Novarly Parcel · Queens

Is Long Island City sinking?

What satellite radar actually measures across Long Island City — and what it means for your address.

-1.46 mm/yr

median ground motion

-3.92 mm/yr

fastest-sinking spot

1.2%

of measured spots moving ≥3 mm/yr

Across 520 measured locations in and around Long Island City, the median ground motion is -1.46 mm/yr (negative = sinking). The fastest-moving measured spot is subsiding at -3.92 mm/yr, and 1.2% 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.