SUNSET PARK BID

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5th Avenue

Welcome to 5th Avenue in Brooklyn, NY!

Sunset Park is a bustling neighborhood, rich with clusters of art spaces, local nightlife, community resources, and other cultural sites. Sunset Park is home to four historic districts, exemplifying the historical and architectural history of the neighborhood with it’s brownstones and brick rowhouses. Per the Executive Director of the Historic Districts Council, “Sunset Park has long been one of Brooklyn’s hidden gems”, and we couldn’t agree more!

5th Avenue is a community-oriented shopping district balancing a mixture of local mom-and-pop shops as well as national chains. Over 600 individual businesses line 5th Avenue, spanning from 38th Street to 64th Street, offering a balanced mix of traditional and contemporary apparel, services, and general and specialty merchandise. In addition to the great shopping, the surrounding area also has an array of restaurants, cafes, and specialty food stores from every corner of the world, serving the multicultural population of Sunset Park.

Discover what’s “On the Avenue” using the business directory below. Come and see what the Sunset Park Business Improvement District has to offer!

Street view showcasing a foot locker store with visible signage, adjacent to a kids foot locker, with cars and a bus stop sign in the foreground.
An array of elegant jewelry displayed on stands and in boxes inside a glass showcase, featuring necklaces, earrings, and rings in a store setting.
Modern two-story mcdonald's restaurant with playplace, located on a city corner with pedestrians passing by. the facade features large glass windows and distinctive branding.
Sunset Park 5th Avenue Business Directory

Everything you need is right here on 5th Avenue. Use our online directory to search for shops, professional services, restaurants, and more.

Our Featured Merchants

Over 600 businesses line 5th Avenue, serving the many needs of the Sunset Park community!  The Sunset Park BID regularly features our merchants, which range from mom-and-pop stores to nationwide chains.

When YOU support local business, you support OUR community.

The King of Meat

The King of Meat

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Foot Locker

Joan’s 5th Avenue, Inc. – Jewelry & Watches

Joan’s 5th Avenue, Inc. – Jewelry & Watches

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Community Highlights
Sunset Park

Sunset Park is a 24 ½ acre public park located between 5th Avenue and 7th Avenues between 41st and 44th Streets. Visitors can enjoy the fantastic views of New York City and beyond. In addition to the rolling hills, the park contains a playground, recreational center, and pool. The Sunset Park Recreation Center is a NYC designated landmark.

Click here to read an article from the NYC archives called “A View from the Ridge”.

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Detailed aerial sketch of a historical city layout, showcasing building blocks, a central square, surrounding park areas, and intricate architectural details.
Detailed aerial sketch of a historical city layout, showcasing building blocks, a central square, surrounding park areas, and intricate architectural details.
View from a park overlooking a cityscape featuring a tower, blooming trees, and buildings, with a river and distant ships in the background.
Row of green garden rakes leaning on a metal fence with a colorful urban backdrop, featuring low-rise buildings and a clear blue sky.
Two cherry blossom trees in full bloom, displaying vivid pink flowers, beside a basketball court under a clear sky with fluffy clouds.
A snowy park at night with bare trees and footprints on the ground. lit streetlamps illuminate a fenced basketball court where a solitary figure can be seen.
A vibrant rainbow emerges from a cloudy sky, casting colorful light over a lush park with trees and lamp posts.
A peaceful park scene with blooming daffodils and a pink-flowered tree in the foreground, a lamp post to the left, and a brick building with large windows in the background.
Cover Page Of A Report Titled 'sunset Park North Historic District Designation Report' By Nyc Landmarks Preservation Commission, Featuring A Street Lined With Row Houses And Parked Cars.
Cover Page Of A Report Titled 'sunset Park North Historic District Designation Report' By Nyc Landmarks Preservation Commission, Featuring A Street Lined With Row Houses And Parked Cars.
A Tree-lined Street Featuring A Row Of Brick Apartment Buildings With Arched Windows And Entryways, Parked Cars Along The Curb.
The Cover Of A Report Titled "central Sunset Park Historic District Designation Report" With A Photo Showing A Row Of Brownstone Houses And A Parked Car, Dated June 18, 2019.
Row Of Brownstone Buildings With Ornate Facades And Stoops, Featuring Arched Windows And Intricate Detailing, On A Cloudy Day With Bare Trees Visible.
Cover Of The Nyc Landmarks Preservation Commission Designation Report Featuring A Photo Of The Sunset Park 50th Street Historic District, Showing A Row Of Brownstone Buildings Under An Overcast Sky.
A Brownstone Building In An Urban Area, Featuring Curved Bay Windows, Ornate Stonework, And A Staircase Leading To A Black Entrance Gate.
Cover Of The "sunset Park South Historic District Designation Report" With A Photo Showing A Row Of Historic Brownstone Buildings, Mostly In Shadow, Under A Clear Blue Sky.
Sunset Park Landmark Districts

In June of 2019, the NY Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to designate four historic districts in Sunset Park. The four districts contain large concentrations of high-quality architecture, including rows of brownstones and historic brick townhouses that surround 5th Avenue.

If you click on the Historic District photos to the left, you can read the complete report for each of the four historic districts.  The Read More button below links to the NYC Landmarks Commission press release announcing the historic designation.

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Sunset Park Landmark Districts

In June of 2019, the NY Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to designate four historic districts in Sunset Park. The four districts contain large concentrations of high-quality architecture, including rows of brownstones and historic brick townhouses that surround 5th Avenue.

If you click on the Historic District photos below, you can read the complete report for each of the four historic districts.  The Read More button below links to the NYC Landmarks Commission press release announcing the historic designation.

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Cover Page Of A Report Titled 'sunset Park North Historic District Designation Report' By Nyc Landmarks Preservation Commission, Featuring A Street Lined With Row Houses And Parked Cars.
Cover Page Of A Report Titled 'sunset Park North Historic District Designation Report' By Nyc Landmarks Preservation Commission, Featuring A Street Lined With Row Houses And Parked Cars.
A Tree-lined Street Featuring A Row Of Brick Apartment Buildings With Arched Windows And Entryways, Parked Cars Along The Curb.
The Cover Of A Report Titled "central Sunset Park Historic District Designation Report" With A Photo Showing A Row Of Brownstone Houses And A Parked Car, Dated June 18, 2019.
Row Of Brownstone Buildings With Ornate Facades And Stoops, Featuring Arched Windows And Intricate Detailing, On A Cloudy Day With Bare Trees Visible.
Cover Of The Nyc Landmarks Preservation Commission Designation Report Featuring A Photo Of The Sunset Park 50th Street Historic District, Showing A Row Of Brownstone Buildings Under An Overcast Sky.
A Brownstone Building In An Urban Area, Featuring Curved Bay Windows, Ornate Stonework, And A Staircase Leading To A Black Entrance Gate.
Cover Of The "sunset Park South Historic District Designation Report" With A Photo Showing A Row Of Historic Brownstone Buildings, Mostly In Shadow, Under A Clear Blue Sky.
The Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help

The Basilica, located on 5th Avenue between 59th and 60th Streets in Sunset Park, Brooklyn is a Roman Catholic parish church of the Diocese of Brooklyn, dedicated to Our Lady of Perpetual Help.  Construction of the current church was completed in 1928.

For more information on Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish and the Basilica, visit the parish website by clicking the Learn More button below.

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A majestic stone church with a tall tower, featuring gothic architectural details, sits under a clear blue sky. a sign in front reads "our lady of perpetual help.
A majestic stone church with a tall tower, featuring gothic architectural details, sits under a clear blue sky. a sign in front reads "our lady of perpetual help.
Interior view of a cathedral with vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows, rows of wooden pews, and an ornately painted apse at the end.
Interior of a cathedral with a long central aisle flanked by wooden pews, leading to an altar with ornate decorations and stained glass windows. arched ceilings feature detailed artwork.
A vibrant rose window in a church, featuring intricate stained glass patterns in various colors, centered by a circular clear glass pane surrounded by smaller, colorful designs.
Interior of a cathedral featuring a large altar, ornate religious paintings, and rows of pews viewed from the aisle. high vaulted ceilings and hanging lights add to the grandeur.
Interior of a cathedral showing long rows of wooden pews leading to an altar, with ornate stained glass windows, arched ceilings, and intricate columns.
Interior view of a cathedral showcasing rows of pews leading to an ornate altar, stained glass windows, arches, and religious frescoes on the apse.
Two ornate stained glass windows in a stone building, illuminated from within, showcasing intricate designs and vibrant colors with religious imagery.
Elaborate church altar depicting a crucifix flanked by statues of saints, with intricate gold mosaics and ornamental stone carvings in the background.
Religious carvings in gold depicting biblical scenes on church doors, flanked by crosses, in an architectural setting with a glimpse of a reflective surface on the left.
Community Resources
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NYC Community Board 7

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Serving the communities of Sunset Park and Windsor Terrace.

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NYC Council District 38

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Council Member Alexa Avilés represents Red Hook and portions of Park Slope, Sunset Park, Borough Park, Dyker Heights, Bensonhurst, and Bath Beach.

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NYS Assembly District 51

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Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes represents Red Hook, Sunset Park, and Northern Bay Ridge.

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US Congressional District 10

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United States Congressman Daniel Goldman represents the 10th District of New York.

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NYPD 72nd Precinct

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The 72nd Precinct serves a northwestern portion of Brooklyn that includes Sunset Park and Windsor Terrace.

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