Sewershed WI-037 · NYC DEP Combined Sewer Overflow Tributary Area
WI-037 - East Harlem, Manhattan
Properties in this area share the WI-037 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 East Harlem, Manhattan specifically.
WI-037 is a combined sewer area covering 260 properties in East Harlem, Manhattan. Flood Form rates 32% of them Moderate or High for stormwater exposure, and 30% for groundwater. 63% of lots have yard area that legally qualifies for on-site infiltration. Ground elevation is typically 21 ft. The median building dates to 1909. 16% of parcels sit over a historic stream or pond.
260
Properties in sewershed
62.7%
Legally eligible for on-site infiltration
32%
Stormwater exposure: Moderate or High
30%
Groundwater exposure: Moderate or High
What sets WI-037 apart
21 ft
Median ground elevation
84%
Average impervious cover per lot
1909
Median year built
16%
Properties over a historic stream or pond
Stats computed from Flood Form’s NYC parcel data as of October 9, 2026
Common solutions for East Harlem 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
- WI-038Harlem671 properties · 30% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- WI-035East Harlem220 properties · 47% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- WI-031East Harlem155 properties · 33% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- WI-045Harlem528 properties · 25% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- WI-024Harlem1,767 properties · 33% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- WI-025East Harlem622 properties · 31% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
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