Rentals • Upper East Side
Power Tool & Equipment Rental
Rent the right tool for the job, pro-grade gear for a 24-hour day with expert guidance. Pick up in store, or we deliver.
- ✓ 24-hour rentals: $65/day hand tools, $85/day larger gear
- ✓ Drills, saws, sanders, grinders & carpet cleaners
- ✓ Pick up free, or delivery $35 Manhattan / $65 outside
Reserve a Tool
24-hour rentals: $65/day for hand tools, $85/day for larger equipment. Tell us what you need and your date and we'll confirm availability and pickup or delivery.
Not every project calls for buying a tool you'll use once. Our power tool and equipment rental program lets Upper East Side homeowners, renters, and contractors get professional-grade gear for a 24-hour day, without the cost or storage headache of owning it.
Simple 24-Hour Rates
drills, saws, grinder, heat gun, shop vac
like the 18" orbital floor sander
Pickup is free in store. Delivery and return is a flat $35 in Manhattan or $65 outside Manhattan.
Pickup and returns during store hours: Monday to Saturday 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
How Renting Works
What You Can Rent
Availability varies, so it's always worth a quick request through the form to confirm what's on hand for your dates.
- Drills: cordless, corded, and corded hammer drill
- Saws: jig saw, reciprocating saw (Sawzall), and circular saw
- Orbital floor sander (18") for refinishing floors
- Angle grinder, heat gun, and wet/dry shop vac
- Carpet & upholstery cleaning machines to refresh rugs, carpet, and furniture
Right Tool for the Job
From light home repairs to demanding renovation work, we help you match the equipment to the task so you get clean, professional results.
Expert Guidance
Our staff has been advising Upper East Side neighbors since 1986. We'll walk you through safe, effective use before you head out the door.
Local & Convenient
Right in the heart of Yorkville at 1668 1st Ave, an easy stop for NYC residents and pros. Rent for a 24-hour day or longer as your project needs.
Perfect for One-Off Projects
Renting makes the most sense when a tool is too specialized, too bulky, or too expensive to justify buying for a single use. A floor sander, a carpet cleaner, or a heavy-duty saw can transform a weekend project, and when you're finished, you simply return it. Pro-quality results without crowding your closet or your budget.
Visit or Reach Us
Stop by New York Paint & Hardware at 1668 1st Ave, New York, NY 10128, call 212-249-1614, or use the form above.
Tool Rental FAQ
How much does tool rental cost?
Rentals run on a 24-hour day: $65 per day for hand tools (drills, saws, grinder, heat gun, shop vac) and $85 per day for larger equipment like the 18" orbital floor sander.
Do you deliver rental tools?
Pickup is free in store at 1668 1st Ave. Delivery and return is a flat $35 in Manhattan or $65 outside Manhattan.
What are your hours for rental pickup and return?
Pickups and returns are handled during store hours: Monday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM, and Sunday, 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM. We are open seven days a week.
What tools can I rent?
Cordless, corded, and hammer drills; jig, reciprocating, and circular saws; an 18" orbital floor sander; angle grinder, heat gun, wet/dry shop vac; and carpet & upholstery cleaning machines.
Do you show me how to use the tool?
Yes. Before you leave, we walk you through how the tool runs, which bit or blade suits your job, and the safety gear that goes with it. It's part of the rental, not an extra.
Should I reserve ahead?
Yes, when you can — reserve a day or two ahead. Popular tools like floor sanders and carpet cleaners go quickly on weekends.
Every tool we rent
Tap any tool to request it. We confirm the rate and availability the same day. Free pickup at 1668 First Avenue, or we deliver.
Cordless Drill / Driver
Mounting a TV, shelves, curtain rods, flat-pack furniture. The one tool that does most jobs.
Also need: drill bits, wall anchors
Hammer Drill
For brick, block and concrete, where a normal drill just polishes the hole.
Also need: masonry bits, sleeve anchors
Impact Driver
Drives long screws and lags without stripping heads or wrecking your wrist.
Also need: impact-rated bits
Rotary Hammer (SDS)
Serious concrete work. Anchor holes through a prewar slab, light chipping.
Also need: SDS bits, chisel
Jigsaw
Curves and cutouts. Trimming a shelf to an alcove, notching around a radiator.
Also need: wood or metal blades
Reciprocating Saw (Sawzall)
Demolition. Old vanities, studs, pipe, nail-embedded wood.
Also need: demo or metal blades
Circular Saw
Long straight cuts in plywood, boards and sheet goods.
Also need: circular saw blade, straightedge
Wet Tile Saw
Clean cuts in ceramic, porcelain and stone. Bathroom and kitchen tiling.
Also need: diamond blade, spacers
Angle Grinder
Cutting rebar, bolts and pipe. Grinding rust, mortar and welds.
Also need: cutting or grinding discs, eye protection
Orbital Sander
Prepping walls, doors and furniture before paint. Far faster than by hand.
Also need: sanding discs, dust masks
Oscillating Multi-Tool
Flush cuts, trimming door casing, cutting out grout and old caulk.
Also need: cutting and grout blades
Rotary Tool (Dremel)
Small precise work. Sanding, polishing, cutting bolts in tight spots.
Also need: cutting and sanding accessories
Heat Gun
Stripping old paint, softening adhesive, thawing a pipe.
Also need: scraper, drop cloth
Shop Vac
Post-demolition cleanup and wet spills. Not a job for your household vacuum.
Also need: filter bags
Pressure Washer
Sidewalks, stoops, facades and back yards. Building maintenance work.
Also need: detergent, hose access
Carpet & Upholstery Extractor
Deep-clean carpet, rugs, stairs and furniture. Move-out and turnover work.
Also need: cleaning solution
Step Ladder
Nobody in Manhattan has room for one. Ceilings, bulbs, curtain rods, closet tops.
Also need: nothing, just tell us the height
Rates are per 24 hours. Bits, blades and discs are sold separately and we will match them to your job at the counter. Renters must be 18 or older with valid ID, and a refundable deposit is taken at pickup.