Who are we

5th Avenue in Sunset Park is often called the Main Street of Sunset Park. In 1995, the Sunset Park Business Improvement District was created by the property owners, business owners and residents of 5th Avenue. With a mission to revitalize the economic stability of the 5th Avenue shopping corridor, it strives to create a better shopping environment, and enhance the quality of life for Sunset Park.

This is accomplished through its strong advocacy, supplemental services, community events and continual promotion of the district. The BID has become an integral part of the Sunset Park neighborhood, working with local organizations, schools, elected officials and city agencies.

Throughout its history, the Sunset Park BID has looked to be part of new programs and to create innovative ways to resolve everyday issues. A networking bond linking the Sunset Park BID, the community of Sunset Park and the other areas of the City of New York has strengthened the retail viability of the district.

This is the third year in a row that the SPBID has put up speakers along 5th Avenue to play holiday music for the enjoyment of shoppers at this time of year.

This year we visited local schools and churches to record their youth choirs singing Christmas and holiday music. You can hear these wonderful performances on the Avenue mixed in with our usual collection of holiday songs.

The NY Daily News even sent a reporter to Sunset Park and wrote an article highlighting this one-of-a-kind program of the SPBID.

The music will be playing through January 10th from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM daily.

Did your child have his or her picture taken with Santa Claus at our Tree Lighting ceremony this year? You can now download a digital copy of it. Just click here, then find your child's photo and follow the directions for downloading.

If you'd like, you can also make an appointment to come down to our office and pick up a printed copy of your photo, if you haven't already done so.

Whatever you choose, it's totally free! It's just our way of saying, "Happy Holidays and Thank You for shopping on Fifth!"