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Managing the Downtown-Lower Manhattan Business Improvement District (BID), the Downtown Alliance is your first and best business resource. Whether you’re dreaming of a grand opening or big-time growth, we’re here to help in more ways than one. From connecting you with key organizations working to help small businesses to incentive calculators to robust research and presentations, this is where you can find all the information you need to make the best business decisions. You’ll find transportation data, residential and retail market data, real estate reports and more. Plus, we can perform custom research for your specific business needs. Don’t be shy. Let’s get in touch.
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Data and Insights
Data and Insights
A Portfolio for Beautifying Lower Manhattan’s Construction Fencing
A Portfolio for Beautifying Lower Manhattan’s Construction Fencing
RE:Store — Apply to Open a Pop-Up Storefront Downtown
RE:Store — Apply to Open a Pop-Up Storefront Downtown
Planning Initiatives
Planning Initiatives
Business Resources
Business Resources
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Lower Manhattan Real Estate Overview, Q3 2025
The Alliance for Downtown New York’s quarterly report provides data on commercial office, retail, residential, hospitality and development projects from Q3 2025. Major findings include: 990,000 sq. ft. of Leasing…
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Supporting Businesses of All Sizes
One-on-one counseling, seminars on business marketing and more. Check out our list of key organizations working with small businesses and all the services they offer—most of which are free of charge.
Plus, we help you keep a pulse on Lower Manhattan with the thorough research and data you need to make business boom.
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