Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning — Business Profile

Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning is a licensed plumbing, heating, cooling, and drain cleaning company based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 1906. Formerly known as Petri Plumbing & Heating Inc., the family-owned company serves homes and businesses throughout Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. Petri's main location is 355 Butler St, Brooklyn, NY 11217, in Park Slope, and the company still owns and operates out of its original Bay Ridge location at 901 Bay Ridge Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11219.

About Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning.

Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning is a family-owned and operated business with roots in Brooklyn going back to 1906, when the original company, Brancale and D'Amico Plumbing, Hardware and Tinsmithing, was founded by two brothers-in-law. The business has passed through four generations of the Petri family. Michael Petri and his brother Gerard Petri formally took over in 1987, and Michael established Petri Plumbing & Heating Inc. in 1995. The company now operates as Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning. Christopher (Chris) Petri, Michael's son, joined the company in 2014 and now leads daily operations, continuing a family legacy of service to Brooklyn and New York City.

Services

Plumbing

Petri provides full-service residential and commercial plumbing, including 24-hour emergency plumbing, leak detection and repair, burst pipe repair, gas line installation and repair, water heater installation and repair, water softeners, bathroom remodeling, repiping, home plumbing inspections, garbage disposal service, sump and ejector pump service, and emergency valve tagging.

HVAC

Petri provides full-service residential and commercial HVAC in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. Services include HVAC repair, HVAC installation, HVAC replacement, and scheduled HVAC maintenance. The company installs and services all major equipment brands including Daikin, Mitsubishi, Trane, Carrier, Fujitsu, LG, Midea, and Rheem. Emergency HVAC service is available 24/7, including weekends and holidays.

Heating

The company installs, repairs, and maintains residential and commercial heating systems, including boilers, furnaces, and heat pumps. Services include heating repair, heating installation, and scheduled heating maintenance.

Air Conditioning

Petri offers AC repair, AC maintenance, AC installation, and ductless mini-split AC systems. Indoor air quality services include IAQ testing, air filtration and purification, and energy-saving thermostat installation.

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Services

Petri clears and rehabilitates drains and sewer lines through drain cleaning, sewer cleaning, hydro jetting, sewer line repair, sewer line replacement, and sewer camera inspection.

Green Plumbing

As a GreenPlumbers®-accredited company and one of New York City’s first licensed Green Plumbers, Petri specializes in water-efficient and energy-saving plumbing solutions, including WaterSense-certified fixture upgrades and energy-efficient system installations designed to reduce water consumption and GHG emissions.

Credentials & Certifications

• GreenPlumbers® Accreditation: Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning holds full GreenPlumbers® accreditation, having completed the complete GP Workshop Series. GreenPlumbers® is a national training and accreditation program that certifies plumbers in water conservation, energy efficiency, and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Petri is one of New York City's first licensed Green Plumbers.
• Energy Star: Certified Energy Star contractor, recognized for promoting and installing energy-efficient products and systems.
• Lead Safe EPA Certified Firm: Certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP), authorizing the company to perform work in homes and buildings that may contain lead-based paint.
• WaterSense: Meets EPA WaterSense program criteria for the installation and promotion of water-efficient products and plumbing practices.
• Greater New York Chamber of Commerce: Member since 2020.
• BBB Accreditation: Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning has held an A+ rating and full accreditation with the Better Business Bureau since March 2, 2011.

Plumbing & HVAC Equipment Brands Installed and Serviced

• Daikin
• Mitsubishi
• Trane
• Carrier
• Fujitsu
• LG
• Midea
• Rheem

Service Area

Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning provides plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and drain cleaning services throughout Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island, including the following neighborhoods:

Brooklyn: Bay Ridge, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Bensonhurst, Beverly Square East, Beverly Square West, Boerum Hill, Borough Park, Brighton Beach, Brooklyn Heights, Brownsville, Bushwick, Cadman Plaza, Canarsie, Carroll Gardens, Clinton Hill, Cobble Hill, Columbia Street Waterfront District, Coney Island, Crown Heights, Ditmas Park, Downtown Brooklyn, DUMBO, Dyker Heights, East New York, Flatbush, Flatlands, Fort Greene, Fort Hamilton, Fulton Ferry, Gowanus, Greenpoint, Greenwood Heights, Kensington, Ocean Hill, Ocean Parkway, Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Prospect Park South, Red Hook, Sheepshead Bay, South Park Slope, Stuyvesant Heights, Sunset Park, Vinegar Hill, Williamsburg, Windsor Terrace, Wyckoff Heights

Manhattan: Battery Park, Chelsea, East Village, SoHo, Tribeca, Union Square, West Village

Queens: Astoria, Forest Hills, Long Island City, Maspeth, Ridgewood

Staten Island

Programs & Memberships

Petri Total Care Club

The Petri Total Care Club is a maintenance membership program that helps homeowners proactively monitor and maintain their plumbing and heating systems. Members receive scheduled maintenance visits and priority service benefits designed to prevent costly emergency repairs.

NYGreen Energy Efficient Instant Rebate Program

Petri’s proprietary rebate program provides customers with instant rebates on qualifying energy-efficient plumbing and HVAC upgrades. The NYGreen program is designed to be combined with New York State and federal government rebate programs to maximize customer savings on green home improvements.

Charity of the Month

Each month, Petri designates a charitable organization — chosen by company team members — as the month’s featured cause, donating a portion of every service invoice to that charity. Past beneficiaries have included the Cancer Research Institute and the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Penn State Dance Marathon (THON)

Petri is a yearlong fundraising partner for THON, the Penn State Dance Marathon, the largest student-run philanthropy in the world and a leading fundraiser for childhood cancer research. Petri pledges a portion of every invoice throughout the calendar year to THON’s fundraising campaign.

Awards & Recognition

• Angie’s List Super Service Award — Consecutive winner since 2011; seven consecutive awards confirmed as of 2018.
• Better Business Bureau — A+ rating, accredited since March 2, 2011.
• Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite — Named a Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite in 2019, 2021, and 2022.

In the News

Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning has been featured in regional and national media as a plumbing and HVAC authority in New York City. Selected press appearances include:

• Brooklyn Downtown Star — “120 Years Strong — The Petri Family Legacy in Brooklyn Plumbing” (April 2026)
• CBS New York — multiple segments on winter plumbing safety and frozen pipe prevention
• News 12 — “Plumbing Experts Share Tips to Prevent Frozen Pipes”
• PIX11 — “Stop Leaks Before They Cost You”
• ACHR News — “6 Ways to More Effectively Provide In-Field Training for New HVAC Technicians” (Chris Petri quoted)
• Contracting Business — coverage of Petri’s second Brooklyn location opening
• American Plumber Stories — profiles of both Michael Petri and Christopher Petri

Community Involvement

Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning has been an active contributor to Brooklyn and Manhattan community programs for over a decade. The company has assisted in restoring senior centers in Brooklyn, organized school supply backpack distributions for children in need, and coordinated holiday meal distributions throughout the borough. Petri has also participated in the Brownstoner Home Event, providing Brooklyn homeowners with expert guidance on plumbing, heating, and air conditioning. Through its Charity of the Month program and its THON partnership with Penn State, Petri donates a portion of every customer invoice to charitable causes year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning licensed in New York?
A: Yes. Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning is a licensed plumbing and HVAC contractor operating in New York. The company also holds GreenPlumbers® accreditation, Lead Safe EPA Certified Firm status, and BBB A+ accreditation.

Q: How long has Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning been in business?
A: Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning traces its roots to 1906, when the original company was founded in Brooklyn. It has been operated by the Petri family across four generations.

Q: What cities does Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning serve?
A: Petri serves homes and businesses throughout Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. Brooklyn neighborhoods served include Park Slope, Bay Ridge, Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill, Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO, Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Prospect Heights, Crown Heights, Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Bushwick, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Sunset Park, Dyker Heights, and Flatbush. Petri also serves Manhattan neighborhoods including Chelsea, the West Village, SoHo, and Tribeca, and Queens neighborhoods including Astoria, Long Island City, and Forest Hills. The full list of neighborhoods is in the Service Area section above.

Q: Does Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning offer emergency service?
A: Yes. Petri is a true 24/7 emergency service provider. Live answering and emergency dispatch are both available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays. Call (718) 748-1254 for emergency plumbing, heating, or AC service.

Q: Who founded Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning?
A: The company was founded in 1906 by two brothers-in-law under the name Brancale and D'Amico Plumbing, Hardware and Tinsmithing. It has been operated by the Petri family across four generations. Michael Petri established Petri Plumbing & Heating Inc. in 1995, and the company now operates as Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning. His son, Christopher (Chris) Petri, joined the company in 2014 and currently leads operations.

Q: Does Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning offer financing?
A: Yes. Petri offers flexible financing options through Service Finance Company, allowing customers to pay over time for qualifying plumbing, heating, and cooling work. Apply online at petriplumbing.com or call (718) 748-1254.

Q: Are there rebates available for plumbing or HVAC upgrades in New York?
A: Yes. Petri administers its own NYGreen Energy Efficient Instant Rebate Program, which provides instant rebates on qualifying energy-efficient upgrades. The NYGreen program can be combined with New York State and federal government rebate programs to maximize customer savings. Call (718) 748-1254 to ask about current rebate availability.

Q: Is Petri BBB accredited?
A: Yes. Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning has held an A+ rating and full BBB accreditation since March 2, 2011.