BROADWAY - WASINGTON HEIGHTS
BID
BROADWAY - WASHINGTON HEIGHTS BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (BID).
Thanks to the generous support of NYC Department of Small Business Services
A Business Improvement District (BID) is a geographical area where local stakeholders oversee and fund the maintenance, improvement, and promotion of their commercial district. The New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) oversees 75 BIDS throughout NYC; including one on 181st Street in Washington Heights, NYC.
Boundaries: Broadway between 155th Street and 178th Street
Extended to: 168th Street between Broadway and Amsterdam (South side)
Contact: bwhb@cloth159.org
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CLICK ABOVE for more detailed information and printable Notification & Comment Solicitation Form.
Or SEE BELOW for the link to register to vote.
Steering Committee
Our Steering Committee is in the Outreach phase of forming a Business Improvement District (BID) along Broadway between 155th Street & 178th Street, extending to 168th Street between Broadway and Amsterdam.
During the Outreach phase, we distribute a ballot to all property owners, merchants and residents within our proposed BID boundaries. We ask your support by completing this ballot. If you are a property owner, business owner or resident within these boundaries, scan the QR code below to register your vote.
This BID would provide the following services:
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Sanitation and Maintenance services (enhanced services proposed including, but not limited to,
sidewalk sweeping, graffiti removal, power washing, and snow removal at corners) -
Public Safety program
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Beautification: Tree pit maintenance, planting greenery
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Streetscaping and Decorations (banners and holiday lighting)
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Business Support (technical assistance, resource advocacy)
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Dedicated staff to manage the organization and programs
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Marketing & Promotions to increase tourism and Washington Heights brand recognition
(events, social media, district branding) -
Advocacy (liaising with City agencies to address business and district-wide concerns)
SCAN or CLICK CODE to voice your support for the creation of the Broadway Washington Heights Business Improvement District (BID)
Steering Committee Members
Co-Chairs: John Rumely and Helene Funk - Woodrow Court Cooperative
Community League of the Heights (CLOTH), Yvonne Stennett, Jackie Tesman
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Monica Hildalgo, Erika Torres
Columbia University, Sandra Harris, Diego Quintuna
United Palace, Mike Fitelson
Hispanic Society, Natalie Espino
The Edge Hotel, Ari Sherizen
Blanca Realty, Fred Stahl
3810 Broadway Cooperative, Denise Caniff
Anthony Flowers, Lambros Barbagiannis
J&G Liquor, Jose Gomez
Community Board 12 Member/Resident, Bruce Robertson
Community Board 12 Member/Resident, Wayne Benjamin
33rd Precinct Council/Resident, Maria Luna
Broadway Malls, Andrew Genn, Dana Ebralidze, Ian Olsen
WaHi Chamber of Commerce, Jackie Aleman
DID YOU KNOW?
As part of our Neighborhoods Now collaboration and district marketing campaign, we would like you to know the diverse, immigrant owned businesses that line our commercial corridors. Some have compelling stories, all of them deserve your attention.