Nationwide Plumbers is a NYC Licensed Master Plumber, License #2023, serving the Rockaway peninsula since 1984. In Far Rockaway we handle boilers, flood-related repairs, sewer lines, gas piping and building maintenance, with 24/7 dispatch. Call 718-748-2727.
Far Rockaway is the eastern end of the Rockaway peninsula, bordering Nassau County. Downtown is around Mott Avenue, where the A train ends at Far Rockaway-Mott Avenue and the LIRR has its own Far Rockaway station. The housing ranges widely: large mid-century apartment buildings near the beach, older frame and brick houses, newer development near the downtown area, and the detached homes of Bayswater on the Jamaica Bay side.
Life between the ocean and the bay affects every building here. Salt air speeds up corrosion on exposed piping and equipment. Low streets flood in heavy storms, and many buildings still remember what Hurricane Sandy did to boiler rooms and basements in 2012. National Grid supplies gas on the peninsula. We handle the heating, sewer and gas work that keeps these buildings running, with 24/7 dispatch.
Services we offer in Far Rockaway
- Boiler repair, replacement and annual boiler inspections
- Local Law 152 gas inspections and Local Law 151 radiator inspections for apartment buildings
- Sump pumps, ejector pumps and backwater valves
- Sewer camera inspection and sewer line repair and replacement
- Gas leak detection, gas line repair and gas restoration after a National Grid shutoff
- Water heater replacement and relocation above flood level where possible
- Property management accounts for multifamily buildings
- Hydro jetting
Common plumbing issues in Far Rockaway
Boiler rooms below flood level
Many apartment buildings in Far Rockaway keep their boilers, water heaters and gas meters in the basement, the first place water goes in a storm surge. After Sandy, some owners raised equipment and some did not. When we replace a boiler or water heater, we look at whether it can be raised or moved, and we always check equipment that has been in water before it is relit.
Corrosion from salt air
Exposed gas piping, outdoor hose bibs, roof equipment and anything near a vent or door corrodes faster here than inland. Gas pipe that is rusting on the outside is a concern for Local Law 152 inspections. We inspect exposed piping and recommend repairs or protective coatings before corrosion turns into a leak.
Steam heat in large apartment buildings
The mid-century apartment buildings near the beach often heat with steam. Uneven heat, banging pipes and stuck radiator valves bring tenant complaints, and under Local Law 151, steam radiators in these buildings need periodic inspection by a qualified contractor. We service the boiler, fix the vents and traps, and help owners stay compliant.
Why Far Rockaway residents choose Nationwide Plumbers
- Experience with flood-damaged boilers, water heaters and gas piping
- Licensed Master Plumber, License #2023, since 1984
- Certificates of insurance for building owners and managing agents
- 24/7 dispatch for no-heat, flooding and gas calls
Service area in and around Far Rockaway
We service all of Far Rockaway, Queens (ZIP 11691), for emergencies 24/7 and for scheduled work.
Nearby neighborhoods we also serve: Arverne, Rockaway Beach and Rosedale. For our full coverage, see our Queens service area page.
Plumbing in Far Rockaway: FAQ
Can my water heater be moved out of the basement?
Sometimes. It depends on the space, the venting and the gas line route. Many homes and some buildings can put a new water heater on a raised platform or move it to a higher floor. We look at the options when we quote a replacement and explain what is practical.
My boiler was flooded. Can I turn it back on?
No. Do not relight a boiler, water heater or furnace that has been under water. Controls, burners and gas valves can be damaged in ways that are not visible. Call us at 718-748-2727 and we will inspect and either repair or replace the unit.
Do you work with Rockaway apartment buildings on compliance?
Yes. We handle Local Law 152 gas piping inspections and GPS2 filings, Local Law 151 radiator inspections, and annual boiler work for multifamily buildings. Managing agents can set up an account with COIs on file. See Local Law 152.
