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Chelsea · Manhattan · 10001 & 10011

House Cleaning Service Chelsea Trusts, From West 14th to the High Line

Rated 5 stars by Chelsea neighbors

Between the gallery crowds on West 24th, the walk-ups on Eighth Avenue, and elevator buildings that need a certificate of insurance before anyone touches a mop, cleaning in Chelsea has its own rules. We know them. Lily Maids sends insured, background-checked cleaners to Chelsea apartments and townhouses with flat upfront pricing and online booking that takes about 60 seconds. You get your Saturday back.

Chelsea buildings, COI on file
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If it's not right, we re-clean it
Flat, upfront pricing
Cleaner getting a Chelsea living room ready for overnight guests
West 22nd Street Guest-ready before dinner

A real Chelsea story

David's in-laws said "we're coming tomorrow."

David S. lives on a fourth-floor walk-up near West 22nd, and he called us at 8pm on a Tuesday. His in-laws had just announced they'd be over the next morning, and he still had a roasting pan soaking in the sink from the weekend. He wasn't panicked about the cooking. He was panicked about the bathroom.

Our team got there at 9am. Kitchen first, then the bath, then floors, then every flat surface that collects that gray Eighth Avenue window dust. By the time his in-laws buzzed up from the the lobby, the place smelled like nothing at all, which is exactly what a clean apartment should smell like. "I could focus on cooking without the stress of a messy home," he wrote afterward.

That's the kind of house cleaning service Chelsea residents call us for. Sometimes it's a panic. More often it's a Thursday, every other week, forever. Either way you pick a time, you see a flat price, and you book online in about a minute. Not sure what you need? Start with how it works.

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Chelsea reviews · Part 1 of 3

Kind words from Chelsea homes.

Real five-star reviews from Lily Maids clients between West 14th and West 30th. Read all reviews >

★★★★★
"The team was a lifesaver when my in-laws decided to visit the next morning. They made the entire apartment sparkle, so I could focus on cooking."
David S. One-Time Cleaning · Chelsea, Manhattan
★★★★★
"I needed my Chelsea walk-up spotless for the final inspection. They handled every nook and cranny, and I got my full security deposit back."
Maria K. Move-Out Cleaning · Chelsea, Manhattan
★★★★★
"At nine months pregnant I needed a nesting clean. They scrubbed the bathroom and kitchen until they were hospital-clean. Such peace of mind."
Emily C. Deep Cleaning · Chelsea, Manhattan

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What we do in Chelsea

Every clean your Chelsea place could need.

Chelsea homes are all over the map. A studio above a gallery on West 25th. A family floor-through in London Terrace. A converted loft near the Chelsea Market with 12-foot ceilings and a radiator that coats everything in fine gray dust by February. We handle all of it with the same crew standards and the same cleaning checklist.

Apartment cleaning in a compact Chelsea one bedroom
Studios to floor-throughs Walk-ups, no surcharge

Most of Chelsea lives in apartments

Apartment Cleaning in Chelsea.

Small apartments are harder to clean well, not easier. Every counter is doing three jobs, the bathroom has no window, and there's nowhere to hide clutter while someone mops. Our apartment cleaning crews work Chelsea buildings every week, so they already know the drill: check in with the doorman on Ninth Avenue, use the service elevator where required, keep the hallway clear, and carry supplies up four flights without complaining about it.

We start in the kitchen, move to the bath, then bedrooms and living space, and finish with floors so nothing gets tracked back over clean tile. If you live in a pre-war building near Hell's Kitchen or a newer high-rise on West 18th, the checklist doesn't change. Read the full scope on our apartment cleaning service page, or just book online and tell us the square footage.

01 Clear scope before your visit
02 COI sent to your building
03 Doorman or lockbox access
04 Flat price, no walk-up fee
Maid service polishing a Chelsea kitchen sink
Same faces when we can Trained, insured, vetted

People, not just a company

Maid Service for Chelsea.

A lot of folks in Chelsea don't want "a cleaning company." They want a maid service - a person or a pair they trust, who learn the apartment, remember that the good pan doesn't go in the dishwasher, and know the cat hides under the bed. We do that. Whenever scheduling allows we send the same team back to your home, which is why our maid service clients on West 19th have had the same two cleaners for over a year.

Everyone on our roster is background-checked and insured before their first job. They arrive with supplies, work off a written checklist, and you recieve a text when they're on the way. Sarah P., who works finance hours and is almost never home when we come, put it best: her place is always immaculate even when nobody is there to supervise. See our maid service page for details on scheduling and rates.

Deep cleaning tile and grout in a Chelsea bathroom

Behind, under, and inside

Deep Cleaning for pre-war Chelsea.

Chelsea has a lot of buildings that went up before World War II, and old buildings hold onto dust in ways new ones don't. Steam radiators bake grime onto walls. Window frames facing the avenues collect a gritty film. Kitchen cabinets built in 1928 have a top edge nobody has wiped in a decade. A deep clean gets all of that: inside the oven and fridge, behind and under furniture, baseboards, door frames, light fixtures, cabinet interiors, tile and grout.

It's also the right call before a baby arrives, after renovation dust, or during allergy season, when closed-up apartments trap dust and dander. The EPA's indoor air quality guidance makes the same point: indoor air in city homes can carry more particulate than the street outside. Most clients book one deep clean, then switch to a regular schedule. See exactly what a deep cleaning includes.

Move-out cleaning in an empty Chelsea apartment before final walkthrough
Deposit-ready standard Empty-home turnovers

Before the keys change hands

Move In and Move Out Cleaning.

Chelsea rents are high enough that a security deposit is real money, and management companies here inspect closely. Our move out cleaning follows the same checklist a landlord uses at the final walkthrough: inside the oven, inside the fridge, every cabinet and drawer wiped out, closet shelves, window sills, baseboards, and floors last. Maria K. moved out of a walk-up near Eighth Avenue and got every dollar of her deposit back with no argument.

Moving in? Book the clean before the truck shows up, while the apartment is still empty. That's the only time anyone can properly reach the back of a closet or the top of a kitchen cabinet. Bring your elevator reservation time when you book so we schedule around it - most Chelsea co-ops give you a two or three hour window and nothing more. Details on the move-out cleaning page, the move-in cleaning page, and our move-out checklist. Code MOVE30 takes $30 off either one.

Recurring cleaning keeping a Chelsea living room in order
Weekly · bi-weekly · monthly Skip or move a visit anytime

The plan most people end up on

Recurring Cleaning plans.

The cleanest homes in Chelsea aren't scrubbed harder, they're just on a schedule. Recurring cleaning means the work never piles up, so each visit is maintenance instead of rescue - and maintenance costs less. Weekly works for families and anyone with a dog. Every other week is the sweet spot for most couples and roommates. Monthly suits people who travel and mostly need the apartment reset.

Amanda S. has a toddler and a job that eats her evenings, so we come every two weeks and the bathroom never gets to the point where it needs a whole afternoon. Robert M. books us for his mother, who has trouble getting around, and the visits are as much about safety as tidiness. Its the same checklist every visit, the same standards, and you can skip, move, or cancel a visit without a phone tree. See recurring plans and discounts.

The everyday work

Three ways people book their first clean.

Not sure which one you want? Most Chelsea clients start with one of these three, then adjust after they see the results.

Standard Basic Cleaning

This is the regular visit - the one people mean when they say "just clean my apartment." Kitchen counters, stovetop, sink and appliance fronts. Bathrooms scrubbed and sanitized. Dusting, mirrors, beds made, trash out, floors vacuumed and mopped.

  • Every room, same order
  • Written checklist, no guesswork
  • Supplies included
  • Best for maintained homes

See what a standard cleaning includes.

Residential Cleaning

Everything we do is residential cleaning - homes, not offices. That matters more than it sounds. Office crews clean fast and shallow. Homes need someone who notices the ring under the soap dish and the crumbs in the toaster tray.

  • Apartments, lofts & townhouses
  • Pet-friendly, kid-friendly products
  • Green products on request
  • Insured, background-checked crews

Serving all of Manhattan.

One Time Cleaning

No plan, no commitment, no subscription to cancel later. Book one visit for a specific reason: guests landing, a party ending, an open house, a rough week. Jennifer W. booked us the morning of her bridal shower after a sticky-floor dinner party the night before.

  • Book once, that's it
  • Same crews, same standard
  • Add deep-clean tasks if needed
  • Flat price up front

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Three more things we get called for.

These come up constantly in this neighborhood, so they're worth spelling out.

Housekeeping Service

Housekeeping is a step past cleaning. Beds stripped and remade with fresh linens, laundry started, dishes done, closets straightened, the recycling actually taken down to the basement. Its useful for people who travel for work and want to walk back into an apartment that feels lived-in and cared for instead of just wiped down.

Michael O. types are common here - back from three weeks away, suitcase in the hall, nothing in the fridge. We book the housekeeping visit for the afternoon of the return flight. Add your preferences in the booking notes and the team follows them.

Same Day Cleaning Service

Sometimes the call comes at 10am for a 2pm problem. A pipe let go under the sink, an open house got moved up, someone's parents changed their flight. If we have a crew free anywhere near Chelsea, we'll take it. Availability depends on the day, so call (646) 825-3550 rather than emailing when the clock matters.

William H. had a kitchen leak that left a muddy mess across the floor and into the lower cabinets. We got there the same afternoon. More on the same-day cleaning page.

AirBnB Cleaning Service

Chelsea hosts live and die by turnover timing and review scores. We handle short-stay turnovers on a tight window: linens changed, bathroom reset, amenities restocked, trash out, and a quick photo check so you know the unit is guest-ready before the next arrival.

Hosts should also keep an eye on New York City's short-term rental registration rules, which changed how listings operate here. See our short-term rental cleaning and turnover cleaning pages.

When more is needed

Two big moments, one easy booking.

The results

Proof, block by block.

Kitchens near the Chelsea Market, bathrooms in London Terrace, floors in gallery-district lofts. This is the everyday work.

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Tidy Chelsea living room after a cleaning visit
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Clean Chelsea bedroom with beds made
Housekeeping service in a Chelsea apartment

Step inside

Walk-up, loft, or high-rise - we've cleaned it.

Hover, or tap, to step inside the kinds of Chelsea jobs we handle every week.

What is included

Every Chelsea visit covers.

The same standard, every time. We bring our own supplies, including EPA Safer Choice certified products on request. See the full checklist > or compare with what a deep cleaning adds.

Kitchen

  • Countertops and backsplash
  • Stovetop and appliance exteriors
  • Sink scrubbed and polished
  • Cabinet fronts wiped
  • Floors vacuumed and mopped

Bathroom

  • Tub, shower, and tile scrubbed
  • Toilet inside and out
  • Mirror and fixtures polished
  • Vanity and sink sanitized
  • Floors disinfected

Living & Bedrooms

  • All surfaces dusted
  • Furniture and shelves wiped
  • Mirrors and glass cleaned
  • Beds made, linens changed
  • Floors vacuumed and mopped

Chelsea reviews · Part 2 of 3

Same neighborhood, same standard.

New babies, Thanksgiving dinners, bridal showers, kitchen leaks - here's what Chelsea neighbors say after we leave. Read all reviews >

★★★★★
"We were exhausted and buried under clutter after returning from a two-week trip. The efficiency of this house cleaning service was amazing; they transformed our disaster zone into a peaceful, sanitized haven in just a few hours."
TR
Thomas R. Chelsea · Manhattan
★★★★★
"Our apartment was a chaotic mess of baby gear before our newborn came home from the hospital. This house cleaning service was a godsend, organizing and deep cleaning the entire space so we could come home to a safe, serene environment."
JL
James L. Chelsea · Manhattan
★★★★★
"I work 80-hour weeks in finance and was falling behind on all my chores. Relying on this house cleaning service has been the best decision; they always leave my place smelling fresh and looking immaculate, even when I'm not there to supervise."
SP
Sarah P. Chelsea · Manhattan
★★★★★
"We were preparing to host our first Thanksgiving and the apartment was in no state to receive guests. The house cleaning service did a phenomenal job dusting and polishing every surface, making our home look ready for a magazine shoot."
MB
Michael B. Chelsea · Manhattan
★★★★★
"I needed the apartment to be perfect for my bridal shower, but the floors were sticky from a dinner party the night before. They arrived early and mopped and scrubbed until the place was flawless; all my guests complimented how clean it was."
JW
Jennifer W. Chelsea · Manhattan
★★★★★
"My elderly mother has mobility issues and can't keep up with her apartment anymore. This house cleaning service comes regularly to help her, and the kindness and efficiency they show make such a difference to her quality of life."
RM
Robert M. Chelsea · Manhattan
★★★★★
"My college-aged daughter was stressed about us visiting her messy apartment. I surprised her by booking this house cleaning service, and they completely transformed her space, getting rid of dust bunnies and grime she had been ignoring for months."
JT
Jessica T. Chelsea · Manhattan
★★★★★
"We came home to a leak in the kitchen that left a muddy mess everywhere. The house cleaning service arrived quickly to handle the dirty work, and they did a fantastic job cleaning the floors and cabinets, making the water damage feel less stressful."
WH
William H. Chelsea · Manhattan
★★★★★
"With a demanding toddler and a busy job, I was just too exhausted to keep up with the dust and grime. I'm so grateful for this house cleaning service; they come every two weeks and always leave the bathroom so clean it practically glows."
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Amanda S. Chelsea · Manhattan

Pricing

Know the price before we knock.

Your price depends on your home size, the cleaning type, and any add-ons. You see the full flat rate before you confirm - never after. No walk-up fee, no Chelsea surcharge. See full pricing >

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Where we clean

All of Chelsea, and the blocks around it.

We cover Chelsea from West 14th up to West 30th, river to Sixth Avenue - London Terrace, the gallery district in the West 20s, Penn South, Hudson Yards edge, and the blocks around the Chelsea Market and the High Line. Same booking flow and same checklist in every one of them. If you're just outside, we're probably on that block too.

Nearby neighborhoods.

Questions and answers

The details before you book.

These are the questions Chelsea clients ask us most. Every answer is open by default, so nothing is hidden behind a click. Still curious? Our full FAQ page goes deeper, or call (646) 825-3550.

How much does a house cleaning service in Chelsea cost? 01

Standard cleanings start at $150 and go up with the size of the home and the type of visit. A studio near West 16th costs less than a three-bedroom in London Terrace, and a deep clean costs more than a maintenance visit. You see the flat total before you confirm, and it doesn't change afterward. There's no walk-up fee and no neighborhood surcharge for Chelsea. Full breakdown on the pricing page, or get an instant quote when you book online.

Do you work with Chelsea buildings that require a COI? 02

Yes, and most Chelsea co-ops and newer rentals do require one. Send us your management company's name and email when you book and we'll have our insurer issue a certificate of insurance naming the building. It usually takes a day or two, so give us a little lead time if your first visit is on a tight deadline. We already have COIs on file with several buildings in the West 20s.

Do I need to be home during the cleaning? 03

No. Most of our Chelsea clients are at work while we clean. Doorman handoff, a lockbox, or a smart-lock code all work fine - just put the access instructions in your booking notes. We check in at the front desk, follow building rules about service elevators, and text you when we're done. See preparing for your cleaning for a short pre-visit rundown.

Can I get a same-day cleaning in Chelsea? 04

Often, yes. It depends on what's already on the schedule that morning and whether a crew is nearby. Chelsea is central, which helps. Call (646) 825-3550 instead of emailing when the timing is urgent - the phone gets you a real answer faster. More on the same-day cleaning page. Booking a day or two ahead always gives you more time slots to pick from.

What's the difference between a standard clean and a deep clean? 05

A standard clean handles the surfaces you use daily: counters, stovetop, sink, bathroom, dusting, floors, beds. A deep clean adds everything underneath and behind - inside the oven and fridge, cabinet interiors, baseboards, door frames, light fixtures, tile and grout, and moving furniture to get what's beneath it. Older Chelsea apartments almost always need a deep clean first, then standard visits keep it there. Compare standard and deep side by side.

How does move-out cleaning work in a Chelsea rental? 06

Your apartment should be empty, or close to it, so we can reach inside cabinets, the oven, the fridge, and the corners a landlord checks at the final walkthrough. Tell us your elevator reservation window when you book, since most Chelsea buildings only give you two or three hours. Follow our move-out cleaning checklist to see the full scope, and remember code MOVE30 saves $30 on any move-in or move-out cleaning.

Do you bring supplies, and can you use green products? 07

We bring everything - vacuums, mops, cloths, and cleaning products - so you don't have to keep a closet stocked. If you have a baby, a dog, or asthma in the house, ask for EPA Safer Choice certified products in your booking notes and that's what the team will use. And if you swear by one specific product for your countertops or your floors, leave it on the counter with a note and we'll use yours instead.

Can you sanitize after someone in the apartment was sick? 08

Yes. After a cold or the flu goes through a household, we focus on high-touch surfaces - door handles, light switches, faucets, remotes, cabinet pulls, and bathroom fixtures - in line with everyday CDC hygiene guidance. Olivia N. booked one as a gift for a friend coming home from the hospital. Add a note when you book and the crew will prioritize disinfection over cosmetic tidying.

What if something isn't cleaned right? 09

Tell us within 24 hours and we come back and re-clean the areas in question at no charge. No debate, no invoice. That applies to every visit in every neighborhood we serve. Read the full satisfaction guarantee, and see the cancellation and rescheduling policy if your plans shift.

Chelsea reviews · Part 3 of 3

Rated 5.0 by Chelsea clients.

A selection from the 400+ five-star reviews clients across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens have left us. Read all reviews >

Recent Chelsea reviews

Charles D. Chelsea · Manhattan
Verified client
★★★★★

"I was preparing my Chelsea apartment for a real estate open house but didn't have time to clean after post-renovation dust. The house cleaning service did a masterful job wiping down every surface, and the place looked so good we got an offer the next day."

Deep Cleaning · Chelsea, Manhattan
Olivia N. Chelsea · Manhattan
Verified client
★★★★★

"My friend just got out of the hospital, and her apartment was a bit stale and messy. I arranged for this house cleaning service as a gift, and they sanitized and freshened everything up so she could recover in a clean, comfortable home."

Sanitizing Cleaning · Chelsea, Manhattan
Daniel F. Chelsea · Manhattan
Verified client
★★★★★

"I wanted to set up a home office but the spare room was a storage dump. This house cleaning service cleared and cleaned the space so thoroughly that I now have a beautiful, distraction-free area to work from home and take conference calls."

One-Time Cleaning · Chelsea, Manhattan

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