Signs NYC

What Signs NYC does

Signs NYC is a privately held, for-profit custom sign and graphics printing business headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. Founded in 1998, the company self-describes as a custom signs and graphics printer, operating with a small workforce of 1-10 employees. Its geographic footprint, based on the firmographic record, is anchored in the New York City metropolitan area, suggesting it serves primarily local and regional customers — likely a mix of small businesses, retailers, real estate offices, contractors, and walk-in consumer clients within the five boroughs.

The company's product set, technology stack, and operating workflows cannot be verified from the available source material. The signsny.com website returned only a verification/loader page during data collection, and all enrichment fields — products, services, integrations, proprietary technology, pricing, and customer segments — are empty. As a small-format commercial sign printer in operation for over two decades, the business most plausibly produces items such as vinyl banners, storefront signage, vehicle graphics, window decals, and related large-format printed visual communications, but these specifics are inferred from industry norms rather than confirmed by source.

The business model is almost certainly project-based B2B/B2C services rather than subscription, SaaS, or platform-based revenue: one-off or short-run custom orders billed per job, with pricing determined by material, size, and turnaround. Go-to-market appears to be predominantly local, relying on walk-in traffic, referrals, and possibly basic digital presence via the website and standard listing channels. There is no evidence of fundraising, venture backing, ownership disclosures, management team details, partnerships, certifications, or M&A activity in the input — consistent with a closely held micro-business rather than a scaling venture.

Name

Signs NYC

Website

https://signsny.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Signs NYC is a privately held Brooklyn-based custom sign and graphics printer founded in 1998. With 1-10 employees, it serves local and regional customers in the New York City metropolitan area with commercial signage and visual communications products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Sign Manufacturing

NAICS

Sign Manufacturing (33995), Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111)

SIC

Commercial Printing (2750)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Event Decor, Branding & Signage (HSACADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wayfinding, Signage & Environmental Graphic Design (BPAHAKAN), Large-Format & Spectaculars (Building Wraps, 3D, Landmarks) (BPAFALAH)

Keywords

• Custom signage
• Graphics printing
• Vinyl banners
• Sign manufacturing
• Commercial signs

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Core offering

Signs NYC is a Brooklyn-based custom signs and graphics printing company that produces physical signage products for businesses. Operating since 1998, the firm fabricates and prints custom signs, graphics, and related visual display items from its New York facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Signs and Graphics

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Direct peers

• FASTSIGNS: The largest U.S. franchised network of custom sign and graphics shops, offering the same project-based mix of indoor/outdoor signage, vehicle wraps, and printed graphics that Signs NYC serves. Direct one-to-one competitor for SMB and mid-market signage buyers.
• AlphaGraphics: Franchised print and marketing services brand offering signage, large-format graphics, and corporate printing. Functionally a comparable local-shop competitor with national support infrastructure.
• Minuteman Press: Large franchised commercial print and design network with a meaningful signage and large-format offering. Competes with Signs NYC for SMB print-plus-signage bundles.
• Signarama: Global sign franchise specializing in custom signs, vehicle graphics, and business displays. Competes head-to-head with neighborhood sign shops like Signs NYC for the same small-business and franchisee signage spend.
• SpeedPro Imaging: Franchised network focused on large-format printed graphics and signage, including vehicle wraps, wall murals, and retail displays. Highly comparable operating model and customer set to a NYC custom signs shop.
• Signs Now: U.S. franchised sign and graphics provider serving local businesses with custom signs, banners, and vehicle wraps. Direct comparable in services, customer segment, and franchise-versus-independent positioning.
• Allegra Marketing & Print: Marketing, print, and signage franchise serving small and mid-sized businesses. Overlaps with Signs NYC on custom signage work bundled with broader print and marketing services.

Broad incumbents

• Vistaprint (Cimpress): Large online-focused print and marketing platform that has expanded into signage and promotional products. Represents the digital, scaled alternative that custom local sign shops compete against for small-business buyers.
• FedEx Office: National chain offering printing, document services, and basic signage/poster printing through retail locations. Adjacent competitor for lower-complexity custom sign needs and walk-in SMB signage buyers.

Regional players

• Print Factory NYC: Local Brooklyn/New York print and signage shop offering custom signs, banners, and large-format graphics. Comparable service mix and geography to Signs NYC.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights4 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/signsny
• Facebookfacebook.com/SignsNY
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/signsny

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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