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Free 2025 NYC Renovation Cost Calculator

Renovation costs in New York City aren’t like anywhere else. Between board approvals, DOB permits, high labor rates, and tricky logistics, your budget can double if you don’t start with solid numbers. That’s why we built the 2025 NYC Renovation Cost Calculator — to give homeowners a realistic starting point for kitchens, bathrooms, and full-apartment remodels.

This calculator uses real contractor pricing across all five boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. It’s designed for brownstone owners, condo and co-op residents, and homeowners who need clear numbers before reaching out for proposals.


Calculator Guide

Why Use an NYC-Specific Renovation Calculator?

Unlike generic tools, this calculator accounts for New York realities: DOB filings, co-op and condo board approvals, premium labor, freight elevator windows, and neighborhood logistics across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island.

What You Can Estimate

  • Kitchen renovations — layout changes, cabinetry, appliances, lighting.
  • Bathroom remodels — plumbing relocations, waterproofing, tile, fixtures.
  • Full-apartment gut renovations — from demo to finishes.
  • Townhome/brownstone scopes — multi-floor projects with structural and MEP work.

NYC Factors That Move Cost

  • Finish level — stock vs custom millwork, mid-range vs luxury.
  • Scope of work — cosmetic upgrades vs layout/structural changes.
  • Building type — pre-war co-ops, high-rise condos, brownstones.
  • Permits & reviews — DOB filings and co-op/condo board approvals.
  • Contingency — plan 10–15% for hidden conditions.

Typical 2025 Ranges

Directional ranges to frame expectations. Your estimate refines this.

  • Cosmetic refresh: $150–$250/ft²
  • Full gut: $250–$600+/ft²
  • Luxury condos: $300–$500+/ft²

Next Steps

  • Use this estimate to set a working budget and timeline.
  • Compare proposals apples-to-apples with scope line items.
  • Plan for building rules, deliveries, and access windows.
Start Your Estimate Full Renovation Guide

Results are planning tools, not quotes. Drawings and site conditions drive final pricing.

NYC Renovation Calculator — FAQs

How accurate is the estimate?

It’s a planning range, not a bid. Accuracy improves when you specify scope, finish level, and building type. Final pricing requires drawings and site verification.

Does the estimate include permits and board approvals?

It accounts for typical NYC soft costs and review timelines, but exact DOB filing fees and co-op or condo requirements vary by building and project scope.

Why do NYC renovation costs vary so much by building?

Labor rules, delivery windows, freight elevator access, asbestos/lead conditions, and pre-war infrastructure can add time and trades, which moves cost.

What’s the right contingency to carry?

Plan 10–15% for hidden conditions in apartments and townhomes. Older buildings or layout changes may warrant a higher buffer.

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