Nationwide Plumbers is a NYC Licensed Master Plumber, License #2023, serving the South Bronx since 1984. In Melrose we handle Local Law 152 gas inspections, boilers, risers, drains, storefront plumbing and 24/7 emergencies. Call 718-748-2727.
Melrose sits just north of Mott Haven, with The Hub at East 149th Street and Third Avenue as its busy shopping center, served by the 2 and 5 trains at Third Avenue-149th Street. The building stock is a mix of pre-war tenements and walk-ups, large public housing developments, and many newer mid-rise affordable buildings that went up from the 1990s on. Small brick rowhouses and two-families line some side streets off Melrose and Courtlandt Avenues.
Newer and older buildings sit side by side here, and their needs differ. Pre-war walk-ups have steam boilers, original gas risers and cast iron drains. Buildings from the last few decades have their own aging pumps, water heaters and fixtures. The shops and restaurants around The Hub need fast service when a drain backs up. Con Edison supplies gas, and we handle repairs and restoration after shutoffs.
Services we offer in Melrose
- Local Law 152 gas inspections and GPS2 filings
- Gas riser replacement and gas restoration after a Con Edison shutoff
- Steam boiler repair and Local Law 151 radiator inspections
- Commercial water heater and boiler replacement for mid-rise buildings
- Storefront and restaurant drain cleaning around The Hub
- Hydro jetting with a 45-day guarantee
- Riser and branch line replacement
- Property management accounts with COIs on file
Common plumbing issues in Melrose
Equipment aging in newer buildings
Many of the mid-rise buildings built in Melrose in the 1990s and 2000s are now at the point where their original boilers, commercial water heaters and circulation pumps are wearing out. Owners see more breakdowns and higher fuel costs. We repair what can be repaired, plan replacements with written estimates, and schedule work to keep heat and hot water outages as short as possible.
Gas risers in pre-war walk-ups
The gas risers in older Melrose tenements are often original, with threaded joints that develop leaks over time. A Local Law 152 inspection or a Con Edison leak call can find problems that require riser replacement before gas is restored. We replace risers, pressure test the system, and coordinate the inspection and restoration with the utility.
Storefront drains on busy blocks
Shops, restaurants and food counters around 149th Street often share old drain lines with apartments above. A grease or debris clog can back up into the store and the building at the same time. We clear the line with our jetter, camera it to find the cause and work with owners on keeping it clear.
Why Melrose residents choose Nationwide Plumbers
- Experience with both pre-war and newer multifamily buildings
- Gas restoration handled from repair through utility turn-on
- Technicians who speak English, Spanish and French
- Licensed Master Plumber, License #2023, since 1984, with 24/7 dispatch
Service area in and around Melrose
We service all of Melrose, Bronx (ZIP 10451, 10455), for emergencies 24/7 and for scheduled work.
Nearby neighborhoods we also serve: Mott Haven, Morrisania, Concourse, Longwood and Port Morris. For our full coverage, see our Bronx service area page.
Plumbing in Melrose: FAQ
Our building has no gas after a leak. What do we do?
The gas piping has to be repaired, pressure tested and inspected before Con Edison restores service. We find the leak, repair or replace the affected piping, run the test and coordinate inspection and restoration. We keep you updated through the process. See gas restoration.
Do newer buildings need Local Law 152 inspections?
Yes. Local Law 152 applies to buildings with gas piping other than one and two-family homes, regardless of age. Newer buildings still need periodic inspection and a GPS2 filing on the cycle set for their community district.
Can you replace a building's water heater without a long outage?
In most cases, yes. We plan the replacement in advance, stage the new equipment, and schedule the swap to keep the outage short. Owners can give tenants advance notice. We provide a written estimate first.
