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Lease handovers · Manhattan · Brooklyn · Queens
End of Tenancy Cleaning Service in New York City
The lease is up, the truck is booked, and someone still has to scrub the oven before the walkthrough. Lily Maids handles that part. Our end of tenancy cleaning covers the empty apartment top to bottom - inside the oven, inside the fridge, inside the cabinets, baseboards, bathroom grout, and every floor - so you hand back keys to a place that looks the way your lease says it should. Insured, background-checked cleaners. Flat price before we start. Save $30 with code MOVE30.
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A real Lily Maids story
David had a new lease and an old stove.
David L. was moving into a one-bedroom in Astoria and could not bring himself to unpack a single box. The place was structurally fine. It just wasn't his clean yet. Somebody else's cooking was still in the oven vents, and the fridge shelves had that faint sweet smell that no amount of paper towels fixes.
So he booked us before the boxes came off the truck. Two cleaners, one empty apartment, and a checklist that starts inside the appliances instead of ending there. "The service provided an amazing end of tenancy cleaning that left the stove, refrigerator, and all the cabinets absolutely spotless," he told us afterwards, "which gave me a huge sense of relief."
That is the whole idea. An end of tenancy cleaning service in New York City is not a regular tidy-up with a fancier name. It's the clean that happens when the furniture is gone and everything the sofa was hiding is suddenly visible - the day before a landlord walkthrough, or the day before you start living somewhere new. Whether your the tenant handing keys back or the one picking them up, we work off a move-out checklist built around what NYC landlords and management companies actually inspect. Pick a time, see the flat price, and go deal with the moving truck instead.
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Where end of tenancy fits
Five services, one standard.
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Services available citywide
Every clean a lease change needs.
Moving in NYC compresses about a month of chores into 48 hours. These are the cleans people book around that window - and the ones that keep a home easy to hand over next time. See pricing or how it works.
Handover standard Inside oven · fridge · cabinets
The main event
End of Tenancy Cleaning Service.
An end of tenancy clean is measured against a different bar than your usual Saturday reset. Nobody inspects the top of your fridge while you live somewhere. On handover day, somebody does. So we work the apartment while it's empty and go after the things that only show up once the furniture leaves: oven interior and racks, refrigerator shelves and drawers, inside and outside of every cabinet, baseboards, door frames, window sills, light switch plates, closet shelving, radiator covers, and the grout line where the tub meets the tile.
Bathrooms get descaled, not just wiped. Kitchens get degreased behind the range where the splatter collects. Floors are vacuumed and then mopped, edges included. We follow the same written scope every time, which is what makes it repeatable - you can read it in advance on our move-out cleaning checklist and compare it against your lease rider before you book. If your landlord sent you their own list, forward it in the booking notes and we'll flag anything that sits outside standard cleaning, like painting or repairs, before we arrive rather than after.
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Written scope before your visit
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Empty-home cleaning specialists
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Building rules handled for you
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Re-clean if something's missed
Studios to classic sixes Built for tight NYC spaces
Apartment Cleaning & Maid Service
Apartment Cleaning and Maid Service.
Most end of tenancy jobs in this city are apartments, not houses, and small rooms are genuinely harder to clean well. There's less surface area but every inch of it is working - one counter is prep space, mail pile, and drying rack all at once. Our apartment cleaning service teams are trained for galley kitchens, three-quarter baths, radiator alcoves, and pre-war closets with shelves at eye level.
If you're staying put and just want the place handled every week or two, that's our maid service- same trained cleaners, same written standard cleaning scope, on a schedule. Plenty of clients start with a handover clean at the old place and keep us on at the new one. Honestly its the easiest way to avoid ever needing an emergency deep clean again.
Top to bottom, inside out
Deep Cleaning and One-Time Cleaning.
People mix these two up constantly, so here's the plain version. A one-time cleaning is a single standard visit - kitchen, baths, dusting, floors, beds - with no schedule attached. A deep cleaning adds the slow, detailed work: appliance interiors, inside cabinets, baseboards and trim, door tops, light fixtures, tile and grout, behind and under furniture where it moves safely.
An end of tenancy clean is deep-cleaning work performed on an empty home, which is why it's usually faster per square foot and more thorough than the same job done around a full apartment. It's also the reason we recommend it for the move-in side too - radiator dust and years of closet grit are a real indoor air issue in old NYC buildings, and the city's own Department of Housing Preservation and Development keeps publishing on apartment conditions for exactly that reason. See what a deep cleaning includes.
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For landlords and hosts
Turnover and Rental Property Cleaning.
If you own or manage units, end of tenancy cleaning is just Tuesday. The old tenant is out, the new lease starts Friday, and the unit has to photograph well and smell like nothing. Our turnover cleaning and rental property cleaning run on the same empty-home scope, with the appliance interiors and cabinet work that new tenants open first.
Hosts booking guest stays use our short-term rental cleaning instead, which is a tighter reset between bookings with linens and staging - the detail is laid out on the rental cleaning checklist. Managing multiple units in one building? Tell us at booking and we'll try to sequence them back to back on the same day so you're only coordinating one elevator reservation and one and one super.
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After you unpack
Move-In and Recurring Cleaning.
The best time for a move-in cleaning is the gap between getting keys and the truck arriving, even if that gap is only four hours. Empty rooms clean fast, and you never have to clean around your own boxes later. Some clients book both sides on the same day - old place in the morning, new place in the afternoon - which we handle as a move-in and move-out pair.
Once you're settled, a recurring plan is what keeps your next handover boring. Weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly, same standard each visit, same team whenever scheduling allows. And if life happens, our rescheduling policy is written down instead of improvised. Need something faster than a plan? Same-day cleaning is often possible depending on that day's route.
More ways we clean.
Lease dates rarely cooperate. These are the other cleans that come up around a move - the party you threw the night before you packed, the spring reset you kept postponing, the housekeeping visit that keeps a place inspection-ready.
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Handover cleans, turnovers, and fresh-start deep cleans from across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens.
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What is included
The handover checklist.
Standard cleaning covers the first two columns. An end of tenancy or deep clean adds the third. We bring our own supplies and equipment, and green products are available on request. See the full checklist >
Kitchen
- Countertops and backsplash
- Stovetop, hood, and appliance exteriors
- Sink scrubbed and polished
- Cabinet fronts wiped down
- Trash removed, floors mopped
Bathroom
- Tub, shower, and tile scrubbed
- Toilet inside and out
- Mirror and fixtures polished
- Vanity and sink sanitized
- Floors disinfected
Handover Extras
- Inside oven, racks, and broiler
- Inside fridge and freezer
- Inside cabinets and drawers
- Baseboards, trim, and door frames
- Window sills and closet shelving
Add-ons you can book on top: interior windows where they're reachable and safe, inside a second oven or wall unit, laundry, and extra fridge or freezer interiors for a second appliance. Anything that isn't cleaning - painting, patching, hauling furniture out, pest treatment, or water damage remediation - is outside our scope, and we'll say so before the visit rather than surprise you on the invoice.
Client reviews · Part 2 of 3
Every borough, same standard.
Weddings, in-laws, inspections, surgeries, and a lot of moving trucks. Here's what New Yorkers say after we leave. Read all reviews >
★★★★★
"After a chaotic month of late nights at the office, my apartment looked like a disaster zone and I was too exhausted to tackle it. This team came in and handled a deep clean that went above and beyond, transforming my cluttered space into a peaceful sanctuary. They even steamed my area rugs, which finally made the place smell fresh again."
★★★★★
"We were in a total panic trying to get our place ready for my in-laws' first visit from out of town, and the dust had gotten out of control. The cleaning crew was incredibly thorough, scrubbing every surface and baseboard until it sparkled, making our home feel like a showroom. Now, every time we walk in, it feels like we're walking into a brand-new apartment."
★★★★★
"With my due date just two weeks away, I was overwhelmed and needed my apartment to be a calm, clean haven for the baby. The team was incredibly gentle and efficient, using pet-safe products that put my mind at ease as they tackled months of built-up grime. The result was a sparkling nursery and living space, so I can now finally relax and wait for my little one to arrive."
★★★★★
"My partner and I were planning our wedding reception at home and the place needed a serious overhaul to impress our guests. The deep clean they did was phenomenal, getting every bit of dust off the light fixtures and polishing the floors until they gleamed. Our home looked absolutely stunning, and we could host our celebration without a single worry."
★★★★★
"I had fallen severely behind on chores due to a demanding project at work, and the clutter was starting to affect my focus. This was the best cleaning service I've ever used; they even scrubbed the grout in the bathroom, which I'd been dreading for years. My apartment has never looked this good, and I can finally work from home in a calm environment."
★★★★★
"I was preparing for a city inspector to come by regarding some old building violations and needed the place to look immaculate. They did a meticulous job on the final clean, even wiping down the interior of the windows and getting the kitchen grease off the exhaust fan. Thanks to them, my apartment passed the inspection with flying colors."
★★★★★
"My elderly mother lives alone in Soho and just isn't able to get down on her hands and knees to clean anymore. I arranged for this team to visit her, and they were so respectful and careful, giving her place a much-needed scrub. She was in tears of joy to see her kitchen and bathroom so bright and accessible again."
★★★★★
"After a long vacation, we came home to find our apartment had that stale, dusty smell and felt depressing. I booked a last-minute clean, and the crew came in like a whirlwind, wiping down all the high shelves and vacuuming under every piece of furniture. It was like coming home to a hotel suite - the relief was immediate and the space felt truly vibrant again."
★★★★★
"Hosting 12 people for Thanksgiving was stressful enough without having to worry about the state of my home beforehand. The crew came in and deep-cleaned my kitchen and dining area, scrubbing the stovetop and polishing the silverware until it was gleaming. They made the prep effortless, and I was able to enjoy hosting without the back-breaking work."
Pricing
Know the price before we knock.
End of tenancy pricing depends on a handful of real things: how many bedrooms and bathrooms, whether the apartment is empty, how much oven and fridge work is involved, add-ons like interior windows, and access details such as a walk-up or a reserved elevator. You see the full flat rate before you confirm, not after we finish. See full pricing >
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Recurring plan discounts.
If you're moving into a place you plan to stay in, a schedule costs less per visit than one-off calls. Weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly plans all carry a standing discount that's shown when you pick your frequency at checkout, and there's no long contract holding you in - you can pause or change frequency under our rescheduling policy. Most homes that have been empty or neglected start with one deep clean, then settle into the lighter recurring rate.
What you actually get
Results, not promises.
Nobody books an end of tenancy clean because they love clean ovens. They book it because moving in New York City eats every spare hour and the walkthrough is Friday at ten.
If you're moving out
- An empty home cleaned to a written scope
- Appliance interiors done, not skipped
- Photos-ready rooms for your own records
- One less argument at the walkthrough
If you're moving in
- Someone else's kitchen, gone
- Shelves and closets wiped before you load them
- Dust cleared before the boxes arrive
- First night in a home that feels yours
If you manage the unit
- Faster turnaround between leases
- Listing photos that show well
- A repeatable standard across units
- One point of contact for scheduling
One thing we won't do is promise you a deposit back - that's between you, your landlord, and your lease. New York State does set the ground rules, including the timeline for returning a deposit and the fact that landlords can't withhold for ordinary wear and tear; NYS Homes and Community Renewal publishes tenant guidance worth reading before your walkthrough. What we can do is make cleanliness a non-issue, and give you a documented scope of what was cleaned. Also, do yourself a favor and set up mail forwarding the same week you book the clean - people forget that one every single time.
Questions and answers
The details before you book.
These are the questions renters, new tenants, and landlords ask us most about end of tenancy cleaning. Every answer is open by default - nothing hidden behind a click. Still curious? Our full FAQ page goes deeper, and preparing for your cleaning covers the day-of details.
What is end of tenancy cleaning, exactly? 01
It's a detailed clean of an empty or nearly empty home, done at the end of a lease so the place can be handed over. Compared with a regular visit it adds appliance interiors, inside cabinets and drawers, baseboards and trim, window sills, closet shelving, and hard scrubbing in the bathroom. In NYC it's the same work people call a move-out clean - the full scope lives on our move-out cleaning checklist.
Does the apartment need to be empty? 02
Empty is ideal, and it's how you get the most out of the visit. We can't clean inside cabinets that are still full or reach a wall the sofa is against. A few boxes stacked in one room is fine - just tell us at booking so we plan the route. If furniture is staying, say so in the notes and we'll clean around it and tell you what we couldn't reach.
How long does an end of tenancy clean take? 03
It depends on size and condition more than anything. A studio in decent shape can be a few hours; a three-bedroom with a heavily used oven and years of cabinet grease is a much longer day, often with a larger team. When you book online you'll see the estimated time along with the flat price, and if we hit something unexpected we call you before doing extra work rather than after.
Will this get my security deposit back? 04
We can't promise that, and any cleaner who does is guessing. Deposits come down to your lease, damage, and your landlord - not just cleanliness. What we can do is remove cleaning from the list of things they can point at, and give you a clear record of the scope we completed. Take your own photos after we finish; they cost nothing and they help.
Do you bring supplies and equipment? 05
Yes. Our teams arrive with professional supplies, cloths, and a vacuum, so you don't have to keep anything in a half-packed apartment. If you'd prefer greener products because of kids, pets, or sensitivities, ask in the booking notes and we'll use them. Got a specific product you trust for a particular surface? Leave it out with a note and the team will use that instead.
Can you handle my building's rules and access? 06
That's most of NYC cleaning, honestly. Doorman handoff, super with a key, lockbox, or a smart-lock code all work - add the details in your booking notes. If your building requires a reserved service elevator or vendor paperwork, tell us when you book and we'll confirm what we can provide and what time windows work. Walk-ups are fine, and there's no walk-up surcharge.
Can I book on short notice? 07
Often, yes. Lease dates move and closings slip, so we keep some flexibility. Same-day cleaning depends on that day's route and your neighborhood - call (646) 825-3550 and we'll tell you straight away what's actually open. Booking two or three days ahead gives you the widest choice of arrival windows, and the FLEXIBLE code saves 5% if you can give us a wider window.
What if the landlord finds something we missed? 08
Tell us within 24 hours and we come back and re-clean the areas in question at no charge. That applies to every borough and every service, including handover cleans. Read the full satisfaction guarantee. Repairs, painting, and anything that isn't cleaning fall outside what we can fix - but if it's dirt, its on us to put right.
Where we clean
Manhattan. Brooklyn. Queens.
Same booking flow, same handover scope, same standard - wherever your lease is. Start with your borough or jump straight to your neighborhood, and see the full house cleaning service New York City overview if you're comparing options.
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Client reviews · Part 3 of 3
Rated 5.0 by New Yorkers.
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"We just had our bathroom renovated and the drywall dust had settled on literally every surface of our home. This team did a fantastic job with the post-construction cleanup, getting into every crack and crevice to remove the fine powder. The peace of mind from knowing my home is free from construction debris is just incredible."
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"My sister is recovering from surgery and I wanted to get her apartment in order before she came home from the hospital. The cleaning service did a terrific job sanitizing everything and removing the clutter, making it a safe and peaceful place for her to heal. She was so grateful to come back to a home that was completely pristine and comfortable."
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"I had a major leak from the upstairs unit that left a lot of muddy residue in my living room. The company came out and did a fantastic job getting the stains out of the carpet and thoroughly disinfecting the area. It gave me total peace of mind knowing the cleanup was handled so professionally and my home was safe again."
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