Sewershed OH-017 · NYC DEP Combined Sewer Overflow Tributary Area
OH-017 - Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
Properties in this area share the OH-017 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 Bay Ridge, Brooklyn specifically.
OH-017 is a combined sewer area covering 8,555 properties in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Flood Form rates 35% of them Moderate or High for stormwater exposure, and 5% for groundwater. 78% of lots have yard area that legally qualifies for on-site infiltration. Ground elevation is typically 41 ft. The median building dates to 1925. 4% 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.
8,555
Properties in sewershed
78.3%
Legally eligible for on-site infiltration
35%
Stormwater exposure: Moderate or High
5%
Groundwater exposure: Moderate or High
What sets OH-017 apart
41 ft
Median ground elevation
88%
Average impervious cover per lot
1925
Median year built
4%
Properties over a historic stream or pond
Stats computed from Flood Form’s NYC parcel data as of October 9, 2026
Common solutions for Bay Ridge 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-018Bay Ridge4,732 properties · 35% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- OH-002Borough Park17,937 properties · 34% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- OH-019Bay Ridge1,285 properties · 44% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- OH-015Bensonhurst21,675 properties · 37% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- OH-003Sunset Park3,000 properties · 19% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- OH-021Gravesend6,804 properties · 44% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
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