What Chandan Economics does

Chandan Economics is a private economic advisory and data science firm serving the commercial real estate industry. The firm produces a portfolio of recurring research publications for CRE investors, lenders, service firms, and public-sector regulators, including the Rental Housing Weekly Briefing, monthly Independent Landlord Rental Performance Report (in partnership with RentRedi, covering ~65,000 mom-and-pop rental units), monthly Multifamily Rent Growth Updates based on Zillow Observed Rent Index data, a NYC Rent Growth Monitor, an annual Racial Inequities in US Housing report using Census data, and quarterly Arbor-Chandan Single-Family Rental Investment Trends reports co-branded with Arbor Realty Trust.

The firm's core technology relies on proprietary data partnerships combined with macroeconomic and market research analysis. It integrates RentRedi rental payment data with third-party sources including Zillow, US Census Bureau, MSCI Real Capital Analytics, and Freddie Mac data. The firm operates a content-driven distribution model via its website (chandan.com), email newsletter subscriptions, RSS feed, and active social media presence on LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Instagram, and Facebook, plus conference participation (e.g., NMHC Annual Meeting).

Revenue mechanics are structured as a B2B professional services model: bespoke research, analytics, and advisory engagements on a quote-based pricing structure, complemented by subscription-accessible research publications and litigation consulting. The firm has 11-50 employees, is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY, and has operated continuously since approximately 2016. Founder Sam Chandan serves as non-executive chairman. No institutional funding rounds or external ownership have been disclosed.

Name

Chandan Economics

Legal name

Chandan Economics LLC

Website

https://chandan.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Chandan Economics is a private economic advisory and data science firm providing research, analytics, and advisory services to commercial real estate investors, lenders, and public-sector clients, producing weekly and monthly publications on rental housing market conditions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Economic Advisory and Real Estate Research

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Appraisers (53132), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Industry & Sector Research (Syndicated/Custom) (BPAHALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Real Estate Valuation & Appraisal (BPAHANAC), Strategy & Thematic Research (FSACAGAG)

Keywords

• Economic advisory services
• Commercial real estate research
• Rental housing analysis
• Real estate data science
• Multifamily market research

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Economic Advisory Services: Bespoke research, analytics, and advisory services to commercial real estate investors, lenders, operators, and public/private-sector clients. Core practice areas include real estate data science, economic and market research, and litigation consulting.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Chandan Economics is a Brooklyn-based economic advisory and research firm that produces data-driven analyses and publications focused on commercial real estate, particularly the rental housing and multifamily markets. The firm combines economic research with data science to deliver subscription publications, periodic market monitors, and commissioned advisory work for institutional clients.

Product overview

Chandan Economics is a research and analysis firm providing economic advisory services to the commercial real estate industry. The company produces a portfolio of research publications including the Rental Housing Weekly Briefing (weekly market commentary), the Independent Landlord Rental Performance Report (monthly rent collection analysis via RentRedi partnership), Multifamily Rent Growth Updates, NYC Rent Growth Monitor, Racial Inequities in US Housing annual reports, and Arbor-Chandan Single-Family Rental Investment Trends reports. Their offerings are structured as distinct research publications covering different segments of the rental housing market, with core data sourced from partners like RentRedi, Arbor Realty Trust, Zillow, Census Bureau, and MSCI Real Capital Analytics. The firm operates as a subscription-based research service rather than a software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• REDS (Real Estate Data Science): Core practice area focused on real estate data science services.

Products and services

• Rental Housing Weekly Briefing
• Independent Landlord Rental Performance Report
• Multifamily Rent Growth Update Periodic report tracking rent growth trends across the U.S. multifamily rental market, intended for commercial real estate investors and lenders.
• NYC Rent Growth Monitor Periodic market monitor focused on rent growth trends in the New York City rental market, for regional investors and lenders.
• Racial Inequities in U.S. Housing Report Special research report examining racial inequities in U.S. housing, intended for policymakers, regulators, and institutional stakeholders.
• Arbor-Chandan Single-Family Rental Investment Trends Report Co-produced research report with Arbor Realty Trust analyzing single-family rental investment trends for institutional investors.
• Real Impact Analysis Analytical research product assessing economic impact within real estate markets, for institutional clients and policy audiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• Monthly Independent Landlord Rental Performance Report tracks rent collections across 65,093 units (March 2026 data)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• RentRedicoreTechnology or IntegrationRentRedi provides property management software data powering Chandan Economics' monthly Independent Landlord Rental Performance Report, tracking rent collections across approximately 65,000 independently operated rental units. This data partnership enables Chandan Economics to produce recurring market intelligence on mom-and-pop rental property payment performance.
• Arbor Realty TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArbor Realty Trust partners with Chandan Economics on quarterly Single-Family Rental Investment Trends Reports, combining Arbor's SFR market data with Chandan Economics' analytical research. Reports cover SFR occupancy, rent growth, cap rates, and capital markets activity across major U.S. metros.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• Yardi: Yardi's property management and analytics suite serves many of the same investors and landlords Chandan covers. Its RENTmaximizer and multifamily analytics are adjacent data sources for rental performance benchmarking.
• RealPage: RealPage provides property management software and multifamily analytics used by owners and operators. Overlaps with Chandan on rental performance data, especially across institutional portfolios.
• CoStar Group: CoStar operates the dominant CRE data and analytics platform (including Apartments.com, LoopNet). While a broader incumbent, its multifamily and investment-property analytics products compete for similar investor/lender budgets.
• CBRE Econometric Advisors: CBRE's Econometric Advisors offers CRE market data, forecasting, and advisory to investors and lenders globally. It competes with Chandan on multifamily and rental housing analytics but as part of a much larger commercial real estate services platform.
• Moody's Analytics – CRE: Moody's Analytics produces CRE economic forecasts, property price indices, and credit risk analytics for lenders and investors. Comparable client base and overlapping forecasting products.
• MSCI Real Capital Analytics: RCA delivers transaction-based CRE intelligence and pricing trends to institutional investors. It is both a competitor in capital markets research and a data provider that Chandan uses in its own analytical products.

Direct peers

• Green Street Advisors: Green Street is a leading independent CRE research and advisory firm serving institutional investors and lenders. It is the closest direct competitor in subscription-based CRE sector research with a similar investor/lender client base.
• Trepp: Trepp provides CRE data, analytics, and research with deep coverage of CMBS, lending, and property performance. It overlaps Chandan in serving lenders and investors with recurring CRE intelligence products.
• John Burns Research & Consulting: JBR&C provides residential and CRE research, market intelligence, and advisory to investors, lenders, and homebuilders. Comparable in delivering recurring research reports and custom advisory to investor and lender clients.

Emerging players

• Walker & Dunlop Investment Sales Research: Walker & Dunlop's research arm produces multifamily and CRE market reports for capital markets clients. It competes partially with Chandan on investor-facing rental and capital markets commentary.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/chandanomics
• Facebookfacebook.com/ChandanEconomics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chandan-economics
• Instagraminstagram.com/chandanecon/?hl=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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