Novarly Parcel · Brooklyn

Is Canarsie sinking?

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

-1.33 mm/yr

median ground motion

-4.36 mm/yr

fastest-sinking spot

0.3%

of measured spots moving ≥3 mm/yr

Across 728 measured locations in and around Canarsie, the median ground motion is -1.33 mm/yr (negative = sinking). The fastest-moving measured spot is subsiding at -4.36 mm/yr, and 0.3% 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.