Find a licensed plumber in Washington Heights, Manhattan
149 licensed plumbers in Washington Heights, Manhattan for emergency plumbing, leak repair and drain cleaning. Public license records, local data and how to check a license.
Plumbers in Washington Heights with an active license, for emergency plumbing, leak repair, drain cleaning, water heaters, gas lines and toilets and faucets. Every listing comes from public license records, so you can check it before you hire.
Which licensed plumbers work in Washington Heights?
Washington Heights plumbers, sorted by how many permits each firm filed for jobs in Washington Heights in the last two years. Every listing holds an active license; tap one for its record.
Cardoza Plumbing Corp
Master Plumber #002266Sirina Fire Prot Corp
Master Plumber #000422T.N.T. Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
Master Plumber #001946Varsity Plumbing And Heating Incorporated
Master Plumber #001226All Pro Plumbing & Heating Inc.
Master Plumber #001444Bell Construction Serv Inc.
Master Plumber #001213Advanced Plumbing Mechanical
Master Plumber #001338Eagle 1 Mechanical, Inc.
Master Plumber #001736Rael Automatic SPR.CO. Incorporated
Master Plumber #000123A P Plumbing&heating Incorporated
Master Plumber #001065City Gas Heating Services Co. Inc.
Master Plumber #001891American Standard P&h Corporation
Master Plumber #001978Orbit Plumbing & Heating Inc.
Master Plumber #000957M & M Piping And Heating
Master Plumber #002368Bedrock Plumbing. & Heating., Incorporated
Master Plumber #001826
Every Washington Heights plumber record, A to Z
What should you know about plumbing work in Washington Heights?
Washington Heights has about 58,496 homes, in buildings with an average build year of 1922. 83% of homes are in pre-1940 buildings, and 40% are in walk-up apartment buildings.
In the past 12 months the city issued 180 plumbing permits for work in Washington Heights, and HPD inspectors wrote 3,003 violations for leaks, drains and plumbing in rental buildings here, the 3rd highest rate of 25 Manhattan neighborhoods.
Older buildings like these often still have galvanized steel or cast-iron lines, so ask the plumber whether a leak is a one-off or a sign the riser or branch lines are due, and get the price for both in writing.
How does Washington Heights compare?
| Homes (housing units) | 58,496 (NYC PLUTO) |
|---|---|
| Average year built | 1922 (NYC PLUTO) |
| Homes in pre-1940 buildings | 83% (NYC PLUTO) |
| Plumbing permits (12 months) | 180 (DOB NOW) |
| HPD leak and plumbing violations (12 months) | 3,003 (HPD) |
Do plumbers need a license in New York City?
New York City licenses plumbers itself. Plumbing and gas work must be done by, or under, a Licensed Master Plumber (LMP) from the Department of Buildings (DOB), and the LMP files the work permit in DOB NOW: Build. A DCWP home improvement license does not cover plumbing.
How can you check the license yourself?
Ask for the master plumber's license number and look it up on the DOB NOW Public Portal or DOB's license search. Every permit in our listings was filed under a DOB plumbing license.
Where can you check a pro or report a problem in NYC?
- NYC 311: report a housing, pest or noise problem
- HPD Online: building violations and complaints
- DOB NOW Public Portal: permits and licenses
- DCWP license search
- DCWP: file a consumer complaint
- NYS DEC: pesticide businesses and applicators
- NYC Health: rats and rat prevention
- HPD: bed bugs and landlord duties
- DOB: gas piping inspections (Local Law 152)
- NYC Open Data (the records behind these pages)
What can a plumber in Washington Heights help with?
- Leak and burst-pipe repair
- Drain and sewer clearing
- Water heater repair and replacement
- Toilet, faucet and fixture installs
- Gas line work and inspections
- Re-piping old galvanized or lead lines
- Sump pumps and backflow devices
- Bathroom and kitchen rough-in
Questions people ask
How many licensed plumbers work in Washington Heights?
149 licensed plumbing firms filed DOB permits for jobs in Washington Heights in the last two years. The most active here was Cardoza Plumbing Corp, with 48 permits.
How do I check a plumber's license in Washington Heights?
Ask for the master plumber's license number and look it up on the DOB NOW Public Portal or DOB's license search. Every permit in our listings was filed under a DOB plumbing license.
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Sources: DOB NOW: Build approved plumbing permits; NYC HPD housing violations; NYC DOHMH rat inspections; NYC PLUTO. Counts cover the 12 or 24 months before November 4, 2026.