How much do nursing schools cost in New York City?

Depends on the school. State and CUNY sysm schools are much less than private schools.Be aware that to get the CUNY rate of tuition, you must actually live within the prameters of NY City (Queens, Staten Island, Brooklyn, Bronx and Manhatten). Commuters pay a higher tuition.

Check out CUNY schools - great value. ADRN & BSN. 15 different schools. About 12k per year
Columbia BSN 50k+ per year