A reliable answering service New York businesses trust
From Manhattan’s financial district and Brooklyn’s creative economy to Buffalo’s manufacturing base and Albany’s government sector, New York businesses can’t afford to miss a call. ReceptionHQ keeps you connected to your customers around the clock – whatever your industry.
✓ US virtual receptionists ✓ Transparent pricing ✓ No lock-in contracts
From Manhattan’s financial district and Brooklyn’s creative economy to Buffalo’s manufacturing base and Albany’s government sector, New York businesses can’t afford to miss a call. ReceptionHQ keeps you connected to your customers around the clock – whatever your industry.
✓ US virtual receptionists
✓ Transparent pricing
✓ No lock-in contracts

Live call answering to help New York businesses connect to more customers
US-based receptionists
Receptionists across four states answer your calls during core business hours.
Bilingual capabilities
We have Spanish-speaking receptionists available every day at no extra cost.
After-hours coverage
We can provide seamless coverage 24/7 if you enable after-hours live answering.
No lock-in contract
Monthly subscriptions, with no cancellation fees, provide the flexibility you need.
New York business landscape
New York is the third-largest state economy in the US. New York City drives global finance, media, technology and professional services, while upstate cities like Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Albany sustain strong manufacturing, healthcare, education and government sectors.
Quick facts
- Population: About 20 million
- Key industries: Financial services, healthcare, technology, media and entertainment, professional services, manufacturing, tourism, government, real estate, retail
- Key locations: New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Yonkers, Syracuse, Albany, New Rochelle, Cheektowaga
- Key area codes: 212/646/332 (Manhattan), 718/347/929 (outer boroughs), 516 (Nassau County), 914 (Westchester), 716 (Buffalo), 585 (Rochester), 315 (Syracuse), 518 (Albany) – we provide local numbers
- Average in-house receptionist salary: $45,000–$65,000/year (higher in NYC) – we help you avoid this overhead
- Business resources: The Business Council of New York State, New York State SBDC, Crain’s New York Business

The true cost of call handling for New York businesses
New York City consistently ranks among the most expensive business markets in the world and upstate cities also carry significant staffing costs. It’s worth understanding the true expense of an in-house receptionist – and what you risk when calls go unanswered. Around 75% of callers won’t leave a voicemail – meaning every unanswered call is a potential lead lost.
| In-house receptionist | Outsourcing call answering to ReceptionHQ | |
|---|---|---|
| 24/7 availability | ✗ |
✓ |
| Bilingual coverage | ✗ Specialized hire (extra cost) |
✓ Included during core hours |
| Filling coverage gaps | ✗ You arrange separately |
✓ Team-based model |
| Easy scaling | ✗ Recruit or lay off |
✓ Change plan any time |
| No lock-in contract | ✗ Employment agreement |
✓ Month-to-month |
| Training provided | ✗ Your responsibility |
✓ Handled by us |
| Typical annual cost |
$55,000-$85,000+/year
(incl. salary, benefits and payroll taxes)
$55,000-$85,000+/year
(incl. salary, benefits and payroll taxes)
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From $300/year
(around $1,620/year on our most popular plan)
From $300/year
(most popular plan around $1,620/year)
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New York businesses can save over $50K annually over $50,000 annually by switching to ReceptionHQ – without sacrificing service quality or missing important calls.
In-house cost reflects the average receptionist salary, plus estimated benefits and payroll taxes, for New York State. Costs are considerably higher in New York City than elsewhere in the state. The figures don’t account for staff turnover and associated recruitment/training costs – average receptionist tenure is just 2–3 years.
ReceptionHQ pricing based on MessageExpress PAYG ($25/month) and ReceptionistPlus 50 ($135/month), excluding relevant sales tax.
What business owners say about ReceptionHQ
Flexible pricing for New York businesses of any size
ReceptionHQ offers both per-call and per-minute pricing options, so you only pay for what you need. With plans starting from $25/month, it’s a fraction of the cost of in-house reception.
Whether you’re a solo operator in Brooklyn or managing a team across the state, there’s a plan to suit your call volume and budget.
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| Plan type | Per Call | Per Call | Per Minute | Per Minute |
| Ideal for | Solo operators and micro businesses needing simple message taking | Small businesses managing calls across multiple staff or departments | Growing businesses needing tailored scripting and more complex call handling | Service businesses needing appointment scheduling and diary management |
| Caller greeting | Personalized | Fully customized | Fully customized | Fully customized |
| List staff or departments | One person or team | Unlimited contacts | Unlimited contacts | Unlimited contacts |
| Collect information from callers | Name, number and reason for call if provided | Name, number, plus up to 3 additional details | Unlimited | Unlimited |
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| Advise business hours/location | ||||
| Answer common questions | ||||
| Scripted questions & responses | ||||
| Quote fees & take payments | ||||
| CRM input or submit online forms | ||||
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| About MessageExpress Inquire now | About ReceptionistPlus Try our 7-day free trial | About MyAssistant Inquire now | About MyDiary Inquire now | |
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* Plus relevant sales tax. Refer to Terms & Conditions.
Flexible pricing for New York businesses of any size
ReceptionHQ offers both per-call and per-minute pricing options, so you only pay for what you need. With plans starting from $25/month, it’s a fraction of the cost of in-house reception.
Whether you’re a solo operator in Brooklyn or managing a team across the state, there’s a plan to suit your call volume and budget.
Our per-call solutions
- One flat rate per call
- Best for simple messages & inquiries
MessageExpress
Call answering and message taking for one individual or team.
from $25* per month
- US-based receptionists
- No lock-in contract
- Personalized greeting
- Instant email or SMS messages
- One person or team listed as message recipient
- Collect name, number and reason for call (if provided)
- Online client portal access
- 24/7 service upgrade option
- Toll-free number upgrade option
ReceptionistPlus
Messages, support and call transfers for multiple staff or departments.
from $35* per month
All MessageExpress features- US-based receptionists
- No lock-in contract
- Instant email or SMS messages
- Online client portal access
- 24/7 service upgrade option
- Toll-free number upgrade option
- Fully customized greeting
- Warm call transfers
- Multiple staff or departments listed as message or transfer contacts
- Collect 5 pieces of info
- Advise business hours/location
- Fully customized greeting
- Warm call transfers
- Multiple staff or departments listed as message or transfer contacts
- Collect 5 pieces of info
- Advise business hours/location
* Plus relevant sales tax. Refer to Terms & Conditions.
Our per-minute solutions
- No minute rounding
- Perfect for complex calls
MyAssistant
Tailored scripting and virtual assistance for unlimited staff or departments.
from $49* per month
All ReceptionistPlus features- US-based receptionists
- No lock-in contract
- Instant email or SMS messages
- Online client portal access
- 24/7 service upgrade option
- Toll-free number upgrade option
- Fully customized greeting
- Warm call transfers
- Multiple staff or departments listed as message or transfer contacts
- Advise business hours/location
- Unlimited info collected
- Custom scripting or FAQs
- Quote fees & take payments
- Outbound calling
MyDiary
Appointment booking and diary management using your preferred software.
from $49* per month
All MyAssistant features- US-based receptionists
- No lock-in contract
- Instant email or SMS messages
- Online client portal access
- 24/7 service upgrade option
- Toll-free number upgrade option
- Fully customized greeting
- Warm call transfers
- Multiple staff or departments listed as message or transfer contacts
- Advise business hours/location
- Collect 11 pieces of info
- Custom scripting or FAQs
- CRM input or online forms
- Quote fees & take payments
- Outbound calling
- Appointment scheduling
- Calendar management
* Plus relevant sales tax. Refer to Terms & Conditions.
Need help choosing a solution? We’re here to assist!
If you have any questions about the inclusions of our different services, or you’re not sure which would be best for your business, speak to one of our team today.
Need help choosing a solution? We’re here to assist!
If you have any questions about the inclusions of our different services, or you’re not sure which would be best for your business, speak to one of our team today.
Help for all kinds of New York businesses
Support for all kinds of New York businesses
From Manhattan’s financial district and Brooklyn’s thriving small business scene to Buffalo’s healthcare sector and the Catskills’ tourism industry, New York businesses across every sector trust ReceptionHQ to handle their calls professionally.
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7-day free trial
Put ReceptionHQ’s live call answering service to the test and connect with more customers
Stay in control of your reception
Real-time control of your virtual receptionist solution
Every free trial includes full access to our customer portal
Every live answering service – and free trial – includes full access to our customer portal
Access Anywhere
Manage your communications wherever work happens. The portal works seamlessly on your desktop, laptop or mobile so you stay connected in the office or on the move.
- Desktop & mobile compatible
- Accessible from multiple devices
- Multi user access
- Real-time updates
No extra setup or learning curve required.
Hear how we sound
First impressions that count
Listen to Julie
Sample ReceptionistPlus call – the service you’ll experience in your 7-day free trial
New York answering service add-ons
Phone numbers
Set up toll-free or local numbers (incl. 212, 718, 516, 716 or 518 area codes).
Custom-built IVR
Have calls handled differently based on which menu option the caller selects.
Voicemail-to-email
Don’t need live answering 24/7? Have after-hours voicemail sent to your inbox.
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Want to try our live call answering services for free?
Put our virtual receptionist solution to the test! No credit card required. We’re ready to answer your New York business’s phone free for 7 days.
Want to try our live call answering services for free?
Put our virtual receptionist solution to the test! No credit card required. We’re ready to answer your New York business’s phone free for 7 days.
What does the free trial include?
The trial is based on our ReceptionistPlus service, with our team of virtual receptionists able to take messages and transfer calls based on your availability settings.



