Neighborhoods We Cover
Every Manhattan neighborhood โ uptown, midtown, downtown:
Upper East SideUpper West SideHarlemEast HarlemMorningside HeightsInwoodWashington HeightsHamilton HeightsHell's KitchenMidtown EastMidtown WestMurray HillKips BayGramercyFlatironChelseaMeatpackingWest VillageGreenwich VillageEast VillageNoHoNoLitaSoHoTribecaLower East SideChinatownFinancial DistrictBattery Park CityTwo Bridges
Manhattan-Specific Work
Manhattan apartments come with rules and constraints no suburban handyman is used to: doorman protocols, freight elevator booking, co-op board approvals for anything that touches the walls, plus pre-war buildings that are 100+ years old.
Common Manhattan jobs we handle every week:
๐ข Co-op approved work โ we work within the windows your building allows (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm typical)
๐ช Doorman building access โ we coordinate arrival with your concierge and bring proper ID
๐ Freight elevator scheduling โ for furniture assembly or larger jobs
๐ช TVs and shelves on pre-war plaster โ UWS/UES classic 6/7/8 walls
๐ฟ Vintage fixture repair โ original pre-war faucets, pedestal sink, claw-foot tub valve work
๐ฅ Steam radiator service โ banging, hissing, won't heat
Services Available in Manhattan
Plumbing & FixturesFrom $89 ยท faucets, toilets, drains
Electrical WorkFrom $79 ยท outlets, lights, fans
Carpentry & MountingFrom $99 ยท TV mounts, doors, shelves
Interior PaintingFrom $149 ยท walls, trim, ceilings
Drywall & PatchingFrom $69 ยท holes, cracks, water damage
General RepairsFrom $59 ยท the 1001 small jobs
Building Types in Manhattan
- Pre-war co-ops โ UWS, UES, Park Avenue, classic 6/7/8 layouts. Lath and plaster, prewar plumbing.
- Doorman buildings โ typical Manhattan high-rises with strict work-hour windows and freight elevator policies.
- Downtown lofts โ SoHo, Tribeca cast-iron buildings. Open layouts, exposed brick, vintage everything.
- Harlem brownstones โ historic limestone facades, original plaster, beautiful detail.
- New construction condos โ Hudson Yards, Tribeca new builds. Modern wiring, drywall.
How Fast We Can Come
Same-day appointments in Manhattan if you call before 2pm on weekdays. Within 1 hour for emergencies (burst pipe, no power, lockout) during business hours. We coordinate with your doorman/super on arrival.
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