Sewershed BB-003 · NYC DEP Combined Sewer Overflow Tributary Area
BB-003 - Steinway, Queens
Properties in this area share the BB-003 combined sewer — during moderate-to-heavy rain, runoff can exceed pipe capacity faster than it drains, which is what drives sewer backup exposure block by block. Here’s what that looks like for Steinway, Queens specifically.
BB-003 is a combined sewer area covering 1,740 properties in Steinway, Queens. Flood Form rates 32% of them Moderate or High for stormwater exposure, and 4% for groundwater. 87% of lots have yard area that legally qualifies for on-site infiltration. Ground elevation is typically 47 ft. The median building dates to 1950. 17% of parcels sit over a historic stream or pond. According to NYC DEP green infrastructure records, this sewershed drains to East River / Open Waters. NYC DEP has built 4 green infrastructure assets here.
1,740
Properties in sewershed
86.5%
Legally eligible for on-site infiltration
32%
Stormwater exposure: Moderate or High
4%
Groundwater exposure: Moderate or High
What sets BB-003 apart
47 ft
Median ground elevation
86%
Average impervious cover per lot
1950
Median year built
17%
Properties over a historic stream or pond
Stats computed from Flood Form’s NYC parcel data as of October 9, 2026
Common solutions for Steinway properties
Downspout Diversion
Redirects roof runoff away from the combined sewer and into landscaped or permeable areas on the lot.
Infiltration System
Drywells or infiltration chambers that let stormwater soak into the ground on-site instead of entering the sewer.
Detention System
Holds stormwater temporarily and releases it slowly, reducing peak flow into the combined sewer during a storm.
Drain Improvement
Upgrades yard, area, or foundation drains so water is carried away from the building instead of pooling.
Foundation Waterproofing
Protects the foundation from groundwater intrusion, relevant where groundwater exposure runs high.
Nearby sewersheds
- BB-002Steinway270 properties · 71% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- BB-041Steinway1,644 properties · 29% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- BB-034Ditmars5,122 properties · 39% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- BB-036Ditmars277 properties · 10% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- BB-035Ditmars116 properties · 36% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- BB-031Astoria555 properties · 45% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
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