You built a commercial cleaning company in the most demanding real estate market on earth, and now you are thinking about what comes next. Investera Holdings is a Michigan family-operated buyer that acquires janitorial and commercial cleaning businesses in New York, NY and keeps them running. We are not a broker and not a passive fund. We buy to operate: we install stronger systems and a dedicated general manager so the company runs without leaning on you, your crews keep their routes, and the founder gets a clean exit on fair terms.
Why New York owners are thinking about selling now
New York County is the densest office and institutional market in the country, and every one of those buildings needs cleaning night after night. Class A towers around Grand Central, the Plaza District, Hudson Yards, and the Financial District compete for tenants on how spotless and healthy their space feels, while co-op and condo boards on the Upper East and Upper West Sides expect white-glove lobbies. Hospitals like Mount Sinai and NYU Langone, universities, law firms, and the restaurant corridors of Midtown and SoHo all run on recurring janitorial contracts. If you hold steady accounts in this market, you own something genuinely scarce, and buyers who actually understand the work are rare.
At the same time, the pressures on a founder-run cleaning company here keep growing. Labor is tight and largely nocturnal, insurance and workers’ comp costs climb every renewal, and building owners increasingly ask for documented green cleaning and reporting tied to sustainability and Local Law 97 energy goals. Competing against 32BJ union shops and national facility giants for the same floors is a grind when you are also the person doing payroll at 2 a.m. Many owners who survived the pandemic reoccupancy swings are simply ready to hand the operational weight to someone who will protect what they built rather than strip it for parts.
Who we buy in the New York area
We are looking for one solid, established commercial cleaning company in the New York area with real contracts and a team that already does the work well. We are not trying to buy a job for ourselves.
- Recurring or contract cleaning revenue, not one-off jobs
- Roughly $500K+ in revenue or SDE (close is fine)
- A capable crew and at least one dependable supervisor
- A solid reputation with New York building managers and tenants
- Owner open to a clean handoff or staying on short-term
If that sounds like your company, the numbers do not have to be perfect and the business does not have to be huge. What matters most is steady accounts, a team worth keeping, and a founder ready for an honest conversation.
What makes selling to Investera different
No broker fees, ever. We buy directly, so you are not paying a broker’s commission out of your proceeds and you are not being shopped around a marketplace to the highest bidder.
A confidential process. Your crews, your building managers, and your competitors hear nothing until you decide the timing is right, because a leaked sale can spook the exact accounts we both want to protect.
Creative deal structures. Whether you want a clean full exit or a phased handoff with an earn-out, we shape terms around your goals instead of forcing a one-size template.
Operators, not a fund. We are a family that runs service businesses for the long haul, not investors flipping assets on a five-year clock, so your name and your standards stay intact.
How the process works
The process is straightforward and respectful of your time. It starts with a private phone call to understand your accounts, your team, and what you want life to look like after a sale. If there is a fit, we sign a simple mutual NDA and review basic financials together, then give you a clear, honest read on value and structure rather than a lowball anchor. From there we move to a written offer, light diligence focused on your contracts and payroll, and a closing timeline that works for you. Most conversations move at the pace the owner sets, not a broker’s deadline.
We will take care of what you built
Once we own a cleaning company, our first job is to make it run better without the founder holding it together. We put a dedicated general manager and management systems in place for scheduling, supply, quality inspections, and client communication, so routes stay covered and standards stay high even when someone calls out. That is exactly how we operate CT Cleaners and Optimal Facility Services in our own portfolio. Your supervisors get real support and a path to grow, your clients keep the reliability they signed up for, and the reputation you spent years earning in New York keeps its shine.
Learn more about what we buy, see how we acquire commercial cleaning / janitorial businesses, or read about Investera Holdings.
Frequently asked questions
How much is my commercial cleaning business worth in New York?
Most owner-operated janitorial companies trade in a range of roughly 2.5 to 4 times SDE (seller’s discretionary earnings), with contract mix, account stickiness, margins, and team depth pushing you up or down within that band. It is a typical range, not a guarantee. After a short confidential look at your numbers we will give you an honest, specific read rather than a vague promise.
Will you keep this confidential?
Yes. We sign a mutual NDA before reviewing anything sensitive, and nothing is shared with your crews, building managers, or competitors until you choose to make it known. A quiet process protects your accounts and your people.
Do I have to pay any broker or advisory fees?
No. We are the direct buyer, not a broker, so there is no listing commission or success fee taken out of your proceeds. What we agree on is what you receive at closing.
Can I stay involved after the sale?
You can, if you want to. Some owners prefer a clean break and a short transition; others stay on for a defined period to introduce clients and mentor the team. We build the handoff around what you actually want.
How long does a typical deal take?
It depends on your books and how ready you are, but many deals move from first call to closing in about 60 to 90 days. We can go faster or slower to fit your timeline.
What areas around New York do you buy in?
We buy throughout the New York City area, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Long Island City. If your accounts span the boroughs, that is a plus, not a problem.
Start a confidential conversation
If you own a commercial cleaning company in New York and have even started wondering what a sale could look like, let’s have a private, no-pressure conversation. There is no fee to talk, no listing, and no obligation, just a straight answer about what your business might be worth and how a clean handoff could work. Reach out to Investera Holdings and we will handle the rest with discretion and respect for what you have built.