Business costs in New York City
What NYC businesses and event hosts pay for staffing, catering and professional services.
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Median prices by borough and property type, plus closing costs and your real monthly payment.
Median $825KCalculatorBusinessCatering staff cost in NYC
Servers, bartenders, captains and kitchen staff: how many you need and the total.
$40–$65 / hr eachCalculatorBuild & Repair ServicesBoiler, gas & lead inspection costs
Gas piping, boiler and lead-paint compliance costs next to the city fines for missing them.
$300–$1,000 / inspectionCalculatorProfessionalPrivate chef cost in NYC
Dinner parties, weekly meal prep and full-time chefs, groceries and gratuity included.
$125–$350 / guestCalculatorFinancialNYC income tax calculator
Federal, NY State and NYC income tax plus FICA on your paycheck, with 2026 rates.
$100K → ≈$70K netCalculatorFinancialNYC sales tax calculator
Add or remove NYC's 8.875% sales tax, with hotel, parking and exemptions.
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