Nationwide Plumbers is a NYC Licensed Master Plumber (License #2023), serving Queens since 1984 with 24/7 emergency dispatch. In Long Island City we handle condo leaks, commercial plumbing, backflow testing, sewer and drain work, gas lines and water heaters. Call 718-748-2727.
Long Island City is really several neighborhoods. Along the East River, Hunters Point and the Queens West waterfront have rows of glass residential towers beside Gantry Plaza State Park, Hunters Point South Park and the Pepsi-Cola sign. A few blocks inland, the Hunters Point Historic District on 45th Avenue keeps 1870s and 1880s row houses. Court Square and Queens Plaza mix office towers and new rentals, while older factories, warehouses and studios such as Silvercup remain near the Queensboro Bridge and Newtown Creek.
That spread brings almost every kind of plumbing call. Condo owners need leak repairs and fixture work under building rules. Row house owners have old sewer laterals and gas piping. Loft conversions and industrial buildings need commercial drains and backflow protection, and Vernon Boulevard and Jackson Avenue are full of restaurants. Gas here comes from Con Edison. We dispatch 24/7 and put the price in writing before work starts.
Services we offer in Long Island City
- Condo and rental tower leak detection and repair
- Commercial plumbing for offices, studios, warehouses and restaurants
- Backflow preventer testing and installation
- Sewer camera inspection and lateral repair for Hunters Point row houses
- Restaurant drain cleaning and hydro jetting on Vernon Boulevard and Jackson Avenue
- Gas line repair and Local Law 152 inspections
- Sump and sewage ejector pumps for low lying buildings near Newtown Creek
- Tank and tankless water heaters
Common plumbing issues in Long Island City
Storm water on the low waterfront
Much of Long Island City sits low along the East River and Newtown Creek, and Hurricane Sandy pushed water into cellars and garages here in 2012. Buildings with mechanical rooms or storage below grade need working sump or ejector pumps, alarms, and a building sewer that is clear. We install and service pumps and camera the sewer line to check its condition.
Old pipes in converted industrial buildings
Former factories and warehouses converted to lofts, offices or studios often keep parts of their original industrial plumbing: oversized cast iron, old floor drains, and connections nobody has mapped. New tenants add kitchens and bathrooms on top. We trace what is there, protect the water supply with proper backflow devices, and tie new work in correctly.
Leaks in the waterfront towers
In the high-rise condos and rentals along the water, a failed supply hose, a cracked drain fitting or a worn shower valve can send water into the unit below. Buildings need a licensed, insured plumber with COIs on file. We find the source, repair it, and leave written notes for building management.
Why Long Island City residents choose Nationwide Plumbers
- Licensed Master Plumber, License #2023, insured with COIs for building management
- Comfortable with new towers, row houses and industrial buildings
- 24/7 dispatch, including weekends for restaurants and businesses
- Technicians speak English, Spanish and French
Service area in and around Long Island City
We service all of Long Island City, Queens (ZIP 11101, 11109), for emergencies 24/7 and for scheduled work.
Nearby neighborhoods we also serve: Astoria, Sunnyside, Greenpoint, Roosevelt Island and Maspeth. For our full coverage, see our Queens service area page.
Plumbing in Long Island City: FAQ
Can you work in my LIC condo building?
Yes. Most towers require a certificate of insurance naming the building and managing agent, and sometimes a scope of work. We send both before the visit, follow the building's rules on access and hours, and give a written estimate before starting.
Our business in a converted warehouse needs a backflow test. Can you do it?
Yes. We test backflow preventers, file the results, and repair or replace devices that fail. In older industrial buildings we also check that the right type of device is installed for the use, since many were added piecemeal over the years.
Who supplies gas in Long Island City?
Con Edison provides gas service in Long Island City. If your service has been shut off, we repair the piping, pressure test it, and coordinate the steps Con Edison requires before they restore gas. We also handle Local Law 152 inspections for buildings with gas piping.
