About the BID

BIDs create vibrant, clean, and safe districts. They deliver services and improvements above and beyond those typically provided by the City. These services can include street cleaning and maintenance, public safety and hospitality, marketing and events, capital improvements, beautification, advocacy, and business development. BIDs help to brand their districts and market small businesses on their corridor. They facilitate networking among merchants, host community events, and advocate for improvements to the district. BIDs also serve as a liaison between local businesses and stakeholders and the City government. In doing so, BIDs provide a collective voice for the neighborhood and help inform City policy based on their unique local knowledge.

The Forest Ave BID serves merchants and property owners from Hart Blvd to Broadway who choose to be part of a collaborative effort to provide services and sponsor special events. All services provided by the BID are the result of investment by the merchants and property owners within the BID.

BID services include: Sidewalk and Gutter Litter Removal Service, Graffiti Removal, New Trash Receptacles, Advertising and Banners, Holiday Lights, Special Events, and Community Development.

The Forest Avenue District Management Association is a NYS registered 501(c)(3) not for profit organization. It is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and a professional Executive Director.

Are you a business owner or property owner between Hart Blvd and Broadway and want to get involved in the Forest Ave BID? Get in touch with us — we'd love to hear from you.