Nationwide Plumbers is a NYC Licensed Master Plumber (License #2023), in business since 1984 with 24/7 emergency dispatch. On Roosevelt Island we handle apartment leaks, valve and fixture repairs, drain cleaning, water heaters and commercial plumbing. Call 718-748-2727.
Roosevelt Island is a narrow strip in the East River between Manhattan and Queens, and part of the borough of Manhattan. Most of its housing lines Main Street: the 1970s Northtown buildings such as Eastwood, Westview, Island House and Rivercross, the newer Southtown towers, and the residential buildings near Cornell Tech at the south end. People come and go by the Tram from Second Avenue, the F train, the ferry, and the Roosevelt Island Bridge from Queens, which is the only road onto the island.
Nearly everything here is a mid-rise or high-rise apartment building, so plumbing calls are building calls: leaks between units, worn shower and mixing valves, failed shutoffs and clogged kitchen lines. The island also has its landmarks, like the Blackwell House, the lighthouse at the north tip and Four Freedoms Park at the south end. Our vans reach the island over the bridge from Queens, and we dispatch 24/7.
Services we offer in Roosevelt Island
- Apartment leak detection and repair, including leaks into the unit below
- Shower valve and mixing valve repair or replacement
- Kitchen and bathroom drain cleaning
- Toilet, faucet and shutoff valve replacement
- Water heater repair where units have their own heaters
- Renovation plumbing for co-op and condo owners, with COIs for the building
- Commercial plumbing for shops and restaurants on Main Street
- Emergency plumbing day or night
Common plumbing issues in Roosevelt Island
Original valves in Northtown buildings
The Northtown buildings date to the 1970s, and original fixtures and valves in many apartments are well past their expected life. Shutoffs under sinks and toilets seize or drip when turned, and older shower valves stop holding temperature. Replacing these during any repair is worth considering, since a valve that will not close can turn a small job into an emergency.
Leaks between floors
In concrete apartment buildings, a slow leak can run along a slab or down a pipe chase and show up in a neighbor's ceiling. On an island where most people live in a handful of large buildings, these leaks usually involve building management, the unit owner and the neighbor below. We find the source, repair it, and write up what failed and where.
Kitchen clogs in shared stacks
Kitchens in apartment buildings drain into shared stacks, and grease poured down one sink can slow the line for several floors. Snaking clears the branch, but recurring clogs often mean buildup where the branch meets the stack. We clear the line and, when building staff ask, inspect the stack with a camera to find the problem.
Why Roosevelt Island residents choose Nationwide Plumbers
- Licensed Master Plumber, License #2023, insured with COIs for island buildings
- 24/7 dispatch for leaks and backups
- Written estimate before work starts and a 1-year labor warranty
- Technicians who speak English, Spanish and French
Service area in and around Roosevelt Island
We service all of Roosevelt Island, Manhattan (ZIP 10044), for emergencies 24/7 and for scheduled work.
Nearby neighborhoods we also serve: Astoria, Long Island City, Upper East Side, Sutton Place and Yorkville. For our full coverage, see our Manhattan service area page.
Plumbing in Roosevelt Island: FAQ
Can you work in my Roosevelt Island co-op or condo?
Yes. We provide a certificate of insurance naming the building and its managing agent, follow the building's rules on work hours and shutoffs, and give a written estimate before starting. For renovations we put the plumbing scope in writing for the board or the management office.
My shower suddenly turns scalding or cold. What is wrong?
Most often the pressure balancing cartridge in the shower valve is worn or clogged with debris. In older buildings this is common and usually repairable without opening the wall. If the valve body itself is failing, we replace it and match the trim as closely as possible.
Can a plumber get to Roosevelt Island at night?
Yes. Our vans come onto the island over the Roosevelt Island Bridge from Queens, and we dispatch 24/7 for leaks, backups and other emergencies. Call 718-748-2727 and tell the dispatcher which building and apartment you are in.
