How Much Does an Apartment Turnover Cost in NYC? (2026 Prices)

A turnover is priced by the unit and by its condition on move-out: a single room or a studio that needs patching, a touch-up and hardware is the base case; a two- or three-bedroom with a full repaint, floor repairs and a long punch list moves it up the table. The package lines are the walk-through, the punch list and the general repairs in one visit; painting, wall and floor work with real scope are priced from their own tables below.

Every figure is labor. Paint, fixtures and hardware are yours or quoted separately, and the estimate comes from a video walk-through or photos before anyone is booked.

An apartment turnover prices in NYC: from $195 for turnover packages by unit size

Across the jobs in this guide, labor runs $165 – $13,000 — the low end is a single small job, the high end the largest scope in the tables (a whole apartment or a multi-room project where the guide covers one). Every figure is from the current price catalog (calc-2026-09-28), floored at the $150 work minimum; the exact quote is confirmed from your photos before booking, and prices are plus NY sales tax where applicable.

Turnover packages by unit size

Job	Size / scope	Typical NYC price (labor)
One room or one bathroom only	Light — anchor holes patched, fixtures tightened, caulk touch-up	$195 – $290
One room or one bathroom only	Standard — patches, caulk, door and hardware adjustments	$330 – $490
One room or one bathroom only	Deep — repairs + blinds + hardware + patch-and-prep for paint	$520 – $760
Studio / alcove studio	Light — anchor holes patched, fixtures tightened, caulk touch-up	$280 – $420
Studio / alcove studio	Standard — patches, caulk, doors, locks, blinds, hardware	$480 – $720
Studio / alcove studio	Deep — multi-room repairs + fixtures + patch-and-prep for paint	$780 – $1,150
1 bedroom	Light — anchor holes patched, fixtures tightened, caulk touch-up	$380 – $560
1 bedroom	Standard — patches, caulk, doors, locks, blinds, hardware	$650 – $970
1 bedroom	Deep — multi-room repairs + fixtures + patch-and-prep for paint	$1,050 – $1,550
2 bedroom	Light — anchor holes patched, fixtures tightened, caulk touch-up	$520 – $780
2 bedroom	Standard — patches, caulk, doors, locks, blinds, hardware	$900 – $1,350
2 bedroom	Deep — multi-room repairs + fixtures + patch-and-prep for paint	$1,450 – $2,150
3+ bedroom or duplex	Light — anchor holes patched, fixtures tightened, caulk touch-up	$750 – $1,120
3+ bedroom or duplex	Standard — patches, caulk, doors, locks, blinds, hardware	$1,300 – $1,950
3+ bedroom or duplex	Deep — multi-room repairs + fixtures + patch-and-prep for paint	$2,600 – $4,000
Small office or commercial unit	Light — wall patches, loose fixtures, door adjustments	$380 – $560
Small office or commercial unit	Standard — patches, doors, locks, blinds, hardware, fixtures	$680 – $1,000
Small office or commercial unit	Deep — multi-room repairs + fixtures + patch-and-prep for paint	$1,150 – $1,700

Painting

Job	Size / scope	Typical NYC price (labor)
Bedroom / small room (up to ~120 sq ft floor)	Walls only — sound walls, similar color	$450 – $645
Bedroom / small room (up to ~120 sq ft floor)	Walls + ceiling — minor patching, 2 coats	$595 – $850
Bedroom / small room (up to ~120 sq ft floor)	Walls + ceiling + trim — heavy patching or color change	$805 – $1,150
Living room / large room (150–250 sq ft floor)	Walls only — sound walls, similar color	$525 – $785
Living room / large room (150–250 sq ft floor)	Walls + ceiling — minor patching, 2 coats	$730 – $1,090
Living room / large room (150–250 sq ft floor)	Walls + ceiling + trim — heavy patching or color change	$1,015 – $1,500
Hallway, entry or staircase	Hallway walls only (standard 8–9 ft ceiling)	$325 – $525
Hallway, entry or staircase	Walls + ceiling — minor patching	$475 – $750
Hallway, entry or staircase	Staircase or 10 ft+ ceiling — ladder / scaffold work	$750 – $1,250
Whole apartment (multiple rooms)	Studio / 1BR — walls only	$1,600 – $2,600
Whole apartment (multiple rooms)	1BR — walls + ceilings	$2,600 – $4,200
Whole apartment (multiple rooms)	2BR — walls + ceilings + baseboards + doors (Manhattan or prewar: upper half)	$4,500 – $8,500
Whole apartment (multiple rooms)	3BR+ — full scope (walls, ceilings, trim and doors)	$7,500 – $13,000
Ceilings only	One room ceiling — flat, no stains	$300 – $450
Ceilings only	2–3 room ceilings	$525 – $790
Ceilings only	Ceilings + stain blocking (old water marks)	$660 – $975
Touch-ups / one wall repainted	One wall, matching the existing color	$225 – $345
Touch-ups / one wall repainted	One wall + patching (holes, anchors, dings)	$300 – $430
Touch-ups / one wall repainted	Several patch areas across rooms	$410 – $600

Wall repairs

Job	Size / scope	Typical NYC price (labor)
Nail, screw, and anchor holes	Up to 9 holes, one room — primer-ready	$165 – $205
Nail, screw, and anchor holes	10–20 holes across 2–3 rooms — primed	$205 – $305
Nail, screw, and anchor holes	21–40 holes, up to a studio or 1BR — primed + touch-up in your paint	$560 – $850
Hole — doorknob to fist size	1 hole — patch, sand, primer-ready	$200 – $310
Hole — doorknob to fist size	2–3 holes — patch, texture match, primed	$250 – $360
Hole — doorknob to fist size	4+ holes, or 1 hole + repaint the full wall (your paint)	$390 – $560
Large opening — 12″+ or an access cut-out	1 opening — backer, tape, 3 coats, primer-ready	$350 – $500
Large opening — 12″+ or an access cut-out	1 opening — + texture match and primed	$480 – $680
Large opening — 12″+ or an access cut-out	Multiple openings / access cuts, all primed	$700 – $1,000
Cracks — wall or ceiling seams	1 short crack (under 3 ft) — tape and finish	$165 – $230
Cracks — wall or ceiling seams	Long or multiple cracks, or one ceiling seam	$255 – $370
Cracks — wall or ceiling seams	Ceiling cracks across a room — taped, feathered, primed	$410 – $600
Water-stained or water-damaged drywall	Small stained area — cut out, patch, stain-block, prime	$205 – $295
Water-stained or water-damaged drywall	Wall or ceiling section up to about 4 sq ft — source already fixed	$310 – $450
Water-stained or water-damaged drywall	Larger section or several areas — once the leak is fixed and the area is dry	$480 – $705
Texture match / skim coat an area	Blend one small patch area into existing texture	$165 – $245
Texture match / skim coat an area	Skim one wall section smooth	$275 – $395
Texture match / skim coat an area	Skim a full wall or ceiling	$440 – $645

Floor repairs

Job	Size / scope	Typical NYC price (labor)
Loose, lifted or damaged planks	1–3 boards, spare material on hand	$200 – $340
Loose, lifted or damaged planks	4–10 boards, or we source the match	$340 – $550
Loose, lifted or damaged planks	Section replacement, 25+ sq ft	$600 – $1,005
Water damage / swollen boards	Small spot, subfloor looks dry	$285 – $445
Water damage / swollen boards	Corner or under an appliance, needs drying	$470 – $770
Water damage / swollen boards	Large area + subfloor patch	$820 – $1,500
Scratches, dents or gouges	A few scratches or one dent	$200 – $315
Scratches, dents or gouges	Several areas in one room	$315 – $500
Scratches, dents or gouges	Multiple rooms / heavy wear	$525 – $915
Squeaks, movement or hollow spots	One spot	$230 – $365
Squeaks, movement or hollow spots	Several spots in one room	$365 – $600
Squeaks, movement or hollow spots	Hallway or whole room, boards lifted to fix	$650 – $1,145
Cracked or loose tile / click-lock panels	1–3 tiles or panels, spares available	$230 – $395
Cracked or loose tile / click-lock panels	4–10 tiles or panels	$395 – $675
Cracked or loose tile / click-lock panels	Larger area + substrate correction	$720 – $1,235
Transitions, thresholds & quarter round	One doorway or threshold	$200 – $315
Transitions, thresholds & quarter round	2–4 doorways, or one room of quarter round	$315 – $550
Transitions, thresholds & quarter round	Whole apartment thresholds + shoe molding	$575 – $1,005

What drives the price

Unit size: rooms and square footage set the base line — a studio, a one-bedroom and a three-bedroom are separate lines.
Condition on move-out: nail holes and scuffs are the base case; anchors, shelving damage, water stains and worn floors move it up.
Paint scope: touch-ups in the tenant's color versus a full repaint of walls, ceilings and trim — the painting table prices that part.
Doors, locks and hardware: sticking doors, missing stops, lock changes and cabinet hardware are on most lists and go in the package.
Fixtures: like-for-like swaps of faucets, toilet parts, showerheads and accessories on existing connections; anything behind the wall is a licensed plumber's job.
Timeline and access: an elevator booking, a super to let us in, a certificate of insurance for the building and a fixed listing date decide how the days are planned.

What's included

A walk-through with a written punch list and photos before work starts
Patching, sanding and painting to the agreed scope, with floors and fixtures protected
Door, lock, hardware and caulking fixes and like-for-like fixture swaps
A photo report of the finished unit for the owner or management office

What's quoted separately

Paint, primer, fixtures and hardware — supplied by you or quoted separately
Floor installation rather than repair — see the floor installation guide
Deep cleaning after the work and disposal of what the tenant left behind

When it's not a handyman job

Outlets, switches, light fixtures and wiring are a NYC Licensed Master Electrician's; shut-off valves, drains, leaks and any piping are a NYC Licensed Master Plumber's; gas connections are never ours. We flag them on the punch list so they can be booked in parallel.
Lead-paint abatement in pre-1978 buildings is a licensed abatement contractor's job — we flag it from the walk-through rather than paint over it.

How the assessment visit and the work minimum are priced

Photo and text estimates are free — send photos and you get a real range. If the job needs eyes on site first, the assessment visit is $99 plus sales tax and is credited toward approved work done within 30 days — longer when agreed in writing in advance. There is a $150 work minimum. After a $99 assessment, a $150 job means you pay the $51 difference plus tax. Repair ASAP LLC is a NYC DCWP-licensed home improvement contractor (License No. 2137199-DCWP) and carries general liability insurance with COI support for co-ops and condos.

Frequently asked questions

How fast can a turnover be done?

A studio or one-bedroom with patching, a repaint and a short punch list is typically two to four working days once materials are on site; a three-bedroom with floor repairs takes a week or more. Tell us the listing or move-in date and we plan the days around it.

Do you work with property managers and buildings that require a COI?

Yes. Send the building's certificate of insurance requirements with the request and we issue the certificate before the first visit; we also coordinate elevator bookings and access with the super.

Can you handle several units or a building?

Yes; units in the same building are scheduled back to back and estimated on one sheet, so the office signs once. The multi-unit case is the office line of the package table.

What happens if you find more damage than the walk-through showed?

The work stops at the agreed scope and you get a change order with photos and a price before anything extra is done. Nothing is added to the invoice that was not approved first.

Which items on a turnover list are not yours?

Anything electrical, anything behind a wall or under a sink that is more than a like-for-like swap, and gas. Those go to a NYC Licensed Master Electrician or Plumber; we mark them on the punch list so they can be booked in parallel and the unit is ready on the same date.

What should I send for a turnover quote?

A short video walk-through or photos of every room, the unit size, what the previous tenant left behind, whether it is a touch-up or a full repaint, the building's access and COI requirements, and the date the unit has to be ready.