Software and app development · New York City, New York
Software development company in New York City that ships in weeks
Looking for a software development company in New York City that ships in weeks, not quarters? We build web apps, mobile apps and internal software for finance teams, startups, agencies and venues. Most projects cost $7,000 to around $25,000 to $30,000 and go live in 5 to 10 weeks. You get the quote in writing after a free 30-minute call, and the code belongs to you.
Written scope and quote after the call. NDA on request. You own the code.
- Week 0Free callGoals, users, risks
- Week 1Written quoteScope, milestones, price
- Weeks 2 to 8Build and demoWorking software weekly
- Week 7 medianLaunchCode and accounts yours
Teams we have built software for
New York City teams can book us for what Citi got: a working release in weeks instead of months, with security their reviewers sign off on and the code in their name.
Citi is one of our clients: Iva Qendro, Senior VP at Citi, said we took them from a 6-month cycle to a 10-week timeline. Our 16 in-house engineers in San Francisco and 30+ remote specialists are online through your afternoon, and Spirit Airlines and the Miami Dolphins have shipped with us too.
How a build works, from first call to handover
Across our published builds the first release shipped in 5 to 10 weeks, with a median of 7. Integrations and compliance work add more time than screens do. See how long our builds took.
- Week 0
Free 30-minute project call
Your goals, users, the systems the app must connect to and the risks we see. No charge and no obligation.
- Week 1
Written scope and quote
Screens, integrations, milestones and the price in writing, project-based or hourly, before any work starts.
- Weeks 1-2
Design you approve
User flows and screens are agreed first, so the build is not a guess.
- Weeks 2-8
Build with weekly demos
Our in-house engineers build in short cycles and show working software every week. Shivam Pujara leads engineering.
- Weeks 5-10
Test and launch
Testing on real devices and browsers, then App Store, Google Play or web release.
- Launch
Handover you own
You own the code and accounts. You get a recorded video walkthrough and written documentation of how it works and how it was built.
- After
Support when you need it
Fixes, updates and new features after launch are billed per hour.
Apps and software we build for New York City businesses
Banks and financial firms
A process that should be an app still runs on email chains and spreadsheets, and the internal IT queue is six months long.
A secure internal web app with multi-factor sign-in, role-based access and an audit trail, scoped in a week and released in weeks, the approach that took Citi from a 6-month cycle to 10 weeks.
Venture and investment firms
Deals sit in partners' inboxes and investment committee memos eat a full day each.
A deal pipeline and memo system like EdgeBase, which cut memo prep from six hours to 90 minutes and tracked 340 deals in its first year.
Venues, events and hospitality
Premium seats and private events sell through phone calls and emailed PDFs, so deals take weeks to sign.
A booking platform with live inventory, packages and e-signature checkout; the Miami Dolphins cut each suite deal from 21 days to 6 and grew single-game suite revenue 2.4x.
HR tech startups
Your product screens candidates, and NYC employers ask about Local Law 144 before they sign.
An AI screening app with audit-ready data exports, candidate notice flows and decision logs that support the employer's annual bias audit.
Planning something like this in New York City? The first call is free and you leave with a clear next step.
Get a free project quoteWhat does it cost to hire our software development company in New York City?
$7,000 to around $25,000-$30,000
Our own price for a New York City build, project-based or hourly, in writing before any work starts. Design, the build, testing, store launch and a handover in your name are included; the pricing page lists what is in and out.
Builds closest to what New York City businesses need
All 44 builds →
How to compare app development companies in New York City
Ask every firm on your New York City shortlist for a written price, launch times on named projects, who writes the code, and whose name the code and store accounts are in. Our answers: $7k to $30k, a first release in 5 to 10 weeks, Shivam Pujara's in-house team, and everything in your name. The full list is in how to choose a software development company.
What clients say
“Working with [our team] was the best decision we made in this process. We went from a 6 month development cycle to a 10 week timeline.”
“They translated very complex operational processes into software that feels simple for our team to use.”
“Communication was clear, timelines were realistic, and the final product matched what was scoped.”
What do you want to build in New York City?
For New York City clients we build mobile apps, web apps and SaaS, AI features, custom software, MVPs and CRM setups.
Custom software development in New York, shipped in weeks
Your bottleneck is rarely the idea. It is the months between approval and a release. We close that gap with a written scope in week one, a demo of working software every week and a first release in about 7 weeks at the median. For DFS-licensed firms, that release already includes the controls their examiners look for, such as the multi-factor authentication 23 NYCRR Part 500 has required for everyone accessing their systems since November 1, 2025. We build custom software and customer portals your security review can approve.
Founders get the MVP investors want to click through, then a SaaS product once customers stay. If your product scores job candidates for city employers, Local Law 144 bias audits and notices go into the build. Venues and hospitality brands get the kind of booking platform we built for the Miami Dolphins, where a suite deal went from 21 days to 6.
How to hire an app developer in New York City: 5 things to settle first
- Are you licensed by DFS?
Since November 1, 2025, Part 500 has required multi-factor authentication for everyone accessing a covered firm's systems and a documented asset inventory. If you are licensed under New York banking, insurance or financial services law, tell us on the first call so both are in scope.
- Does your product touch hiring?
Local Law 144 requires an independent bias audit within the past year, a public summary and notice to candidates before an automated hiring tool is used on city roles. Plan the data the audit needs before the first screen.
- Have you asked for the vendor security questionnaire?
Large New York employers run vendor security reviews before go-live. Send us the questionnaire before scoping, so single sign-on, encryption and logging are priced in instead of discovered in week eight.
- Who on your side can approve screens within a day?
A 10-week timeline holds when one person can approve screens and answer questions within a day. Pick that person before kickoff; it matters more to speed than team size.
- Are code, accounts and price in writing?
Your company should own the repository, cloud and app store accounts from day one, and the scope and price should be on paper before work starts. See our pricing for what pushes a build from $7,000 toward $30,000.
Which New York laws change how your app is built?
The New York rules we design consent screens, data retention and breach logging around. A planning summary, not legal advice.
| Rule | What it means for the build |
|---|---|
| Consumer privacy law | No comprehensive consumer privacy law in force as of 2026-10-31. Apps serving users in other states still need to meet those states' rules, and sector laws (health, finance, children) apply regardless. |
| Data breach notification | N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law § 899-aa: notice deadline 30 days after discovery. We build audit logs that show what data was touched, so notice can be accurate and on time. |
| SHIELD Act data security (GBL § 899-bb) | Anyone owning/licensing NY residents' private information must keep reasonable administrative, technical and physical safeguards (scaled for small businesses). (effective 2020-03-21) |
| New York Child Data Protection Act (GBL § 899-ee et seq.) | Limits collecting/using/selling data of users under 18 unless strictly necessary or with informed consent; applies to sites/apps directed to minors or with actual knowledge. (effective 2025-06-20) |
| SAFE for Kids Act (GBL § 1500 et seq.) | No addictive algorithmic feeds or overnight notifications for under-18s without parental consent, plus age assurance; AG final rules released 2026-07-28, effective 180 days after publication. (effective 2027-01-25) |
| NYC Local Law 144 of 2021 (Automated Employment Decision Tools) | NYC employers using automated tools for hiring/promotion need an annual independent bias audit, published summary and candidate notice. (effective 2023-07-05 (enforcement)) |
| RAISE Act (frontier AI) | Safety frameworks, transparency and incident reporting for large frontier AI developers; does not reach ordinary app builders. (effective 2027-01-01) |
| Sales tax on SaaS | taxable: Prewritten software is taxable TPP however delivered, incl. remote access (Tax Law § 1101(b)(6); TB-ST-128); custom software for a single purchaser not taxable.. Relevant if you will sell your app as a subscription. |
| Time zone | Eastern. Our team works from San Francisco (Pacific), with remote specialists covering other hours, so New York City working hours overlap with ours every weekday. |
Checked 2026-10-31 against state sources; confirm with counsel before launch.
Engineers you can talk to
16 in-house engineers plus 30+ remote specialists, and 44 published builds with the results each client saw.
Alpit PatelFounder and CEOEngineering is led by co-founder and CTO Shivam Pujara.Software development company in New York City: questions people ask
How much does it cost to build an app in NYC?
Our typical app or web app costs $7,000 to around $25,000 to $30,000, whether you are in Manhattan or anywhere else. The low end is a focused first version; payments, several user roles and integrations with existing systems push it higher. You get the scope and price in writing after a free 30-minute call, so there is no surprise invoice later.
How long does it take to build software in New York City?
Count the 44 builds we publish and the first release lands between week 5 and week 10, usually around week 7. Citi moved from a 6-month cycle to a 10-week timeline with us, and Spirit Airlines' group booking system also took 10 weeks because it connects to live fare inventory. Simpler internal tools often ship in 5 or 6.
How long does app development take on average?
Across the 44 builds we publish, the median project reaches a first release in 7 weeks, inside a range of 5 to 10. Focused internal tools sit at the short end. Security reviews, single sign-on and links to existing bank or trading systems push a project toward 10 weeks, so we ask for your vendor questionnaire before we quote.
What does the first week of a software project look like?
The free 30-minute call comes first. In week 1 we send a written scope and quote: screens, integrations, milestones and price, project-based or hourly. Once you approve it, design begins and your decision-maker signs off flows and screens across weeks 1 to 2. We also set a weekly demo slot in your afternoon, which is our morning in San Francisco.
Can you build software for banks and financial firms in New York?
Yes, and Citi is a client. We build internal tools, client portals, onboarding flows and dashboards with multi-factor sign-in, role-based access, encryption and audit logs from the first release. If you are licensed by the Department of Financial Services, Part 500 controls are scoped in on day one, and we document how the app meets each one for your compliance team.
Does NYC's AI hiring law apply to my app?
It can, if your app screens, ranks or scores candidates or employees for New York City roles. Local Law 144 requires an independent bias audit within the past year, a published summary and notice to candidates, with enforcement since July 5, 2023. We build the data exports, notices and logs the audit needs. Confirm your exact obligations with counsel.
Do I need a software development company based in NYC?
Not to move fast. Our team is in San Francisco, three hours behind you, so noon to 5 p.m. in New York is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for us. Scoping, weekly demos and reviews run on video, and a staging build lets your team test between calls. If you need engineers in your office every week, a local firm suits you better.
How do I choose a software development company in New York City?
Ask for named clients and published results, then ask who will write your code, whether you get a written scope and price, and who owns the code and accounts at the end. A firm that cannot show finished work with numbers is asking you to take its word. Judge on evidence, not on office address or ad spend.
Who owns the code and the accounts?
Your company does. The repository, cloud hosting, app store listings and domain are opened in your name, not ours. At handover you receive a recorded video walkthrough and written documentation, so your engineers can take over. If you want us to keep improving the app after launch, support is billed per hour.
What are the top software development companies in New York City?
Most search results for that question are directory listings and top 10 lists written by agencies, which often put the author first. Build your shortlist from Clutch-style client reviews instead. Then compare each firm on a written price, named clients, who writes the code and who owns it at handover. We publish all four, including Citi's quote about moving from a 6-month cycle to 10 weeks.
More answers from our engineers
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Sources
- New York DFS, 23 NYCRR Part 500 and Second Amendment implementation timeline (MFA and asset inventory from Nov 1, 2025), checked Nov 3, 2026
- New York DFS, implementation timeline for covered entities, checked Nov 3, 2026
- NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, Automated Employment Decision Tools (Local Law 144 of 2021), checked Oct 31, 2026
Free project call
Building an app in New York City? Pick a time for your free call.
Tell us what you want to build, then choose a 30-minute slot. You leave the call with the scope, the risks and a realistic timeline, and a written quote follows. Typical builds run $7,000 to around $25,000-$30,000.
- A written scope and price before any work starts
- First release in 5 to 10 weeks on our 44 published builds
- Code and accounts in your name from the first commit
- NDA on request, signed before you share details
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- Jot down what the app should do: who uses it, the three or four things it must handle, and any deadline.
- Have examples handy: apps you like, sketches or screenshots, and the tools it needs to connect to.
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