Actually, Rockaway does have a seawall.
Take your f’n sarcasm and slink back into the swamp.
My apologies. Rockaway has a crumbling, unmaintained 50 year old breakwater built to a height of 9 ft. above mean high water. Sandy’s storm surge came in at 14. (Katrina’s came in at 30. ) Those with flood insurance should have their checks shortly.
Most people who build on barrier islands put their homes on pilings. A word to the wise.