named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Beautification
Implements beautification projects such as holiday lights and decorations to enhance the visual appeal of the district.
Capital Improvements
Undertakes infrastructure and capital projects to improve the physical environment and functionality of the commercial district.
Marketing/Promotions
Conducts marketing and promotional activities to attract shoppers and support local businesses along 86th Street.
Sanitation/Maintenance
Provides cleaning and maintenance services to keep the district clean and safe, including trash removal and graffiti cleanup.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Business Improvement District Management 1 activity
- Business support and economic developmentSupports local small businesses along 86th Street through promotional efforts, economic recovery initiatives, and programs aimed at business retention and development within the Bay Ridge Business Improvement District.
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Public Space Beautification and Maintenance 1 activity
- Capital improvements and beautification projectsImplements physical improvements and beautification initiatives along 86th Street to enhance the public realm, including infrastructure upgrades and aesthetic enhancements.
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Regional Tourism Promotion 1 activity
- Marketing and promotion of the districtConducts marketing campaigns and promotional activities to encourage shopping and visitation in the 86th Street Bay Ridge district, including promoting public transportation use for visitors.
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Supplemental Urban Sanitation Services 1 activity
- Sanitation and maintenance servicesProvides ongoing sanitation, graffiti removal, and street cleaning services to maintain cleanliness and safety along 86th Street in Bay Ridge. Also includes holiday lighting and traffic flow improvements.
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Website Accessibility Implementation 1 activity
- Website accessibility improvementsInvests in digital accessibility by implementing software, conducting regular scans using UserWay's Accessibility Scanner, and ensuring compliance with WCAG 2.1 guidelines to improve access for people with disabilities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$340K
Contributions & grants$337K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$3K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$354K
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$61K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$347K
Cash$290K
Investments$0
Liabilities$189K
Net assets$158K
Liquid reserves9.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -1.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Condren | Executive Direc | 20 | $61K |
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- Amy Bennett Partner — Artist Amy Bennett created the "HeyDays" artwork featured by the organization.
- NYC Department of Small Business Services Government — Coordinates with and is overseen by NYC SBS for 86 BID activities.
- UserWay Partner — Partners with UserWay to implement web accessibility tools including the Accessibility Widget and Accessibility Scanner.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Environmental Design and Maintenance to Improve Safety and Perceptionmethodology: environmental_design_for_safetyBy implementing sanitation, graffiti removal, and beautification efforts, the organization enhances public safety and community perception of the district, because well-maintained environments deter disorder and encourage economic engagement.
- Local Economic Development Through Neighborhood-Centric Commercemethodology: local-economic-developmentBy positioning the 86th Street corridor as an authentic, community-based alternative to malls, the organization drives local economic vitality, because residents are more likely to support commerce that reflects neighborhood identity and keeps resources circulating locally.
- Public-Private Partnership for District Maintenance and Revitalizationmethodology: public-private partnershipBy leveraging collective funding from property and business owners, the organization sustains and improves the commercial district’s infrastructure and appeal, because shared financial responsibility fosters long-term stewardship and coordinated investment in public spaces.