Now Accepting Partnership Applications for Chicago's Premier Residential Buildings — Limited Availability
A premium new amenity for your residents, delivered and managed entirely by us — at zero cost to your building. Here is exactly what the process looks like, from first conversation to fully operational smart market in your lobby.
Your residents get 24/7 access to snacks, drinks, medicine, and essentials without leaving the building.
Your building pays nothing and manages nothing. We handle the entire operation from day one.
Buildings with unique amenities retain residents longer. This is the kind of amenity people talk about.
Getting started costs you nothing — not even much time. Reach out through our website, send us an email, or call us directly. We respond within 24 hours to schedule a brief call or in-person meeting at your convenience. We come to you.
This conversation is about your building and your residents — what they need, what your common areas look like, and where a smart market would serve them best. There is zero obligation. We are simply learning how we can add the most value to your community.
One simple document is all it takes to bring this amenity to your residents. The placement agreement clearly outlines where the machine goes, how we access it, and what each party is responsible for — which on your end is almost nothing.
Your building assumes zero financial liability. You are not purchasing equipment. You are not signing up for ongoing fees. You are simply granting us the right to place our machine in a designated common area and provide a service your residents will genuinely love. Our agreement is written in plain language — no legal complexity, no surprises.
Within days of signing, your building gets something most apartment communities don't have — a fully stocked, AI-powered smart market available to residents around the clock. Our team handles the entire delivery and installation. Your staff does nothing.
The machine plugs into a standard 110V outlet. No special wiring. No construction. No building modifications. We stock it fully on day one with snacks, drinks, medicine, and personal care items your residents will actually use. By the time our team leaves, your residents already have 24/7 access to their new amenity.
Once the machine is live, your residents have a new amenity they will use daily. The resident who needs an Advil at midnight. The one who wants a cold brew before their morning commute. The one who gets home late and needs a snack. Your building now serves all of them — without your team lifting a finger.
We monitor the machine remotely using AI technology around the clock. We track inventory in real time and restock based on your building's actual usage. If anything ever needs attention, we know before you do — and a technician responds within 24 hours. From this point forward, your involvement is zero. Your residents' satisfaction is the only thing that grows.
We track every product in real time using AI. When items run low, we restock. Your residents always find a fully stocked machine. You never think about it.
Our machines are monitored remotely around the clock. If something needs attention, we know before you do. A technician is dispatched within 24 hours — always.
Residents contact DB Smart Markets directly for any question or concern — not your management team. Refunds are processed immediately and automatically.
Our AI system monitors machine health, transaction activity, temperature, and inventory 24/7. We catch issues before they become problems for your residents.
Every transaction is handled entirely through our system. Residents tap their card or phone, the AI identifies their items, and they are charged automatically. No cash. No manual input.
DB Smart Markets holds all required City of Chicago business licenses, Illinois sales tax registration, and full commercial insurance. Your building carries zero liability.
We built this partnership model specifically so that property managers can offer their residents a premium amenity without adding a single task to their day. Here is the complete list of what your building is responsible for — in its entirety.
Become a PartnerCorrect. There is no cost, no fee, and no financial obligation of any kind. DB Smart Markets covers 100% of the machine cost, all inventory costs, and all operating expenses. Your building invests nothing and risks nothing.
We handle it entirely. Our machines are monitored remotely using AI technology, and we are typically aware of any issue before your team is. A technician is dispatched within 24 hours in all cases. Your staff never needs to get involved.
Yes. All customer service is handled directly by DB Smart Markets. Residents contact us — not your management office. Refunds are processed immediately and automatically. Your team will never receive a complaint about the machine.
The machine is approximately 30 inches wide and 80 inches tall — roughly the footprint of a large refrigerator. It requires 6 inches of clearance from the wall for ventilation and a single standard 110V outlet. No special installation required.
We monitor inventory remotely in real time. Restocking frequency is based on your building's actual usage — typically one to two visits per week for most locations. We never let the machine run low on popular items.
Our placement agreement includes clear, fair termination terms. We require written notice in advance and will coordinate machine removal promptly and professionally. There is no penalty to your building for ending the partnership.
Yes. We carry a full Business Owner's Policy with $2,000,000 general liability coverage per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate. Your building is fully protected. We can provide a certificate of insurance upon request.
Yes. We hold an active City of Chicago Limited Business License issued by the BACP, which covers all machine locations citywide. We are also fully registered with the State of Illinois for sales tax collection and compliance.
Every day without a DB Smart Market is another day your residents are walking to a convenience store at midnight for an Advil. Give them something better — at zero cost to your building, with zero effort from your team.