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NYC Kitchen Estimate Reasonable?

18 years ago

I'm gutting a galley kitchen in a NYC apartment and just got a $25,000 estimate that includes for this 10' long space with cabinets on both sides: design work; custom, framed cabinets with shop-painted lacquered finish, lighting under counter and inside glass uppers, installation, and Caesarstone countertops. It's highend quality. But I have no points of reference as this is the first bid I received. Demo, backsplash and appliances would be additional, but the custom panels on the fridge and dishwasher are included in the price. Any reactions? Does it sound about in the ball park?

Comments (11)

  • 18 years ago

    I think it sounds very reasonable!! Especially for NYC where everthing is expensive! You will have a better idea when your other bids come in. Hopefully some of the other NYC people will chime in as there seem to be quite a few of them on here.

  • 18 years ago

    I think that's very reasonable for NYC. I live in Washington, DC, and we just finished our 9 x 12 galley kitchen (complete gut) for a total of $30k. We went with a mid-range brand of cabinets with all the upgrades (painted maple, all plywood, dovetail, soft close, full extension), Kenmore appliances, laminate counter, hardwood floors, recessed overhead lighting and xenon undercab lighting.

  • 18 years ago

    Sounds good. I'm also in NYC and got a quote about a year ago for my 14x9 galley kitchen for midrange everything - appliances, cabs, counters - for $35-38K. That did include demo.

  • 18 years ago

    yeah, i agree that it sounds pretty reasonable.

  • 18 years ago

    Hi -- we are gut renovating an entire NYC apartment. For the type of cabinets you are describing, that sounds about right-- esp in Manhattan. If you like the cabinets and like the workers, than it is fair. If you are unsure and want to shop around, things are sometimes a little cheaper if you go with a company in Brooklyn or Queens (ditto for contractors), but it's a lot more hassle too depending on where you live
    (I know, because we've been running back and forth to Bay Ridge and Coney Island every weekend... ugh).

  • 18 years ago

    For NYC that's really low, especially if you think they do good quality work.

  • 18 years ago

    If you can recommend them to others, that would be great as it does sound reasonable. I am planning a similar renovation (although probably next year) and would be interested in contacting them, as well.

  • 18 years ago

    I'm in NYC and I'd say it sounds reasonable coming from a small kitchen design shop. There are ways to cut costs but that would involve going to Bklyn or Queens to find materials and labor.

  • 18 years ago

    Sounds like a great deal. I live on long island and I'm pricing cabinets myself right now. I just got an estimate of 45,000 just for semi custom cabinetry (Medallion). I do have a very large kitchen, but I hope it makes you feel a little better to know your prices sound right. Good luck with your renovation!

  • 18 years ago

    This is so helpful. Thank you all for responding. Sometimes in this process I get these waves of not being sure what on earth I am doing.

    I'm having the company rework the sketches a little and will likely have them draw up a scope of work proposal. I like them overall. I'll share details at the project's end.

    Any opinions on Manh. Center for Kitchen and Bath (MCKB)? They seem at the very upper end of the cost spectrum, but granted, the products look very good. Interested in any opinions on them for kitchens.

  • 18 years ago

    Sounds ballpark to me. It *is* possible to do it for a little less, but it takes shopping in the outer boroughs, as others have mentioned. I live in Queens and I'm using a Queens-based contractor. I've been running all over the city shopping for things. Manhattan is definitely more expensive. I bought my cabinets and countertops in the Bronx, my plumbing supplies in Flushing (Queens) - it cracks my coworkers up that I'm buying my toilet in a place called Flushing - and I'll probably buy my tile and my appliances in Queens as well. (Flushing has a *lot* of tile and granite shops, btw - granite is really cheap there compared to Manhattan!)

    I don't have a car, so my unlimited metro card is definitely getting a workout. ;-)

    Re: MCKB, do a google search on them. I think there are a few user reviews out there.