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Sewershed PR-019  ·  NYC DEP Combined Sewer Overflow Tributary Area

PR-019 - Rosebank, Staten Island

Properties in this area share the PR-019 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 Rosebank, Staten Island specifically.

PR-019 is a combined sewer area covering 2,337 properties in Rosebank, Staten Island. Flood Form rates 34% of them Moderate or High for stormwater exposure, and 3% for groundwater. 86% of lots have yard area that legally qualifies for on-site infiltration. Ground elevation is typically 79 ft. The median building dates to 1980. 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 2 green infrastructure assets here.

2,337

Properties in sewershed

85.5%

Legally eligible for on-site infiltration

34%

Stormwater exposure: Moderate or High

3%

Groundwater exposure: Moderate or High

What sets PR-019 apart

79 ft

Median ground elevation

69%

Average impervious cover per lot

1980

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 Rosebank 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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