Measurement will be tricky but think most are being conservative here. Models often struggle with detail of bands, that combined with 1:11-1:12 ratios, the 12-18” estimations for metro are underdone. I’d say 16-22” is more accurate.
So I either fly back today or stay in the hope this is good for NYC. I'm totally bewildered. A real mixed bag, two most likeky options are a further push W 12-16" or a middleground 1-4" the latter more likely now.