What's free vs. what requires a plan
Category: Getting Started
Read time: 4 minutes
Most renters don't need a plan to decide a building is wrong. A quick glance at the violation count or safety grade is enough to know you're walking.
But when you find the one — the apartment that ticks every box — that's when you want the full picture, not a snapshot.
Here's exactly what each tier includes, what costs what, and when to upgrade.
Free tier ($0)
No credit card required. No time limit.
Guest (no account)
- 3 building reports — no account needed
- Safety grade & neighborhood percentile
- Violation and complaint summary
- Public records tables (5 most recent rows per dataset)
Free account (registered)
- 10 building reports per month — resets every 30 days
- Everything in Guest, plus:
- Public records tables (10 most recent rows per dataset)
- Save buildings to a watch list
- Basic building alerts
The free tier is designed to help you rule buildings out. You can check 10 addresses a month — enough to research a handful of serious contenders without paying anything.
Pay-per-report bundles (one-time)
No subscription. Buy credits, use them when you need them.
| Bundle | Credits | Price | Per report |
|---|---|---|---|
| Report Bundle | 3 | $10 | ~$3.33 |
| Apartment Hunter | 30 | $39 | ~$1.30 |
Each credit unlocks one premium report for 30 days — full violation history, AI analysis, landlord portfolio, rent stabilization check, PDF export, and 200-row datasets.
Credits never expire until you use them. Buy once, keep them for the next apartment search, your next neighborhood tour, or next year's renewal negotiation.
What a premium report unlocks vs. free
| Feature | Free | Premium (1 credit) |
|---|---|---|
| Safety grade & neighborhood percentile | ✓ | ✓ (full detail) |
| Violation & complaint summary | ✓ | ✓ |
| Complete violation history — every filing | — | ✓ |
| AI-generated risk narrative | — | ✓ |
| Landlord ownership chain | — | ✓ |
| Landlord portfolio (other properties) | — | ✓ |
| Rent stabilization analysis | — | ✓ |
| Building value trend | — | ✓ |
| PDF & Excel download | — | ✓ |
| Full public records (200 rows per dataset) | — | ✓ |
| Issue trend chart & AI projection | — | ✓ |
Renter plan ($10/mo or $120/yr)
For the weeks when the stakes are highest — you're deciding between finalists and want unlimited access.
Monthly: $10/month
Annual: $120/year (save $24 vs. monthly)
| What you get | |
|---|---|
| Unlimited basic reports | Check as many buildings as you want |
| 5 premium AI reports per month | Unlock the full report on your top contenders |
| Building watch alerts | Get notified when new violations or permits are filed on buildings you're watching |
| Full public records | 200 rows per dataset |
| Complete event timeline | Every year of history, not just the most recent |
| Landlord portfolio insights | See every property your potential landlord owns |
| PDF & Excel downloads | Save reports to review offline or share with a roommate |
| Cancel anytime | No fees, no commitment |
Less than $0.34/day. Most renters spend more on coffee before a showing than this.
Business plan
For teams, agencies, and property managers who need multi-user access.
- 50 premium AI reports per month — pooled across your team
- All Renter features, plus:
- Multi-user seats under one organization
- Centralized credit pool and billing
- Bulk report access and admin controls
Contact [email protected] for pricing.
When to upgrade
| You're… | Start with… |
|---|---|
| Casually browsing | Free — 10 reports/month covers neighborhood scouting |
| Deciding between 2–3 buildings this week | Report Bundle ($10) — 3 premium reports, one-time |
| Actively hunting across multiple neighborhoods | Apartment Hunter ($39) — 30 credits, best per-report value |
| In final negotiations, want alerts if things change | Renter plan ($10/mo) — unlimited basic + 5 premium/month + alerts |
| Running a team or agency | Business plan — multi-user, 50 premium/month |
A note on credits
A credit unlocks one building's premium report. Once unlocked, you can revisit that building's full report for 30 days without spending another credit.
Credits don't expire. Buy a 3-pack today, use one now, and the remaining 2 will still be there when you're looking for your next apartment two years from now.
Not sure which tier fits your search? Start with a free account — it costs nothing and gives you 10 reports this month.