About Park Slope Fifth Ave Business Improvement District
Vision
We envision an attractive, diverse and thriving avenue in the heart of Park Slope, where everyone feels welcome to shop, work, learn, dine, live and play.
Mission
Our mission is to support the businesses, property owners, residents and institutions on Fifth Avenue in Park Slope by;
- enabling community engagement and creativity;
- fostering innovation and growth;
- advocating for inclusive economic sustainability;
- and enhancing quality of life for all!
BID Meeting Calendar
The next meeting will take place in April – date TBD. Please email us at info@parkslopefifthavenuebid.com to receive the link.
The Executive Committee meets every month. If you are interested in adding an item to the agenda, discussing an idea for the improvement of 5th Avenue or need the meeting location information, please contact Mark Caserta at mark@parkslopefifthavenuebid.com or 718-551-5545.
The Park Slope Fifth Avenue Business Improvement District is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization.
Staff
The Park Slope 5th Avenue BID is a $500k non-profit that serves more than 500 merchants, 400 landlords and 50,000 nearby residents. In addition to managing the 30-block, 1½ mile long commercial district in Park Slope, Mark serves on the executive committee of the NYC BID Association. He oversees promotional events on 5th Avenue including The Fabulous Fifth Avenue Fair, A Taste of Fifth, Holiday Tree and Menorah Lighting and Summer Strolls.
Prior to the BID, he owned 3r Living, an eco-friendly home and lifestyle store on Park Slope’s Fifth Avenue with his wife, Samantha. During his time as a storeowner, he took a strong interest in the community and Fifth Avenue, in particular.
Mark is married with one son. In his free time, he plays guitar, bass, ukulele and mandolin and records music.
Board Directors
Class A:
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Erika Clark |
President |
Mario DiBiase |
Treasurer |
Bryan Hernandez |
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Tara Hodgens |
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Michael McMahon |
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Howard Mankin |
Vice President
Aaron’s Realty
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Martin Medina |
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Habib Ahary |
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Brigitte Prat |
Owner, LuLu’s
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Dordy Jourdain |
Prospect Park YMCA |
Delvis Valdes |
The Clarimar Group |
Class B:
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Jonathan Bayer |
Vice President
Owner, Sky Ice |
Alex Davydov |
Head Instructor
Amerikick
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Charles Alexander |
Dime Bank |
Kim Maier |
Old Stone House & Washington Park
Secretary |
| Heather Johnston |
Owner
Good Wine
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Class C:
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Vivian Ibeas |
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Class D:
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Eric Adams |
President Brooklyn Borough |
Bill de Blasio |
Mayor City of New York |
Brad Lander |
Council Member 39th District |
Scott Stringer |
Comptroller City of New York |
Class E:
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Community Board Six |