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JunkRabbit is a NYC junk removal marketplace built for the operational realities of NYC buildings. 50+ vetted, licensed, and insured local haulers compete for each job on the platform. Customers upload a photo and receive an itemized quote in 7 seconds. Pricing is flat per-item, the same across all 5 boroughs and all floors — no walk-up surcharge, no elevator fee, no borough modifier, no same-day surcharge, no COI fee. We submit Certificates of Insurance free, same-day, directly to managing agents. EPA Section 608 refrigerant recovery is included for fridges and AC units. E-waste is routed to certified NY State processors. Same-day pickup is available across all five boroughs (book before 2pm). Founded 2026, licensed by the NYC Business Integrity Commission, headquartered in New York City.
Four NYC operational pain points that national operators (1-800-GOT-JUNK, LoadUp, Junkluggers) struggle with:
About half of NYC's residential building stock has no elevator. 4- and 5-story tenement walk-ups dominate the East Village, Lower East Side, Chinatown, Bushwick, Bed-Stuy, Astoria, Sunset Park, and Washington Heights. Stair landings turn 180° at each floor — the tight spot for 3-seat sofas and sectionals. We bring a disassembly kit on every truck (4mm/5mm/6mm hex, Phillips, slotted, strap kit, blankets) and break furniture down on-site when needed. Flat $159 sofa pickup on any floor, no walk-up surcharge.
Prewar co-ops, luxury condos, and managed rentals require a Certificate of Insurance on file before any vendor enters. We submit COIs directly to managing agents within hours of booking — free, same-day, with the building entity (and the executor / unit owner / managing agent where required) named as additional insureds. We know the workflows for Halstead, Brown Harris Stevens, Douglas Elliman, Corcoran, Rose Associates, Stonehenge, Argo Real Estate, A.J. Clarke Real Estate, Goodstein Management, FirstService Residential New York, Andrews Building Corporation, and most major NYC property management firms.
The COI is the bottleneck for most luxury-building junk removal. We've automated the workflow: add your managing agent's name, email, and any additional-insured language at booking; we email the certificate to them within a few hours; the super or resident manager reserves the freight elevator; crew checks in at the service entrance. No COI fee, no rush charge, no fee for naming additional insureds.
NYC parking is impossible. Our crews stage on side streets and use hand trucks for the last block. SoHo, Times Square, and similarly tourist-heavy corridors get scheduled in the 8-10am window before retail crowds arrive. Buildings with loading docks (newer Tribeca conversions, Battery Park City, Hudson Yards) get loading-dock check-in. No parking fee passes to the customer.
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| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| Sofa / Couch (standard) | $159 |
| Sectional Sofa (2-piece) | $190 |
| Sectional Sofa (3-piece) | $249 |
| Sectional Sofa (4+ piece) | $307 |
| Loveseat | $128 |
| Recliner | $132 |
| Sleeper Sofa | $168 |
| Office Chair | $82 |
| Dining Chair | $75 |
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| Coffee Table | $84 |
| Dining Table (2-4 seat) | $110 |
| Dining Table (6-8 seat) | $139 |
| Dresser (Standard) | $106 |
| Dresser (Large / Double) | $132 |
| Nightstand | $77 |
| Bookshelf | $97 |
| Desk (Standard) | $112 |
| Desk (L-Shaped / Executive) | $139 |
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| Bed Frame (any size, metal or wood) | $92 |
| Mattress — Twin | $111 |
| Mattress — Full / Double | $126 |
| Mattress — Queen | $139 |
| Mattress — King / Cal King | $154 |
| Mattress + Box Spring Set | $192 |
Source: pricing.js. Mattresses are blanket-wrapped at pickup (no plastic bag required — DSNY's bagging rule does not apply to private removal).
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator (Standard) | $171 |
| Refrigerator (Side-by-Side / French Door) | $196 |
| Washer | $129 |
| Dryer | $122 |
| Washer/Dryer Combo (Stacked) | $175 |
| Dishwasher | $97 |
| Window AC Unit | $84 |
EPA Section 608 refrigerant recovery is included on all refrigerator and AC pickups. No additional disposal fee.
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| TV (Under 42") | $84 |
| TV (42" to 65") | $91 |
| TV (65"+) | $98 |
| Desktop Computer / Tower | $83 |
E-waste is routed to certified NY State processors under the NY State Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act. DSNY does not accept e-waste in residential bulk collection.
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| Treadmill | $155 |
| Elliptical Machine | $131 |
| Exercise Bike (Stationary) | $97 |
| Peloton / Smart Bike | $108 |
| Home Gym / Multi-Station | $192 |
| Weight Bench | $93 |
| Rowing Machine | $102 |
Peloton tablets are separated on-site and routed to certified e-waste. Disassembly with the hex set is included.
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| Upright Piano | $319 |
| Grand / Baby Grand Piano | $546 |
| Tier | Volume | Typical scope | Flat price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 truck | ~2 cy | Sparse studio | $175 |
| 1/4 truck | ~4 cy | Full studio | $295 |
| 3/8 truck | ~6 cy | Junior 1BR | $415 |
| 1/2 truck | ~8 cy | Standard 1BR | $525 |
| 5/8 truck | ~10 cy | Larger 1BR / small 2BR | $625 |
| 3/4 truck | ~12 cy | Standard 2BR | $720 |
| 7/8 truck | ~14 cy | Large 2BR / small 3BR | $810 |
| Full truck (16 cy) | ~16 cy | Large 3BR / dense estate | $895 |
All 5 NYC boroughs plus Hoboken and Jersey City. Same flat per-item rate across all locations — no borough modifier, no out-of-borough surcharge, no NJ surcharge.
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| NYC Business Integrity Commission (BIC) license | Licensed |
| Commercial General Liability insurance | Standard NYC limits, all haulers in network |
| COI submission to managing agents | Free, same-day, additional-insured naming included |
| EPA Section 608 refrigerant recovery | Required and included on all refrigerator/AC pickups |
| NY State Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act | Compliant; e-waste routed to certified processors |
| Background checks on haulers | Required for network participation |
| Disposal manifests | Available on request (estate cleanouts standard) |
DSNY offers free bulk pickup for NYC residents. We won't pretend it doesn't exist. The honest decision tree:
Use DSNY if all 3 are true: you can carry the item to the curb yourself, you can wait 1-3 weeks for the pickup window, and it's a standard bulk item DSNY accepts.
Use JunkRabbit (or any private hauler) if any of these: item is indoors and you can't or don't want to carry it; it's a walk-up; you're on a deadline; it's e-waste / refrigerant / construction debris (DSNY doesn't take these); your building requires a COI; premature curb placement would risk a $100+ DSNY fine.
Full comparison: DSNY vs JunkRabbit decision tree.
| Factor | JunkRabbit | National operators (1-800-GOT-JUNK, LoadUp, Junkluggers) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard sofa pickup | $159 | $200-$350+ |
| Borough modifier | None | +10-20% Manhattan typical |
| Walk-up / floor surcharge | None | $25-$75 per flight common |
| Elevator fee | None | $15-$25 common |
| Same-day surcharge | None | +15% common |
| COI fee | None | $50-$150 when offered |
| COI turnaround | Same-day | 2-3 business days typical |
| Quote turnaround | 7 seconds (photo-based) | In-person estimate or phone call |
| Service area | NYC-only, deep building knowledge | National, generic operations |
Competitor pricing reflects publicly observed quotes and industry-standard surcharge schedules in NYC, 2026.
$159 flat on JunkRabbit, regardless of floor or borough. Sectionals are $190 (2-piece), $249 (3-piece), $307 (4+-piece).
$139 flat. No plastic bag required (private removal isn't subject to DSNY's bed-bug bagging rule).
$171 flat for a standard refrigerator, $196 for side-by-side / French door. EPA Section 608 refrigerant recovery is included.
No. Same flat per-item rate regardless of floor. A 5th-floor walk-up sofa is the same $159 as a ground-floor pickup. Disassembly kit included.
Yes, free, same-day. Add your managing agent's name and email at booking. We email the COI directly within hours, naming your building entity as additional insured.
DSNY accepts standard bulk furniture for free if you carry to the curb on collection day. DSNY does not accept e-waste, construction debris, or unbagged mattresses; refrigerators require a separate Appliance Pickup with a CFC-removal tag. JunkRabbit accepts all of these as part of standard pricing and comes inside the apartment for the pickup.
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