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Sewershed BB-032  ·  NYC DEP Combined Sewer Overflow Tributary Area

BB-032 - Hallets Point, Queens

Properties in this area share the BB-032 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 Hallets Point, Queens specifically.

BB-032 is a combined sewer area covering 180 properties in Hallets Point, Queens. Flood Form rates 8% of them Moderate or High for stormwater exposure, and 11% for groundwater. 70% of lots have yard area that legally qualifies for on-site infiltration. Ground elevation is typically 36 ft. The median building dates to 1930. 27% of parcels sit over a historic stream or pond.

180

Properties in sewershed

70%

Legally eligible for on-site infiltration

8%

Stormwater exposure: Moderate or High

11%

Groundwater exposure: Moderate or High

What sets BB-032 apart

36 ft

Median ground elevation

85%

Average impervious cover per lot

1930

Median year built

27%

Properties over a historic stream or pond

Stats computed from Flood Form’s NYC parcel data as of October 9, 2026

Common solutions for Hallets Point 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.

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