Novarly Parcel · Queens

Is The Rockaways sinking?

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

-1.04 mm/yr

median ground motion

-3.93 mm/yr

fastest-sinking spot

2.5%

of measured spots moving ≥3 mm/yr

Across 600 measured locations in and around The Rockaways, the median ground motion is -1.04 mm/yr (negative = sinking). The fastest-moving measured spot is subsiding at -3.93 mm/yr, and 2.5% 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.