Sewershed NCM-038 · NYC DEP Combined Sewer Overflow Tributary Area
NCM-038 - Murray Hill, Manhattan
Properties in this area share the NCM-038 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 Murray Hill, Manhattan specifically.
NCM-038 is a combined sewer area covering 118 properties in Murray Hill, Manhattan. Flood Form rates 80% of them Moderate or High for stormwater exposure, and 16% for groundwater. 36% of lots have yard area that legally qualifies for on-site infiltration. Ground elevation is typically 34 ft. The median building dates to 1920. 45% of parcels sit over a historic stream or pond.
118
Properties in sewershed
36.4%
Legally eligible for on-site infiltration
80%
Stormwater exposure: Moderate or High
16%
Groundwater exposure: Moderate or High
What sets NCM-038 apart
34 ft
Median ground elevation
97%
Average impervious cover per lot
1920
Median year built
45%
Properties over a historic stream or pond
Stats computed from Flood Form’s NYC parcel data as of October 9, 2026
Common solutions for Murray Hill 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
- NC-017Murray Hill105 properties · 61% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- NCM-041Murray Hill765 properties · 46% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- NCM-037Midtown385 properties · 54% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- NCM-045Midtown South483 properties · 50% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- NCM-046Gramercy149 properties · 70% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- NCM-034Turtle Bay131 properties · 66% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
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