Key takeaways

• Typical NYC kitchen remodel range (all NYC, 2025): $9,872 – $246,800; average around $27,765.
• Average NYC kitchen remodel (city-wide, 2026 projection): Average ~$58,000; typical range $32,000 – $115,000+ (small: $28k–$65k; medium: $45k–$100k; large: $75k–$200k+).
• NYC apartment kitchen renovation (practical local estimate): Most NYC kitchen renovations fall between $30,000 and $75,000; full-gut high-end often $100,000+.
• NYC 2025 kitchen remodel (union-compatible, typical 110–180 sq ft): Basic refresh: $25,000 – $45,000; Mid‑range: $55,000 – $85,000 (further bands above this for high-end).
• NYC 2025 kitchen remodel (cost breakdown by line item): Cabinetry: $8,000–$18,000; Countertops (quartz): $3,000–$8,000; Appliances: $4,000–$12,000; Electrical/Plumbing: $2,500–$6,000; Labor: $12,000–$25,000; Permits & filing: $500–$3,285; Total minor remodel: $35,000–$60,000+.
• 2026 Manhattan / NYC kitchen tiers (local GC example): Small/mid-range: outer borough $28,000–$60,000 and Manhattan $55,000–$110,000; Upscale: outer borough $70,000–$125,000 and Manhattan $120,000–$250,000+; Luxury/full custom (Manhattan): $200,000 – $400,000+.
• NYC kitchen budget allocation (by component): Cabinetry 25–40%; Countertops 8–15%; Appliances 10–20%; Flooring 6–12%; Lighting & electrical 5–10%; Plumbing & gas 5–8%; Labor 15–35%; Permits & design 3–8%.