Licensed & Insured Apartment Cleaning in Long Island City (LIC)
Long Island City Apartment Cleaning & Maid Service
Upfront flat-rate pricing, 5-star local cleaners, and a 24-hour re-clean guarantee. Proudly serving Hunters Point, Court Square, Queens Plaza, and luxury LIC high-rises.
No hidden fees • All supplies included • 24-Hour Satisfaction Guarantee
4.8 out of 1,337 ratings




Specializing in Long Island City apartments, condos & luxury high-rises.
Services We Offer in Long Island City
Apartment Cleaning Services in Long Island City
Whether you’re moving in, moving out, or keeping your LIC apartment spotless month after month, we’ve built our services around the way Long Island City residents actually live.
🔑 LIC Move-In/Move-Out Cleaning
Perfect for securing your security deposit or getting your LIC apartment 100% ready for the next tenant. We focus on the kind of detailed cleaning property managers and landlords look for.
- Ideal for lease move-outs, new move-ins, and landlord showings in Long Island City.
- Detailed cleaning of kitchen and bathrooms, including inside cabinets and drawers.
- Appliance exteriors cleaned; interior appliance cleaning available as an add-on for a true “like-new” feel.
- Walls spot-cleaned where accessible, baseboards, door frames, and switches wiped.
✨ LIC Deep Cleaning
This is the mandatory first service for most new clients in Long Island City. Our deep clean tackles built-up grime, dust, and neglected areas so your apartment starts fresh before any recurring plan.
- Thorough top-to-bottom clean of kitchens, bathrooms, living areas, and bedrooms.
- Extra focus on high-touch and “forgotten” zones like baseboards, trim, door frames, and grout lines.
- Ideal after renovations, busy seasons, or when it’s been a while since your last professional clean.
- Sets the standard for all future recurring visits, so maintenance cleanings stay quick and efficient.
🗓️ Recurring Maintenance Clean
Available weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly after your Initial Deep Clean. Designed to keep your LIC apartment consistently fresh, so you come home to clean — not chores.
- Ongoing maintenance for apartments, condos, and high-rises throughout Long Island City.
- Regular dusting, bathroom refresh, kitchen wipe-downs, and floor care based on your home’s layout.
- Helps prevent buildup so you can avoid constant “marathon” cleanings on your days off.
- Best value for LIC residents who want a trusted, recurring maid service they don’t have to think about.
Real Reviews from Long Island City Residents
See What Your LIC Neighbors Are Saying
Our Long Island City apartment cleaners are rated 5 stars across LIC high-rises, condos, and walk-ups. Here’s what your neighbors are saying after booking with Long Island Maids.
Based on 1,337+ reviews in LIC & nearby Queens
“They cleaned our Court Square condo before a big work trip and it honestly felt like a hotel. The team coordinated with our front desk for keys and followed all our building rules without us having to micromanage anything.”
Reviewed in Long Island City — 2024
“Our Hunters Point apartment has floor-to-ceiling glass and lots of dust from the train. Long Island Maids has been doing a deep clean and then bi-weekly maintenance—place looks showing-ready all the time.”
Reviewed near Gantry Plaza State Park — 2024
“We booked a move-out clean for our Queens Plaza rental and the place looked better than when we moved in. The landlord commented on how detailed the cleaning was and released our full deposit.”
Reviewed in Queens Plaza — 2024
Pricing is upfront, secure, and includes all supplies and equipment needed for your LIC apartment.
Why Choose Our Long Island City Apartment Cleaners
Why We’re the Top-Rated Maid Service in Long Island City
Long Island City apartments aren’t suburban houses—and we don’t treat them like they are. From key exchange with building staff to timing your clean around elevator schedules, our team is built for the way LIC actually works.
Built Specifically for Long Island City Living
Our cleaners work in LIC high-rises, condos, and studios every single week. We understand your building rules, tight schedules, and the pressure of keeping a small space consistently spotless.
- Key & concierge coordination. We can coordinate with your front desk, super, or lockbox for secure key exchange in doorman and non-doorman buildings.
- Building-friendly scheduling. We schedule around elevator hours, move-in/move-out rules, and quiet times so your cleaning doesn’t create problems with management or neighbors.
- Experience with LIC layouts. From efficient studios and loft-style spaces to penthouse apartments with floor-to-ceiling glass, we clean with your exact floorplan and finishes in mind.
- Fully insured with documentation ready. Need proof of insurance or documentation for your building? We can provide what management needs before your appointment.
- Same trusted team whenever possible. For recurring LIC clients, we aim to send the same techs so they learn your preferences, pet situation, and building quirks.
Service Area Coverage
Full Coverage Across LIC: Hunters Point to Queens Plaza
If it’s in Long Island City, we probably already clean there. Our teams work across LIC high-rises, condos, and walk-ups every week—from the waterfront towers in Hunters Point to the busy streets around Queens Plaza.
We Know Long Island City Apartments Inside and Out
Long Island City living comes with its own set of rules—tight elevator windows, street cleaning schedules, loading zones, and strict building sign-in procedures. We’ve built our process around that reality so your clean feels effortless.
- High-rise friendly. We plan around elevator access, service entrances, and building move-in/move-out timeframes so our crews aren’t stuck waiting in the lobby.
- Parking & loading awareness. Our teams are familiar with LIC’s loading zones, street cleaning hours, and parking challenges, which helps your appointment start on time.
- Seamless building sign-in. We follow your building’s check-in policies, ID requirements, and guest procedures so front desk staff and supers know exactly who is coming and why.
- From studios to penthouses. Whether you’re in a cozy Jackson Avenue studio or a waterfront penthouse overlooking Gantry Plaza State Park, we tailor the clean to your layout and finishes.
Questions About LIC Apartment Cleaning
Long Island City Apartment Cleaning: Frequently Asked Questions
Get quick answers to the most common questions we receive from Long Island City residents about deep cleaning, move-outs, recurring maintenance, pricing, and what to expect on cleaning day.
Service & Scope
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What is the difference between a Deep Clean and a Regular Clean for LIC apartments?
Our Initial Deep Clean (required for most new clients) is a comprehensive top-to-bottom service focused on removing buildup and hitting the details that are usually skipped in everyday cleaning. We focus on baseboards, door frames, switches, high/low dusting, bathroom surfaces, kitchen fronts, and inside the microwave.
The Recurring Maintenance Clean is a lighter upkeep service for weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly clients. Its goal is to maintain the standard set by your Deep Clean so your LIC apartment consistently looks and feels freshly cleaned.
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Do you offer Move-In and Move-Out cleaning services in Long Island City?
Yes. Move-In/Move-Out cleaning is one of our most popular services in Long Island City. This is our most detailed service and is designed with landlord and building requirements in mind to help with security deposit returns and smooth move-ins.
Our Move-In/Move-Out Clean typically includes cleaning inside cabinets and drawers, deep bathroom and kitchen cleaning, plus inside major appliances such as fridge and oven interiors, unless your building or appliance type requires a different approach.
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Are your cleaning products safe for kids and pets in NYC apartments?
Yes. We use high-quality, professional-grade products that are selected to be safe for families, children, and pets in NYC apartments while still delivering a deep, effective clean.
If you have specific allergies, sensitivities, or product preferences, you can note that during the online booking process so we can plan accordingly for your Long Island City home.
Logistics, Buildings & Trust
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Are Long Island Maids cleaners insured and background-checked for high-rise apartments?
Yes. Every cleaner on our team is fully insured, bonded, and has passed an extensive background check. We take safety and trust extremely seriously, especially in dense buildings and high-rise environments like Long Island City.
We can provide proof of insurance and any necessary documentation to your building management upon request so you stay fully compliant with vendor policies.
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How do you handle building key drop-offs and entry in Long Island City?
We’re very familiar with the logistics of LIC apartment buildings. During booking you can share entry instructions, including leaving a key with a doorman or concierge, using a secure lockbox, or providing digital/smart-lock access codes.
We follow your building’s check-in and guest policies closely so front desk staff and management know exactly who is coming, when, and for what purpose.
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Do you service all LIC neighborhoods, including Hunters Point, Court Square, and Queens Plaza?
Yes. We service the entire Long Island City area and nearby pockets of Queens. Our regular route includes Hunters Point, Court Square, Queens Plaza, Center Boulevard, Vernon Boulevard, Dutch Kills, and areas bordering Astoria.
If you’re unsure whether your apartment falls inside our LIC zone, you can always enter your ZIP code in our online booking tool or send us a quick message to confirm.
Booking, Pricing & Guarantee
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How much does apartment cleaning cost in Long Island City?
Our pricing is transparent and upfront. Rates are based on the size of your apartment (studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, etc.), the service type (Deep Clean, Recurring Maintenance, or Move-In/Move-Out), and any add-ons you select.
The fastest way to see exact pricing is to use our 30-second online booking tool for LIC. You’ll get an instant flat-rate quote with no hidden fees or surprise charges.
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What is your 24-hour satisfaction guarantee?
We stand behind our work. If you’re not completely happy with any part of your Long Island City cleaning, just contact us within 24 hours of the appointment.
We’ll schedule a return visit to re-clean the specific area(s) at no additional cost. Our goal is for every LIC client to feel confident booking with us again and again.
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Do I need to provide any cleaning supplies or equipment?
No. Our teams arrive fully equipped with all the professional supplies and equipment needed for your clean, including HEPA-filter vacuums, microfiber cloths, mop systems, and all cleaning solutions.
If your building has specific rules about vacuums, elevators, or noise, you can mention that during booking and we’ll plan our visit around those guidelines.
LIC Cleaning Resources & Related Guides
Use this page as your home base for everything related to apartment cleaning in Long Island City—from move-out checklists and deep cleaning guides to tips for keeping a small NYC space fresh between visits.
Guides Written for Long Island City Apartments
Each guide below is written with LIC buildings, layouts, and real-world logistics in mind. Linking these together helps you plan your clean—and helps Google understand we’re the go-to resource for Long Island City apartment cleaning.
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The Ultimate Checklist for Your LIC Move-Out Cleaning
Move-Out GuidePerfect for renters in Court Square, Hunters Point, Queens Plaza and beyond.
A step-by-step checklist to get your deposit back—covering appliances, trim, glass, grout, and the small details LIC landlords actually look for.
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Deep Cleaning vs. Regular Cleaning for LIC Apartments
Deep vs. RegularGreat for new Long Island City clients starting recurring service.
Understand what’s included in a full deep clean, what’s maintained on recurring visits, and why we require a deep cleaning first for most LIC apartments.
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Best Pet-Friendly Cleaning Tips for NYC & LIC Apartments
Pet-FriendlyIdeal for LIC residents with pets in smaller, high-rise spaces.
Learn how we reduce pet hair, dander, and odors in tight NYC floorplans without harsh chemicals, plus what you can do between professional visits.
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How to Prepare Your LIC Apartment Before We Arrive
Prep ChecklistHelpful for first-time clients in Long Island City.
A simple pre-clean checklist so our crew can focus on deep cleaning—covering clutter, pets, access instructions, and building requirements.
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Life in Long Island City
Enjoy Your Clean Apartment: Our Favorite Things to Do in LIC
Once we’ve taken care of the scrubbing, dusting, and deep cleaning, your job is simple: actually enjoy living in Long Island City. Here are a few of our favorite ways to spend that newly freed-up time.
Gantry Plaza State Park Waterfront
Instead of spending your Saturday cleaning the bathroom, walk down to Gantry Plaza State Park and relax by the water. Grab a coffee, sit on the benches, and enjoy one of the best views of the Manhattan skyline right from LIC.
Visit park infoDinner & Drinks Along Vernon Boulevard
With your kitchen sparkling and the floors freshly cleaned, head out instead of staying in. Vernon Boulevard is packed with cozy restaurants, wine bars, and neighborhood spots—perfect for a date night or an easy dinner after work.
Explore Vernon Blvd spotsMoMA PS1 in Court Square
Trade scrubbing grout for modern art. MoMA PS1 is just steps from the Court Square subway and always has rotating exhibitions, performances, and events—perfect for a Sunday after your apartment has been professionally cleaned.
View current exhibitionsBike or Stroll Through Hunters Point South Park
With no cleaning on your to-do list, you’ve got time for a waterfront walk or bike ride. Hunters Point South Park offers wide paths, dog-friendly areas, and open lawns—ideal after a deep clean or recurring visit.
Learn more about the parkCoffee, Laptop, and a Freshly Cleaned Home
Work from home in a space that actually feels calm—or head to a local LIC café knowing you’ll come back to a spotless apartment. A clean, organized home makes remote work and busy city life a lot more manageable.
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