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City Pads

11–50 employees 9 principals

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About City Pads

City Pads is a real estate operator. City Pads operates in Chicago, Illinois and Los Angeles, California (LA). Its investment focus is on Affordable Housing, Coliving and Micro-apartments.

CityPads is a private real estate investment and development firm founded in 2015, maintaining corporate offices in Chicago, Illinois and Los Angeles, California. The company leverages over 80 years of combined executive leadership experience to direct its regional operations and manage a growing real estate portfolio valued at approximately $600 million. The enterprise focuses its investment strategy on transit-oriented, high-density multifamily rental housing located in walkable, supply-constrained urban neighborhoods. Its development profile specifically targets workforce renters earning between 60% and 120% of the area median income (AMI), delivering modern residential layouts that feature studios, micro-units, co-living arrangements, and traditional one-to-two-bedroom apartments designed to prioritize shared community amenities and pedestrian accessibility over vehicle parking. The company's active historical execution includes over 100 completed or pipeline projects encompassing approximately 3,500 residential units across its primary target markets in Chicago, Los Angeles, and select domestic growth centers.

Principals at City Pads

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City Pads's project portfolio

1 project on file · Multifamily (1)

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Markets and themes

Markets City Pads operates in

  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Los Angeles, California (LA)

Investment themes at City Pads

  • Affordable Housing
  • Coliving
  • Micro-apartments
  • Multifamily - Ground-up
  • Short-term rental

Capabilities

  • Construction Management
  • Economic Development
  • Mixed Use
  • Technology-forward
  • Transit-oriented development
  • Urban infill

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Frequently asked questions about City Pads

What does City Pads do?
CityPads is a private real estate investment and development firm founded in 2015, maintaining corporate offices in Chicago, Illinois and Los Angeles, California.
What markets does City Pads operate in?
City Pads is active in Chicago, Illinois and Los Angeles, California (LA).
How many employees does City Pads have?
City Pads has 11–50 employees.
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City Pads at a glance

Tier
Mid-market
Operator type
Developer, Owner
Headcount
11–50
Units owned
1,000-5,000
Units managed
1,000-5,000
Property mgmt
Self-Managed
Markets
2
Principals
9

Contact City Pads

2000 N Leavitt St. Chicago, IL 60647, USA
www.citypadsre.com