NYC Heating & Gas Guides
What the city and the utilities actually require, how long things take, and what they cost, written by the plumbers who file the paperwork.
Compliance
NYC Local Law 152 Gas Piping Inspection Deadlines (2026–2031)
Every NYC building with gas piping, except one- and two-family homes, needs a gas piping inspection once every four years. When yours is due depends on its community district.
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Gas Shut Off in NYC? How Long It Takes to Get It Back On
There's no fixed timeline. Gas comes back after a licensed plumber repairs the piping, it passes a DOB-witnessed test, DOB authorizes it, and the utility inspects and turns it on. Here's each step and what makes it fast or slow.
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Oil-to-Gas Conversion Cost in NYC (2026)
The price depends less on the boiler than on what's between your building and the gas main, the chimney, and the old oil tank. Here's every cost in a conversion, and the 2026 rule changes that affect them.
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