Rehab Cost in New York (2026)
Updated June 2026 · 1,500 sq ft reference home
A standard, mid-grade rehab of a typical 1,500 sq ft, 3-bed/2-bath house in New York runs about $28,222 to $89,301 in 2026, with bedrooms typically the largest line at $13,155. Ranges start from compiled eastern-Connecticut cost estimates and are adjusted to New York using Bureau of Labor Statistics construction-trade wage data, reflecting local labor costs rather than a flat national average.
Cost by part of the house
Typical ranges for a standard, mid-grade rehab of the reference home in New York.
| # | Category | Budget | Typical | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedrooms | $7,370 | $13,155 | $25,590 |
| 2 | Exterior | $7,755 | $12,638 | $21,917 |
| 3 | Kitchen | $3,968 | $7,470 | $14,421 |
| 4 | Living / Dining | $3,837 | $6,890 | $13,098 |
| 5 | Bathrooms | $2,220 | $3,839 | $6,640 |
| 6 | Windows | $1,950 | $2,978 | $4,752 |
| 7 | Basement | $934 | $1,452 | $2,386 |
| 8 | Electrical | $187 | $290 | $498 |
What drives the New York range
Construction labor in New York runs about 4% above the national average (BLS OEWS), which is why these figures sit higher than a flat U.S. number. Labor is roughly half of a typical rehab, so wage differences move the total more than materials do.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to renovate a house in New York?
A standard mid-grade rehab of a typical 1,500 sq ft, 3/2 home in New York runs about $28,222–$89,301 in 2026, with a most-likely figure near $48,712. Heavier gut work runs higher; light cosmetic work runs lower.
What is the biggest cost in a New York rehab?
In a typical rehab here, bedrooms is usually the largest single category at roughly $7,370–$25,590.
Is it more expensive to renovate in New York than average?
Yes — construction labor in New York runs about 4% above the U.S. average (BLS OEWS), so rehab budgets here run higher than the national norm.
How are these New York renovation costs calculated?
They start from compiled eastern-Connecticut cost estimates for a defined 1,500 sq ft reference home, then adjust each line to New York using BLS OEWS construction-trade wages. They are planning estimates, not a quote — confirm with local contractors before you commit.
About these costs: ranges are compiled construction-cost estimates for a defined 1,500 sq ft eastern-Connecticut reference home, adjusted to each state using Bureau of Labor Statistics construction-trade wage data (BLS OEWS, May 2025). They are planning estimates, not a quote, and do not claim per-metro material precision. Last updated June 2026.
RehabRange is built by Mitchell Haughton, a practicing eastern-Connecticut real estate investor — these are the same cost estimates behind his own property walkthroughs. How we build these numbers