"I was completely overwhelmed getting my apartment ready for my in-laws' first visit, but this team swooped in and saved the day. Every surface in my kitchen and bathroom sparkled."
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Midtown East · Turtle Bay · Sutton Place
House Cleaning Service in Midtown East, Manhattan — Booked in Under 60 Seconds
You live between Grand Central and the river, in a building with a front desk, a service elevator schedule, and a kitchen the size of a closet. Lily Maids sends insured, background-checked cleaners who already know how these buildings work. Flat pricing you see before you confirm, doorman handoff, and a home that's actually done when you get back from the office.
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East 51st Street Guest-ready before dinner
A real Midtown East story
Sarah K. had one afternoon before her in-laws rang the buzzer.
Sarah K. lives on East 51st, a short walk from the Waldorf. Her husband's parents were flying in for the first time, and she had gone from "I'll tidy up Sunday" to "they land in four hours" without ever quite getting started. The kitchen counter had turned into a mail pile. The bathroom grout had that grey line down the tile that you stop seeing untill company is coming.
She called us at 11 in the morning. Our team was buzzed up by the front desk before one o'clock, worked the kitchen and both bathrooms first, then moved through the living room and bedroom. By the time her in-laws walked in, every surface in that apartment sparkled. Sarah told us she finally got to actually enjoy her guests instead of apologizing for the mess.
That's the job. Lily Maids is a locally owned house cleaning service in Manhattan serving Midtown East, Turtle Bay, Sutton Place, Beekman Place, and Tudor City, plus the rest of the 10017 and 10022 zip codes. One-time reset, deep cleaning, or a recurring plan that keeps it handled — pick a time, get a flat price, come home to clean.
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Every clean a Midtown East home could need.
Ask anyone who lives near Grand Central what they run short on and the answer is time. Pick the service that fits, book online, and we handle the rest. See pricing or how it works.
Same checklist, every visit Kitchens · baths · floors
Every-visit checklist
Maid Service.
Most people looking for a house cleaning service in Midtown East want one simple thing: to walk in the door and stop thinking about it. Our maid service covers the kitchen scrubbed down, bathrooms sanitized, every surface dusted, floors vacuumed and mopped, and the beds made. Same trained, insured team, same standard cleaning checklist every time.
That consistency matters more here than people expect. In a Midtown East one-bedroom, the difference between a good clean and a rushed one shows up within two days. Our maid service New York City teams follow the same order of operations in every home, so nothing gets skipped because someone was running behind.
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Studios to classic sixes Built for Midtown East layouts
Almost everyone here rents or owns an apartment
Apartment Cleaning.
Midtown East is apartments, top to bottom. Pre-war co-ops on Beekman Place, glass towers on Third Avenue, Tudor City walk-ups with radiators that have been there since the thirties. Small spaces are harder to clean well because every surface works overtime and there is nowhere for clutter to hide.
Our apartment cleaning teams are trained for tight galley kitchens, compact bathrooms with no ventilation, and buildings with real rules about hallways and service elevators. We coordinate with the front desk, respect elevator windows, and never leave a cart parked in a shared corridor. Need the same care further west? We also cover Midtown and Midtown West. Ongoing help pairs nicely with a recurring schedule, and our apartment cleaning page has the full scope.
No add-ons required The honest baseline
The honest baseline
Standard Basic Cleaning.
Not every home needs the full works. If your place is already in decent shape and you just want it reset, standard basic cleaning is the right call. Counters, stovetop, sink, appliance fronts, cabinet doors, tub and shower, toilet, mirrors, dusting through the living areas, then vacuum and mop everywhere. Trash out on the way.
It's the service most of our Midtown East regulars book week to week. Plenty of clients start with a deep clean to catch up, then drop down to standard visits to stay caught up. If you're not sure which one your apartment needs, call us and describe it honestly — we'll tell you straight, even when the answer is the cheaper option.
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Homes, not offices
Residential Cleaning.
Midtown East has more office towers than almost anywhere in the country, so it's worth saying plainly: we clean homes. Residential cleaning is a different craft than commercial janitorial work. It means knowing not to use an abrasive on a marble vanity, noticing that the second bedroom is actually a nursery, and putting the throw pillows back the way you had them.
Our residential cleaning clients here range from one-person studios near Grand Central to four-bedroom co-ops on Sutton Place. The building changes, the standard doesn't. Every cleaner on our team is insured and background-checked before they ever ring a doorbell, which matters a lot when you're handing over a key or a lockbox code.
Top to bottom, inside out
Deep Cleaning.
Every apartment in this neighborhood has places the weekly wipe-down never reaches. Inside the oven and fridge. Behind and under furniture. Baseboards, door frames, light fixtures, cabinet interiors, and the radiator dust that builds up all winter in these older pre-war buildings.
Deep cleaning gets all of it. Its also the smart first visit before starting a recurring plan, and a real help during allergy season — the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America points out that dust mites and indoor allergens concentrate fast in closed-up city apartments, and the EPA's indoor air quality guidance says much the same. Brian G. down on East 48th told us his sinuses cleared up within a week of his deep clean. See exactly what a deep cleaning includes.
Deposit-ready standard Empty-home turnovers
Before the keys change hands
Move in and Move out Cleaning.
Moving in Midtown East is its own kind of stress. Elevator reservations, certificate of insurance for the building, a moving truck double-parked on Lexington. The last thing you want at 10pm is to be on your knees scrubbing an oven in an empty apartment.
Our move-out cleaning follows the checklists Manhattan landlords and managing agents actually use at the final walkthrough — inside the oven, inside the fridge, inside every cabinet and closet. Daniel M. got his full deposit back with zero complaints from his landlord. Moving in instead? Our move-in cleaning happens before the boxes arrive so your first night is in a genuinely clean home. We also handle turnover cleaning and rental property cleaning for owners and managing agents. Save $30 with code MOVE30.
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Ongoing care
Recurring Cleaning.
The best-kept apartments in this neighborhood aren't cleaned harder, they're cleaned on a schedule. Weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly recurring plans put home care on the calendar before the to-do list eats the weekend.
It's how Robert T. keeps his elderly mother's apartment safe and hygienic without having to nag anyone, and how the finance and UN folks in this zip code get their Saturdays back. Same standard every visit, and we send the same cleaner whenever the schedule allows — after a few visits they know that your dog hides under the bed and the guest bath doesn't need much. Recurring clients also get plan discounts on the pricing page.
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One Time Cleaning.
Sometimes you just need it handled once. A bridal shower on Saturday. A relative visiting. An open house Sunday afternoon. A stretch of travel that left the apartment sitting closed up for three weeks.
One time cleaning is exactly what it sounds like — a single visit, flat price, no plan to cancel later and no subscription to remember. Amanda N. booked one before her sister's bridal shower and every guest commented on how the place looked. Michael L. used one before a real estate showing and the apartment sold fast. Book a one-time cleaning whenever life calls for it.
Housekeeping Service, Same Day Cleaning Service, and AirBnB Cleaning Service.
Beyond the core list, three requests come up constantly in Midtown East. Housekeeping service, for clients who want ongoing hands-on help rather than a single visit — think laundry folded, linens turned, kitchen kept in order week after week. Same day cleaning service, for the mornings when guests confirm they're coming tonight and the apartment is not ready; call (646) 825-3550 and we'll tell you honestly whether we can get a team to you, because same-day depends entirely on that day's route. And AirBnB cleaning service for hosts running short-term stays near Grand Central, where a five-star cleanliness rating is the whole business — fresh linens, restocked amenities, staged and photographed if you want it.
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Proof, block by block.
From Tudor City studios to Sutton Place co-ops — this is what our teams do around Midtown East every day.
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What is included
Every Midtown East visit covers.
The same standard, every time. We bring our own supplies, including green certified products on request — helpful if you've got kids, pets, or the kind of building ventilation that traps fumes. 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
Client reviews · Part 2 of 3
Same block, same standard.
Newborns, surgeries, floods, showings, jet lag — here's what Midtown East neighbors say after we leave. Read all reviews >
★★★★★
"I was moving out of my old apartment and desperately needed an end-of-lease clean to make sure I got my security deposit back. Their house cleaning service was incredibly efficient, making the oven and refrigerator look brand new. The landlord had zero complaints, and I got my full deposit back without any hassle."
★★★★★
"I was hosting a large Thanksgiving dinner and simply didn't have the energy to scrub the place from top to bottom. The team arrived on time and performed a flawless house cleaning, making the entire apartment gleam for my guests. The floors were spotless and the windows streak-free, setting the perfect stage for our holiday meal."
★★★★★
"After our apartment flooded due to a leak, we were left with a huge mess that felt impossible to tackle. This company handled the post-water damage cleanup with such professionalism, it was more than just a standard house cleaning. They dried everything out and sanitized the affected areas so thoroughly that you would never know there had been a flood."
★★★★★
"As a new mom to twins, I was exhausted and my apartment was in chaos, so I hired them for a nesting deep clean before my due date. I couldn't believe the transformation; it was the most detailed house cleaning I have ever seen. I can finally relax and bond with my babies in a perfectly clean home."
★★★★★
"I was preparing my home for a real estate showing and needed it to look picture-perfect, but I didn't have the time to do it myself. They handled everything, from the dusty blinds to the stained carpets, and the house cleaning was absolutely magazine-worthy. The apartment sold quickly, and I know the pristine condition played a huge part in that."
★★★★★
"My husband was recovering from surgery at home, and I couldn't keep up with the cleaning while also taking care of him. Their compassionate and thorough house cleaning service took a huge weight off my shoulders. Our home was sanitized and safe for his recovery, allowing me to focus entirely on his care."
★★★★★
"After coming back from a long trip, my apartment looked like a disaster zone, and I was too jet-lagged to deal with it. This incredible service turned my messy home into a sanctuary with a thorough house cleaning that even included cleaning the air vents. It was so refreshing to walk into a clean space after a long journey."
★★★★★
"I was setting up my new home office and needed the spare room cleared and deep-cleaned before bringing in my furniture. Their team handled the mess with such efficiency, making the space ready for a productive environment. This house cleaning service perfectly prepped my office, and now I have a clutter-free space to focus on my work."
★★★★★
"My elderly mother lives with me and can no longer manage the upkeep, so I arranged for a monthly clean to keep her safe and comfortable. The care they take in their house cleaning is outstanding, especially in areas that are hard for her to reach. It gives me such peace of mind knowing she's living in a hygienic and clutter-free environment."
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Where we clean around here
Midtown East and every block nearby.
We cover Midtown East from 42nd Street up to 59th, Lexington Avenue east to the river — Turtle Bay, Sutton Place, Beekman Place, Tudor City, and the blocks around Grand Central Terminal, the Chrysler Building, and the United Nations. Zip codes 10017 and 10022, plus the office-tower codes in between. Same booking flow, same checklist, same standard.
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Questions and answers
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These are the questions Midtown East neighbors ask us most. Every answer is open by default, so nothing is hidden behind a click. Still curious? Our full FAQ page goes deeper, and you can always contact us directly.
What is included in a standard house cleaning in Midtown East? 01
Every standard visit covers the kitchen (counters, stovetop, sink, appliance exteriors, cabinet fronts), bathrooms (tub, shower, toilet, vanity, mirrors), all living areas and bedrooms (dusting, surfaces, mirrors, beds made), plus vacuuming and mopping throughout and trash removal. See the full standard cleaning checklist and our complete cleaning checklist for the room-by-room detail.
Do you work with doorman buildings and co-op boards? 02
Yes, constantly — it's most of what we do in this neighborhood. We check in at the front desk, follow service elevator rules, and never block a shared hallway with equipment. If your building or co-op board requires a certificate of insurance before vendors can come up, tell us when you book and we'll get it over to the managing agent. Just add the building name and any access instructions in your booking notes.
Do you bring cleaning supplies? 03
Yes. Our teams arrive with professional supplies and equipment, so you never have to stock a thing. Prefer green products because of kids, pets, or poor apartment ventilation? Ask for green certified products in your booking notes and we'll use them. If you love a specific product for a specific surface — a particular stone cleaner for the marble, say — leave it out with a note and the team will use that instead.
Do I need to be home during the cleaning? 04
No, and most of our Midtown East clients aren't. Half this neighborhood is at a desk within a ten-minute walk of their own apartment. Doorman handoff, lockbox, or a smart-lock code all work fine — just add access instructions when you book. We coordinate with front desks so you don't have to. See preparing for your cleaning for a quick pre-visit rundown.
Can I book same-day cleaning in Midtown East? 05
Often, yes — it depends on that day's schedule and where our teams already are. Guests landing tonight? Book online or call (646) 825-3550 and we'll confirm the earliest available crew honestly, including if the answer is tomorrow morning. Learn more on our same-day cleaning page. Booking a day or two ahead always gives you the most time slots to pick from.
How does move-out cleaning work here? 06
Your home should be empty, or close to it, so we can reach inside cabinets, the oven, the fridge, and every corner a Manhattan landlord checks at the walkthrough. Tell us about elevator reservations, loading dock hours, or building access rules when you book, because in Midtown East those things decide the schedule. Follow our move-out cleaning checklist to see the full scope — and code MOVE30 saves $30 on any move-in or move-out cleaning.
Can you sanitize after someone in the apartment was sick? 07
Yes. After a cold or flu goes through a household, we focus on high-touch surfaces: door handles, light switches, faucets, remotes, and bathroom fixtures. It lines up with the everyday hygiene guidance from the NYC Department of Health. Add a note at booking and we'll prioritize disinfection on that visit.
What if I am not happy with the clean? 08
Tell us within 24 hours and we'll come back and re-clean the areas in question at no charge. That's our promise on every visit, in every neighborhood. Read the full satisfaction guarantee for exactly how it works.
Client reviews · Part 3 of 3
Rated 5.0 by New Yorkers.
A selection from the 400+ five-star reviews clients across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens have left us. Read all reviews >
Recent Midtown East reviews
Amanda N.
Midtown East · Manhattan
Verified client
"We were hosting a bridal shower for my sister and the apartment needed to be flawless. The crew arrived early and tackled every corner, providing an immaculate house cleaning just in time for the party. All the guests commented on how beautiful and clean the place looked, which made the event even more special."
One-Time Cleaning · Midtown East, Manhattan Brian G.
Midtown East · Manhattan
Verified client
"Allergy season had been brutal, and the dust buildup in my apartment was making it impossible to breathe. Their deep house cleaning focused on eliminating dust, pet dander, and other allergens from the carpets and upholstery. Since their visit, my sinuses have cleared up significantly, and I can finally enjoy being at home."
Deep Cleaning · Midtown East, Manhattan Laura D.
Midtown East · Manhattan
Verified client
"I was hosting a birthday party for my child and was stressing about the state of the house for the other parents. I called them for a last-minute clean, and they did a fabulous job, even sanitizing all the toys and play areas. The house cleaning service was so effective that the entire apartment felt brand new, and the party was a huge success."
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