How much does painting cost in NYC?
These ranges come from real quotes and invoices shared by New York homeowners, not from contractors paying for placement. Painting is priced by area, so we ask for square footage and turn it into an honest price per sq ft. Add what you paid and help the next homeowner walk in informed.
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What people paid across NYC
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What drives the cost
Interior vs exterior
Exterior work needs more prep, weather windows, and setup, so it usually costs more per sq ft than interior.
Square footage and ceiling height
Bigger areas and tall ceilings mean more paint, more labor, and more setup.
Surface prep
Patching, sanding, priming, and removing old or peeling paint add real hours before any color goes on.
Number of coats
Going from one coat to two or three changes both paint and labor cost.