01Homes in Yonkers and their plumbing
| Building type | Where you'll often find it | Typical plumbing concerns |
|---|---|---|
| Prewar apartment buildings | Getty Square, Park Hill, Ludlow, southwest Yonkers | Risers, stacks, roof tanks, central hot water |
| Two- & three-family houses | Southwest and northwest Yonkers | Shared drains, water heaters per unit |
| Single-family houses | Crestwood, Bryn Mawr, Lincoln Park, Colonial Heights | Sewer laterals, sump pumps, frozen pipes |
02Common plumbing problems
- Riser and stack problems in older apartment buildings
- Sewer laterals on steep hillside lots
- Water heater replacement
- Sump pumps and basement water
- Frozen pipes
03Licensing & permits
- Who licenses plumbers
- Westchester County Board of Plumbing Examiners: a county master plumber license is required
- Permits
- Yonkers building department
- NYC license
- A NYC license alone does not cover work in Yonkers
04Water, sewer & gas
- Water
- Yonkers city water bureau
- Gas
- Con Edison
- Sewer
- City and Westchester County sewer systems
Providers vary by street and town. Your bill shows which one serves your address. Smell gas? Leave and call 911 or your gas utility from outside.
05Neighborhoods
- Getty Square
- Park Hill
- Ludlow
- Crestwood
- Bryn Mawr
- Lincoln Park
- Colonial Heights
- Northwest Yonkers
- Southwest Yonkers
06Yonkers plumbing FAQ
Does a Yonkers plumber need a Westchester license?
Yes. Plumbing work in Yonkers falls under the Westchester County master plumber license. You can verify it with the county Department of Consumer Protection.
Top-floor water pressure is weak in my building. Why?
Older buildings above about six stories often use roof tanks, and pressure is lowest near the top. See low water pressure.
07Nearby areas
Sources & review
Last reviewed . General information, not legal or engineering advice. Rules change and individual buildings differ.