Permit record · New York
What New York paid for a foundation repair
Not an estimate. We read 1,143 permits filed with New York and took the value written on each one.
Half of these jobs landed between $20,000 and $80,000. One in ten came in under $10,000; one in ten ran past $146,000.
The same job, other cities
| City | Median | Typical range | Permits |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $40,755 | $20,000 – $80,000 | 1,143 |
| Chicago, IL | $52,850 | $40,184 – $87,500 | 47 |
| San Francisco, CA | $27,388 | $11,540 – $50,000 | 79 |
| Seattle, WA | $26,000 | $17,000 – $43,000 | 125 |
| Sacramento, CA | $19,400 | $14,308 – $29,054 | 63 |
| New Orleans, LA | $16,100 | $9,135 – $25,885 | 107 |
| Kansas City, MO | $13,343 | $8,707 – $20,832 | 153 |
| Austin, TX | $12,183 | $7,625 – $18,988 | 113 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $10,000 | $5,000 – $22,000 | 237 |
| Raleigh, NC | $7,859 | $5,287 – $11,853 | 44 |
Across the cities we cover, the same job runs from $10,000 in Los Angeles to $40,755 in New York — a 4.1× spread. See all cities →
Other projects in New York
| Project | Median | Permits |
|---|---|---|
| Interior Remodel | $89,390 | 31,352 |
| Solar Panels | $39,647 | 16,961 |
| Kitchen Remodel | $43,674 | 8,241 |
| HVAC Replacement | $30,000 | 3,990 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $28,500 | 3,558 |
| Home Addition | $82,500 | 3,370 |
| Garage | $26,500 | 2,336 |
| Deck or Patio | $30,000 | 1,078 |
| Water Heater | $13,500 | 881 |
| Siding or Stucco | $47,260 | 587 |
| Roof Replacement | $50,000 | 471 |
| Window Replacement | $50,000 | 366 |
| Swimming Pool | $45,500 | 197 |
| ADU / Guest House | $90,000 | 97 |
Source
Source: NYC Department of Buildings — DOB NOW: Build Job Application Filings. Permits issued in the last 24 months, classified by the work described on the permit. The figure is the declared value of the work — what the applicant reported to the city. It excludes work done without a permit and can sit below a final invoice. Read the full methodology. Data refreshed 2026-09-24.