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The AI agency for Manhattan.
_1 works with Manhattan businesses from the Financial District to Harlem — building AI agents, automation and custom software for firms that bill by the hour and can’t afford to waste one.
Local context
AI for the Manhattan economy.
Manhattan concentrates New York’s law firms, financial services, media, fashion and real estate, plus the startup density of Flatiron and the old “Silicon Alley.” These firms generate enormous volumes of documents, inquiries and reporting — exactly the work AI handles best.
Neighborhoods & areas we serve
- Financial District
- Midtown
- Flatiron
- SoHo
- Chelsea
- Upper East Side
- Upper West Side
- Harlem
Services in Manhattan
What we build for Manhattan businesses.
AI Agents in Manhattan
Autonomous digital employees that answer, qualify, book, follow up and report — 24/7.
from $6,500 · 2–6 weeksWorkflow Automation in Manhattan
Connect your apps and eliminate copy-paste work with AI-powered workflows.
from $2,500 · 1–4 weeksCustom SaaS & Apps in Manhattan
Personalized web apps, portals and internal tools — vibe-coded fast, engineered to last.
from $12,000 · 3–10 weeksCustom CRMs in Manhattan
A CRM built around your pipeline — with AI that updates itself.
from $8,000 · 3–8 weeksAI Chat & Voice Agents in Manhattan
Website chat, SMS and phone agents that sound human and book real appointments.
from $3,500 · 1–4 weeksAI Search & GEO in Manhattan
Get recommended by ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and Google AI Overviews.
from $2,000/mo · Ongoing, 90-day sprintsAI Strategy & Training in Manhattan
A clear AI roadmap, executive workshops and hands-on team training.
from $1,500 · 1–3 weeksTop industries in Manhattan
Who we help most here.
FAQ
AI in Manhattan: FAQ
Can’t find your answer? Ask us directly — a human replies within one business day.
Is there an AI agency in Manhattan?
Yes. _1 is a New York City–based AI agency serving Manhattan. We build AI agents, workflow automation, AI receptionists, custom CRMs and AI-powered apps for Manhattan businesses. On-site workshops in Midtown, FiDi and anywhere below 125th Street — or above it.
How much does AI automation cost for a Manhattan business?
_1’s projects for Manhattan businesses start at $2,500 for a single automation, $3,500 for an AI voice or chat agent, $6,500 for a custom AI agent and $12,000 for custom software. Pricing is the same across New York and every project is fixed-scope.
Which Manhattan industries benefit most from AI?
Manhattan concentrates New York’s law firms, financial services, media, fashion and real estate, plus the startup density of Flatiron and the old “Silicon Alley.” These firms generate enormous volumes of documents, inquiries and reporting — exactly the work AI handles best. The industries we most often help in Manhattan are law firms, financial services, real estate, agencies & professional services.
Can we meet in person in Manhattan?
On-site workshops in Midtown, FiDi and anywhere below 125th Street — or above it.
Free AI audit · New York
Grow Manhattan smarter.
Book a free 30-minute AI audit. We’ll map the three automations that would save your team the most time — and tell you honestly if AI isn’t the answer.
- Fixed-scope quotes
- You own the code
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