Home cleaning in Westchester Square, the Bronx
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Where does Westchester Square change ZIP code?
Mostly at Zerega Avenue. The neighborhood is split almost in half by tax lot: east of Zerega is mostly one ZIP code, and west of it is the other.
- 10461
Mostly east of Zerega Avenue
- 10462
Mostly west of Zerega Avenue
*The Zerega Av station on the 6 train sits right on the line: one of its stairs is in 10462 and the other in 10461. We clean on both sides of it.
Check another ZIP codeAre Westchester Square homes mostly houses or walk-ups?
Walk-ups. Buildings with no elevator hold more than half the homes here, even though the two-family house is the single most common building. Either one books by its rooms.
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Walk-up buildings
Close to 450, three-family houses included, with over half of all homes.
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One- and two-family houses
Over 800, and most date from before 1940 in city records.
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Elevator buildings
Fifteen, most of them six stories. The tallest, on Glebe Avenue, has 13.
Add-ons that suit an older two- or three-family house:
- Stairs & railings
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Basement swept out -
Interior windows -
Wash & fold laundry -
Inside the fridge -
Inside the oven
Do you clean apartments above the stores?
Yes. About 70 buildings in Westchester Square mix homes with a store or an office, many on Zerega, East Tremont and Westchester avenues. Those apartments book like any other.
How far these spots are from our base
- Westchester Square Library, on Glebe Avenue1.2 mi
- Owen F. Dolen Park1.3 mi
- Westchester Sq-E Tremont Av station1.4 mi
- Zerega Av station1.5 mi
Straight-line distance from our base on Tomlinson Avenue.
How do I book a cleaning?
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Build your plan
Tell us your home, tick what you want cleaned and pick how often. Takes about 5 minutes.
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Book your day
Pick a date and time that works for you: Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm; Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 6pm.
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Relax, we got it
We arrive with all the supplies and get to work. You just enjoy the space.
How often can you come?
Plans are billed every 30 days. Cancel online anytime, no phone call. More visits, lower cost per visit.
- Just once One-time clean Card, or cash if checkout offers it
- Monthly 1 clean / month
- Bi-weekly 2 cleans / month
- Weekly 4 cleans / month
What does a cleaning include?
The same core clean in every home. You choose the rooms.
Every room you include
- Floors swept or vacuumed, then mopped
- Surfaces dusted, beds made
- Trash and recycling emptied
Every full bathroom
- Toilet scrubbed inside and out
- Shower glass descaled, tub scrubbed
- Sink, tile and mirrors cleaned
A half bath gets the same, minus the shower and tub.
The kitchen
- Counters wiped, stovetop degreased
- Microwave cleaned inside and out
- Cabinet doors and table wiped
Inside the fridge, oven or cabinets, windows and laundry are extras. See the full list.
What should I know before booking?
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Re-clean guarantee
Something not right? Tell us within 24 hours and we come back to re-clean that area at no charge.
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You don't have to be home
Give us a safe way in: a key, a door code, a smart lock or a doorman who knows we are coming.
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Plans change
Move or cancel a visit from your account at no charge, with reasonable notice. If we arrive and cannot get in, a no-access fee of 30% of that visit applies.
Questions neighbors ask in Westchester Square
Is Westchester Square in 10461 or 10462?
Both, close to half and half by tax lot. North of Westchester Avenue the line is Zerega Avenue: the blocks west of it are 10462 and the blocks east are 10461, though most addresses on Zerega itself are 10462. Westchester, Glebe and St. Raymond avenues change ZIP code where they cross Zerega. We clean on both sides.
Is Westchester Square part of Westchester County?
No. Westchester Square is a neighborhood of the Bronx, inside New York City, and Bronx Community Board 10 lists it among its neighborhoods. Its center is less than a mile and a half from our base on Tomlinson Avenue.
How much does house cleaning cost in Westchester Square?
It depends on the home. You choose the rooms and how often we come, and the plan builder adds it up from $0 as you go. You see the full total before you share any contact details.
Do you clean the walk-up buildings on Doris and Parker streets?
Yes. Walk-ups are the most common apartment building in Westchester Square, and Doris, Parker, Fuller and Lyvere streets have many of them. Most are two to four floors. Each apartment books on its own, by its rooms.
Do you clean on East Tremont Avenue?
Yes. From number 2400 on, East Tremont Avenue is in 10461 all the way through the neighborhood, and about a dozen of its buildings have homes above a store. We clean those apartments too.
Ready to get your place back?
Build your plan in about five minutes. You see the price before you enter a single detail.
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