Nationwide Plumbers is a NYC Licensed Master Plumber, License #2023, serving the South Bronx since 1984. In Mott Haven we handle Local Law 152 gas inspections, steam boilers, gas restoration, sewer lines and 24/7 emergencies. Call 718-748-2727.
Mott Haven is the southernmost neighborhood of the Bronx, just across the Harlem River from Manhattan via the Third Avenue and Willis Avenue Bridges. East 138th Street is the main commercial corridor, with the 6 train running beneath it, and the Mott Haven Historic District along Alexander Avenue holds brick and brownstone rowhouses from the late 1800s. Most of the neighborhood is old-law and new-law tenements, pre-war walk-ups and large public housing developments.
In recent years, new high-rise rental buildings have gone up near the waterfront and the bridges. So our work in Mott Haven runs from a single cast iron stack in a rowhouse to a building-wide gas inspection in a 1920s walk-up to booster pump service in a new tower. Con Edison supplies gas here, and after a leak shutoff, we handle repairs and restoration.
Services we offer in Mott Haven
- Local Law 152 gas inspections and GPS2 filings
- Gas restoration after a Con Edison shutoff
- Gas riser replacement in walk-ups
- Steam boiler repair, replacement and Local Law 151 radiator inspections
- Cast iron stack and sewer line repair for rowhouses
- Booster pump and riser work for newer high-rise buildings
- Hydro jetting
- Property management accounts with COIs on file
Common plumbing issues in Mott Haven
Gas shutoffs in pre-war walk-ups
In tenement buildings, a gas leak found by Con Edison or during an inspection can shut off cooking gas for every apartment. Getting it back means repairing or replacing piping and risers, pressure testing, and passing inspection before the utility restores service. We manage the full job, coordinate with Con Edison and the Department of Buildings, and keep owners and tenants informed.
Steam heat and tenant complaints
Most pre-war buildings in Mott Haven heat with one-pipe or two-pipe steam. Uneven heat, banging pipes and broken radiator valves produce heat complaints all winter. We service the boiler, replace main vents and radiator vents or traps, fix pitch problems in the piping and help owners keep up with Local Law 151 radiator inspections.
Historic rowhouse drains
The 19th century rowhouses along Alexander Avenue and nearby blocks have cast iron stacks and house drains that are often well over a century old. Cracks, rust-through and root intrusion in the yard lateral cause slow drains and sewer odor. We camera the line, replace failed sections and work carefully around original interiors.
Why Mott Haven residents choose Nationwide Plumbers
- Gas restoration and LL152 compliance from inspection through filing
- Certificates of insurance ready for owners and managing agents
- Technicians who speak English, Spanish and French
- Licensed Master Plumber, License #2023, since 1984, with 24/7 dispatch
Service area in and around Mott Haven
We service all of Mott Haven, Bronx (ZIP 10451, 10454), for emergencies 24/7 and for scheduled work.
Nearby neighborhoods we also serve: Port Morris, Melrose, Longwood, Concourse and East Harlem. For our full coverage, see our Bronx service area page.
Plumbing in Mott Haven: FAQ
How long does it take to restore gas in a Mott Haven building?
It depends on how much piping needs to be repaired or replaced. A single apartment repair can be fast, while replacing risers in a walk-up takes longer and requires inspection before Con Edison turns service back on. We give you a written plan after the first assessment.
Which Mott Haven buildings need Local Law 152 inspections?
Buildings with gas piping are covered, except one and two-family homes. That includes most walk-ups, mixed-use buildings and larger apartment buildings. Inspections follow a cycle set by community district, and a GPS2 certification must be filed. See Local Law 152.
Can you help with heat complaints in a steam building?
Yes. We find out why certain apartments are cold or noisy, usually venting, pitch or boiler water level problems, and fix them. We also service the boiler so it runs reliably through the heating season.
