Sewershed NCB-006 · NYC DEP Combined Sewer Overflow Tributary Area
NCB-006 - East Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Properties in this area share the NCB-006 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 East Williamsburg, Brooklyn specifically.
NCB-006 is a combined sewer area covering 6,259 properties in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Flood Form rates 44% of them Moderate or High for stormwater exposure, and 21% for groundwater. 72% of lots have yard area that legally qualifies for on-site infiltration. Ground elevation is typically 25 ft. The median building dates to 1920. 15% 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 8 green infrastructure assets here.
6,259
Properties in sewershed
71.5%
Legally eligible for on-site infiltration
44%
Stormwater exposure: Moderate or High
21%
Groundwater exposure: Moderate or High
What sets NCB-006 apart
25 ft
Median ground elevation
85%
Average impervious cover per lot
1920
Median year built
15%
Properties over a historic stream or pond
Stats computed from Flood Form’s NYC parcel data as of October 9, 2026
Common solutions for East Williamsburg 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
- NCB-007Williamsburg277 properties · 62% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- NCB-008Williamsburg938 properties · 56% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- NCB-027Greenpoint920 properties · 57% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- NCB-004Greenpoint910 properties · 16% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- NCB-012East Williamsburg1,861 properties · 49% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- NCB-013South Williamsburg267 properties · 29% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
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