How long does an eviction take in New York?
For unpaid rent, expect about 11.5 weeks from the first notice to the lockout, and anywhere from 6.5 to 26.5 weeks if the tenant fights it or the court is busy.
Not legal advice. Estimates from public sources, checked Oct 17, 2026. Laws vary by county and city; talk to a local attorney before you act.
What would a rental in New York actually earn?
We'll prefill New York's numbers and include the eviction cost from this page.
- Median rent $1,634/mo
- Property tax 1.45%–1.51%
- Insurance $649–$1,641/yr
- Vacancy 3.4%–3.8%
The New York eviction timeline
Each step comes from New York's rules, with the source linked. The typical case adds up to about 11.5 weeks; a contested hearing adds about 3 more. Timeline model.
- 1
Notice to pay or leave
14 days14-day rent demand (N.Y. Real Prop. Acts. Law § 711(2))
- 2
File and get a judgment
17–120 days · typical 45Petition served 10-17 days before the court date; answer about 10 days after service
- 3
Judgment to lockout
15–30 daysMarshal or sheriff must give at least 14 days' written notice before executing the warrant
- 4
If the tenant appeals
30-day windowNYC Housing Court: 30 days after service of the judgment with notice of entry; the eviction is not stayed without an undertaking or court order
Can the tenant pay and stay? Tenant can stop the eviction by paying the full rent owed before the warrant is executed. official source Source ↗
Evicting in New York City? City rules add to the state rules. New York City eviction timeline, fees and protections →
What an eviction costs in New York
Court fees come from the fee schedules we found, and each one says where it applies. Fees we couldn't verify are labeled Unverified and use the national default range. The calculator above adds them to your lost rent.
Court filing fee
NYC Housing Court only$45NYC Housing Court index number fee $45 (NYC only; courts outside NYC charge different fees)
Serving the tenant
Unverified · national default$30–$77No official amount verified for New York yet, so the calculator uses the national default range.
Sheriff or marshal lockout
Unverified · national default$75–$180No official amount verified for New York yet, so the calculator uses the national default range.
Lawyer, uncontested case
National estimate$500–$1,500Flat fees commonly charged when the tenant doesn't fight it. Not specific to this state; big-city rates run higher.
Lawyer, contested case
National estimate$2,000–$5,000+When the tenant contests the case. Not specific to this state.
Median gross rent
Census ACS 2024, 1-year$1,634/moNew York median gross rent, ±$11. The calculator starts here; change it to your rent.
Statewide rules that can slow things down
Statewide rent control: No
None statewide found in the sources we checked
Statewide just-cause rules: No
None statewide found in the sources we checked
Right to counsel for tenants: No
None statewide found in the sources we checked
Seasonal or weather limits: No
None statewide found in the sources we checked
Required mediation or pre-filing program: No
None statewide found in the sources we checked
Local rules: Good Cause Eviction applies in NYC and opt-in municipalities; NYC has rent stabilization and a right to counsel.
New York scores 43 out of 100
Faster timelines, fewer chances to pay-and-stay and fewer statewide tenant protections score higher.
New York eviction FAQ
How long does an eviction take in New York?
A nonpayment eviction in New York typically takes about 11.5 weeks from notice to lockout, with a range of roughly 6.5 to 26.5 weeks. Contested cases, court backlogs and appeals can take longer. This is an LandlordCost estimate built from the state's notice period and court deadlines, last checked Oct 17, 2026.
How much notice does a landlord have to give for unpaid rent in New York?
14-day rent demand (N.Y. Real Prop. Acts. Law § 711(2)).
Can a tenant stop an eviction in New York by paying the rent?
Tenant can stop the eviction by paying the full rent owed before the warrant is executed.
How much does it cost to file an eviction in New York?
The filing fee we found is $45 (NYC Housing Court only). That is a local example, not a statewide fee, and other courts charge different amounts. Service and lockout fees are extra. Lawyer fees commonly run about $500-$1,500 for an uncontested case (a national estimate).
How much does it cost to evict a tenant in New York?
A typical uncontested nonpayment eviction in New York costs a landlord roughly $5,000 to $6,100: about 11.5 weeks of lost rent at the median rent of $1,634/month (about $4,300), court and service fees of about $150-$302 (some are national defaults because we could not verify them), and lawyer fees of about $500-$1,500 (a national estimate). A contested case running about 26.5 weeks can pass $12,300. These are LandlordCost estimates (Census ACS 2024 rent); they leave out rent owed before the notice, turnover and re-rent time.
Is New York landlord-friendly for evictions?
New York scores 43 out of 100 on the LandlordCost landlord-friendliness score (timeline 10.4/50, right to cure 3/20, statewide tenant protections 30/30). The formula is on our methodology page.
Sources and last-checked dates
Not yet verified for New York: service fee, lockout fee. Fields we couldn't source are labeled unverified, never guessed. Download the data: states.json · states.csv.
- Notice periodofficial sourcenysenate.gov ↗
- Notice period (backup)secondary sourcenolo.com ↗
- Court deadlinesofficial sourcenycourts.gov ↗
- Judgment to lockoutofficial sourcenysenate.gov ↗
- Appealofficial sourcenycourts.gov ↗
- Filing feeofficial sourcenycourts.gov ↗
- Service feeunverifiednone found
- Lockout feeunverifiednone found
- Right to cureofficial sourcenysenate.gov ↗
- Median rentofficial sourcewww2.census.gov ↗
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