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One glaring issue is the limited number of licensed master plumbers in New York City—estimated to be around 1,200 for a city housing approximately 8 million residents and millions of housing units. This scarcity means that demand for these highly qualified professionals will skyrocket, leading to longer wait times and increased costs.
Industry experts estimate an additional $500 minimum per appliance installation or replacement due to the mandatory involvement of master plumbers. For many households and landlords, this added expense could translate to hundreds or even thousands of dollars extra each time they need to upgrade or repair a gas appliance.