Sewershed WI-052 · NYC DEP Combined Sewer Overflow Tributary Area
WI-052 - Washington Heights, Manhattan
Properties in this area share the WI-052 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 Washington Heights, Manhattan specifically.
WI-052 is a combined sewer area covering 365 properties in Washington Heights, Manhattan. Flood Form rates 33% of them Moderate or High for stormwater exposure, and 32% for groundwater. 44% of lots have yard area that legally qualifies for on-site infiltration. Ground elevation is typically 180 ft. The median building dates to 1912. 10% of parcels sit over a historic stream or pond.
365
Properties in sewershed
43.6%
Legally eligible for on-site infiltration
33%
Stormwater exposure: Moderate or High
32%
Groundwater exposure: Moderate or High
What sets WI-052 apart
180 ft
Median ground elevation
97%
Average impervious cover per lot
1912
Median year built
10%
Properties over a historic stream or pond
Stats computed from Flood Form’s NYC parcel data as of October 9, 2026
Common solutions for Washington Heights 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
- NR-004Washington Heights297 properties · 49% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- WI-051Washington Heights258 properties · 36% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- NR-006Washington Heights657 properties · 53% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- WI-059Morris Heights378 properties · 37% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- WI-061Highbridge296 properties · 48% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
- NR-003Washington Heights403 properties · 30% with Moderate or High stormwater exposure
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