Nationwide Plumbers is a NYC Licensed Master Plumber, License #2023, working in Brooklyn since 1984. In Ocean Hill we repair sewer lines, plumb renovations, handle Local Law 152 gas inspections and boiler work, and dispatch 24/7. Call 718-748-2727.
Ocean Hill sits on the eastern edge of Bedford-Stuyvesant, between Ralph Avenue and the transit hub at Broadway Junction. Its blocks are lined with late 19th and early 20th century brownstone and brick row houses, some wood frame houses, and small multifamily walk-ups, with larger apartment complexes mixed in. Saratoga Park is a neighborhood landmark, the A and C run under Fulton Street, and the J and Z trains ride the elevated tracks over Broadway.
Many row houses here have been renovated in recent years, often converted to two or three units with new kitchens and bathrooms. That work has to tie into a sewer lateral and drain stack that may be over a century old. Houses that were not renovated still carry original cast iron and galvanized pipe, and older gas piping in small multifamily buildings now falls under the city's periodic inspection rules.
Services we offer in Ocean Hill
- Renovation plumbing: new bathrooms and kitchens with DOB permits
- Sewer lateral repair and replacement
- Local Law 152 gas piping inspections for 3 and 4 family buildings
- Gas riser and branch line replacement
- Boiler repair and replacement
- Water service line repair and upgrade
- Galvanized pipe replacement
- Drain cleaning and sewer camera inspection
Common plumbing issues in Ocean Hill
New fixtures on century-old drains
A renovation can put two new bathrooms and a second kitchen onto a cast iron stack and clay lateral that were sized for one family. If the old pipe is cracked or scaled, the new work backs up. Before or during a renovation, we camera the lateral and stack so you know what has to be replaced while the walls are open.
Gas piping in small walk-ups
Three and four family buildings are covered by Local Law 152, so the gas piping needs inspection by a Licensed Master Plumber on the city's cycle. Old threaded fittings and corroded branch lines are common findings. We do the inspection, file the GPS2 and make any repairs needed to keep the building compliant.
Undersized water service
Houses converted from one to three units often still rely on the original small water service from the street. Low pressure during morning showers and weak flow on the top floor are the giveaways. Upsizing the service, along with new interior piping, restores proper flow. We handle the work and the permits.
Why Ocean Hill residents choose Nationwide Plumbers
- Renovation work filed properly under License #2023
- LL152 inspections and GPS2 filings in house
- Written estimate before work starts
- Technicians who speak English, Spanish and French
Service area in and around Ocean Hill
We service all of Ocean Hill, Brooklyn (ZIP 11233), for emergencies 24/7 and for scheduled work.
Nearby neighborhoods we also serve: Bedford-Stuyvesant, Bushwick, Brownsville, East New York and Crown Heights. For our full coverage, see our Brooklyn service area page.
Plumbing in Ocean Hill: FAQ
Does my three-family house need a Local Law 152 inspection?
Yes. One and two family homes are exempt, but buildings with three or more units that have gas piping must have periodic inspections by a Licensed Master Plumber. We inspect, file the GPS2 certification with the Department of Buildings and repair anything flagged.
Can you pull permits for my renovation plumbing?
Yes. As a Licensed Master Plumber we file the plumbing work, install it to code and arrange the required inspections. We give free estimates on renovation and installation work, and financing through Wisetack is available for larger projects.
How do I know if my sewer lateral needs replacing?
Repeated basement backups, sewage smell in the yard or cellar, and slow drains on the lowest floor are typical signs. A camera inspection shows cracks, roots or collapse, so we can recommend repair or full replacement with a written price. Call 718-748-2727.
Do you repair water service lines from the street?
Yes. We repair and replace water service lines between the curb and the house, including leaks and undersized services in converted row houses. The work requires permits and coordination with the city, which we handle. See our water line service.
