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Park Slope5th Avenue

Who We Are

Neighbors, working
for the neighborhood.

The Park Slope 5th Avenue Business Improvement District is a neighbor-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We support the businesses, property owners, residents, and institutions on 5th Avenue — 30 blocks and 500+ independent shops between Dean and 18th Streets.

Our vision

An attractive, diverse and thriving avenue in the heart of Park Slope, where everyone feels welcome to shop, work, learn, dine, live and play.

Our mission

Support the businesses, property owners, residents, and institutions of 5th Avenue by —

  • Enabling community engagement and creativity.
  • Fostering innovation and growth.
  • Advocating for inclusive economic sustainability.
  • Enhancing quality of life for all.

Staff

The team on the avenue.

Joanna Tallantire

Executive Director

Joined the BID in 2014 as Deputy Director; Executive Director since 2022.

Melisa Coburn

Deputy Director

Runs day-to-day operations, merchant support, and events.

Carol Klenfner

Media & Communications

Consulting on press, storytelling, and neighborhood communications.

Board of Directors

Governed by neighbors.

The BID board is made up of property owners, commercial tenants, residents, elected officials, and community representatives. The Executive Committee meets bi-monthly and the full board every quarter, and everyone is welcome to attend.

A

Class A

Property Owners

11
  • Erika ClarkPresident
  • Mario DiBiaseTreasurer
  • Blair Guppy
  • Tara Hodgens
  • Michael McMahon
  • Howard MankinVice President · Aaron's Realty
  • Jeff Acousta
  • Habib Ahary
  • Brigitte Prat
  • Frances Ramirez
  • Gladys Orduna
B

Class B

Commercial Tenants

5
  • Jules BlockBark Slope
  • Shari CallSimple Loaf Bakehouse
  • Shreen ElkenaniSandwich Girl
  • Kim MaierSecretary · Old Stone House & Washington Park
  • Miro GalBricolage
C

Class C

Residents

1
  • Vivian IbeasVice President
D

Class D

Elected Officials

4
  • Antonio ReynosoPresident, Brooklyn Borough
  • Zohran MamdaniMayor, City of New York
  • Shahana HanifCouncil Member, 39th District
  • Mark LevineComptroller, City of New York
E

Class E

Non-voting Members

1
  • Community Board Six

500+

Small businesses

30

Blocks stewarded

501(c)(3)

Nonprofit status

365

Days a year on the ground

Financials

See our work

The day-to-day work is on the next page.

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