named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Holiday Decorating
Annually decorates the block with wreaths and a holiday tree, typically installing 33 wreaths and an 8–9 foot Balsam Fir, removed in early January.
Rodent Control
Coordinates with property owners and pest control services to address rat infestations through baiting, trapping, and burrow treatment in tree wells and public spaces.
Sidewalk and Public Space Cleaning
Organizes daily sidewalk cleaning and trash pickup to maintain cleanliness and address graffiti and debris.
Tree and Tree Well Maintenance
Manages seasonal planting, pruning, feeding, and watering of 26 street trees and tree wells along East 11th Street.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Public Space Beautification and Maintenance 4 activities
- Residential lighting upgradesReplaced Cobra lights with improved sidewalk-focused lighting and enhanced residential lighting to increase pedestrian safety, visibility, and overall quality of life on East 11th Street.
- Seasonal planting and beautificationPlants fall bulbs and applies mulch for spring blooms, purchases and plants seasonal bulbs and vegetation, and decorates the block annually with holiday wreaths and a large Balsam Fir tree to enhance neighborhood aesthetics and quality of life.
- Tree and urban canopy careManages the health and maintenance of street trees through professional pruning, feeding, watering during dry periods, joint inspections with arborists, and collaboration with expert arborist organizations; maintains 26 tree wells on East 11th Street.
- Tree well and streetscape improvementInstalls and maintains tree surrounds, cleans and prepares tree wells, replants seasonal vegetation in 26 tree wells, and retains pest control services to address rat infestations in tree wells along East 11th Street.
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Neighborhood Civic Engagement 1 activity
- Community advocacy and civic engagementEncourages resident participation in local governance by promoting attendance and registration for Community Board 2 meetings on community issues such as proposed shelter projects.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Neighborhood communication and outreachDistributes a newsletter titled 'Around The Block' to share news, local issues, and upcoming events with residents of East 11th Street in Greenwich Village.
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Supplemental Urban Sanitation Services 1 activity
- Street and public space maintenanceConducts regular cleaning, trash pickup, and sanitation efforts on East 11th Street, including weekday sidewalk cleaning and removal of graffiti to maintain neighborhood appearance and prevent vandalism.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$80K
Contributions & grants$80K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$49K
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balance sheet
Total assets$95K
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Net assets$95K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +41.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 4
- ANN GOODMAN — DIRECTOR
- BONNIE MARX — DIRECTOR
- DORINDA WINKELMAN — DIRECTOR
- JENINE BOCKMAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Con Ed Government — Utility company conducting gas line replacement work on the block, coordinated with the block association.
- DOT Government — Department of Transportation scheduled to resurface the street following Con Ed's completion of gas line work.
- Friends of Greenwich Village Partner — Collaborates by circulating informational memoranda to neighbors about upcoming community board meetings and local development issues.
- Greenwich Village Network — Represents a block within the Greenwich Village neighborhood of NYC
- Historical Landmarks Preservation Center Partner — Collaborates by placing cultural medallions on buildings where notable individuals lived.
- Jill Gill Partner — Donated original artwork for the Block Association's logo and newsletter masthead.
- Urban Arborists Partner — Collaborated with Urban Arborists to inspect and evaluate trees maintained by the block association.
- Village Preservation Partner — Collaborates with the Block Association on monitoring development impacts and neighborhood preservation efforts.
- Village Preservation Partner — Publicly supported organization working to preserve historic buildings and neighborhood character in Greenwich Village.
strategies · 2
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.
- Block-Level Stewardship for Community Enhancementmethodology: block-level_stewardshipBy focusing on the physical upkeep and improvement of a defined urban block, the organization enhances community well-being and quality of life because residents experience tangible benefits from a clean, attractive, and well-maintained environment, which in turn fosters pride and collective responsibility.
- Community-Driven Advocacy and Participationmethodology: community_participationBy engaging residents in advocacy and decision-making processes such as Community Board meetings and shared funding efforts, the organization strengthens civic engagement because collective input and financial participation create ownership and sustained commitment to neighborhood improvement.