Steady drip from the spout with handles fully off. Here's what to do about leaking faucets in New York City — including the local factors that change the advice.
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Identify the drip type
Spout drip = worn cartridge/washer. Handle-base leak = O-ring or packing. Knowing which helps the pro bring the right parts.
Shut the local valves
Turn the hot and cold supply valves under the sink clockwise. This stops the drip while you wait for repair.
Note the brand if visible
Cartridges are brand-specific (Moen, Delta, Kohler...). A photo of any logo helps the pro bring the exact part.
Don't overtighten
Cranking handles harder wears parts faster and can crack handles. If it's dripping with normal force, the part is done.
Call for the fix
Call (844) 699-1165. Cartridge and washer replacements are quick, affordable visits — often under an hour.
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What makes leaking faucets different in New York City
- famously soft Catskill/Delaware watershed water — easy on pipes and heaters — hard water chews through cartridges and washers faster than average here.
- pre-war buildings, brownstones, and co-op/condo towers — much of it a century old
- In New York City, deep winter freezes, nor'easters, and humid summers
- Co-op and condo rules often require building approval and licensed pros; lead service lines are still being replaced across the boroughs
Neighborhoods
If you're in Upper West Side, Park Slope, Astoria, Harlem, Flushing, Bay Ridge, Forest Hills, Washington Heights, Williamsburg, Jamaica, or anywhere across the New York City metro — Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island — the steps above apply. Call (844) 699-1165 and mention your neighborhood so we match you with a pro who knows the area.
What to tell the pro when you call
- Where the drip is: spout, handle base, or under-sink connections
- The faucet brand if you can see a logo
- Kitchen, bathroom, tub, or shower
- How long it's been dripping and whether it's worsening
- Whether the under-sink shutoff valves work
Not quite your problem?
| Spray from a supply line under the sink | Supply line leak — shut the valve in New York City → |
| Low flow rather than dripping | Pressure issue in New York City → |
| Leak at the shower head | Same family — mention 'shower' on the call in New York City → |
Leaking Faucet in New York City — FAQs
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