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Home repairs in the Bronx: guides and a licensed local pro
Many Bronx property owners are small landlords: a two- or three-family house with tenants upstairs, or a small apartment building. That makes repairs urgent and legal duties real. Here's what matters in the Bronx, with links to every Bronx guide.
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Bronx housing stock
Two- and three-family houses are common in neighborhoods like Throggs Neck, Pelham Bay, Morris Park, Wakefield and Williamsbridge. Pre-war apartment buildings, including the Art Deco buildings along the Grand Concourse, fill the South and West Bronx. Riverdale and Co-op City have many co-ops, and City Island and Country Club have detached waterfront houses.
Common problems
- Boilers failing during heat season, leaving tenants without heat or hot water.
- Water heaters and plumbing leaks that affect more than one apartment.
- Clogged main lines and kitchen stacks from grease in multifamily buildings.
- Undersized electrical service and old fuse boxes in older houses.
- Gas shutoffs after leaks in building piping, which require licensed repairs before service returns.
NYC rules that matter in the Bronx
- Heat and hot water: from October 1 to May 31, apartments must be at least 68°F by day (when it's below 55°F outside) and 62°F at night; hot water must be at least 120°F all year. Tenants can complain through 311.
- Boiler inspections: low-pressure boilers in buildings with six or more families need annual DOB inspection filings; one- to five-family houses are exempt.
- Gas restoration: after a utility shutoff, a Licensed Master Plumber must repair the piping and handle DOB steps before Con Edison restores service.
- Licenses: DOB licenses for plumbing, gas and electrical work; DCWP license for home improvement over $200.
Utilities
The Bronx gets both electricity and gas from Con Edison (gas emergencies: 1-800-752-6633, or 911). If you smell gas, get everyone out and call from outside.
Before you hire in the Bronx
If tenants are affected, note it in your request: heat, hot water and leaks into another apartment are urgent and carry legal deadlines. Tell the pro the building size (two-family, three-family, or larger) because it changes what inspections and filings apply. For gas or boiler work, confirm the company is a NYC Licensed Master Plumber and ask whether they carry common parts on the truck. Keep written records of every repair, which helps if HPD inspects after a tenant complaint.
The Bronx guides
Citywide guides that apply in the Bronx
Questions
Does my Bronx two-family need a boiler inspection?
Generally no. DOB exempts low-pressure boilers in residential buildings with five or fewer families from annual inspection, though annual servicing is still wise.
Who supplies gas in the Bronx?
Con Edison. Its gas emergency line is 1-800-752-6633; you can also call 911.
Is Five Boro Fix free for Bronx homeowners and landlords?
Yes. Participating pros pay us a referral fee. We're a matching service, not a contractor.
Sources
Rules and phone numbers can change. Check the official source before relying on them.
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