When a remodel or new build wraps up, the last impression a homeowner has is the cleanliness of the space. In a city where square footage is precious and labor costs run high, understanding new york cleaning service prices is critical for accurate budgets. CountBricks clients regularly tell us that post-construction cleaning can swing final project profitability by 3-5 %. That is reason enough to dig into the numbers.
New York City labor rates rank among the highest in the nation. Prevailing wage on larger residential projects and specialized union agreements often apply, raising hourly cleaning rates from the national average of $25-$30/hr to $45-$60/hr.
High-rise renovations generate dense, heavy debris—think stone countertops, ceramic tile fragments, and metal studs. Extra hauling, elevator bookings, and curbside container fees can add $0.15-$0.40 per square foot to standard cleaning quotes.
Manhattan brownstones with tight stairwells require more labor hours than suburban homes with driveway access. CountBricks estimates show a 12 % average premium for projects above the fifth floor without service elevator access.
• Rough Clean (before punch-list): $0.55-$0.75 per sq ft
• Final Clean (turnover ready): $0.45-$0.65 per sq ft
• Touch-Up Clean (client walk-through): $0.18-$0.30 per sq ft
For a 1,200 sq ft condo gut-renovation, the combined package averages $1,050-$1,450, excluding tipping fees and elevator reservations.
CountBricks voice-driven estimating pulls live New York wage tables, borough-specific waste surcharges, and current fuel price indexes. As you dictate room dimensions, our AI converts square footage into line-item cleaning tasks—dust removal, carpet extraction, window polishing—then multiplies by localized pricing data. The result is an on-screen figure that matches market rates within 2 % standard deviation.
1. You open the CountBricks mobile app and say, “Add post-construction cleaning for 2,000 square feet, eighth-floor duplex, no service elevator.”
2. CountBricks autofills three cleaning phases, adds an 11 % access factor, and flags a Saturday elevator surcharge.
3. Estimated total: $1,980. The GC added a 20 % mark-up and still won the bid because competitors under-allowed and later issued change orders.
• DIY teams often overlook certified disposal requirements, leading to fines up to $400 per violation.
• Professional crews bring HEPA vacuums rated for silica dust compliance, critical since Local Law 196 inspections now include airborne particulate spot checks.
• Insurance coverage: Most pro cleaners carry $2 M liability—CountBricks automatically embeds COI requests into every estimate, so you never chase paperwork.
• Budget early: Allocate 1.5 % of construction value for cleaning in CountBricks templates.
• Phase debris removal: Schedule dumpsters after rough clean to avoid double handling.
• Bundle services: Ordering floor sealing and final clean together saves up to 8 %.
• Reserve elevators: Book slots during off-peak hours to dodge overtime fees.
• Leverage CountBricks takeoffs: Our blueprint AI highlights high-dust zones so you allocate labor accurately.
CountBricks updates labor and disposal indices every 14 days, ensuring numbers track market realities.
Yes. Say “Add marble polishing” and the system layers in specialized labor at $0.10-$0.15 per sq ft.
Our geolocation toggle recalibrates rates for Westchester, Nassau, and beyond in one click.
Ready to lock down new york cleaning service prices for your next townhouse flip or condo remodel? Visit CountBricks.com/services or start a live demo to see our AI build a complete estimate while you talk. With real-time data and automatic markup suggestions, you’ll submit bids faster, win more work, and keep margins healthy.
A design-build firm approached CountBricks to tighten their cleaning budget on a 3-story brownstone in Park Slope. Original spreadsheets had a flat $2,800 allowance. Our estimator opened the project blueprint in CountBricks takeoff mode, spoke room dimensions, and flagged the absence of a service elevator.
1. CountBricks AI applied a 9 % stair-carry premium and added Local Law 33 container fees.
2. The system suggested combining final clean with floor sealing, reducing crew mobilizations by one trip.
3. Revised estimate: $2,410—saving the GC $390 or 14 % while still meeting labor standards.
• Adjust for vertical logistics early—stair carries, narrow hallways, and stoop access all inflate labor hours.
• Bundle specialty finishes—wood floor buffing, glass railing polishing, and grout haze removal—into one mobilization.
• Use CountBricks’ real-time materials feed to lock dumpster rates; fuel surcharges shift weekly in NYC.
1. Upload your PDF plans or snap photos in the field.
2. Start a voice session: “Create cleaning estimate, 2,500 sq ft duplex, service elevator available.”
3. Review the AI-generated line items—labor, chemicals, disposal—and apply your preferred markup.
4. Export a branded quote document directly to your client, complete with payment schedule.
Whether you specialize in condo flips or ground-up townhouses, CountBricks turns new york cleaning service prices from a guessing game into a competitive advantage. Explore more project spotlights at CountBricks.com/portfolio or book a personalized consultation at CountBricks.com/consultation.
