In a move to bolster the economic growth and development of Long Island City, the New York City Council has approved the expansion of the neighborhood’s business improvement district (BID).
The expansion will increase the boundaries of the existing Long Island City Partnership BID, allowing it to provide enhanced services and infrastructure to a larger portion of the rapidly transforming Queens neighborhood.
The Long Island City Partnership BID was originally established in 2005 to support the area’s commercial corridors and attract new businesses. The recent council vote authorizes the expansion of the district’s footprint to include additional commercial properties, bringing the total number of properties within the BID to over 1,000.
“This BID expansion will allow the Long Island City Partnership to build on its past successes and provide essential services to an even greater portion of this thriving community,” said Council Member Julie Won, whose district includes part of Long Island City.
The expanded BID will be able to fund a variety of initiatives aimed at improving the neighborhood’s physical environment and promoting its economic vitality. This includes enhanced sanitation, security, business attraction and retention efforts, public realm improvements, and marketing campaigns.
“Long Island City has experienced tremendous growth and change in recent years, and this BID expansion will ensure the neighborhood has the resources it needs to continue thriving,” said Elizabeth Lusskin, president of the Long Island City Partnership.
The approval comes at a critical juncture for Long Island City, which has emerged as one of New York City’s fastest growing commercial and residential hubs. The neighborhood has attracted significant new investment, with a surge of new office developments, retail corridors, and luxury residential projects transforming the area’s landscape.
By expanding the reach of the Long Island City Partnership BID, the City Council’s vote is expected to bolster the neighborhood’s economic competitiveness and quality of life for businesses and residents alike. It represents an important step in supporting Long Island City’s continued evolution as a dynamic, mixed-use community.
