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SUNSET PARK BID

Merchant and
Business Services

The Sunset Park BID is HERE TO HELP!

The Sunset Park BID is here to make 5th Avenue a welcoming and inviting destination for customers and to support local businesses and merchants. This overview explains some of the services we provide along the 5th Avenue corridor.  Many of these services are paid for by a property tax assessment, collected by the City from local property owners, intended for reinvestment right here in the Sunset Park 5th Avenue business district.

BID merchant and business services are FREE of charge.

We’re here to serve as a liaison between you and city agencies.  We are available to help answer questions about starting a new business, understand City regulations, or connect with small business support resources. The BID is an active advocate in City government working on topics as diverse as street vending, land use policy, regulatory reform, and sanitation.

If you are a business within the BID and need assistance, please call (718) 439-7767 or e-mail info@sunsetparkbid.org.

A diverse group of people, including a man in a suit gesticulating with open arms, standing on a busy city street with shops and pedestrians in the background.
A diverse group of people, including a man in a suit gesticulating with open arms, standing on a busy city street with shops and pedestrians in the background.
A group of people sitting around a conference table in a meeting room, engaging in a discussion. the room has posters, including one that says "sunset park", and there are papers on the table.
Get Involved!

For business owners, residents, and property owners interested in supporting our efforts, you can contact us for more information about attending our general board meetings or joining our board of directors.

Marketing and Local Events

The Sunset Park BID helps lead marketing initiatives to support local businesses and hosts regular events throughout the year.  Community members and merchants can learn about upcoming events and feature their services and products through our social media accounts.  Please sign up for our mailing list below to stay up-to-date.

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Aerial view of a bustling street festival in an urban area, showing dense crowds, vendor stalls, and historic facades along a tree-lined avenue.
Aerial view of a bustling street festival in an urban area, showing dense crowds, vendor stalls, and historic facades along a tree-lined avenue.
Outdoor movie screening showing minions on a large mobile screen with a crowd of viewers seated on chairs and on the ground in an urban park setting.
A vibrant street parade with people dressed in traditional and casual attire, waving puerto rican flags, dancing and marching down a city street lined with shops and fast food outlets.
A bustling carnival game booth with people playing hit-a-mole, decorated with lights and plush prizes on display. a child points excitedly, and adults accompany their kids around the booth.
A group of women in red and yellow traditional dresses perform a dance with fans in an outdoor setting, with trees and a fence in the background.
A crowded outdoor event with children and adults, many holding yellow balloons, near a large inflatable structure with a blue character on top.
Colorful justice league-themed inflatable bounce house featuring superheroes like batman and wonder woman, parked outdoors with trees and cars in the background.
People boarding a red new york trolley co. bus on a sunny day in a busy street, with several passengers including children and strollers visible.
A man in a black jacket stands smiling between someone dressed as santa claus and another person costumed as the grinch, in front of a christmas tree.

We love co-producing grand opening events or celebrating and advertising your sales and promotions. Events are held throughout the year.  To stay up to date on our upcoming events, be sure to visit our Upcoming Events page regularly, sign up for our email updates, or follow us on social media. You may participate in or co-sponsor our events.

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Commercial Signs & Banners

The Sunset Park BID hangs lamppost banners from 38th to 64th Streets. Our banners celebrate the neighborhood and our commercial corridor.

Contact the BID for information about light pole banner sponsorship opportunities.

All banners are hung under NYC Dept. of Transportation guidelines and permits.

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Sanitation & Disposal Services

Each year, our BID  collects tens of thousands of bags of trash, covers hundreds of graffiti locations, and removes thousands of illegal handbills and advertisements. Sanitation is our largest public service budget item.  We contract for tree pit maintenance and cultivation, and sidewalk steam cleaning. We’re here to help you with illegal dumping reports, and working with the Department of Sanitation. We can help you understand commercial storefront sanitation rules and regulations.

Three men in casual attire, two wearing high-visibility vests, standing outdoors holding a banner with the word "unset" and a circular logo. the background features lush greenery and a clear blue sky.
Three men in casual attire, two wearing high-visibility vests, standing outdoors holding a banner with the word "unset" and a circular logo. the background features lush greenery and a clear blue sky.
Graffiti on a city wall with large yellow letters reading "bush," street scene with cars and a utility cart in the foreground, and an elevated train in the background.
A concrete barrier runs alongside a city street, with an overpass visible in the background and cars traveling beneath. the overcast sky suggests a gloomy day.
Two sanitation workers in brightly colored jackets chat near a trash bin and mailbox on a busy city street. one worker is handling a broom and dustpan.
A pile of garbage on a city street corner, including bags, discarded boxes, and a christmas tree, with a 'before' sign at the bottom and traffic in the background.
A busy urban intersection with cars and street signs, highlighting a person lying on the ground near a green post, with "after" text superimposed at the bottom.
A worker in a blue vest uses a high-pressure water hose to clean a city sidewalk next to a green pole and black garbage bag.

Illegal Dumping

Residents, Merchants and Building Owners

If you see illegal dumping in progress call 911.

If you want to report unsanitary conditions use the 311 app and contact the BID for follow up.

Row of green garden rakes leaning on a metal fence with a colorful urban backdrop, featuring low-rise buildings and a clear blue sky.
Row of green garden rakes leaning on a metal fence with a colorful urban backdrop, featuring low-rise buildings and a clear blue sky.
A city sidewalk lined with trees, with a small pile of garbage bags and a ripped open bag of soil near a parked van and covered motorbikes on a sunny day.
A sidewalk corner with a mulched area around a tree. a sign next to the tree reads “please be a good neighbor clean up after your dog.”.
A glittering sign reads "54th st. block beautification" in bold, black letters, displayed in front of a fence on a sunny day.
A young girl in a denim jacket and patterned leggings stands on a sidewalk, looking at a rack of colorful brooms for sale at a street market.
A group of gardening tools leans against a black trash bin labeled "sunset park" with a maple leaf logo. there's a variety of rakes and a bucket with tools beside it.
Community Projects

We can support and promote volunteer events like park and block clean-ups, gardening projects, and “walking the block” to learn about reporting and resolving issues.

Get involved and help us make 5th Avenue a better place to live, work, and shop!

Business Assistance and Resources

The Sunset Park BID is here to help you with your day-to-day concerns. There are also many city, state, and federal government agencies ready and willing to assist small businesses with various resources.

The NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) helps unlock economic potential and create economic security for all New Yorkers by connecting New Yorkers to good jobs, creating stronger businesses, and building thriving neighborhoods across the five boroughs.

The USA Small Business Administration NY Metro District office provides help with SBA services including funding programs, counseling, federal contracting certifications, and disaster recovery. We can also connect you to our partner organizations, lenders, and other community groups that help small businesses succeed.

The  Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce consistently works to offer top-quality services and new opportunities for its members. It advances the borough through outstanding promotion, support, and advocacy as Brooklyn’s leading economic development organization.

The NYC Small Business Resource Network is a comprehensive approach to strengthening New York City’s economy and assisting small businesses. The Network was built to support small business resiliency by offering personalized guidance as you open and reopen.

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