Max Soko · Owner, Staten Island Air
Max owns Staten Island Air, the Mitsubishi-focused ductless shop behind this site. He wrote this comparison the way he'd want to read one: real competitors, public numbers, and 'Unknown' where the evidence runs out.
Disclosure: Staten Island Air appears on this list. The methodology below explains exactly how we kept the ranking honest — including why we didn't put ourselves first.
We compared eight real Staten Island mini-split and HVAC companies — including our own — on public Google ratings, review counts, years in business, licensing signals, ductless specialty, warranty and financing signals, and emergency availability. Seven made the ranked list; one didn't have enough verifiable history to rank.
The short version up front, because that's what you came for: Community II Heating & Air Conditioning is the best overall HVAC company on Staten Island by public evidence — a 4.8-star rating across roughly a hundred Google reviews and the same family shop since 1972. Yes, we're telling you a competitor is the best overall. Keep reading to see where a ductless specialist beats a legacy shop, and where we honestly fit.
Key takeaways
- Best overall: Community II Heating & Air Conditioning — 4.8★ across ~100+ Google reviews and the same family shop since 1972. We're saying that about a competitor because it's what the evidence says.
- Best ductless specialists: Tri State Air (boutique, 5.0★, mini-splits only) and ART HVAC (Daikin partner, biggest review volume among the specialists). Staten Island Air is the pick for Mitsubishi installs with the Con Ed rebate filed for you.
- Best for legacy heating: Community II (since 1972) or Phil's Air — the two full-service shops strongest on boilers, furnaces, and ducted work in older homes.
- Price transparency: we publish our installed price ranges online; most competitors we reviewed don't. Whoever you talk to, the honest move is 2–3 written quotes.
- Before you hire anyone: demand a written quote with model numbers and a load calculation, proof of licensing and insurance, clarity on who files the rebate, and confirmation your warranty will actually be registered.
What "mini-split service" actually covers
Before comparing companies, be clear on what you're hiring for — the job shapes which shop fits:
- Single-zone installs: one outdoor unit, one indoor head, one room solved — a finished attic, a top-floor bedroom, a garage office. Usually a one-day job, typically $4,500–$6,500 installed here.
- Multi-zone and whole-home systems: one outdoor unit feeding two to eight heads, each on its own thermostat. This is design work — the zone map and head sizing matter more than the equipment brand, which is why a load calculation is non-negotiable.
- Load calculation: measuring your actual rooms, windows, and insulation to size each head. A company that sizes from square footage alone is guessing with your money.
- Rebates and permits: Con Edison's NYS Clean Heat program pays real rebates on cold-climate systems, filed by the contractor — not you. NYC DOB permits apply to much of this work. Ask every bidder who files both.
- Repair vs. install: some shops on this list are repair-first operations; others are installers. A great emergency repair outfit isn't automatically the right crew to design a five-zone system — and vice versa.
How we ranked these companies (and kept ourselves honest)
In early November 2026 we pulled what's publicly checkable for each company and scored on these criteria:
- Years in business — preferring public records (NY Dept. of State incorporation dates, license records) over marketing claims, and flagging conflicts
- Google rating and review count — as shown on each company's public profile, site, and independent directories; self-reported-only numbers are labeled as such
- Licensing and insurance signals — verifiable license records (e.g. BuildZoom's NYC license data) where they exist
- Services offered — with extra weight on genuine ductless/mini-split capability, since that's what this page is about
- Warranties and financing — only what's publicly advertised; everything else is marked Unknown
- Emergency availability — what's advertised, clearly labeled as advertised rather than tested
- Service area, project evidence, and certifications — factory authorizations, published case studies or project records, BBB and similar signals where visible
Two rules we bound ourselves to. First: we will not rank ourselves #1 without the evidence to support it — and since we don't yet have a public review history, we didn't. Second: when a field couldn't be verified, it says Unknown — we never fill a gap with a plausible-sounding number. Ratings and counts below are snapshots from early November 2026; check the live profiles before you hire anyone, including us.
The 7 best mini-split & HVAC companies in Staten Island, ranked
Community II Heating & Air Conditioning
communityii.com
The strongest overall evidence on this list, and it isn't close. Community II has run out of the same Stapleton shop at 39 Broad St since 1972 — two generations of the DiBenedetto family, a 17-person crew, and the borough's rarest asset: an in-house sheet-metal shop. Its own site reports a 4.8-star Google rating across 107 reviews, and independent directories mirror the same 4.8 with counts between 87 and 107.
They're a Bryant Factory Authorized Dealer, open seven days a week from 8 AM to 10 PM with emergency service advertised on top, and their reviews skew toward the thing money can't fake: customers who've used them for thirty years straight. Mini-splits aren't their headline specialty — boilers, furnaces, and ducted systems are — but a shop this established handles ductless work too.
What we could verify (Nov 2026)
- 4.8★ Google rating, ~100+ reviews (company site and public directories, Nov 2026)
- Founded 1972; incorporated as Di Benedetto Heating & Air Conditioning Corp. in 1983
- Bryant Factory Authorized Dealer; in-house sheet-metal shop; 17 employees (self-reported)
- Open 7 days, 8 AM–10 PM; emergency service advertised
Best suited for: boiler and furnace work in older homes, ducted systems that need real sheet-metal fabrication, and homeowners who want the longest track record on the Island.
ART HVAC
ny-hvac.com
A genuine ductless specialist with the review volume to back it up. ART HVAC's site reports a 4.9-star Google rating across 112 reviews, and its Thumbtack profile independently shows 4.8 stars across 65 reviews — the Thumbtack number we could verify directly. They're a Daikin partner covering all five boroughs plus Long Island, with a dedicated Staten Island ductless page, typical single-zone installs quoted at 4–6 hours, Con Edison rebate handling, and warranties advertised up to 12 years.
The caveats: the Google figure is self-published (we couldn't independently confirm the exact count), the company's founding date isn't public — its own materials say the team has 15+ years of field experience — and it's a citywide operation rather than a Staten Island-only shop. Named reviews describe clean multi-head installs done in a day.
What we could verify (Nov 2026)
- 4.8★ across 65 reviews on Thumbtack (verified on Thumbtack, Nov 2026)
- 4.9★ across 112 Google reviews (self-reported on ny-hvac.com)
- Daikin partner; up to 12-year warranty and 24/7 emergency line advertised
- Serves all five boroughs + Long Island; dedicated Staten Island mini-split page
Best suited for: Daikin systems, fast single-zone installs, and jobs that mix HVAC with plumbing or refrigeration work.
Tri State Air, Inc.
statenislandductlessac.com
If you want a small crew that does ductless and nothing else, this is the purest specialist on the list. Tri State Air is a family-run New Dorp shop (263 Beach Ave) holding a perfect 5.0-star rating — public directories list between 24 and 32 reviews, with 26 the most common count. NY Department of State records show the corporation was formed in January 2008; the company itself says it has been in the trade since 2001.
They install Mitsubishi, Fujitsu, and Daikin ductless systems across Staten Island and Brooklyn, and the reviews repeatedly name the owner on the job — drop cloths, clean penetrations, follow-up visits. The trade-off of a boutique: a small crew books up, and we couldn't verify emergency availability, financing, or warranty terms beyond the manufacturer's.
What we could verify (Nov 2026)
- 5.0★ rating; 24–32 reviews across public directories (Nov 2026)
- Incorporated January 2008 per NY Dept. of State (DOS ID 3613776); company says since 2001
- Works with Mitsubishi, Fujitsu, and Daikin ductless equipment
- Family-run; listed hours 8 AM–8 PM, 7 days
Best suited for: homeowners who want a small, owner-on-the-job ductless crew and aren't in a rush to book.
Want a mini-split number to compare these companies against?
Our quotes are free, written, include a load calculation, and are priced net of Con Ed rebates. Calling or texting below reaches Staten Island Air only — not anyone else on this page.
Phil's Air Conditioning & Heating
philsair.com
A high-volume full-service shop out of Industrial Loop on the South Shore, with locations listed in both Staten Island and Brooklyn. Phil's holds a 4.6-star Google rating across 46 reviews — consistent across several public directories — and its reviews repeatedly name Phil himself answering calls and showing up.
The company's own profile claims over 20 years of service; we couldn't independently verify a founding date from public records, so treat the years figure as the company's claim. They offer free estimates and residential and commercial service contracts, and cover brownstone Brooklyn neighborhoods alongside the Island.
What we could verify (Nov 2026)
- 4.6★ Google rating, 46 reviews (multiple public directories, Nov 2026)
- Locations listed in Staten Island (486 Industrial Loop W) and Brooklyn
- Over 20 years of service claimed on the company's profile — unverified
- Free estimates and service contracts advertised
Best suited for: homeowners who split time between Staten Island and Brooklyn, or want one shop on a service contract for AC and heat.
Chase Air Conditioning & Heating
chaseacstatenisland.com
The emergency-first pitch on this list. Chase advertises 24/7 availability with a claimed 60-minute average response, and public directories show a perfect 5.0-star Google rating with about 30–60 reviews depending on the directory (Nov 2026). Reviewers name individual technicians and describe same-day fixes during heat waves, honest repair-versus-replace conversations, and at least one mention of being set up with a finance officer.
What we couldn't verify: the '10+ years in business' and '5,000+ systems serviced' figures come from the company's own site, and the 24/7 and response-time claims are advertising, not something we tested. The review volume is also well below Community II's. Still, if you need someone at 3 AM, they're one of the few on this list explicitly advertising they'll pick up.
What we could verify (Nov 2026)
- 5.0★ Google rating; about 30–60 reviews depending on the directory (Nov 2026)
- Based at 1492 Victory Blvd #57; serves all Staten Island neighborhoods
- 24/7 availability and 60-minute average response advertised (untested)
- Years in business and systems-serviced counts are self-reported only
Best suited for: after-hours no-heat and no-cool emergencies, when an advertised 24/7 line matters more than install specialty.
Staten Island Air (that's us)
statenislandair.com
Full disclosure: this is our page, and this is our shop. Here's why we're #6 and not #1 — we don't have a public Google review history yet, and on a list ranked by verifiable evidence, zero public reviews can't outrank anyone. When that changes, we'll update this entry with the real numbers and nothing else.
What we can substantiate is on this site. We're a Mitsubishi-focused ductless shop: every install quote starts with a load calculation of your actual rooms, comes in writing with model numbers, and is priced net of Con Edison NYS Clean Heat rebates — which we file ourselves. We publish our installed price ranges online ($4,500–$6,500 single-zone, $14,000–$25,000 whole-home before rebates); most competitors we reviewed don't. We don't claim 24/7 — we're open Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM and Sat 8 AM–4 PM, and during those hours no-heat and no-cool calls jump the queue. Financing isn't live yet; our financing page says exactly that.
What we could verify (Nov 2026)
- No public Google rating or review count yet — we won't invent one
- Published installed pricing: $4,500–$6,500 single-zone; $14,000–$25,000 whole-home (pre-rebate)
- Written quotes with model numbers and a load calculation; Con Ed rebate paperwork filed by us
- Open hours Mon–Fri 7–7, Sat 8–4; no 24/7 dispatch claimed — ever
Best suited for: single-zone and multi-zone Mitsubishi ductless installs where you want published pricing, a real load calculation, and the rebate handled — and you're comfortable judging us by the work instead of a star count we haven't earned yet.
Cool Runnings Inc.
The smallest residential footprint on the list, but with a credential we could verify directly in public records: a license trail. BuildZoom lists Cool Runnings (owner Frank Dinatale, 49 Englewood Ave) with an active NYC Home Improvement Contractor license #1240835-DCA — verified active as of September 2026 — plus a BuildZoom score of 97, and permit records that include a $25,000 commercial rooftop unit replacement.
The public review footprint is thin and conflicting: 5.0 stars from 5 Google reviews on some listings, 4.4 from 7 on another, with the newest visible review from 2023. Reviews that exist name Frank personally for design input and site visits. Posted hours are weekdays 9:30 AM to 4 PM, which tells you the lean: mechanical and commercial jobs, not Saturday no-cool calls.
What we could verify (Nov 2026)
- NYC Home Improvement Contractor license #1240835-DCA, active as of Sept 2026 (BuildZoom)
- BuildZoom score 97; permit record for a $25,000 commercial rooftop replacement (2023)
- Review listings conflict: 5.0★ from 5 reviews vs 4.4★ from 7
- Posted hours Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–4 PM
Best suited for: light-commercial and mechanical-heavy jobs where a verified license and owner-led design matter more than residential review volume.
Also considered, not ranked: Big Star Heating & Cooling Staten Island
Listed at 2025 Richmond Ave #141 with a 5.0-star Google rating from a small number of reviews (3–7 depending on the directory, Nov 2026). There wasn't enough public history (years in business, licensing) to rank it yet; we'll revisit as its record grows.
Side-by-side comparison
Everything below reflects public sources as of early November 2026. "Unknown" means we couldn't verify it — not that the company lacks it.
| Company | Rating | Reviews | Years | Emergency | Financing | Warranty | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Community II Heating & Air Conditioning | 4.8 | ~100–107 (Google) | Since 1972 (~54 yrs) | 7 days, 8 AM–10 PM + emergency service advertised | Unknown | Unknown | Full-service heating & AC; boilers; own sheet-metal shop |
| 2. ART HVAC | 4.9 (self-reported) / 4.8 Thumbtack | 112 Google (self-reported); 65 Thumbtack | 15+ yrs team experience (self-reported); founding Unknown | 24/7 line advertised | Unknown | Up to 12-year warranty advertised | Ductless mini-splits (Daikin partner); also plumbing & refrigeration |
| 3. Tri State Air, Inc. | 5.0 | ~26 (directories list 24–32) | Incorporated Jan 2008 (NY DOS); company says since 2001 | Unknown (listed hours 8 AM–8 PM, 7 days) | Unknown | Unknown | Ductless mini-splits only — Mitsubishi, Fujitsu, Daikin |
| 4. Phil's Air Conditioning & Heating | 4.6 | 46 (Google) | Over 20 years claimed (company profile) — unverified | Unknown (listed hours 8 AM–8 PM, 7 days) | Unknown | “Backs work 100%” (self-described); terms Unknown | Full-service AC, heating & ductless; service contracts |
| 5. Chase Air Conditioning & Heating | 5.0 | About 30–60, depending on the directory (Nov 2026) | 10+ yrs claimed — unverified | 24/7 advertised, 60-min average response claimed | Mentioned in reviews; terms Unknown | Unknown | Emergency repair, heat pumps, smart thermostats |
| 6. Staten Island Air (that's us) | No public Google rating yet — honestly | 0 public | Newer shop — no long public track record yet | No 24/7 claim; no-heat/no-cool calls jump the queue during open hours | Not live yet — we say so plainly | Manufacturer warranty, registered by us | Mitsubishi cold-climate ductless; load calc + Con Ed rebate filing on every quote |
| 7. Cool Runnings Inc. | 5.0 (5 reviews) / 4.4 (7) — listings conflict | 5–7 (listings conflict) | Unknown (public reviews back to 2019) | Unknown (listed hours Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–4 PM) | Unknown | Unknown | HVAC/mechanical + sheet metal; commercial rooftop work |
Ratings and review counts are point-in-time snapshots from public profiles, company websites, and directories (early November 2026) and will drift. Emergency and warranty entries reflect what each company advertises, not independent testing.
Which company is best for your project?
No cooling or no heat right now
If it's the middle of the night, Community II and Chase both advertise emergency availability — call them. If it's during open hours (Mon–Fri 7–7, Sat 8–4), call us: no-heat and no-cool calls jump our queue, and we hold same-day slots for them in season. We won't pretend we answer at 3 AM, because we don't.
One hot room — a finished attic, a top-floor bedroom, a garage office
This is single-zone ductless territory, and the specialists earn their keep here: us, Tri State Air, or ART HVAC. Expect $4,500–$6,500 installed and most jobs done in a day. Whoever you pick, insist the head is sized from a load calculation, not square-footage folklore.
Whole-home multi-zone conversion
The zone map and rebate paperwork matter more than the brand sticker. We design these weekly — written quote, model numbers, priced net of Con Edison rebates we file ourselves. ART HVAC does comparable multi-zone work on the Daikin side. Get both numbers in writing and compare what's actually included.
A boiler or furnace in a pre-war house
Legacy heat is where the old-line shops shine. Community II has been working Staten Island boilers since 1972 and runs its own sheet-metal shop; Phil's covers the same ground across the Island and Brooklyn. If you're pairing mini-splits with a boiler you're keeping (dual-fuel), that hybrid design is work we do too.
Budget vs. premium
The cheap quote and the right quote are rarely the same document. Compare what's inside the number: permit filing, a dedicated electrical circuit, insulated line sets with line-hide, cold-climate-rated equipment, warranty registration, and the rebate shown as a line item. A quote missing those isn't cheaper — it's incomplete.
Where Staten Island Air earns its spot — the work, not the stars
We said it plainly above: we don't have a public Google rating yet, and we won't pretend otherwise. What we can show you is the work itself — real install scopes from Staten Island homes, told at the level a neighbor would recognize, with no invented names or star counts. Our specialty is Mitsubishi cold-climate ductless, every quote starts with a load calculation, and we file the Con Edison rebate paperwork ourselves so your price is the net price.
Recent Staten Island installs
The neighborhood, the home, the system we designed, and what it fixed — the same stories we tell on our homepage.
Westerleigh, Staten Island · 1930s detached colonial
4-zone Mitsubishi hyper-heat multi-split — one head on the open first floor, three bedroom heads upstairs; gas boiler kept as cold-snap backup
The problem: Three window units every May, radiators with no cooling at all, and a second floor that never dropped below 80°F on July nights.
What changed: Window units retired for good, each bedroom on its own thermostat, and the boiler now fires only on the coldest nights. Line sets run down the rear wall in painted line-hide — nothing visible from the street.
Midland Beach, Staten Island · flood-zone cape cod with a finished attic
Single-zone 12,000 BTU cold-climate mini-split; condenser on an elevated bracket above flood grade, coastal-coated coil and stainless hardware
The problem: A finished attic office no duct had ever reached — unusable after noon from June to September, and a block where salt air and the 2012 flood line rule the equipment choices.
What changed: The attic now holds its own temperature year-round, the condenser sits above the flood line on a wall bracket, and the coastal spec means the coil isn't on an eight-year corrosion clock.
Choosing a mini-split company: quick answers
Who is the best mini-split company in Staten Island?
By public evidence — rating, review volume, and years in business — Community II Heating & Air Conditioning is the strongest overall HVAC shop on Staten Island (4.8★, ~100+ Google reviews, since 1972), though its core strength is full-service heating rather than ductless. For mini-split-only specialists, Tri State Air and ART HVAC have the strongest public records, and Staten Island Air is the pick for Mitsubishi installs with published pricing and rebates handled.
How much does mini-split installation cost in Staten Island?
Single-zone systems typically run $4,500–$6,500 installed. Two to three zones land between $9,000 and $17,000, and whole-home four-to-five-zone systems run $14,000–$25,000 before Con Edison rebates. Those are the ranges we publish and quote against — see our full cost guide for what moves the number.
How many quotes should I get?
Two or three written quotes, each with model numbers, a zone map, electrical scope, permit costs, and the rebate as a line item. If a quote is thousands below the others, something above is usually missing from it. A contractor who won't put the scope in writing has answered your question already.
Why would Staten Island Air publish a list that recommends competitors?
Because a comparison page that crowns its own author is worthless, and homeowners can smell it. We ranked by public evidence, said 'Unknown' where we couldn't verify, and put ourselves sixth because we haven't built a public review history yet. If this page earns your trust enough to get us one of your two or three quotes, it did its job.
If I call the number on this page, who actually gets my information?
Staten Island Air, and only Staten Island Air. The phone number, text link, and contact form on this page reach our dispatch directly — they are never shared, sold, or forwarded to the other companies listed. To reach a competitor, look up their number on their own website; we've named each one so you can.
Are these companies licensed and insured?
We verified what public records show and said so per company — for example, Cool Runnings' active NYC Home Improvement Contractor license appears in BuildZoom's records, and Tri State Air's incorporation date is on file with the NY Department of State. For anyone you hire, including us, ask directly for current license and insurance certificates. A legitimate shop hands them over without friction.
What warranty should I expect on a mini-split install?
Cold-climate Mitsubishi and Daikin equipment typically carries a long manufacturer warranty — but only if the installer registers it, which is a step some shops skip. ART HVAC advertises coverage up to 12 years; we register every manufacturer warranty ourselves and give you the paperwork. Whoever you hire, ask who does the registration and get it in writing.
Is financing available for a mini-split install?
Honestly mixed. Our financing isn't live yet — we're finalizing a partner and won't publish terms we can't honor. Chase's reviews mention financing conversations, and the other companies' terms are unknown to us. What's real for everyone today: Con Edison NYS Clean Heat rebates, which take thousands off whole-home conversions when the contractor files them properly.
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