5 Best Painting Services in New York (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 9 min read

A bad paint job in a New York apartment means living with drips and uneven coats for years, so the crew you hire matters more than the color you pick. Painting services in New York have logged 728 Google reviews between the names on this page, and every single one holds a perfect or near-perfect rating, a level of consistency that is rare in home services.

Short answer: The highest-rated painter in New York on this list is a three-way tie at 5.0 stars: JB Painters Manhattan (228 reviews, the most of the group), Interior Finishing NYC (127 reviews), and NYCA Contractors (125 reviews, cabinet-refinishing specialist). Paintworks & Decorating (4.9, 213 reviews) rounds out the top tier for full-service residential jobs.

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New York's Top Painters, Side by Side

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	JB Painters Manhattan	5.0 ★	228	Whole-apartment repaints	View ›
2	Paintworks & Decorating	4.9 ★	213	Full-service renovation painting	View ›
3	Interior Finishing NYC	5.0 ★	127	Decorative finishes (limewash, Roman clay)	View ›
4	NYCA Contractors, LLC	5.0 ★	125	Cabinet painting and refinishing	View ›
5	Precision Painting Plus of Brooklyn	4.7 ★	135	Brooklyn, larger renovations	View ›

5 Best Painting Services in New York (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

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JB Painters Manhattan

5.0228 Google reviews

JB Painters Manhattan is a Manhattan-based residential and commercial painting company offering skim coating, plaster repair, and wallpaper hanging and removal alongside standard interior painting. It is fully licensed and insured, uses Benjamin Moore paint or a client's chosen brand, and prescreens its crews. Its work covers everything from single-room touch-ups to full multi-bedroom apartment repaints.

What people praise

Team praised as attentive, clean, and respectful in occupied homes
Handles complex jobs like water-damage repair and multi-day repaints
Provides upfront estimates and explains the process clearly
Repeat clients specifically ask for the same crew again

Worth knowing

Books up for larger jobs, so plan ahead for scheduling
Full-building repaints require coordinating with building management

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating5 / 5

Review volume228 · 98th

Confidencehigh

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown99% 5-star

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Our take: The most-reviewed painter on this list with a perfect rating to match. A strong default for anyone repainting a full apartment or repairing damage from a leak.

Website +1646-401-3904 Directions

20 W 33rd St 4th Floor, New York, NY 10001

#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Paintworks & Decorating

4.9213 Google reviews

Paintworks & Decorating is a Long Island City-based painting and decorating company also offering carpentry, drywall, and wallpaper hanging and removal. Reviewers describe large-scale projects, from finished basements to full apartment paint-and-electrical jobs, handled by a single crew. The company has built a reputation for taking on bigger scopes than a typical single-trade painter.

What people praise

Transparent about price adjustments before doing extra work
Handles painting, wallpaper, and some electrical or flooring work together
Crew treats client homes with visible care and attention to detail
Quick turnaround even on multi-room projects

Worth knowing

Being a multi-trade shop, ask specifically about pure paint-only pricing
Slightly smaller review base than the top pick

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume213 · 93rd

Confidencehigh

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

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Our take: The strongest choice for anyone who wants one crew to handle painting plus related renovation work, not just a coat of paint.

Website +1646-960-3699 Directions

45-20 11th St, Long Island City, NY 11101

#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Interior Finishing NYC

5.0127 Google reviews

Interior Finishing NYC is a Manhattan-based painting contractor specializing in decorative finishes, including limewash and Roman clay applications, alongside standard interior painting and wallpaper installation. Reviewers consistently name the same lead contractor for color consultations and finish work across nurseries, offices, and living spaces.

What people praise

Specific expertise in limewash and Roman clay, less common finishes
Helps clients choose colors and finishes during consultation
Reasonably priced with quick turnaround on repeat jobs
Clean work that leaves rooms spotless afterward

Worth knowing

Smaller operation, so lead time may be longer at busy periods
Decorative finishes cost more than a flat paint job

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating5 / 5

Review volume127 · 83rd

Confidencemoderate

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

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Our take: The pick for anyone chasing a textured or decorative wall finish rather than a standard flat paint job. Reviewers keep coming back for repeat rooms.

Website +1917-294-6271 Directions

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NYCA Contractors, LLC

5.0125 Google reviews

NYCA Contractors, LLC is a cabinet-painting and refinishing specialist serving New York and New Jersey, in business since 2009 with over seven years focused specifically on cabinet work. It uses HVLP sprayers and custom-mixed 2K paints and offers a seasonal discount on cabinet services. The company is certified and insured and focuses narrowly on kitchen cabinet transformations rather than general house painting.

What people praise

Specialist focus gives a noticeably higher-end cabinet finish
Fast, responsive quoting and clear communication throughout
Reviewers repeatedly describe cabinets looking brand new
Reasonable pricing without sacrificing finish quality

Worth knowing

Cabinet-focused, not a fit for whole-room or whole-apartment painting
Smaller review base than the general painters above

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating5 / 5

Review volume125 · 78th

Confidencemoderate

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown99% 5-star

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Our take: The clear specialist pick if the job is kitchen cabinets specifically, not walls. A perfect rating on a narrow, well-defined service.

Website +1347-464-0606 Directions

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Precision Painting Plus of Brooklyn

4.7135 Google reviews

Precision Painting Plus of Brooklyn handles residential and commercial interior and exterior painting, wallpaper, carpentry, and flooring from its Cadman Plaza office. Reviewers describe full-apartment repaints that include trim, cabinets, and wallpaper removal, plus larger scope work like floor refinishing and custom baseboards done alongside the paint job.

What people praise

Handles large, multi-service renovation projects, not just paint
Uses premium paint brands like Farrow and Ball on request
Detailed, upfront estimates with no vague hidden fees claimed
Trade discounts passed through to clients on request

Worth knowing

Slightly lower rating than the other painters on this list
A few reviewers note pricing runs a bit higher for premium finishes

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume135 · 88th

Confidencemoderate

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown87% 5-star

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Our take: A strong Brooklyn-based option for bigger combined jobs involving paint, flooring, and carpentry in one project, at a slightly higher price point.

Website +1718-313-3593 Directions

300 Cadman Plz W 12th Floor Office 12003, Brooklyn, NY 11201

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How we score

Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the business’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other New York painters. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 5.0 from 228 people carries more weight than a 5.0 from a dozen. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does painting cost in New York? (2026)

None of the painters above list a fixed per-room or per-square-foot rate on their own site or Google listing, and pricing depends heavily on scope, prep work, and paint brand. Ask each company for a written, itemized quote before work begins.

Serving all of New York

The painters above cover Manhattan, Brooklyn, Long Island City, and the wider metro area. Searching for painting services near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and directions so you can reach the closest option fast.

What to ask before you hire a painter

Are you licensed and insured in New York?
Does the quote include prep work like sanding, patching, and priming?
What paint brand do you use, and can I choose my own?
How will you protect floors and furniture during the job?
Will you provide the estimate in writing before starting?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these painters?

We started from every painting service in New York with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Do New York painters handle wallpaper removal too?

Several painters here, including JB Painters, Paintworks, and Precision Painting Plus, also handle wallpaper hanging and removal. Confirm it is included when you ask for a quote.

How much does painting cost in New York?

Pricing depends on room size, prep needed, and paint brand, and none of the companies on this page publish a fixed rate. Always get a written, itemized quote before work begins.

The bottom line

JB Painters Manhattan is the safe default on proven volume and a perfect rating, while NYCA Contractors is the clear specialist pick if the job is cabinets, not walls. Whoever you call, get the itemized quote in writing before the brushes come out.

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