Sewershed OH-002 · NYC DEP Combined Sewer Overflow Tributary Area
OH-002 - Borough Park, Brooklyn
Properties in this area share the OH-002 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 Borough Park, Brooklyn specifically.
OH-002 is a combined sewer area covering 17,937 properties in Borough Park, Brooklyn. Flood Form rates 34% of them Moderate or High for stormwater exposure, and 4% for groundwater. 70% of lots have yard area that legally qualifies for on-site infiltration. Ground elevation is typically 72 ft. The median building dates to 1925. 1% 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 6 green infrastructure assets here.
17,937
Properties in sewershed
69.5%
Legally eligible for on-site infiltration
34%
Stormwater exposure: Moderate or High
4%
Groundwater exposure: Moderate or High
What sets OH-002 apart
72 ft
Median ground elevation
89%
Average impervious cover per lot
1925
Median year built
1%
Properties over a historic stream or pond
Stats computed from Flood Form’s NYC parcel data as of October 9, 2026
Common solutions for Borough Park 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
- OH-003Sunset Park3,000 properties · 19% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- OH-015Bensonhurst21,675 properties · 37% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- OH-018Bay Ridge4,732 properties · 35% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- OH-019Bay Ridge1,285 properties · 44% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- OH-017Bay Ridge8,555 properties · 35% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- OH-004Sunset Park4,117 properties · 21% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
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