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Manhattan Renovation Cost Guide

Use these company estimates as planning context, not a quote. A property and feasibility review gives the scope its accurate budget.

Verified planning ranges

Start with the property and the scope.

Typical estimates orient the conversation. They do not replace a review of the building, existing conditions, design, approvals, access, and finish decisions.

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Manhattan apartment renovation

$50,000+

Most Manhattan apartment renovation projects begin at $50,000+. A feasibility review gives the project its accurate budget.

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02

Partial townhouse renovation

$100K–$250K+

Kitchen and bathroom renovations, interior upgrades, and selective improvements.

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03

Full townhouse gut renovation

$250K–$750K+

Complete interior renovation including new layouts, MEP systems, and finish upgrades.

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04

Full bathroom renovation

$35K–$75K

The most common bathroom scope; fixture tier, tile, plumbing, electrical, ventilation, and building requirements move the number.

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What moves the budget

The number follows the conditions.

01

Property type and the building’s current requirements.

02

Existing conditions, layout changes, plumbing, electrical, ventilation, and structural scope.

03

Finish tier, custom millwork, materials, and procurement lead times.

04

Access, service elevator scheduling, deliveries, common-area protection, debris, and work hours.

05

Board packages, alteration agreements, COIs, and DOB filings through licensed professionals when required.

Timeline as a budget input

Plan the total, then separate active construction.

For a full gut renovation, the total planning figure is 9–12 months: 3–5 months for design and pre-construction, 4–7 months for construction, and about 1 month for close-out. See the DOB close-out overview.

01 / Design & pre-construction

3–5 months

02 / Construction

4–7 months

Active construction: 4–6 months (16–24 weeks) once permits are issued.

03 / Close-out

~1 month

Final inspections are typically 1–2 weeks within close-out.

We help coordinate DOB-related filings through licensed professionals when required.

Final approvals are determined by the building, board, or applicable agency.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES

AI-generated illustration of a material board and renovation blueprintsAI-generated illustration. Not a completed Corniel project.
AI-generated illustration. Not a completed Corniel project.

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Bring the property, the scope, and the assumptions behind the budget. The first step is a clearer feasibility conversation.