Permit record · New York
What New York paid for a window replacement
Not an estimate. We read 381 permits filed with New York and took the value written on each one.
Half of these jobs landed between $23,000 and $100,000. One in ten came in under $10,000; one in ten ran past $122,500.
The same job, other cities
| City | Median | Typical range | Permits |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $50,000 | $23,000 – $100,000 | 381 |
| Chicago, IL | $20,000 | $8,700 – $79,636 | 55 |
| New Orleans, LA | $18,076 | $7,416 – $33,915 | 89 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $14,496 | $10,500 – $19,430 | 48 |
| Seattle, WA | $13,942 | $7,733 – $32,535 | 33 |
| San Francisco, CA | $13,000 | $6,000 – $30,000 | 295 |
| Sacramento, CA | $10,000 | $8,000 – $71,438 | 29 |
| Detroit, MI | $8,357 | $4,282 – $14,538 | 303 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $3,400 | $1,800 – $7,985 | 3,517 |
Across the cities we cover, the same job runs from $3,400 in Los Angeles to $50,000 in New York — a 14.7× spread. See all cities →
Other projects in New York
| Project | Median | Permits |
|---|---|---|
| Interior Remodel | $88,000 | 31,422 |
| Solar Panels | $39,499 | 17,274 |
| Kitchen Remodel | $42,300 | 8,279 |
| HVAC Replacement | $30,000 | 4,014 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $27,750 | 3,571 |
| Home Addition | $80,840 | 3,399 |
| Garage | $27,300 | 2,352 |
| Foundation Repair | $40,000 | 1,137 |
| Deck or Patio | $30,000 | 1,060 |
| Water Heater | $13,000 | 890 |
| Siding or Stucco | $47,000 | 601 |
| Roof Replacement | $50,000 | 473 |
| Swimming Pool | $48,525 | 204 |
| ADU / Guest House | $90,000 | 94 |
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 2026-09-04.