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Transcription in New York City, NY
Transcription is useful when a New York City business already has the recording and needs text: notes, captions, or a draft they can edit.
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Why it matters in New York City
Transcription for a New York City business has to work in the context of a five-borough mix of global industries and dense neighborhood commerce. Around Manhattan and Brooklyn, customers also come in from Newark and other nearby places, like a packed holiday week in Midtown or a quieter midsummer weekend in some neighborhoods. LocalHank delivers the work online, and a real person reviews every order.
People in New York City are quick to tune out generic copy. Plain, specific writing that names Manhattan and the actual offer tends to land better than big claims.
Who orders this around New York City:
- A neighborhood shop that wants captions or a record without typing it all
- A restaurant in Brooklyn that recorded a meeting and needs notes
- A New York City owner turning a talk or podcast into text
Hank's tip: A simple lavalier or a quiet room will beat a phone at the end of a long table. Send the best file you have, not a second-generation recording.
Service area: New York City businesses in Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx, plus nearby communities such as Long Island City, Jersey City, and Hoboken. All work is delivered online, so there is no office visit.
Compare packages
| Basic | Standard | Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $149 | $295 | $545 |
| Delivery | 24 hours* | 2 days | 3 days |
| Up to 30 minutes | Yes | — | — |
| Clean verbatim or lightly edited, your choice | Yes | — | — |
| Timestamped at regular intervals | Yes | — | — |
| Word and TXT | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Up to 60 minutes | — | Yes | — |
| Speaker labels when they are clear | — | Yes | — |
| A short summary paragraph | — | Yes | — |
| Up to 2 hours | — | — | Yes |
| Speaker labels and a tighter cleanup | — | — | Yes |
| A summary and a simple outline | — | — | Yes |
After you order: what to send Hank
- The audio or video file
- Speaker names, if you know them
- Whether you want verbatim or a cleaned read
- Words or jargon we should watch for
You'll get an intake email with an upload link right after checkout. The clock starts when your files arrive.
Sample work
Portfolio samples for transcription are being added. Want to see examples before you order? Ask Hank and we'll send some.
Transcription in New York City: FAQ
Is this a certified legal transcript?
No. This is a business transcript for notes, content, or internal use, not a court-certified record.
Do you have a New York City office?
No. LocalHank serves New York City remotely.
Can a neighborhood shop in Manhattan order this?
Yes. A neighborhood shop is a good fit for the transcription package. Order online, send the items on the intake list, and the finished work comes back by email. No in-person meeting is needed.
Do you also serve customers coming from Jersey City?
Yes, if that is part of how your New York City business actually works. Tell us in the intake, and we can name Jersey City on the materials or profile copy where it belongs. We will not add towns you do not serve.
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