Heating & Plumbing in Brooklyn
Brooklyn's mix of brownstones, walk-ups, and new development means every heating and plumbing job is different. We replace aging boilers, convert oil-fired buildings to gas, and keep multifamily and commercial properties compliant with NYC inspection rules.
Emergency service 24/7
Brooklyn has more community districts than any other borough, and its buildings range from 19th-century brownstones on single-family steam systems to new elevator buildings with modern hot water plants. Many older buildings still burn oil or run boilers that were sized for a different layout, which is why replacements and oil-to-gas conversions make up so much of the heating work here.
Multifamily and mixed-use buildings in Brooklyn share the same citywide obligations as the rest of NYC: Local Law 152 gas piping inspections on a four-year cycle set by community district, annual DOB boiler inspections, and annual DEP backflow tests. We schedule the inspections, file the reports, and make the repairs so a building stays compliant.
Request a quote for your Brooklyn building, or call for emergency service.
Services in Brooklyn
Boiler Installation & Replacement
Right-sized replacements for brownstones and multifamily buildings, including high-efficiency changeouts.
Oil to Gas Conversion
Conversions for oil-heated buildings, from permits and utility coordination to tank removal.
Local Law 152 Gas Piping Inspections
Inspections, filings, and repairs for Brooklyn buildings due in their community district's cycle.
Drain Cleaning & Repair
24/7 drain and sewer service, hydro jetting, and camera inspections.
Heating Repair
Steam and hot water system repairs for cold radiators, banging pipes, and uneven heat.
Emergency Boiler Repair
24/7 no-heat and no-hot-water service, typically on site within 4 hours.
Gas Restoration
Repairs, pressure testing, and the DOB and utility paperwork to get gas back on after a shutoff.
Backflow Prevention Testing
Annual DEP tests, repairs, and filings for RPZ and double check valve assemblies.
Buildings We Work On
- Brownstones and rowhouses
- Walk-up and elevator multifamily buildings
- New residential and mixed-use development
- Retail and restaurant spaces
Neighborhoods Served
- Brooklyn Heights
- Park Slope
- DUMBO
- Williamsburg
- Downtown Brooklyn
- Carroll Gardens
- Cobble Hill
- Bay Ridge
- Fort Greene
and throughout Brooklyn.
Brooklyn Inspection Deadlines
Apartment, mixed-use, and commercial buildings in Brooklyn follow the same NYC inspection rules as the rest of the city. These are the three that come up most, and we handle all of them.
Local Law 152 Gas Piping
Every four years, on a schedule set by community district. Each year's deadline is December 31.
| Due by Dec 31 | Community districts |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 4, 6, 8, 9, 16 |
| 2027 | 11, 12, 14, 15, 17 |
| 2028 | 1, 3, 10 |
| 2029 | 2, 5, 7, 13, 18 |
Annual Boiler Inspection
Most boilers outside small residential buildings need a DOB inspection every calendar year. The report is filed in DOB NOW: Safety within 14 days, and listed defects must be corrected and an Affirmation of Correction filed within 90 days.
Annual DOB boiler inspectionsAnnual Backflow Test
Buildings with a backflow prevention assembly, such as an RPZ or double check valve, need it tested every year by a certified tester, with the results filed with DEP.
Backflow prevention testingA maintenance plan keeps track of these dates for you.
Brooklyn FAQ
Do you replace boilers in Brooklyn brownstones?
Yes. We size and install replacement boilers for brownstones and rowhouses, including high-efficiency units, and handle the required permits.
Can you convert a Brooklyn building from oil to gas?
Yes. We manage the full conversion: permits, utility coordination, gas piping, new equipment, and decommissioning the oil tank.
Do you offer emergency service in Brooklyn?
Yes. Emergency heating and drain service is available 24/7 across Brooklyn.
Do Brooklyn brownstones need a Local Law 152 inspection?
One- and two-family homes are generally exempt from Local Law 152. Brownstones that have been converted to three or more units, and mixed-use buildings with storefronts, are usually covered, so check your building before the deadline.
Can you get gas turned back on after a shutoff in Brooklyn?
Yes. We repair the piping, pressure test it, handle the DOB filing and inspection, and file the utility paperwork so service can be restored.
When is the Local Law 152 inspection due in Brooklyn?
It depends on the building's community district. The next deadlines in Brooklyn are December 31 of 2026 for community districts 4, 6, 8, 9, 16; 2027 for community districts 11, 12, 14, 15, 17; 2028 for community districts 1, 3, 10; 2029 for community districts 2, 5, 7, 13, 18. The schedule repeats every four years, and one- and two-family homes are generally exempt.