Sewershed NCM-052 · NYC DEP Combined Sewer Overflow Tributary Area
NCM-052 - East Village, Manhattan
Properties in this area share the NCM-052 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 Village, Manhattan specifically.
NCM-052 is a combined sewer area covering 1,790 properties in East Village, Manhattan. Flood Form rates 58% of them Moderate or High for stormwater exposure, and 18% for groundwater. 46% of lots have yard area that legally qualifies for on-site infiltration. Ground elevation is typically 20 ft. The median building dates to 1900. 47% 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 12 green infrastructure assets here.
1,790
Properties in sewershed
46%
Legally eligible for on-site infiltration
58%
Stormwater exposure: Moderate or High
18%
Groundwater exposure: Moderate or High
What sets NCM-052 apart
20 ft
Median ground elevation
93%
Average impervious cover per lot
1900
Median year built
47%
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 Village 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
- NCM-020East Village623 properties · 54% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- NCM-057Lower East Side158 properties · 50% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- NCM-049Gramercy760 properties · 53% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- NCM-028Lower East Side263 properties · 51% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- NCM-042Lower East Side154 properties · 47% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- NCM-046Gramercy149 properties · 70% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
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