Nationwide Plumbers is a NYC licensed master plumbing contractor (License #2023), in business since 1984. We serve Clinton Hill 24/7 with drain and sewer work, boiler repair, gas lines, water heaters and Local Law 152 inspections. Call 718-748-2727.
Clinton Hill's blocks are some of the most varied in Brooklyn. Clinton Avenue and Washington Avenue have large 19th-century mansions, several now used by Pratt Institute or divided into apartments, while the side streets hold Italianate brownstones and brick row houses. There are also pre-war apartment buildings and co-ops, and newer condo buildings along Myrtle Avenue. The G and C trains both stop at Clinton-Washington Avenues.
That variety carries into the plumbing. A mansion converted to apartments may have a single old boiler feeding several units and a sewer line sized for one family. A brownstone may still have its original cast iron stack and a gravity hot water heating system that was converted to a pump decades ago. Pre-war co-ops have their own concerns: gas risers, steam heat and periodic Local Law 152 inspections.
Services we offer in Clinton Hill
- Steam and hot water boiler repair, replacement and inspections
- Cast iron stack repair and repiping
- Local Law 152 gas piping inspections for co-ops and multi-unit houses
- Gas riser replacement and gas restoration
- Sewer camera inspection and sewer line repair
- Drain cleaning and hydro jetting
- Water heaters, tank and tankless
- Ductless splits and AC for houses without ductwork
Common plumbing issues in Clinton Hill
One boiler, many apartments
When a large house is cut into apartments, the original boiler often ends up heating every unit through piping laid out for one household. Some rooms overheat while others stay cold, and the boiler cycles hard. We look at the boiler, the near-boiler piping and the distribution, then recommend repairs, zoning or a properly sized replacement.
Leaks behind plaster
Old plaster walls hide supply lines and drains that may be original to the house. A small leak can run for a long time before it stains a ceiling or loosens a floor. We use leak detection to narrow down the source, so we open as little plaster as possible and repair the pipe correctly.
Roots in long house sewers
Clinton Hill has mature street trees, and many brownstones have long sewer runs out to the street. Roots find the joints of old clay or cast iron pipe and grow into a mat that catches paper and grease. Jetting cuts the roots and cleans the pipe, and a camera inspection shows whether the line itself needs repair.
Water pressure in tall brownstones
A four-story brownstone with a parlor floor and a top-floor bath asks a lot of an old water service. When the service is small or the supply risers are galvanized, the top floor loses pressure every time a tap opens below. We measure pressure at the meter and the fixtures, then recommend replacing the water service line, the risers, or both.
Why Clinton Hill residents choose Nationwide Plumbers
- COIs for co-op and condo boards and managing agents
- Licensed master plumber, License #2023, since 1984
- Written estimate before work starts, plus a 1-year labor warranty
- 4.9 stars from 351 Google reviews
Service area in and around Clinton Hill
We service all of Clinton Hill, Brooklyn (ZIP 11205, 11238), including the area bounded by:
- North: Flushing Avenue
- South: Atlantic Avenue
- East: Classon Avenue
- West: Vanderbilt Avenue
Nearby neighborhoods we also serve: Fort Greene, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Prospect Heights and Crown Heights. For our full coverage, see our Brooklyn service area page.
Plumbing in Clinton Hill: FAQ
Can you rebalance heat in a brownstone that was converted to apartments?
Usually, yes. Uneven heat often comes from piping, venting or zoning problems rather than the boiler alone. We inspect the system and explain whether vents, valves, circulators, added zones or a new boiler will solve it, with a written estimate before any work starts.
Our co-op needs a Local Law 152 inspection. Can you do it?
Yes. A licensed master plumber has to perform the inspection and file the GPS2 certification with the Department of Buildings. If the inspection finds problems, we can make the repairs and give the board the documentation along with our certificate of insurance.
Is a ductless split a good option for a Clinton Hill brownstone?
Often it is. Brownstones rarely have room for ductwork, and ductless splits need only a small line set through the wall to an outdoor unit. They provide cooling and can add heat to rooms the radiators do not reach well. See our HVAC page.
