Nationwide Plumbers is a NYC Licensed Master Plumber, License #2023, serving Murray Hill, Queens since 1984. We clear drains and sewers, repair gas lines, replace water heaters and boilers, and serve local businesses, with 24/7 dispatch. Call 718-748-2727.
Murray Hill in Queens is the neighborhood around the Murray Hill LIRR station on the Port Washington Branch, just northeast of downtown Flushing, with Northern Boulevard running along its edge. It is not to be confused with the Manhattan neighborhood of the same name. The streets hold older detached and attached homes, many two-families, and a good number of newer brick buildings that replaced older houses. Northern Boulevard is lined with restaurants and shops.
Teardowns and new construction mean many blocks have buildings of very different ages side by side. A new building may have modern PEX and PVC, while the house next door still has its original cast iron drains and galvanized supply. Along Northern Boulevard, restaurant kitchens add grease to the mix. We serve homeowners, small landlords and storefront businesses with the same licensed crews.
Services we offer in Murray Hill
- Drain cleaning for homes and storefronts
- Hydro jetting for grease and roots
- Sewer camera inspection and sewer line repair
- Gas line repair and gas leak detection
- Water heater replacement for one and two-family homes
- Boiler repair and replacement
- Commercial plumbing for restaurants and shops on Northern Boulevard
- Fixture and toilet repair for small rental buildings
Common plumbing issues in Murray Hill
Two-family houses sharing one system
In a two-family house, both apartments usually share one water service, one sewer line and often one boiler. A clog in the main or a failing water heater affects both tenants at once, and the landlord gets two calls. We diagnose the shared system, fix the root cause and can add separate shutoffs so one unit can be serviced without shutting off the other.
New buildings next to old sewers
When a new building goes up next to an older house, construction can disturb an aging clay or cast iron sewer lateral. Homeowners sometimes notice slow drains or backups not long after work begins next door. A sewer camera inspection shows whether the line has been cracked or shifted, and the video gives you a clear record.
Grease from Northern Boulevard kitchens
Restaurants along Northern Boulevard send a steady stream of grease into their drain lines. Over time it builds up in the pipe and in the building's main line, causing backups at the worst times. Hydro jetting clears the line fully, and regular maintenance keeps it clear. We also check that grease interceptors are working as they should.
Why Murray Hill residents choose Nationwide Plumbers
- Licensed Master Plumber, License #2023, since 1984, fully insured
- Service for homeowners, small landlords and storefronts
- Written estimates before work and a 1-year labor warranty
- 24/7 emergency dispatch
Service area in and around Murray Hill
We service all of Murray Hill, Queens, for emergencies 24/7 and for scheduled work.
Nearby neighborhoods we also serve: Flushing, Auburndale, Whitestone and College Point. For our full coverage, see our Queens service area page.
Plumbing in Murray Hill: FAQ
Do you serve Murray Hill in Queens, not Manhattan?
Yes. This page is about Murray Hill in Queens, near the LIRR station in north Flushing. We serve both Murray Hills, since all five boroughs are within our service area, and we dispatch 24/7.
I smell gas in my two-family house. What should I do?
Leave the house, do not use switches or flames, and call 911 or the gas utility from outside. Once the utility makes it safe, call us at 718-748-2727 to find and repair the leak and help get service restored. See gas leak repair.
Can you add separate shutoff valves for each apartment?
Yes. In many two-family houses, both units are fed through one main valve. Adding separate shutoffs lets you work on one apartment's plumbing without cutting water to the other tenant. We can usually do this in a single visit.
