Novarly Parcel · Long Island

Is Babylon sinking?

What satellite radar actually measures across Babylon — and what it means for your address.

-1.29 mm/yr

median ground motion

-5.88 mm/yr

fastest-sinking spot

0.5%

of measured spots moving ≥3 mm/yr

Across 1,710 measured locations in and around Babylon, the median ground motion is -1.29 mm/yr (negative = sinking). The fastest-moving measured spot is subsiding at -5.88 mm/yr, and 0.5% of measured locations exceed the 3 mm/yr "notable" threshold. Rates vary block by block — check your exact address:

Screening only — not a structural guarantee. For any decision, consult a licensed geotechnical engineer.