Plumbing Services

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Plumbing Services for NYC Apartments

Plumbing work in NYC apartments is uniquely challenging. Pre-war buildings have cast iron waste stacks and galvanized supply lines that may be 80 to 100 years old. Postwar buildings have their own quirks — shared risers that limit when water can be shut off, and strict building rules about who can perform plumbing work. Whether you are renovating a kitchen, upgrading a bathroom, or addressing a plumbing emergency, our licensed NYC plumbers have the experience and credentials to handle the job correctly.

Every plumbing project we undertake complies with the NYC Plumbing Code and is performed by or under the direct supervision of a licensed master plumber. We file all required DOB permits, schedule inspections, and ensure the work passes on the first inspection. Our plumbers are experienced with the full range of NYC building conditions — from connecting to century-old cast iron stacks to working with modern PEX and copper systems in new construction.

Common Plumbing Projects

Kitchen plumbing for renovations includes sink relocation, dishwasher connections, gas line modifications for ranges, and ice-maker lines for refrigerators. Bathroom plumbing covers toilet replacement or relocation, shower valve upgrades (thermostatic valves are increasingly popular), tub-to-shower conversions, and vanity installations. We also handle washer-dryer hookups — increasingly common as more NYC buildings allow in-unit laundry.

For gut renovations, we provide complete plumbing rough-in services — running new supply and waste lines, installing valve bodies, setting toilet flanges, and connecting to the building's main stack. All rough-in work is pressure tested and inspected before walls are closed. For maintenance and repair, we handle leaks, clogs, fixture replacements, water heater installation, and emergency plumbing situations throughout NYC.

Key Takeaways

• ✓NYC plumbing work must be performed by or supervised by a licensed master plumber
• ✓DOB permits are required for most plumbing modifications beyond simple fixture swaps
• ✓Pre-war buildings often have century-old cast iron and galvanized pipes that complicate renovations
• ✓All rough-in plumbing is pressure tested and inspected before walls are closed up
• ✓In-unit washer-dryer hookups are increasingly popular but require building approval

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