Estate Cleanout NYC
Clearing a loved one's home is hard enough. We handle the rest - with care, discretion, and respect for what you're going through.
Compassionate Estate Cleanouts Across NYC
An estate cleanout is never just a job. It's sorting through decades of memories, photographs, letters, furniture that held a family together, and figuring out what stays, what goes, and what gets donated. Most families aren't ready to do it alone - and they shouldn't have to.
We've handled estate cleanouts for lawyers, executors, and families directly. We work slowly if you need slow, fast if you need fast. We set aside anything that looks personal or valuable - photos, jewelry, documents, keepsakes - and we never throw out anything without your approval on items that matter.
Full-home cleanouts usually take 2–4 days depending on size. We donate 50–70% of contents to Housing Works, Goodwill, or local shelters (full documentation for tax purposes). The rest is recycled or properly disposed of. One quote covers everything - no hourly surprises.
Jobs We've Completed This Month
Real projects, real timelines, real results. Here's a snapshot of what we handle every day.
Full Brownstone Cleanout - Park Slope
4-story brownstone, estate situation. Sorted room-by-room over 2 days, set aside family photos and valuables for the client, donated 60% of furniture to Housing Works.
Kitchen Gut Renovation Debris
Contractor left behind drywall, old cabinets, tile, and an old fridge. Same-day emergency pickup for a client closing on a sale the next morning.
5th-Floor Walk-Up Move-Out
Full apartment clearance, 5 flights of stairs, no elevator. Couch, queen mattress, dresser, boxes. Completed before the new tenant's 10am arrival.
Licensed, Insured, and NYC-Compliant
We meet every requirement so you never have to worry about liability, fines, or improper disposal.
NYC DSNY Licensed
Registered carter for residential & commercial waste hauling
$2M General Liability
Full coverage for property damage and job-site incidents
Workers' Comp
Every crew member fully covered - you're never at risk
EPA-Compliant Disposal
Licensed transfer stations only. Documentation on request.
Proof of license and certificate of insurance (COI) can be sent to your building management, HOA, or contractor within the hour. Many NYC co-ops and condos require it - we're used to it.
24/7 Emergency Estate Cleanout
Closing day next week and the house is still full? Family flying in from out of state and you only have the weekend? Probate court pressuring to list the property? We handle urgent estate cleanouts with the speed - and the sensitivity - the situation requires.
What We Haul Away
Complete list of what we handle for estate cleanout jobs:
Everything in the Home
- • All furniture
- • Appliances (large & small)
- • Mattresses & bedding
- • Clothing & linens
- • Books & papers
- • Electronics & TVs
- • Kitchen items & cookware
- • Tools & garage items
- • Garden equipment
- • Artwork & decor
- • Collectibles (sorted first)
- • Personal items (set aside)
Specialty Items
- • Pianos & large instruments
- • Gun safes (empty)
- • Fine china sets
- • Vintage clothing
- • Antique furniture
- • Family photo archives
- • Medical equipment
- • Mobility aids
- • Crafting supplies
- • Vehicles (via partner)
- • Exercise equipment
- • Hoarding-level buildup
What We Don't Take
Firearms (require certified transport - we partner with a licensed service), biohazard materials, active medications (we'll help you find proper disposal), and radioactive items like old smoke detectors.
Where We Work
Full coverage across NYC's 5 boroughs plus Nassau County - crews stationed in Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx for fast response.
Planning Ahead for Your Own Estate
Quick tips from our crew.
Label sentimental items now
A sticky note with who gets what saves years of family tension. The item matters less than knowing you thought of them.
Photograph and inventory valuables
A phone album of your important items, with brief notes, is the single most useful thing your family will have later.
Let go of the "someone might want this"
If it's been in storage for 10 years, no one wants it. Freeing yourself now saves others later.
Discuss your wishes openly
The hardest part for families isn't the stuff - it's guessing what you would have wanted. A short conversation saves months of uncertainty.
Reach Us How You Want
Operating Hours
Payment Methods
Payment due on completion - no deposits required for residential jobs under $2,500. Commercial accounts billable via invoice with net-15 terms. Receipts emailed on request.
Get a Free Quote
Tell us what you need removed - we'll get back to you with a price, usually within an hour.
Or call us directly: (718) 587-0156 - we answer 7 days a week.
Helpful Reading Before You Book
Quick guides and NYC-specific answers from our crew - because an informed client is an easy job.
NYC Bulk Pickup Rules (2026 Edition)
What DSNY takes for free, what they fine you for, and when you actually need a private hauler. Updated with the latest mattress & e-waste rules.
What Estate Cleanout Actually Costs in NYC
Real pricing breakdowns by job type - single items, full apartments, estates, and construction debris. What drives the cost up and how to save.
How to Prepare for a Estate Cleanout Crew
5-minute prep that can cut your cost and speed up the job. What to gather, what to point out, and what you absolutely should NOT touch before we arrive.
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