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Coming soon · Manhattan

House Cleaning in Manhattan.

Manhattan moves fast, and Bobby is being built for it: walk-up buildings, high-rise doormen, and last-minute plans across the borough.

A studio turnover in Murray Hill and a pre-showing deep clean in Tribeca are two different jobs, and Manhattan throws in walk-ups, doorman buildings, and tight windows on top.

Be first when Bobby opens for House Cleaning in Manhattan. No spam, just your launch invite.

The math, both ways

A flat $1 fee, whichever side you are on.

Here is how a two-bedroom deep clean works on Bobby, for the customer and for the cleaner. Drag the price to see it at any job size. Same flat fee, no percentage cut, ever.

$120

If you book it (customer)

Cleaner's price$120
Bobby fee+ $1
Card processingat cost
Price + Bobby fee$121

The cleaner keeps 100% of their price. Bobby's fee is a flat $1, never a percentage. Standard card processing is billed at cost, and your full total is shown before you confirm.

If you provide it (cleaner)

Your price$120
Bobby's cut from you$0
You keep$120

A typical 25% app would take $30 of this job. On Bobby, all $120 stays yours.

What you keep as a cleaner, side by side

On Bobby
100%

You keep all $120. No percentage, ever. The flat $1 fee is the customer's, added on top.

A typical 25% app
75%

They take $30 out of this one job. You keep just three quarters of your own work.

Example only, not a quote. Cleaners set their own price; the flat $1 fee is what stays fixed.

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What you get

Everything, one flat fee.

  • Background-checked, identity-verified cleaners at launch
  • The full price shown upfront, with no percentage commission
  • Standard cleans, deep cleans, and move-in or move-out jobs
  • In-app chat and card payment
  • One-off or recurring, on whatever schedule suits you
How it works

Three steps.

  1. Tell Bobby what you need

    Pick your home size and the kind of clean you want. The price shows before you commit to anything.

  2. Get matched with a cleaner

    A cleaner near you, background-checked before day one, takes the job.

  3. Pay in the app and get on with your day

    Pay by card in a tap. The cleaner keeps 100%, and Bobby keeps one dollar.

Questions, answered

Cleaning in Manhattan: FAQ

Which Manhattan neighborhoods will Bobby cover for Cleaning?
Bobby is launching Cleaning across Manhattan, including the Upper East Side, the Upper West Side, Harlem, Midtown, Chelsea, Greenwich Village, and more. Join the launch list and you’ll be among the first to book when we go live in your neighborhood.
When is Bobby launching Cleaning in Manhattan?
Bobby is preparing for launch in New York City and finalizing the required registrations and licensing. Join the waitlist to be first when Cleaning goes live in Manhattan.
What will a cleaning actually cost?
You pay the cleaner’s price plus a flat $1, never a percentage, along with standard card processing billed at cost. The cleaner sets their own rate and keeps all of it, and the full total is on screen before you book.
Who is coming into my home?
Someone Bobby has checked. Every cleaner is identity-verified and background-checked before they can take a single job, with two-way ratings that keep the quality honest.
Can I set up a recurring clean?
Yes. When Bobby launches, both one-offs and recurring cleans are covered, whether that is weekly, biweekly, or monthly, on whatever schedule works for you.
Can I book right now?
Not yet. Bobby is getting the New York City launch ready and finishing the required registrations and licensing. Join the launch list, and you will be among the first to book when we go live near you.
Keep exploring

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Manhattan neighborhood guide

Cleaning across Manhattan, neighborhood by neighborhood.

A quick read on the corners of Manhattan where Bobby will mean a spotless home — what each neighborhood is known for, and what makes it worth knowing. Every one is different; here's the local lay of the land.

Upper West Side, Manhattan, New York City
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Upper West Side
01 · Manhattan

Upper West Side

A quiet, family-first stretch of pre-war elegance loved for its community feel and rows of stately brownstones.

What you'll find here. Wedged between Central Park and Riverside Park, home to the American Museum of Natural History, Lincoln Center, Zabar's and Levain Bakery.

In Upper West Side, Bobby means a spotless home — a flat $1 fee, and your cleaner keeps 100%. Join the launch list →

TriBeCa, Manhattan, New York City
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TriBeCa
02 · Manhattan

TriBeCa

A former warehouse district turned into one of the city's most exclusive residential enclaves.

What you'll find here. Cobblestone streets, industrial-chic loft buildings, acclaimed restaurants, Hudson River Park views, and the annual Tribeca Festival.

In TriBeCa, Bobby means a spotless home — a flat $1 fee, and your cleaner keeps 100%. Join the launch list →

Midtown & Times Square, Manhattan, New York City
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Midtown & Times Square
03 · Manhattan

Midtown & Times Square

The high-energy commercial heart of the city, neon, crowds and soaring towers in every direction.

What you'll find here. The Broadway Theater District, Grand Central Terminal, Rockefeller Center, the Empire State Building and flagship retail.

In Midtown & Times Square, Bobby means a spotless home — a flat $1 fee, and your cleaner keeps 100%. Join the launch list →

Harlem, Manhattan, New York City
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Harlem
04 · Manhattan

Harlem

A deeply historic neighborhood and a world-renowned center of African American culture, music and the arts.

What you'll find here. Grand 19th-century brownstones, the Apollo Theater, jazz rooms like Bill's Place, and soul-food institutions such as Sylvia's.

In Harlem, Bobby means a spotless home — a flat $1 fee, and your cleaner keeps 100%. Join the launch list →

Chinatown, Manhattan, New York City
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Chinatown
05 · Manhattan

Chinatown

A dense, vivid historic enclave full of street life, heritage and bargain finds.

What you'll find here. Open-air markets, narrow lanes like Doyers Street, Columbus Park, and dim sum halls and noodle shops along Mott and Canal.

In Chinatown, Bobby means a spotless home — a flat $1 fee, and your cleaner keeps 100%. Join the launch list →

Flatiron District, Manhattan, New York City
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Flatiron District
06 · Manhattan

Flatiron District

A trendy crossroads where uptown and downtown sensibilities meet, named for its iconic wedge of a skyscraper.

What you'll find here. The triangular Flatiron Building, the Eataly marketplace, and Madison Square Park, home to the original Shake Shack.

In Flatiron District, Bobby means a spotless home — a flat $1 fee, and your cleaner keeps 100%. Join the launch list →

East Village, Manhattan, New York City
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East Village
07 · Manhattan

East Village

The birthplace of American punk and counterculture, still rebellious, creative and young at heart.

What you'll find here. Speakeasies and dive bars, vintage shops, tattoo parlors, Tompkins Square Park, and some of the city's best cheap global eats.

In East Village, Bobby means a spotless home — a flat $1 fee, and your cleaner keeps 100%. Join the launch list →

Meatpacking District, Manhattan, New York City
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Meatpacking District
08 · Manhattan

Meatpacking District

A former industrial meat district reinvented as an ultra-trendy fashion and nightlife zone.

What you'll find here. Cobblestone streets of designer flagships, boutique hotels, rooftop lounges, the Whitney Museum and the southern end of the High Line.

In Meatpacking District, Bobby means a spotless home — a flat $1 fee, and your cleaner keeps 100%. Join the launch list →

Nolita, Manhattan, New York City
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Nolita
09 · Manhattan

Nolita

A charming, fashion-forward pocket north of Little Italy, a quieter, chic alternative to neighboring SoHo.

What you'll find here. Tree-lined blocks of indie boutiques, sidewalk cafes, jewelry shops and the historic Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral.

In Nolita, Bobby means a spotless home — a flat $1 fee, and your cleaner keeps 100%. Join the launch list →

Little Italy, Manhattan, New York City
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Little Italy
10 · Manhattan

Little Italy

A dense, festive few blocks that still celebrate the city's turn-of-the-century Italian heritage.

What you'll find here. Pedestrian stretches of Mulberry Street, red-sauce restaurants, legacy bakeries, and the annual Feast of San Gennaro.

In Little Italy, Bobby means a spotless home — a flat $1 fee, and your cleaner keeps 100%. Join the launch list →

Neighborhood photos via Wikimedia Commons, under their respective Creative Commons / public-domain licenses.

Ardi Shita, Founder & CEO of Bobby
Written & reviewed by

Ardi Shita Founder & CEO, Bobby

Ardi founded Bobby to fix the gig economy in his own city. With a background in investment banking, M&A and company building, he leads the New York team building one trusted app for everyday services — on a flat $1 fee, with not a cent skimmed off the people doing the work.

Meet the team behind Bobby →

Coming soon

Built for New York. Launching by the book.

Bobby is preparing for launch and is finalizing all required business registrations, insurance, and provider vetting. Every provider will be identity-verified and background-checked before their first job.

Our platform is being built with compliance at its core. Services requiring regulatory authorization will not be offered or made available until all applicable licenses, permits, and registrations have been issued.

In the meantime, we invite you to join our waitlist to be among the first to experience Bobby when we officially launch.