Permit record · New York
What New York paid for a water heater
Not an estimate. We read 881 permits filed with New York and took the value written on each one.
Half of these jobs landed between $7,000 and $20,000. One in ten came in under $4,000; one in ten ran past $25,500.
The same job, other cities
| City | Median | Typical range | Permits |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $13,500 | $7,000 – $20,000 | 881 |
| Chicago, IL | $6,048 | $2,500 – $13,821 | 309 |
| San Francisco, CA | $5,200 | $2,000 – $10,950 | 56 |
| Marin County, CA | $3,850 | $2,500 – $5,003 | 278 |
| Sacramento, CA | $3,000 | $1,775 – $7,057 | 280 |
| Everett, WA | $2,892 | $2,382 – $4,648 | 672 |
| Corona, CA | $2,300 | $1,800 – $3,000 | 100 |
| Kansas City, MO | $2,291 | $1,636 – $3,000 | 565 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $2,200 | $1,500 – $3,186 | 115 |
| New Orleans, LA | $1,800 | $1,000 – $5,000 | 1,733 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $1,000 | $501 – $4,000 | 52 |
Across the cities we cover, the same job runs from $1,800 in New Orleans to $13,500 in New York — a 7.5× 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 |
| Foundation Repair | $40,755 | 1,143 |
| Deck or Patio | $30,000 | 1,078 |
| 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.