Albany County
Commercial Plumbing & HVAC - Cohoes, NY
Cohoes grew up around the falls of the Mohawk River, and its mill buildings and downtown blocks still define the city. Farrell Brothers handles commercial plumbing and HVAC for Cohoes businesses, landlords and institutions, from converted mill apartments to Remsen Street storefronts.
We are commercial only. If your building has a leak, a backup or a heating problem, call us and we will sort out how urgent it is.
Call Farrell Brothers at (518) 462-5454 to schedule service or request an estimate.
- 100+ years serving Albany, since 1921
- Severity-based dispatch, reachable anytime
- Licensed and insured
- Call (518) 462-5454
What We See in Cohoes Buildings
Converted mills
Cohoes was known as a textile city, and complexes like the Harmony Mills buildings now house apartments, offices and studios. Conversions like these mix original structure with newer plumbing and heating, often with long drain runs, shared risers and central boilers or many smaller systems. Tracing what is there is the first step on any job.
Downtown storefronts
The older masonry buildings along Remsen Street and the surrounding blocks pair ground-floor businesses with apartments or offices above. Cast iron drains, older supply lines and partly heated upper floors are common.
River and island properties
Cohoes sits where the Mohawk meets the Hudson, with properties near the river and on Van Schaick Island. Low-lying buildings can see more groundwater, so sump pumps and basement floor drains are worth checking before spring thaw.
Winter in older Cohoes buildings
Large mill buildings with high ceilings, long corridors and stairwells are hard to heat evenly. Unheated stair towers, loading areas and vacant units are common places for pipes to freeze in a cold snap. Before winter, it is worth walking the building with your maintenance person to find those spots, insulating exposed runs and confirming that every shutoff can be found and turned. We can help with that walk during a fall heating visit.
Commercial Services in Cohoes
- Boilers and commercial heating for older and converted buildings.
- Sewer camera inspection and sewer line repair for long, old drain runs.
- Plumbing installation for conversions and tenant fit-outs.
- Emergency plumbing for frozen and burst pipes in partly heated spaces.
- Water heaters for multifamily buildings.
- Maintenance agreements for landlords with several buildings.
Signs It Is Time to Call
- A gas smell anywhere in the building. Get people out first.
- Active leaks, water stains spreading on ceilings or wet floors.
- Backups in floor drains, restrooms or kitchen sinks.
- Cold rooms, banging radiators or a boiler that keeps tripping.
- Rooftop units running but not cooling.
- Lukewarm water during busy periods.
What to Expect When You Call
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We ask a few questions to understand the problem and the building.
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We sort by severity, so gas smells and active leaks go first.
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A technician assesses it on site, and a senior person scopes larger jobs.
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You get clear options and a price before anything starts.
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We do the agreed work with trade-appropriate personnel.
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We review it with you and flag anything to watch.
Why Cohoes Businesses Call Farrell Brothers
Cohoes is minutes from our Albany shop, and our crews have worked in the river cities' older buildings for generations. We take the time to understand mill-era systems before recommending changes, and we phase work so tenants and businesses can stay open.
Because we handle plumbing, gas, heating and cooling, landlords with several Cohoes buildings can keep everything on one agreement with one team that gets to know their properties.
Nearby Service Areas
Cohoes is part of our Albany County service area. We also serve nearby Watervliet, Latham, Waterford and Troy, and businesses across the Capital Region. See all locations on our service areas page.
Cohoes Commercial Plumbing and HVAC FAQs
Do you work on converted mill buildings?
Yes. We trace older and mixed systems carefully and plan upgrades in stages.
Can you check our sump pump before spring?
Yes. We test sump pumps and basement floor drains in low-lying buildings.
Do you handle emergencies in Cohoes?
Yes. Gas smells and active leaks are dispatched right away.
Can you plan work around apartment tenants?
Yes. We give owners clear timings for shutoffs so tenants can be notified, and we keep water and heat off for as short a time as possible.
Do you do residential work in Cohoes?
No. Homeowners can contact Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Albany or One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning of Albany.
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Schedule Commercial Service in Cohoes
From mill apartments to downtown storefronts, we keep Cohoes buildings running.
- Emergency dispatch 24/7/365
- Licensed & insured · NY Master Lic. #19-04421
- Upfront pricing before work starts
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