenity in resident materials.
• Universities and Educational InstitutionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReferral partnerships with universities and schools including Auburn University, Cornell University, SUNY New Paltz, SUNY Urban Teacher Education Center, Rockefeller University, Seton Hall University, University of Florida, University of Waterloo, and various trade/dance schools.
• Visa Processing and Exchange OrganizationsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReferral partnerships with visa sponsors and cultural exchange programs including InterExchange, Cultural Vistas, Greenheart Exchange, Highline Residential, ICD USA, HRC International, HTP J-1 Vias Programs, ArtBound Initiative, Experience International, ASSE International, Irish International Immigrant Center, Belgium-American Chamber of Commerce, French-American Chamber of Commerce, German-American Chamber of Commerce, and Italy-American Chamber of Commerce.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Blueground: Tech-enabled furnished monthly apartment operator with strong NYC presence, targeting professionals, interns, and rotating corporate residents. Comparable on the furnished-monthly short-stay model, NYC market, and target customer profile of interns and young professionals.
• Sonder: Operator of serviced apartments and short-stay units in major US cities including NYC, offering fully furnished units with bundled amenities. Comparable in the extended-stay/serviced apartment category, though operating at a much larger scale and with a broader customer base.
• Quarters (Co-living): Co-living operator offering furnished monthly rooms in NYC with bundled amenities for young professionals. Comparable on furnished extended-stay housing and the young professional target customer in New York.
• Furnished Quarters: Provider of furnished monthly and extended-stay apartments in NYC, Boston, and other major cities, targeting corporate and professional clients. Directly comparable on furnished-monthly housing, NYC presence, and extended-stay segment, though not female-exclusive or nonprofit.
• YWCA Residences: Network of women-focused housing residences operated by YWCA affiliates in major US cities, including NYC, providing safe, affordable housing for women. Closely comparable mission (women-only, nonprofit, supportive environment) and resident profile.
• Common: Co-living operator with NYC properties offering furnished private rooms with bundled amenities and community programming. Comparable on the all-inclusive pricing, furnished shared-housing model, and young professional/intern target customer.
• The Marlene Frey Female Residences: Nonprofit, women-only student and intern housing in Boston, operating with a very similar mission to Webster: safe, supervised, all-female housing for women studying or working in the city. The closest structural analog in terms of mission, eligibility model, and operations.

Emerging players

• Intern Queen NYC Housing: Intern-focused short-term housing provider in NYC. Comparable on the explicit focus on interns as a customer segment in the New York market, though operating at a smaller and less institutionalized scale than Webster.
• Ollie: Co-living operator with properties in NYC targeting young professionals with all-inclusive furnished housing and community programming. Comparable on bundled-pricing coliving model, though co-ed and not specifically women-only.

Broad incumbents

• American Campus Communities: Large student housing REIT operating purpose-built student accommodation near major US universities. Comparable on the student-housing segment, though operating at vastly larger scale and focused on full-time university students rather than interns/short-stay.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/websterapts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-webster-apartments
• Instagraminstagram.com/websterapartments

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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