Information Resources and Links

Community & Neighborhood Organizations

Columbus/Amsterdam Business Improvement District (BID)
The BID works to increase commercial activity and create a more vital and active business center along Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues from 96th to 110th street by providing services and initiating capital improvements to make the neighborhood cleaner, safer and more prosperous. Visit their website for more information about BID programs and a calendar of upcoming neighborhood events. For information contact 212-666-9774, or
http://www.columbus-amsterdam-bid.org

Community Board 7
CB7/Manhattan has an important advisory role in dealing with land use and zoning matters, the City budget, municipal service delivery, and multiple community concerns of the Upper West Side. On their website you will find the latest Full Board and Committee Agendas, information about the Upper West Side, the District Needs Statement, CB7 By Laws, a listing of the Board Members, links to other sites, and more. For information contact 212-362-4008, or www.nyc.gov/mcb7

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Metropolitan Council on Housing
A membership organization dedicated to preserving and expanding New York City’s supply of decent, affordable housing.
http://www.metcouncil.net

Park West Neighborhood History Group
The Park West Neighborhood History Group was formed to explore the history of Park West Village and the surrounding neighborhood through research, taped interviews, talks, walks and workshops, and to make this information accessible through materials collected for the New York Public Library (Bloomingdale Branch) and through publication. The Library at 160 West 100th Street maintains a Neighborhood History Drawer in the first floor back office open to all on request. Contact: mail@heddaf.com or phone 212-865-3078.

Preserve West Park North
A coalition of neighborhood residents, community, and religious groups from 86th St. to 106th St., and from Amsterdam Ave. to Central Park West working to preserve the quality of life of all residents west of the northern section of Central Park in Manhattan.
http://www.preservewpn.org

Tenants & Neighbors
An organization (comprised of tenants, tenant associations, and other organizations) that fights for tenants' rights and affordable housing.
http://www.tenantsandneighbors.org [to top]