485-x Zone Lookup
The 2026 prevailing wage overhaul means projects in Zone A and Zone B face significantly higher wage floors under the new 30% plurality rule. Enter any NYC address to find your zone, applicable wage floor, and compliance checklist.
Zone A
Manhattan
$74.26/hr
Zone B
Waterfront BK / LIC
$64.58/hr
Citywide
All other boroughs
$40.00/hr
Project Address
Enter the NYC address of your project to determine its 485-x wage zone.
Penalty Exposure Calculator
Estimate financial risk from wage violations or missing the 3-month registration notice.
Weekly Wage Shortfall
$22,400
40 workers × 40hr × $14/hr deficit
Total Back Wage Exposure
$1,164,800
52 weeks × weekly shortfall
+ 25% Wage Penalty
$291,200
NYC law adds 25% on all back wages owed
⚠ Registration Penalty Risk
$450,000
$5,000/day × 90 days for missing 3-month notice
Tax Benefit at Risk
$5,760,000
Est. 485-x benefit forfeiture (120 units × ~$48k/unit PV)
Estimates only. Back wage + penalty figures are illustrative; actual liability depends on audit scope and trade classification. Tax benefit estimate uses a simplified present-value proxy. Consult legal counsel before project decisions.