# _1 (Underscore1) — AI Agency in New York City

Also known as: Underscore1, Underscore One, Underscore 1, _1 AI Agency. Website: https://underscore1.com

> _1 is a New York City AI agency that designs and builds AI agents, business automation, custom CRMs and AI-powered SaaS apps for companies across NYC and New York State. Projects are fixed-scope, start at $2,500, typically go live in 1–8 weeks, and clients own all code and data.

Key facts:
- Business type: AI agency / AI development & automation consultancy
- Headquarters: New York, NY, United States
- Service area: New York City (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island), Long Island, Westchester, Hudson Valley, Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse; remote across the U.S.
- Contact: https://underscore1.com/contact/
- Book a free 30-minute AI audit: https://underscore1.com/contact/
- Models used: Anthropic Claude, OpenAI GPT, Google Gemini, open-source models (model-agnostic)
- Pricing (starting at): Automation Sprint $2,500; AI Agent $6,500; Custom Build $12,000; Care Plan $750/mo

## Services
- [AI Agents](https://underscore1.com/services/ai-agents/): Autonomous digital employees that answer, qualify, book, follow up and report — 24/7. From $6,500, 2–6 weeks.
- [Workflow Automation](https://underscore1.com/services/ai-automation/): Connect your apps and eliminate copy-paste work with AI-powered workflows. From $2,500, 1–4 weeks.
- [Custom SaaS & Apps](https://underscore1.com/services/custom-saas-development/): Personalized web apps, portals and internal tools — vibe-coded fast, engineered to last. From $12,000, 3–10 weeks.
- [Custom CRMs](https://underscore1.com/services/custom-crm-development/): A CRM built around your pipeline — with AI that updates itself. From $8,000, 3–8 weeks.
- [AI Chat & Voice Agents](https://underscore1.com/services/ai-chatbots-voice-agents/): Website chat, SMS and phone agents that sound human and book real appointments. From $3,500, 1–4 weeks.
- [AI Search & GEO](https://underscore1.com/services/generative-engine-optimization/): Get recommended by ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and Google AI Overviews. From $2,000/mo, Ongoing, 90-day sprints.
- [AI Strategy & Training](https://underscore1.com/services/ai-strategy-consulting/): A clear AI roadmap, executive workshops and hands-on team training. From $1,500, 1–3 weeks.

## Industries
- [AI for Real Estate](https://underscore1.com/industries/real-estate/)
- [AI for Law Firms](https://underscore1.com/industries/law-firms/)
- [AI for Medical & Dental Practices](https://underscore1.com/industries/healthcare/)
- [AI for Restaurants & Hospitality](https://underscore1.com/industries/restaurants-hospitality/)
- [AI for Financial Services](https://underscore1.com/industries/financial-services/)
- [AI for Home Services & Contractors](https://underscore1.com/industries/home-services/)
- [AI for E-commerce & Retail](https://underscore1.com/industries/ecommerce-retail/)
- [AI for Agencies & Professional Services](https://underscore1.com/industries/professional-services/)

## Locations
- [AI agency New York City](https://underscore1.com/locations/new-york-city/)
- [AI agency Manhattan](https://underscore1.com/locations/manhattan/)
- [AI agency Brooklyn](https://underscore1.com/locations/brooklyn/)
- [AI agency Queens](https://underscore1.com/locations/queens/)
- [AI agency The Bronx](https://underscore1.com/locations/the-bronx/)
- [AI agency Staten Island](https://underscore1.com/locations/staten-island/)
- [AI agency Long Island](https://underscore1.com/locations/long-island/)
- [AI agency Westchester](https://underscore1.com/locations/westchester/)
- [AI agency Hudson Valley](https://underscore1.com/locations/hudson-valley/)
- [AI agency Albany](https://underscore1.com/locations/albany/)
- [AI agency Buffalo](https://underscore1.com/locations/buffalo/)
- [AI agency Rochester](https://underscore1.com/locations/rochester/)
- [AI agency Syracuse](https://underscore1.com/locations/syracuse/)

## Guides
- [How Much Does an AI Agent Cost in New York? (2026 Pricing Guide)](https://underscore1.com/insights/ai-agent-cost-new-york/): Real 2026 pricing for AI agents, AI receptionists and automation in New York City: build costs, monthly running costs, and what drives the price up or down.
- [12 AI Automations Every NYC Small Business Should Consider](https://underscore1.com/insights/ai-automation-ideas-nyc-small-business/): Twelve practical AI automations for New York small businesses — from 24/7 lead response and multilingual receptionists to invoice processing and morning reports — with typical cost and time saved.
- [What Is GEO? How to Get Your Business Recommended by ChatGPT](https://underscore1.com/insights/what-is-generative-engine-optimization/): Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) explained for business owners: how ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and Google AI Overviews choose which businesses to recommend — and a 10-step checklist.

## Company
- [About](https://underscore1.com/about/)
- [Pricing](https://underscore1.com/pricing/)
- [FAQ](https://underscore1.com/faq/)
- [Contact](https://underscore1.com/contact/)

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