SBS developed this Comprehensive Guide to BID Formation and Expansion to outline the multi-year process to form a new BID and serve as a resource for those interested in expanding an existing BID.
This guide is a resource for local stakeholders to start the process of merchant organizing and potentially form a formal merchants association to bring additional resources to commercial corridors in New York City.
This guide provides basic information to consider before you enter into a commercial lease in New York City. Topics include location selection, evaluating space needs, space construction, working with professionals, reviewing key lease terms, and limiting business and personal risk.
This guide to storefront improvements will help you understand the parts of a traditional storefront— the sign, awning, lighting, display window, and security devices—and make good design decisions.