Petme · New York house sitting
House sitters in New York, your pet stays home
A vetted NYC sitter stays in your apartment or brownstone. Co-op friendly, doorman tested. $20,000 vet protection, 0% owner fee.
NYC house sitting solves the building-access problem. A vetted Petme sitter stays overnight in your apartment, handles your doorman and elevator etiquette, walks your dog in Central Park or Prospect Park on their normal schedule, and keeps everything looking lived-in. Especially valuable for senior dogs, reactive dogs, or any pet that struggles with travel.
Find a house sitterIn-home house sitting in New York typically runs $100 to $200 per night on Petme. Petme charges pet owners 0% commission, so the sitter rate is the full price. Rate bands verified May 2026.
$100–$200
Per night for house sitting
0%
Owner service fee
$20,000
Vet protection per booking
4.9 / 5
Average sitter rating
What’s included
What an NYC house-sitting booking includes
Sitter stays overnight
They sleep at your place, walk your dog in Central Park, Prospect Park, or your usual route, manage doorman interactions and building rules.
Daily photo + video updates
Sent in-chat from the booking. Reactive-dog owners typically get extra check-ins.
Mail, plants, package management
Standard. Sitters bring packages in promptly so they don't get stolen.
$20,000 vet protection + 24/7 support
Animal Medical Center, BluePearl Manhattan, NYC Veterinary Specialists. No deductible.
Why New York
Why house sitting works in New York specifically
Tiny apartments + doorman buildings + co-op rules = boarding-out is logistically painful for many NYC owners. A house sitter who comes to you keeps your dog in their territory, manages building staff relationships, and means no nervous taxi ride to a stranger's apartment. Manhattan and Brooklyn dominate house-sitting bookings; Queens and Forest Hills are growing.
Neighborhood coverage
NYC neighborhoods Petme house sitters cover
Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Williamsburg, Park Slope, Astoria, Greenpoint, Long Island City, Harlem, Chelsea, Brooklyn Heights, Bushwick, Forest Hills, and most major Manhattan + Brooklyn neighborhoods.
Why Petme in New York
0% fee. 5% cashback. $20,000 vet protection. Same sitter, every time.
The dog-sitter market has been Rover's and Wag's for a decade. Petme rebuilt the economics around the pet owner. New York owners on Petme pay less per booking, get more protection, and earn cashback on every stay. Sitters keep more of the rate, which is why they show up.
0% service fee for pet owners
Rover, Wag, and Care.com layer a 5% to 11% service fee on top of the sitter's rate at checkout. Petme layers 0%. You pay only the rate the sitter sets. On a typical 5-night booking, that's $35 to $50 you don't pay.
$20,000 vet protection, included
Every Petme booking includes up to $20,000 in vet expenses if something happens during the stay. No deductible, no upcharge, no upgrade tier. Petme coordinates with the New York clinic from inside the app.
Up to 5% cashback, automatic
When a booking completes, up to 5% cashback lands in your Petme balance instantly. Use it toward the next booking, no expiry, no minimum. Rakuten-style economics applied to your pet's second home.
Verified, background-checked sitters
Every Petme New York sitter passes identity verification with a government ID plus a background check before going live. Reviews are open and unfiltered. Same-sitter rebooking is one tap, not a matchmaking dice roll.
The cashback maths
What a 5-night booking in New York actually costs
Worked example at the New York median nightly rate ($150 per night). The sitter sets the same rate either way; the difference is what each platform stacks on top.
| Line item | Petme | Fee-charging platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Sitter rate (5 × $150) | $750 | $750 |
| Pet-owner service fee (~11%) | $0 | ~$79 |
| Cashback earned (up to 5%) | −$38 | n/a |
| Effective cost | $712 | $829 |
Competitor column reflects platforms that charge pet owners a service fee on top of the sitter rate (Rover, Wag, Care.com). $20,000 vet protection is included in the Petme price; competitors charge separately or cap medical reimbursement.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does house sitting cost in NYC?
Can the sitter handle my doorman building?
Do NYC sitters hold the commercial dog walker permit?
What about my co-op's no-strangers rule?
Can the sitter bring my packages inside?
What does $20,000 Petme Protection cover in NYC?
Verified pet sitters in New York
Browse verified pet sitters in New York. Tap any sitter to see their services, rates and reviews.
5.0 average from 10 reviews by New York pet parents
Emily S
purrfectly_emily
Trusted care when you’re away!
Julian Segovia
julian.the.lucky.monkey
Active Photographer & Dog Sitter
Joy
howling_fox1862
NYC House/Pet Sitter | Reliable
Isabelle
isabeller
Valerie
valeriepurrcare
At Valpurrcare, Valerie provides warm and attentive pet care for your beloved cats and dogs. I absolutely adore being around animals and don’t mind a little scratch or bite now and then—it’s all part
Lauren
itslauren
Where Your Pet Feels Right at Home 🏠
Sabrina Shehadi
skeptical_lion1574
7 years of heartfelt care for every pet, big or small
Gabriela Lhulier
sunny_guinea1088
valerie
playful_squid1731
I’m Valerie and I love having furry friends to keep me company! I help busy pet parents feel confident their pets are safe and loved!
Camryn Ganley
camrynganley
I grew up with pets my whole life and have years of experience looking after dogs and cats (including my own golden retriever and two Maine coons 🐾). Whether your pup needs a walk, some playtime, or
Minnie
minimuffin
I always love to meet new furry friends!
Gus
constantlygus
I’m a native New Yorker. I do standup comedy and DJ part time. I work nights so my days are super flexible for all your pet needs! I absolutely love hanging out with dogs, giving them all the attentio
Maaidah
jumpy_racoon1163
I will treat your pet as my own so they feel safe comfortable and happy!
Arkingel
misseunoia
Isabella Kim
pompous_cow1615
Chill & dog-obsessed
Merzen
serene_fly1833
Lifelong dog owner (6 dogs growing up) Reliable, attentive, and experienced with different personalities Your pet’s safety, routine, and happiness always come first
megs415
cranky_unicorn1395
I grew up with all types/ sizes of dogs! From German shepherds to tea cup poodles - I love them all :) I love being outdoors, exploring neighborhoods, and making sure pups get both exercise and attent
Hanaa Ismail
silly_mermaid1160
Loving care when you can’t be there — every tail wag guaranteed!
Monica
meowandwoofadventures
meow and woof adventures
Sheyla Castillo
m0rbidsheyla
love taking care of animals and I’m a reliable Walker & Cuddler for Pups of All Sizes!!
Cam
campuphost01
Trusted and reliable care for your pup while you’re away
Briana
brisbelovedpets
Your friendly neighborhood dog lover!
Adrielli
sitter.adrielli
Hi neighbor! I’m new in New York City and available full-time to care for your pets. Cat mom of three and experienced with dogs.
Stephanie Gaweda
singing_shark1509
Dog mom, former groomer and nutritionist
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Dog Walking
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House Sitting
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