Home Improvement across the Bronx, New York City Bronx, NYC
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Coming soon · Bronx

Home Improvement in the Bronx.

From Riverdale to Mott Haven, the Bronx is often the borough that gets skipped. Bobby is coming here the same as anywhere else.

From co-op repairs in Riverdale to fixing up a family home in Throgs Neck, the Bronx has plenty of work and too few pros you can actually count on. Bobby is bringing licensed hands here, same as everywhere else.

Be first when Bobby opens for Home Improvement in the Bronx. No spam, just your launch invite.

The math, both ways

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

Here is how a half-day handyman job works on Bobby, for the customer and for the pro. Drag the price to see it at any job size. Same flat fee, no percentage cut, ever.

$180

If you book it (customer)

Pro's price$180
Bobby fee+ $1
Card processingat cost
Price + Bobby fee$181

The pro 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 (pro)

Your price$180
Bobby's cut from you$0
You keep$180

A typical 25% app would take $45 of this job. On Bobby, all $180 stays yours.

What you keep as a pro, side by side

On Bobby
100%

You keep all $180. No percentage, ever. The flat $1 fee is the customer's, added on top.

A typical 25% app
75%

They take $45 out of this one job. You keep just three quarters of your own work.

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

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What you get

Everything, one flat fee.

  • Vetted, background-checked, licensed pros at launch
  • Photos of past work and a written quote before you commit to anything
  • Repairs, installs, mounting, painting, and full remodels
  • In-app chat and secure card payment
  • Your price is your price, never a percentage of the job
How it works

Three steps.

  1. Describe the job

    Snap a photo of the busted faucet or the bare wall, tell Bobby what you need, and a quote comes back.

  2. Pick your pro

    Compare licensed, reviewed pros near you, scroll through their past work, and pick the one you trust in your home.

  3. Approve and pay

    You okay the price before any work starts. Pay by card in the app, the pro keeps 100%, and Bobby takes a flat $1.

Questions, answered

Home repairs in the Bronx: FAQ

Which the Bronx neighborhoods will Bobby cover for Home repairs?
Bobby is launching Home repairs across the Bronx, including Riverdale, Pelham Bay, Fordham, the Grand Concourse, Mott Haven, Throgs Neck, 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 Home repairs in the Bronx?
Bobby is preparing for launch in New York City and finalizing the required registrations and licensing. Join the waitlist to be first when Home repairs goes live in the Bronx.
How much will a home improvement job cost on Bobby?
You pay the pro’s quoted price plus a flat $1 booking fee, never a percentage of the job, along with standard card processing billed at cost and shown in your total before you confirm. The pro sets the quote and keeps every dollar of it, and you approve the price before any work starts.
Are Bobby’s handymen and contractors licensed?
Yes. Every pro on Bobby is identity-verified, background-checked, and license-verified for the work they take on. You’ll see two-way ratings and photos of past jobs, so you know exactly who’s walking into your home.
Can I see a quote before I commit?
That’s the whole point. When Bobby launches, you send photos of the job, get a written quote back, and approve the price before anyone starts. No mystery number at the end.
Is Bobby available yet?
Not yet. Bobby is getting the New York City launch ready and finishing the required registrations and licensing. Join the launch list, and you’ll be first in line to book a pro when we go live near you.
Keep exploring

More Bobby in the Bronx.

Bronx neighborhood guide

Home repairs across Bronx, neighborhood by neighborhood.

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

Riverdale, Bronx, New York City
Photo: Andre Carrotflower · CC BY-SA 4.0
Riverdale
01 · Bronx

Riverdale

A green, hilly, residential enclave that feels suburban while staying firmly in the city.

What you'll find here. Wave Hill's gardens and Hudson views, leafy streets of single-family homes, and the Van Cortlandt Park trails.

In Riverdale, Bobby means repairs and upgrades — a flat $1 fee, and your pro keeps 100%. Join the launch list →

Belmont (Arthur Avenue), Bronx, New York City
Photo: Leonard J. DeFrancisci · CC BY-SA 3.0
Belmont (Arthur Avenue)
02 · Bronx

Belmont (Arthur Avenue)

The Bronx's beloved "real Little Italy," a tight-knit neighborhood built around its food.

What you'll find here. Arthur Avenue's retail market, old-world salumerias, fresh pasta shops, bakeries and family-run trattorias.

In Belmont (Arthur Avenue), Bobby means repairs and upgrades — a flat $1 fee, and your pro keeps 100%. Join the launch list →

Fordham, Bronx, New York City
Photo: Deansfa · CC BY-SA 4.0
Fordham
03 · Bronx

Fordham

A busy, energetic center of the Bronx anchored by its university and one of the city's great shopping streets.

What you'll find here. Fordham University's Rose Hill campus, the Fordham Road shopping corridor, and the nearby Bronx Zoo and Botanical Garden.

In Fordham, Bobby means repairs and upgrades — a flat $1 fee, and your pro keeps 100%. Join the launch list →

Pelham Bay, Bronx, New York City
Photo: RoySmith · CC BY-SA 4.0
Pelham Bay
04 · Bronx

Pelham Bay

A calm, residential corner of the northeast Bronx wrapped around the city's largest park.

What you'll find here. Pelham Bay Park, Orchard Beach on the Long Island Sound, and quiet streets of family homes.

In Pelham Bay, Bobby means repairs and upgrades — a flat $1 fee, and your pro 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.