Cost of Asbestos Removal in Long Island & NYC (2025 Guide)

2025 asbestos removal costs in Long Island and NYC range from $8–$15/sq ft for floor tiles to $20–$65/sq ft for friable materials, with a minimum project fee of ~$1,500 and mandatory third-party air monitoring adding $600–$1,200/day. This guide covers costs by material type, NYS Code Rule 56 filing fees, removal vs. encapsulation, and what homeowners insurance does and doesn’t cover in Nassau County, Suffolk County, and the five boroughs.