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Move In Cleaning Service New York, NY - Start Fresh in Your New Home

My sister moved into a "renovated" apartment in Chelsea last fall. Broker said it was move-in ready. She got there with her boxes and realized the floors were sticky, the bathroom had hair in the corners, and the kitchen cabinets smelled weird. Spent her first night scrubbing instead of unpacking. Two days later she called me - "why didn't I get move in cleaning service New York, NY before I moved my stuff in?" Good question.
We started this cleaning business in 2012 specifically because of situations like this. Nobody should have to clean someone else's dirt before they can settle into their new home. The apartment hunting process here is already exhausting - the broker fees, the bidding wars, the background checks. Once you finally get the keys, you deserve to walk into a clean place.
Move in cleaning service New York, NY means your new apartment gets properly cleaned before you unpack a single box. Not the half-hearted cleaning the previous tenant did. Not whatever the landlord's nephew did for $50. Actually clean, done right, done by people who know what they're doing.
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Why You Need Move In Cleaning Service

Every apartment in this city has the same problem - the definition of "clean" is flexible.
Landlords think clean means they swept and maybe wiped the counters. Previous tenants think clean means they took out the trash and did a quick vaccum. Property management companies think clean means it passed their 10-second visual inspection.
None of that is actually clean. We see it every day. Apartments that supposedly got cleaned before the new tenant moved in. Then we show up and find dust everywhere, grime in the bathroom, sticky residue on shelves, mystery stains in closets.
The worst part is moving your stuff into a dirty apartment. Now your furniture is sitting on dirty floors. Your clothes are going into dusty closets. Your dishes are going into cabinets that haven't been wiped down. Everything you own gets dirty immediately. Move in cleaning service solves this. Your apartment gets deep cleaned while it's empty. Way easier to clean without furniture in the way. When you move in, you're putting your belongings into a genuinely clean space. Makes a huge difference in how your new place feels.
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What Move In Cleaning Service Includes

Our move in cleaning covers everything in your new apartment from top to bottom.

Kitchen Cleaning

We clean inside all cabinets and drawers before you put your stuff in them. Shelves are wiped down to remove sticky residue or crumbs. The oven and microwave are cleaned inside. We clean behind and under the stove and fridge when possible. Countertops are scrubbed, the sink shines, and all appliances are wiped inside and out. Floors are mopped thoroughly and baseboards cleaned.

Bathroom Deep Clean

Toilets are scrubbed inside and out. Showers or tubs are cleaned completely to remove soap scum, mildew, and any residue left by previous tenants. Grout is scrubbed, sinks and vanities cleaned, and medicine cabinets wiped out. Mirrors are streak-free. Floors are scrubbed on hands and knees, including behind the toilet and in all corners.

Closet and Room Care

All closets are vacuumed and wiped down to ensure dust-free spaces for your clothes. Shelves and floors are cleaned, and walls wiped if needed. Every room is dusted and vacuumed, including window sills, tracks, baseboards, light switches, outlets, and door frames. Hardwood floors are mopped properly, and carpets vacuumed thoroughly including edges and corners.

Kitchen Appliances

We clean inside kitchen appliances such as the fridge and dishwasher. Previous tenant crumbs and spills are removed so everything is fresh and ready for your use.

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Most landlords hire the cheapest cleaner they can find. Someone comes in, does a surface clean in an hour or two, landlord pays them $100, everyone moves on. That person isn't deep cleaning. They're doing the bare minimum to make it look okay at first glance.
Sometimes nobody cleans at all. Landlord figures the new tenant won't complain because the rental market is so tight. You're lucky to have the apartment, so deal with it. Happens more than you'd think, especially in buildings with high turnover.

The Problem with "Cleaned" Apartments in NYC

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When to Schedule Move In Cleaning

Timing matters a lot for move in cleaning service. Best case is scheduling it after the previous tenant moves out but before you move in. The apartment is empty, which makes cleaning way easier and more thorough. We can get into every corner, move freely, clean behind where furniture will go.
Most people get keys a day or two before their actual move. Use that window. Have us clean the day you get keys. Then when your movers show up, they're bringing your stuff into a clean apartment. Some leases start the same day the previous tenant's lease ends. Trickier timing but still doable. We can come early morning before your movers arrive. Or we coordinate - clean rooms as furniture gets moved in. Not ideal but it works.
Worst case is cleaning after you've already moved in. Now we're working around your boxes and furniture. Takes longer, costs more, and isn't as thorough. But if that's your only option, it's still better than living with someone else's dirt. We recommend calling us as soon as you sign your lease. We book up fast, especially end of month when everyone's moving. Give us your move-in date and we'll schedule the cleaning right before it.
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Move In Cleaning for Different NYC Apartments

Every type of apartment has its own cleaning challenges.

Old Walk-Ups in East Village and Williamsburg

These apartments have character but also decades of built-up grime. Radiators with peeling paint, hardwood floors with dirt-filled gaps, old bathroom tiles, and windows that don’t seal properly require thorough cleaning.

Pre-War Apartments on the Upper West and East Sides

Beautiful but complex spaces with detailed moldings that collect dust, large rooms with high ceilings, old plumbing residues, and extensive baseboards that demand careful attention.

Modern High-Rises in Long Island City and Battery Park City

These apartments show every imperfection clearly. Stainless steel appliances reveal fingerprints, white walls highlight marks, and glass shower doors accumulate soap scum, requiring spotless cleaning.

Small Studios Throughout the City

Though quick to clean, small studios concentrate dirt in limited space. Landlords often overlook proper cleaning, making professional attention essential.

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What We Find in "Move-In Ready" Apartments

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Kitchen Issues

Grease on cabinets, dirty ovens, spills in fridges, and food residue in dishwashers are common in so-called move-in ready apartments.

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Bathroom Problems

Showers with soap scum, discolored grout, toilets with grime, slow drains clogged with hair, and leftover items in medicine cabinets.

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Closet Conditions

Closets often have dust bunnies, sticky shelves, and forgotten hangers or items left by previous tenants.

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Floor and Surface Cleanliness

Floors may be vacuumed but not mopped properly, baseboards dusty, window tracks dirty, and ceiling fans neglected.

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Additional Overlooked Details

Light switches, door handles, outlets, and window sills often have fingerprints, dust, and grime in move-in ready apartments.

Why Clean Before Unpacking Matters

Moving your belongings into a clean apartment prevents dirt transfer and reduces the effort needed to maintain your new home.

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Protect Your Belongings

Boxes and clothes stay clean when placed in a freshly cleaned space, avoiding additional cleaning tasks.

Efficient Cleaning Process

Cleaning before moving in allows access to all corners and surfaces without obstacles, saving time and effort.

Maintain Cleanliness Easily

Starting with a clean home means less ongoing cleaning and more time to enjoy your space.

Peace of Mind

A clean home on move-in day creates a welcoming environment and reduces stress after relocation.

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Move In Cleaning Service Areas We Cover

We work all over New York City. Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens - anywhere people are moving into new apartments.

Manhattan Coverage

Manhattan we do constantly. Upper West Side, Upper East Side, Midtown, Hell's Kitchen, Chelsea, Greenwich Village, East Village, Lower East Side, Tribeca, Financial District, Battery Park, Harlem. These neighborhoods turn over constantly. Someone's always moving in or out.

Brooklyn Coverage

Brooklyn is huge for us. Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Park Slope, Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO, Prospect Heights, Crown Heights, Bed-Stuy, Bushwick, Sunset Park, Bay Ridge. Brooklyn has every type of apartment - brownstones, walk-ups, new construction, everything. We know them all.

Queens Coverage

Queens too - Astoria, Long Island City, Sunnyside, Forest Hills, Rego Park, Flushing. Queens is getting more popular and rents are going up, which means more people moving there from Manhattan or Brooklyn.

Bronx and Staten Island

We go to the Bronx and Staten Island for the right jobs too. Not as often but we service them when people call. Every neighborhood has its rental patterns. Some places turn over constantly because they're expensive or have lots of students. Others are more stable with families staying put. We adjust to whatever you need wherever you are.

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How Much Move In Cleaning Service Costs

Small Studio or One-Bedroom

Pricing ranges from $200-300 for quick cleanings, typically 3-4 hours with two cleaners.

Regular One-Bedroom

Costs vary between $300-400; dirtier or long-neglected spaces may reach $450-500.

Two-Bedroom Apartments

Typical pricing is $400-600, reflecting more rooms and bathrooms requiring extra time.

Three-Bedroom Apartments

Prices range from $600-900; large or heavily soiled units can exceed $1000.
Move In Cleaning vs Regular Cleaning

People sometimes confuse move in cleaning service with regular house cleaning. They're different.

Regular cleaning assumes your place is already basically clean. It's maintenance - vacuuming, mopping, wiping surfaces, bathrooms, kitchen. Keeping things nice. Usually takes 2-3 hours for an average apartment.
Move in cleaning service New York, NY is more like deep cleaning. We're not maintaining - we're resetting. The apartment might not have been properly cleaned in months or years. We're getting it to actually clean before you live there.
Move in cleaning includes stuff regular cleaning doesn't: inside cabinets and drawers, inside appliances, closets, baseboards throughout the whole place, window tracks, behind where furniture will go. All the detail work. Takes way longer too. Move in clean is 4-8 hours typically. Regular clean is 2-3 hours. Different scope, different pricing, different results. After we do your move in cleaning, you can hire us for regular cleaning if you want. Lots of clients do this. We reset the apartment when they move in, then come back every two weeks or monthly to maintain it. Makes sense and keeps your place consistently clean.

Presence During Cleaning

No need to be present. We access your home with keys or codes, lock up after, and return keys as you prefer. Some clients join the first time to guide us; afterward, we work independently.

Booking Timeline

Book as soon as your move-in date is set. We fill quickly, especially near month-end. Two weeks' notice is ideal; one week may work if available. Last-minute bookings possible but not guaranteed.

Cleaning After Move-In

We can clean after you’ve moved in, though it takes longer and costs more due to working around your belongings. If your new place needs a thorough clean, call us to improve it.

Cleaning During Move

We coordinate with movers regularly. We can clean rooms as furniture arrives or come early before movers. We adapt to your schedule for smooth transitions.

Cleaning Products

We use professional-grade cleaners and bring all supplies. If you prefer eco-friendly options or have allergies, just let us know and we’ll adjust accordingly.

Missed Spots Policy

If you find something missed, notify us immediately. We’ll return to fix it free of charge. In eleven years, this has been rare, but we stand behind our work.

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Moving in this city is rough. The whole process is designed to stress you out.
You spend weeks or months apartment hunting. Look at twenty places that are overpriced or terrible. Finally find something decent. Apply immediately. Compete with six other people. Provide your whole life story in documents. Pay non-refundable application fees. Maybe get it, maybe don't. Then if you do get it, you pay first month, last month, security deposit, broker fee. We're talking $10,000+ upfront for a basic one-bedroom. You're already stressed about money. Moving day itself is chaos. Coordinate movers. Pack everything you own. Hope nothing breaks. Carry stuff up narrow stairs. Deal with building rules about elevator time. Try not to block traffic. Bribe the super if needed. Last thing you want after all that is to clean someone else's dirt. You're exhausted. You're broke. You just want to collapse and start settling in.

The Reality of NYC Move-Ins

What Makes Our Move In Cleaning Different

Lot of cleaning companies offer move in service. Here's why ours is better.

We actually care about doing good work. Sounds basic but it matters. We pay our cleaners well with benefits. They're not rushing through five apartments a day trying to hit a quota. They take the time to do it right.
Everyone on our team lives in NYC. They get it. They've moved here, they know the apartment struggles, they understand why this matters. Not just people punching a clock.

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Your new apartment should feel like yours from day one. Not like you're living in someone else's leftover mess.
Clean makes a difference. Sounds simple but it's true. Walking into a clean space changes your whole mood. You feel settled faster. Less stressed. Ready to make it home.

Starting Fresh in Your New NYC Apartment

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Ready to Move Into a Clean Apartment?

Give us your move-in date and apartment details. We'll quote you a price and lock in your cleaning time. Day of cleaning, we show up on time with everything we need. Clean the whole place top to bottom. Document it with photos. Leave it spotless and ready for you.
You walk in with your movers and actually start fresh. No surprises, no gross discoveries, no wasted weekend scrubbing. Just a clean home waiting for you to make it yours. Moving in New York is hard enough. Let us make one part of it easy. You've earned a clean start in your new place.