Sewershed TI-023 · NYC DEP Combined Sewer Overflow Tributary Area
TI-023 - Clearview, Queens
Properties in this area share the TI-023 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 Clearview, Queens specifically.
TI-023 is a combined sewer area covering 4,167 properties in Clearview, Queens. Flood Form rates 40% of them Moderate or High for stormwater exposure, and 1% for groundwater. 97% of lots have yard area that legally qualifies for on-site infiltration. Ground elevation is typically 69 ft. The median building dates to 1950. According to NYC DEP green infrastructure records, this sewershed drains to East River / Open Waters. NYC DEP has built 122 green infrastructure assets here.
4,167
Properties in sewershed
97.3%
Legally eligible for on-site infiltration
40%
Stormwater exposure: Moderate or High
1%
Groundwater exposure: Moderate or High
What sets TI-023 apart
69 ft
Median ground elevation
72%
Average impervious cover per lot
1950
Median year built
0%
Properties over a historic stream or pond
Stats computed from Flood Form’s NYC parcel data as of October 9, 2026
Common solutions for Clearview 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
- TI-003Whitestone2,147 properties · 34% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- TI-011Murray Hill4,089 properties · 40% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- TI-004Whitestone480 properties · 16% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- TI-022Flushing1,136 properties · 46% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- TI-015College Point215 properties · 11% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- TI-014College Point272 properties · 4% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
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