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Most of the factors influencing the cost of a high-rise in NYC have nothing to do with the height of the building itself. While a high-rise is technically a building classifier, it can also refer to an apartment in such a building. The cost can range anywhere from $100,000 for the smallest high-rise apartments (in relatively old buildings with minimal amenities) to several millions in more luxury buildings with high-end amenities.

High-rise cost in NYC also depends upon the borough you are in. Manhattan has the highest concentration of high-rises and naturally, a greater price variety. Brooklyn is next, followed by Queens, Bronx, and Staten Island. 

The location within the neighborhood can also have an enormous impact on the cost of a high-rise. A 600-square-foot condo in Manhattan can cost anywhere between $610,000 (in a Hell’s Kitchen high-rise) and $1.8 million (in a Midtown new development high-rise). The range is less extensive in Brooklyn and other boroughs, but there is still significant deviation among neighborhoods.

Apartment type is another significant factor. A 1,600 square feet high-rise co-op apartment in a neighborhood like Sutton Place (Manhattan) may cost about half as much as a condo. 

howing the average cost of purchasing or renting a high-rise apartment in New York City, with price ranges for different neighborhoods and building types, as well as factors like square footage and amenities.

Other factors like apartment size, number of bedrooms, and amenities in the building may influence the cost of the high-rise quite significantly as well. 

Even a factor relevant to height can play a significant role. Apartments in the same building with a better view may fetch a higher price compared to lower level apartments, even when all the other factors are the same – amenities, location, size, etc.

In conclusion, the high-rise cost in NYC can range anywhere between a few hundred thousand to a few million. 
Also read: How To Prepare Yourself and Your Apartment For Sale In NYC


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