Sewershed NR-043 · NYC DEP Combined Sewer Overflow Tributary Area
NR-043 - Harlem, Manhattan
Properties in this area share the NR-043 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 Harlem, Manhattan specifically.
NR-043 is a combined sewer area covering 2,288 properties in Harlem, Manhattan. Flood Form rates 50% of them Moderate or High for stormwater exposure, and 17% for groundwater. 56% of lots have yard area that legally qualifies for on-site infiltration. Ground elevation is typically 30 ft. The median building dates to 1910. 27% 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 7 green infrastructure assets here.
2,288
Properties in sewershed
56.2%
Legally eligible for on-site infiltration
50%
Stormwater exposure: Moderate or High
17%
Groundwater exposure: Moderate or High
What sets NR-043 apart
30 ft
Median ground elevation
89%
Average impervious cover per lot
1910
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 Harlem 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
- WI-038Harlem671 properties · 30% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- WI-045Harlem528 properties · 25% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- WI-037East Harlem260 properties · 32% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- WI-024Harlem1,767 properties · 33% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- NR-041Morningside Heights207 properties · 39% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- WI-046Harlem1,534 properties · 35% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
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