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Sewershed OH-006  ·  NYC DEP Combined Sewer Overflow Tributary Area

OH-006 - Park Slope, Brooklyn

Properties in this area share the OH-006 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 Park Slope, Brooklyn specifically.

OH-006 is a combined sewer area covering 3,208 properties in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Flood Form rates 27% of them Moderate or High for stormwater exposure, and 30% for groundwater. 78% of lots have yard area that legally qualifies for on-site infiltration. Ground elevation is typically 92 ft. The median building dates to 1901. 40% of parcels sit over a historic stream or pond.

3,208

Properties in sewershed

77.8%

Legally eligible for on-site infiltration

27%

Stormwater exposure: Moderate or High

30%

Groundwater exposure: Moderate or High

What sets OH-006 apart

92 ft

Median ground elevation

79%

Average impervious cover per lot

1901

Median year built

40%

Properties over a historic stream or pond

Stats computed from Flood Form’s NYC parcel data as of October 9, 2026

Common solutions for Park Slope 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.

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