Boiler Installation & Replacement in the Bronx: what to know
In the Bronx, the bulk of our heating work is for owners of prewar walk-ups and small elevator buildings with central steam plants, plus one- and two-family homeowners in the north and east Bronx. Buildings must meet NYC heat season requirements, so no-heat response, boiler reliability and even heat distribution across apartments are top priorities.
The local housing stock
The Bronx borders Yonkers and Mount Vernon directly, so the north and east Bronx are a short drive for us. Most of the borough's housing is prewar: walk-up and elevator apartment buildings with central steam plants, plus attached and detached one- and two-family homes in neighborhoods like Throgs Neck, Pelham Bay, Morris Park, Woodlawn and Wakefield.
Co-op, condo and apartment buildings
For co-op, condo and rental buildings in the Bronx, we work with boards, managing agents and supers on central heating plants, riser problems, unit-level radiator and valve work, and heat complaints. We provide the insurance certificates and documentation management companies typically require.
Waterfront and flood-prone basements
In low-lying and waterfront parts of the Bronx, boilers and burners in basements are exposed to flooding and salt air. After a flood, a boiler that took on water should be inspected before it is restarted. Controls, burners and gas valves exposed to floodwater often need replacement. When replacing equipment, we look at raising it or relocating it above flood level.
Common boiler installation & replacement calls in the Bronx
- Cracked cast iron sections or a leaking heat exchanger
- Adding indirect domestic hot water off the boiler
- Fuel bills climbing year over year
- Uneven heat that has not been solved by repairs
- Boiler is 20-30+ years old and needs repairs every heating season
Learn more about our full boiler installation & replacement service, including how we diagnose and what we check.
How a the Bronx service call works
- Site visit and sizing
- Options in writing
- Permits and utility coordination
- Install, start-up and walkthrough
Permits and local requirements in the Bronx
In the Bronx, plumbing and gas work falls under the NYC Department of Buildings and must be performed by or under a NYC Licensed Master Plumber; boiler work is also subject to NYC boiler rules.
NYC heat season runs October 1 through May 31. Building owners must maintain at least 68°F indoors during the day when it is below 55°F outside, and 62°F overnight. Boiler work in NYC is also subject to DOB boiler rules and inspections.
What affects the price
- Steam vs. hot water: steam boilers must be replaced with steam
- Chimney liner or new venting needed for high-efficiency units
- Oil tank removal or abandonment on conversions
- Adding zones, an indirect tank, or outdoor reset controls
- Rebates and incentives currently available from the utility or NYSERDA
Serving all of the Bronx
We provide boiler installation & replacement in Riverdale, Kingsbridge, Woodlawn, Wakefield, Williamsbridge, Norwood, Bedford Park, Fordham, Morris Park, Pelham Parkway, Pelham Bay, Throgs Neck, Country Club, City Island, Parkchester, Co-op City, Baychester, Eastchester, Van Nest, Castle Hill, Soundview.
