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Painting in New York, NY

Compare 5 local painting pros. Typical service: $497–$1492.

Top Painting Companies in New York

  1. 1.Sunshine Painting Contractors NYC

    5.0★ (25 reviews)

    5.0★ from 25 reviews

    +19176135396Website

  2. 2.Quality Cut Painting LLC

    5.0★ (6 reviews)

    5.0★ from 6 reviews

    +13478664830Website

  3. 3.Figueroa painting Corp

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +16464316640Website

  4. 4.J&R Painting & Home Improvements

    1.0★ (1 reviews)

    1.0★ from 1 reviews

    +16464685629

  5. 5.Fifth Avenue Painting - Interior Painter & Drywall Contractor NYC

    +19177143200

Painting Cost in New York

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in New York
Interior room$497–$1,492/room
Whole-home interior$4,972–$12,430/job
Exterior repaint$3,729–$9,944/job
Cabinet painting$3,729–$8,701/job

Painting prices in New York run about 24% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 5 companies serving New York, rated 4.0★ on average across 33 customer reviews.

New York Climate & Seasonal Timing

What New York's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
March 31
First fall frost
November 19
Annual precipitation
46.6"
Heating degree days
4,671
Cooling degree days
1,160
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan27°39.1°3.5"
Feb29°42.3°2.81"
Mar35.1°49.7°4.15"
Apr44.6°60.5°4.14"
May54.2°70.4°4.05"
Jun64°79.6°4.16"
Jul69.8°84.5°4.85"
Aug68.8°83.1°4.18"
Sep61.7°76.1°3.71"
Oct50.5°64.8°3.81"
Nov41.5°54.4°3.56"
Dec32.2°43.7°3.68"

NOAA station data 5.24 miles from New York.

Permits & Regulations in NY

  • New York has no statewide painting license; New York City requires a DCWP Home Improvement Contractor license for residential work over $200, including painting
  • Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester and other counties license home improvement contractors locally
  • Work that disturbs paint in homes built before 1978 must be done by a Lead-Safe Certified firm under the EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule

License required: No state license; local licensing (NYC: DCWP over $200)

Sources: www.nyc.gov, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for New York

How much does painting cost in New York?

Painting a typical interior room in New York runs $497-$1492, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve New York?

We track 5 painting companies serving New York.

When can exterior painting be done in New York?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In New York the reliable window runs from after the last frost around March 31 to before the first around November 19.

Is painting in New York more expensive than average?

Painting in New York runs about +24.3% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in New York summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when New York reaches 85F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does New York rainfall affect exterior paint?

New York gets about 46.6 inches of precipitation a year; siding must be dry before painting and the paint needs several dry hours to cure.

Do painters need a license in NY?

In NY, New York has no statewide painting license; New York City requires a DCWP Home Improvement Contractor license for residential work over $200, including painting. Homes built before 1978 in New York also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in New York?

Typically 5-10 years; New York winter lows near 27F and summer highs near 85F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.