Nationwide Plumbers is a NYC Licensed Master Plumber (License #2023), operating since 1984 with 24/7 emergency dispatch. In NoMad we handle commercial drain and sewer work, hydro jetting, backflow testing, gas line repair and apartment plumbing. Call 718-748-2727.
NoMad, short for North of Madison Square Park, covers the blocks just above the park along Broadway, Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue. Around the turn of the 20th century this was a district of hotels, office buildings and wholesale lofts, and many of those tall masonry buildings survive. Marble Collegiate Church on Fifth Avenue and the Church of the Transfiguration on East 29th Street sit among them. In recent decades many of the old buildings have become hotels, condos and offices again, with restaurants on nearly every corner.
Plumbing in NoMad is mostly commercial work, even in residential buildings. A converted loft condo may sit over a hotel bar, a restaurant kitchen or a retail tenant, all draining into the same building sewer. Older office buildings have steel and cast iron risers serving many floors. We work with building engineers, managing agents and restaurant owners, and we schedule around guests, tenants and business hours.
Services we offer in NoMad
- Hydro jetting for hotel and restaurant kitchen lines
- Commercial plumbing for offices, retail and hospitality tenants
- Backflow preventer testing and repair
- Riser and branch line repairs in older office and loft buildings
- Gas line repair and Local Law 152 inspections
- Commercial water heater replacement
- Condo unit leak detection and repair
- Sewer camera inspection and building sewer cleaning
Common plumbing issues in NoMad
Kitchen grease in hotel and restaurant buildings
NoMad has a heavy concentration of restaurants and hotel kitchens, sometimes several in one building. Grease and food solids collect in the horizontal runs in the cellar, and a backup can close a kitchen in the middle of service. We clear these lines with our van-mounted jetter, with a 45-day guarantee, and can set a maintenance schedule so the line stays open.
Aging risers in early skyscrapers
Many NoMad buildings went up between the 1890s and the 1920s, and some still run on original galvanized or cast iron risers. Pinhole leaks, rusty water and weak pressure on the upper floors are the usual signs. We repair failed sections, replace risers in stages when needed, and coordinate shutoffs with the building engineer so only part of the building is affected at a time.
Gas piping in mixed-use buildings
A building with a restaurant on the ground floor and apartments or offices above usually has gas piping that falls under Local Law 152. We inspect it, file the GPS2 form and complete the repairs. When a commercial kitchen loses gas, we handle the gas line repair and the testing needed before service can be restored.
Why NoMad residents choose Nationwide Plumbers
- Licensed Master Plumber since 1984, License #2023
- Our own van-mounted jetter for restaurant and hotel grease lines
- Certificates of insurance sent to building management before we arrive
- Technicians who speak English, Spanish and French
Service area in and around NoMad
We service all of NoMad, Manhattan (ZIP 10001, 10016), for emergencies 24/7 and for scheduled work.
Nearby neighborhoods we also serve: Flatiron, Chelsea, Murray Hill, Kips Bay and Midtown. For our full coverage, see our Manhattan service area page.
Plumbing in NoMad: FAQ
Can you jet a restaurant line overnight so we do not lose service?
Yes. We can schedule hydro jetting after closing or before opening so the kitchen does not miss a service. Jetting comes with a 45-day guarantee, and we can run a camera afterward to show you the condition of the line.
Do you work with building engineers in NoMad office buildings?
Yes. We coordinate shutoffs, access and building rules with the engineer or super, provide certificates of insurance in advance, and give written estimates for approval before any work starts, so the job fits the building's schedule.
Our condo is above a restaurant and we smell sewer gas. What could cause it?
Common causes are a dry floor drain or trap, a failed seal at a fixture, or a venting problem in the shared stack. In mixed-use buildings the odor can also come up from the commercial space below. We test fixtures and venting to find the source, then give you a written repair plan.
