Queens County · Astoria, NY
Plumbers in Astoria, NY
Astoria is in Queens County, New York. About 143,000 people live in the 4 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 77,000 homes, 2% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built before 1940 (43%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
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- 4 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Astoria
11102, 11103, 11105, 11106
Astoria homes and their plumbing
Here is how Astoria's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 43%, 1940–1959 27%, 1960–1979 14%, 1980–1999 5%, 2000 or later 12%. With that many older homes, original galvanized supply pipe and cast iron or clay drains are still common, so leaks, rust and root intrusion come up often. Neighboring areas such as New York, Flushing, Corona are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 43% |
| 1940–1959 | 27% |
| 1960–1979 | 14% |
| 1980–1999 | 5% |
| 2000 or later | 12% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 142,870
- Housing units
- 77,463
- Single-family detached
- 2%
- Owner-occupied
- 18%
- Heated with utility gas
- 63%
- Heated with electricity
- 15%
- Heated with fuel oil
- 15%
- Heated with propane
- 3%
What goes wrong in Astoria homes
Pre-1960 homes: galvanized pipe and cast iron
69% of homes in Astoria's covered ZIP codes were built before 1960, 43% of them before 1940. Houses that old often still have galvanized steel supply lines that rust closed from the inside, and cast iron or clay sewer pipe that cracks and lets roots in. Weak pressure at upstairs fixtures, brown water after a shutoff and slow drains are the usual clues. Typical fixes are whole-house repiping and a sewer camera inspection.
Apartments, condos and attached homes
Only 2% of homes here are single-family detached houses. In attached buildings a leak or clog often involves a shared stack or a neighbor's unit, so it's worth knowing which lines are yours and which belong to the building or HOA, and where your unit's own shutoff is.
Oil-heated homes
15% of occupied homes here heat with fuel oil, far above the national norm. Many of them make hot water with a tankless coil inside the boiler, which runs the boiler all summer. Plumbers often replace the coil with an indirect tank or a standalone water heater when the boiler is serviced or replaced.
Natural gas in most homes
63% of occupied homes here heat with utility gas, so gas water heaters, ranges and dryers are common. That means gas line extensions for new appliances, flexible connector replacements and venting checks when a water heater is swapped. If you smell gas, leave first and call the gas utility from outside. See gas line repair.
Common calls in Astoria
- Whole-House Repiping
- Drain Cleaning
- Water Heater Replacement
- Gas Line Repair
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Astoria: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Astoria at a glance
- County
- Queens County
- Nearest city pages
- New York, Flushing, Corona
- ZIP codes
- 11102, 11103, 11105, 11106
Astoria plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Astoria?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Astoria, Census estimates put 69% of homes as built before 1960, 14% from 1960 to 1979, 5% from 1980 to 1999 and 12% in 2000 or later. The largest group is before 1940 (43%).
Who licenses plumbers in Astoria, NY?
New York has no statewide plumbing license; New York City and other municipalities license plumbers locally.
Are water heaters in Astoria usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 63% of homes heating with utility gas, 15% with electricity, 15% with fuel oil and 3% with propane. Water heaters often use the same fuel as the home's heat, so utility gas is the most common here, but check the label on your tank before you shop for a replacement.
I rent in Astoria. Who pays for plumbing repairs?
About 82% of homes here are renter-occupied. In most cases the landlord is responsible for the building's plumbing, and tenants should report leaks right away and in writing. Damage a tenant causes, like a clog from something flushed, may be billed back. Your lease and New York landlord-tenant law set the details.
Guides for Astoria homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Glen Oaks (0 mi), Long Island City (0 mi), Sunnyside (0 mi), College Point (0 mi), Whitestone (0 mi), Bayside (0 mi), Little Neck (0 mi), Oakland Gardens (0 mi).
Housing, heating and population figures are US Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in Astoria, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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