Sewershed NCM-078 · NYC DEP Combined Sewer Overflow Tributary Area
NCM-078 - Financial District, Manhattan
Properties in this area share the NCM-078 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 Financial District, Manhattan specifically.
NCM-078 is a combined sewer area covering 112 properties in Financial District, Manhattan. Flood Form rates 74% of them Moderate or High for stormwater exposure, and 13% for groundwater. 24% of lots have yard area that legally qualifies for on-site infiltration. Ground elevation is typically 8 ft. The median building dates to 1900. 5% 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 1 green infrastructure asset here.
112
Properties in sewershed
24.1%
Legally eligible for on-site infiltration
74%
Stormwater exposure: Moderate or High
13%
Groundwater exposure: Moderate or High
What sets NCM-078 apart
8 ft
Median ground elevation
95%
Average impervious cover per lot
1900
Median year built
5%
Properties over a historic stream or pond
Stats computed from Flood Form’s NYC parcel data as of October 9, 2026
Common solutions for Financial District 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-067Financial District180 properties · 63% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- NCM-069Financial District156 properties · 72% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- NCM-073Tribeca441 properties · 54% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- NCM-050Chinatown1,193 properties · 46% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- NCM-063Two Bridges446 properties · 45% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- RH-012Brooklyn Heights296 properties · 34% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
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