The short answer
Yes, Nexora Chimney Services serves Times Square, Manhattan, from our Gramercy office about 2 miles away. Our certified technicians handle chimney sweeping, inspections, repairs, liners, dryer vents and air ducts for apartment buildings, co-ops, condos and mixed-use properties in the area.
Nexora Chimney Services works throughout Times Square, Manhattan, from our office in Gramercy, about 2 miles to the south. Most housing in this part of Midtown is vertical and shared, so our work here centers on the flues, liners, vents and ducts inside apartment buildings and mixed-use properties, plus the occasional older unit with a working fireplace. We serve ZIP codes 10020, 10103, 10110, 10111, 10112, 10153, 10165, 10173 and 10177. We also work in nearby Murray Hill, Kips Bay, Midtown South, Flatiron and Union Square.
Buildings We Work On in Times Square
Homes in and around Times Square are mostly in multi-unit buildings. These include pre-war apartment buildings, newer residential towers, and older walk-ups and mixed-use buildings with apartments above street-level businesses. A single boiler flue may serve an entire building. A fireplace in an upper-floor unit may share a masonry stack with other flues. Dryer vents often run long distances to reach an exterior wall.
Access is part of every job here. We work with supers, building managers and co-op or condo boards on roof access, elevator use and work hours, so the job fits the building's rules.
- Chimney sweep and chimney inspection
- Chimney repair and chimney rebuilding
- Chimney liner installation
- Chimney cap and chase cover
- Chimney waterproofing
- Fireplace and damper repair
- Dryer vent cleaning
- Air duct cleaning
Yearly Inspections and the Three Levels
The NFPA 211 standard calls for chimneys, fireplaces and vents to be inspected once a year. Chimney professionals use three inspection levels.
A Level 1 inspection fits when nothing about the system has changed. A Level 2 inspection is called for when the system changes, such as a new appliance or a switch in fuel, or when the property is sold. That matters in a neighborhood where co-op and condo units change hands. A Level 3 inspection is used when a hidden hazard can only be reached by opening part of the chimney or building.
Oil-to-Gas Conversions and Chimney Liners
When a New York City building converts its boiler from oil to gas, the chimney has to be evaluated as part of the work. A new liner is often needed. Gas exhaust produces acidic condensate that can corrode a masonry flue that was built for oil.
We inspect the existing flue, explain what we find in plain terms, and install a properly sized liner when one is needed. If the masonry itself has deteriorated, we can repair or rebuild the affected sections.
Time for your annual chimney check?
Dryer Vents and Air Ducts in Apartment Buildings
According to the U.S. Fire Administration, failure to clean is the leading factor contributing to clothes dryer fires in homes. In high-rise and pre-war buildings, dryer vents tend to be long and to have several turns, so lint builds up faster than many residents expect. Signs include clothes taking longer to dry, a hot laundry area, or a burning smell.
For air ducts, we follow the U.S. EPA's guidance. Cleaning makes sense when there is substantial visible mold growth, vermin, or excessive dust and debris. The EPA also says duct cleaning has not been shown to prevent health problems. It advises consumers to research the process before responding to very cheap advertised offers and to be careful with chemical treatments. We will tell you honestly whether your ducts need cleaning.
Manhattan Weather and Timing Your Service
New York's cold, wet winters and humid summers are hard on masonry above the roofline. Water that soaks into brick and mortar freezes and expands. Over time this cracks crowns, loosens joints and lets water into the flue. Chimney caps, chase covers and waterproofing help keep rain, snow, birds and debris out.
New York City's heat season runs from October 1 through May 31. During that time, building owners must keep apartments heated to the city's minimum temperatures. To avoid problems during that period, schedule boiler flue inspections, liner work and repairs in late spring or summer.
ZIP codes we serve
- 10020
- 10103
- 10110
- 10111
- 10112
- 10153
- 10165
- 10173
- 10177
