Novarly Parcel · Queens

Is Jamaica sinking?

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

-1.19 mm/yr
median ground motion
-3.64 mm/yr
fastest-sinking spot
0.1%
of measured spots moving ≥3 mm/yr

Across 751 measured locations in and around Jamaica, the median ground motion is -1.19 mm/yr (negative = sinking). The fastest-moving measured spot is subsiding at -3.64 mm/yr, and 0.1% 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.

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AstoriaLong Island CityEast Elmhurst & LaGuardiaFlushingThe RockawaysHoward Beach

Statistics computed from Ohenhen (2025) NYC–Long Island vertical land motion (Zenodo doi:10.5281/zenodo.17644691, CC-BY-4.0). Screening only — see methodology.