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Maid Service New York City

Last fall, a guy in Hunters Point called us in a bit of a panic. His in-laws were landing at LaGuardia in four hours and his apartment looked like a laundry hamper had exploded across two rooms. We sent two cleaners over, and by the time his family walked in, the place smelled like fresh laundry and the floors were shining. We get calls like this all the time across the city. People work long hours, the subway ride home eats up energy, and scrubbing a bathtub is the last thing anyone wants to do after a ten hour day. New York City is home to over eight million people, according to NYC Planning, and a lot of those people are simply too busy to keep up with cleaning on their own.

That's why our house cleaning service is built around how people actually live here. Small apartments, walk-up buildings, doormen who need your name on a list before letting anyone up, elevators that need to be reserved in advance. We handle all of it. Whether you're in a studio in Astoria or a brownstone in Park Slope, we show up with a plan that fits your space, not a generic checklist made for a house with a driveway. We cover house cleaning across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, with teams who actually live in the neighborhoods they clean.

Maid Service New York City

A lot of people search "maid service New York City" expecting something stiff and old fashioned. What you actually get with us feels more like a friend who happens to be excellent at cleaning. Our maid service New York City clients usually book us weekly, every two weeks, or once a month, and most say the same thing after the first visit: they forgot their apartment could look like this. If you want a sense of the rhythm, our recurring cleaning plans are the most popular option for busy households.

Every cleaner on our team passes a background check before they ever step into your building. That matters more here than almost anywhere else, because you're handing over keys, door codes, or alarm codes to someone you've never met face to face. We treat that trust as the whole job, not a side note. Our team is insured and bonded, so you're covered no matter what happens.

We also know how NYC buildings operate. Plenty of management offices want a certificate of insurance on file before letting an outside cleaning crew past the front desk. We can send that paperwork ahead of time so your first appointment doesn't get stuck in the lobby. Want to know more about who's actually coming to your home? Meet our cleaning team here.

Apartment Cleaning

New York apartments come in shapes nobody else in the country deals with. Railroad layouts, lofted bedrooms, bathrooms the size of a closet, kitchens with one drawer for everything. Our apartment cleaning teams are used to working around radiators, window units, and that one weird gap behind the stove where crumbs always end up.

If you're on the fifth floor of a walk-up in the East Village, we won't complain about the stairs, though we might be a little out of breath. If you're in a high-rise with a freight elevator schedule, we'll work around your building's reservation rules so the visit doesn't get held up. We serve Brooklyn and Queens apartments just as often as Manhattan ones, and the building styles are different in every borough.

A lot of apartment cleaning requests come from people who just moved to the city and are still figuring out where things go. If you're in a tight studio apartment, we're happy to do a little organizing as we clean, especially in those one drawer kitchens where every inch counts.

Here's what's typically included in a standard apartment cleaning visit anywhere in New York City. If you want something added or skipped, just tell us when you book.

Deep Cleaning Service

Move-In / Move-Out Cleaning

Moving in New York comes with its own headaches. Between the moving truck, the elevator reservation, and the building's paperwork, cleaning is usually the last thing on your mind, even though it's often the first thing your landlord checks. Our move-in and move-out cleaning gets your new place spotless before you unpack a single box, or gets your old place ready for inspection so you have a better shot at your full deposit back. New York tenants have specific rights when it comes to deposits, and the NY Attorney General's tenant rights guide is a good resource if you want to understand the process.

We've cleaned plenty of apartments where the last tenant left in a hurry and the cabinets still had crumbs from three tenants ago. Nothing surprises us. We bring extra supplies for these jobs because move-out cleanings tend to need more scrubbing than a regular visit, especially in kitchens and bathrooms. Our NYC move-out cleaning checklist shows exactly what a thorough handover covers, and if you're managing turnover for a unit, take a look at our cleaning service for landlords.

Why New Yorkers Across the Five Boroughs Trust Us

We're based in Long Island City, just off 47th Avenue, and our teams travel across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens every day. Most of our new clients come from word of mouth. Someone tells their neighbor, their neighbor tells their coworker, and pretty soon we're cleaning four apartments in the same building. You can read what people are saying on our reviews page, or just book your first cleaning and see for yourself.

Winters here are rough on apartments. Salt and slush get tracked in from the street, and by February a lot of entryways and floors look like a different color than they did in October. Seasonal weather really does change what an apartment needs, something the NY State Department of Health tracks closely when it comes to indoor air and surfaces. We hear from a lot of clients in Astoria and Sunnyside this time of year asking for an extra floor focus, and we're glad to add it.

Summers bring a different problem. Window units drip, AC filters get dusty, and humidity makes bathrooms feel grimier faster. If your bathroom tile has that hazy film by July, that's normal in this climate, and it's something our cleaners check for without being asked twice.

We pay attention to little things that matter in apartment living, like not leaving wet floors right by the front door where your dog or cat likes to sit, or making sure windows are shut and locked before we leave, especially on higher floors. If you want a seasonal game plan for your apartment, our seasonal cleaning guide for New York City residents walks through what to focus on each time of year.

A good chunk of our clients work from home now. We know how to clean around a home office without moving important papers or unplugging a monitor setup. Just point out anything you'd rather we not touch, and we'll work around it.

And for our pet owners, we get it. Cleaning with a curious cat underfoot or a dog who wants to help is part of the job in this city. Our cleaners are comfortable with pets and will keep doors closed if you ask, so nobody makes a break for the hallway.

Cleaning Products We Use

Safe Around Kids, Pets, and Allergies

If you have small kids crawling around or a dog that licks the floor the second you turn your back, you probably don't want a strong chemical smell hanging around for hours. We can use gentler, lower-fume products on request, especially in kitchens and bathrooms. If green products matter to you, ask about our green cleaning and pet-friendly cleaning options.

If anyone in your home has allergies or asthma, let us know before the visit. We'll skip heavily scented sprays and stick to options that won't leave the apartment smelling like a candle store. Dust buildup is a real concern in older buildings, and the EPA's guidance on indoor air quality is worth a look if allergies are a regular issue in your home. Our blog also has a roundup of eco-friendly cleaning products for New York City apartments if you want to do some of your own cleaning between visits.

How Booking Works

Recurring Cleanings

A lot of our regulars started with a one-time deep cleaning and ended up sticking with weekly or biweekly visits. There's something about coming home to a clean kitchen on a Tuesday after a long shift that's hard to give up once you've had it. Whether you want weekly cleaning, bi-weekly cleaning, or something less frequent, we try to keep the same cleaner on your recurring visits whenever possible, so they get to know your apartment, your building's quirks, and how you like things done.

Pricing

Insurance and Building Requirements

Plenty of NYC buildings, especially the bigger ones with management offices in Midtown or along the East River, ask for proof of insurance before letting an outside cleaning crew in. We carry liability insurance and bonding and can send a certificate to your building ahead of time so there's no holdup at the front desk. Building access rules vary a lot across the city, and the NYC Department of Buildings has general guidance if you're curious how these policies work.

If your building has specific elevator hours for service workers, just let us know when you book. We'll plan around it so your cleaner isn't stuck waiting in the lobby instead of cleaning your apartment.

Serving Every Borough from Our Long Island City Base

We've worked out of the 47th Avenue area in Long Island City for years, and a good number of our cleaners live in Queens themselves. That local connection means we're not some out-of-state company sending strangers into your home. We're neighbors cleaning for neighbors, whether that's a few blocks from our office or across the river in Manhattan. See our full list of service areas to check coverage near you.

What Makes Us Different

What Our New York City Clients Are Saying

Areas We Serve Across New York City

We provide house cleaning service, maid service, apartment cleaning, deep cleaning, and move-in / move-out cleaning across New York City. Our teams are based in Long Island City and travel throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. Below are a few of our key service areas. See our full locations page for more.

Here are some of the questions we get asked most about maid service in New York City. If yours isn't listed, check our full FAQ page or give us a call.

How close are you to my neighborhood if I book maid service in New York City?

We're based in Long Island City, so most of Queens, plus parts of Manhattan and Brooklyn near the river, are an easy reach for us. If you're further out in the city, just ask when you book and we'll let you know our nearest available cleaner.

Do I need to be home when the maid service comes to my New York City apartment?

Not at all. Plenty of clients hand off keys, a lockbox code, or arrange with their doorman so we can get in while they're at work. We'll text you when the cleaning starts and when it's done.

Does my building need anything special before I can book maid service in New York City?

Some buildings, especially larger ones with a management office, want a certificate of insurance on file before letting outside cleaners up. We can send that over ahead of time, and we'll work around any elevator reservation rules your building has.

How does winter weather affect maid service in New York City?

Salt and slush from the sidewalks get tracked into entryways and floors a lot during winter, so a lot of clients in Astoria and Long Island City add an extra floor pass from December through March. We're happy to focus more attention there during these months.

What does maid service in New York City usually cost for a small apartment?

For a studio or one-bedroom, pricing depends on how many bathrooms you have and whether it's a standard or deep cleaning. We give you a clear quote before we book, based on your actual apartment, not a flat citywide rate. Check our pricing page for general ranges.

How fast can I get an appointment for maid service in New York City?

A lot of our regular clients book a week or two out for recurring visits, but if you need something sooner, like a move-out cleaning or a quick deep clean before guests arrive, ask about our same-day cleaning service and we'll do our best to fit you in within a few days.

If your apartment has been on your "I'll get to it" list for a while, this is your sign. A clean home shouldn't be something you have to fight for after a long day in this city.

Give us a call at +1 212-812-9420 or book online, and let our Long Island City team take cleaning off your plate, anywhere in Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Queens. See what our clients say first if you'd like.