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WASHINGTON
HEIGHTS
MANHATTAN
Commercial District Needs Assessment
in
partnership Community League of the Heights
with
ABOUT WASHINGTON HEIGHTS
Background
Located in Upper Manhattan, Washington Heights extends north from 155th Street to Dyckman
Avenue NYC is a competitive Street, and is bordered on the west by the Hudson River and the east by the Harlem River.
grant program created by the NYC
Department of Small Business Broadway, a major New York City thoroughfare, runs north and south through the heart of
Services to fund and build the Washington Heights, converging with St. Nicholas Avenue at 168th Street where the 1, A,
capacity of community-based and C trains stop . On 178th Street is the George Washington Bridge Bus Station, a major
development organizations to
execute commercial revitalization
transportation hub that provides easy access to multiple subway and bus lines that connect
initiatives. Avenue NYC is funded visitors and commuters from New Jersey to various destinations throughout the city.
through the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development’s The Audubon Terrace Historic District, located between 155th and 156th streets, Broadway
Community Development Block and Riverside Drive, is a landmarked 20th century historical district and cultural center named
Grant (CDBG) Program, which
targets investments in low- and after the renowned Ornithologist John James Audubon. This is among the many cultural
moderate-income neighborhoods. institutions located in Washington Heights, including the American Academy of Arts & Letters,
Avenue NYC Commercial the Hispanic Society Museum & Library, and Boricua College. Located further north are such
Revitalization grants provide neighborhood anchors as the United Palace, NewYork-Presbyterian hospital, and the Malcolm
multi-year commitments aimed X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center (The Shabazz Center). The center,
at building the capacity of partner
organizations to better understand located in the former lobby of the Audubon Ballroom where Malcolm X was assassinated, is
neighborhood needs, develop dedicated to the contributions that Malcolm X and his wife Dr. Shabazz made during the civil
impactful programs, and sustain rights movement. These iconic neighborhood institutions are easily accessible by various
their work in the community for at
least three years.
means of public transportation.
The Commercial District Needs Washington Heights has a rich immigrant history and is a living tribute to the immigrant
Assessment (CDNA) highlights a
neighborhood’s existing business experience in New York City. The opening of the 157th Street subway station in 1906 spurred
landscape and consumer a major construction boom; apartments and tenements were built, attracting newly arrived
characteristics. immigrants — mostly of Irish, Greek, and Jewish descent. After World War II, a secondary wave
This CDNA features the of immigration occurred when a large population of Spanish-speaking immigrants arrived in
Broadway and St. Nicholas Washington Heights; first Puerto Rican, followed by Cubans, and
Avenue commercial finally Dominicans.
corridors in Washington Heights
which was conducted in partnership
with the Community League of
the Heights (CLOTH) between
August 2018 and January 2019.
Neighborhood Demographics See more on page 12
Key issues and opportunities
identified through this assessment
will help prioritize SBS-supported
Washington Heights has a population of 92,476 residents. Approximately 48% of its residents
local investments, and serve as are foreign born. The top three Latinx groups are Dominicans (62%), followed by the more
an informational and marketing recent arrival of Mexicans (10.5%), and Puerto Ricans (approximately 7%). Known as “Little
resource for the neighborhood. Dominican Republic,” many tourists and New Yorkers who live outside of Washington
Heights come to eat and shop at the many long-standing Dominican-owned restaurants and
businesses dotting Broadway and St. Nicholas Avenue. Along St. Nicholas Avenue it is not
In This Report uncommon to observe an impromptu, outdoor game of dominoes along the corridor, a favorite
game among members of the Dominican and Puerto Rican communities.
Existing conditions, business
data, and qualitative depictions
of the neighborhood were
gathered from more than Future Opportunities See more on page 5
395 surveys and various
stakeholder meetings with
neighborhood merchants, Current development projects in Washington Heights include extensive plans for office,
shoppers, workers, property hotel, and retail space, as well as affordable and market-rate apartments. In the past decade,
owners, and residents. new bars and restaurants have popped up along Broadway, serving the local community,
Jump to... students from Boricua College, and employees of NewYork-Presbyterian. Further north on
Key Findings 4-5 the Broadway corridor — near the United Palace — are quaint eateries, specialty food shops,
Business Inventory 6 and grab-and-go food options reflective of the diverse population of Washington Heights.
What Merchants Say 7-8 Together with an emerging nightlife that includes new and old bars and restaurants, and the
Business Outlook 9-10 recent opening of the boutique Edge Hotel on 168th Street between Audubon and Amsterdam
What Shoppers Say 8, 10 avenues, Washington Heights has become a destination for all.
Physical Environment 11
Data Appendix 12-14
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NEIGHBORHOOD CONTEXT
Washington Heights
Points of Interest
W 181 ST WASHINGTON
BRIDGE Assessed Commercial Corridors Incubators & Co-Working Spaces
Workforce1
Career
Center Washington Heights BID Arts & Entertainment
NDER
ALEXA TON
GWB Bus HAMIL E
4 Station BRIDG Public Facilities
RGE W 178 ST
GEO GTON
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WAS RIDGE
BRO
ST NICHOLAS AV
B
United
ADW
7 ST Palace W 176 ST
W 17
2
Notable Places
AY
AUDUBON AV
Plaza de
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Las Americas HIG
J. Hood THE IDGE 1
AMSTERDAM AV
Wright Park BR
W 172 ST
Highbridge
Park
HAVE
W 170 ST The Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center
N AV
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NR
JUMEL PL
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W 168 ST
2
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NewYork-Presbyterian
Columbia University
NP
Medical Center
KW
Alianza Dominicana
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The Malcolm X & 1 Cultural Center
Dr. Betty Shabazz
EDGEC
Memorial and W 165 ST
Fort Educational Center The United Palace Theater
ST
Washington
RIVERSIDE DR
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Park
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W 162 ST
Morris-Jumel
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Mansion
BROADWAY
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W 160 ST New York
Public Library
Hispanic Society Museum & Library
A
C
W 157 ST 4
Hudson Boricua
River College
Hispanic Society
Museum & Library 3
W 155 ST
Trinity Church 1
Cemetery
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0 0.15 0.3 Miles
George Washington Bridge Bus Station
5
Merchant & Business Groups
The Chamber of Commerce of Washington Heights & Inwood
Washington Heights and Inwood Development Corporation
Fort Washington Park
Washington Heights Business Improvement District (BID)
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KEY FINDINGS & OPPORTUNITIES
Strengths
High foot traffic throughout the corridor facilitated by Significant parks and greenspaces throughout the
the presence of local institutions, such as the United commercial district on Broadway and St. Nicholas
Palace, that provide engaging community programming Avenue, in addition to the green spaces bounding the
to Washington Heights residents and visitors Washington Heights community on the east and west
Accessible transportation options including the George Large employers, such as NewYork-Presbyterian
Washington Bridge Bus Station, which is centrally hospital which help fuel the Washington Heights
located in Washington Heights and serves as a transit economy by bringing visitors and employees into
hub for commuters in and outside of New York the commercial district to purchase locally
Various opportunities for entrepreneurship and small Diverse eateries and restaurants that offer residents
business development via community assets like and visitors a variety of dining options
La Plaza de Las Americas
Strong community pride and local commitment to
support small businesses in Washington Heights
Challenges
High number of vacant storefronts in the district as a Limited parking options for consumers along the corridor
result of property speculation and poor landlord and due to existing parking regulations, including the recent
tenant relationships implementation of loading zones
Poor storefront conditions, including blocked windows Lack of consistent programming in parks and open
and lack of signage, are uninviting for consumers and spaces, such as McKenna Square Park on St. Nicholas
negatively impact local businesses Avenue, resulting in the underuse of public spaces by the
community
Unsightly sidewalk conditions due to scaffolding and
ongoing construction on St. Nicholas Avenue and Overflowing trash cans and animal waste throughout the
Broadway, which attracts trash and rodents commercial corridor negatively impacts pedestrian traffic
and deters both residents and visitors from visiting the
commercial district
168th Street Station Hispanic Society Museum & Library
United Palace CLOTH Clean Up Day Community Event
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Broadway Corridor CLOTH Dancing Community Event
St. Nicholas Avenue
Opportunities
Develop programming to activate existing plazas and Collaborate with local merchants, residents, and community
small park spaces, including McKenna Square, Haven stakeholders to launch a district marketing campaign
Avenue Plaza, and Ilka Tanya Payán Park to foster a that celebrates and highlights the corridor’s diverse
sense of place for residents cultural events, small businesses, and anchor institutions
Encourage collaboration between local artists Connect Washington Heights youth to job training
and small businesses to provide improvements to opportunities through innovative partnerships
storefronts — particularly signage and roll-down gates
Provide one-on-one technical assistance to the small
Work in partnership with local businesses, community business community in Washington Heights to help them
members, and other stakeholders to improve the adapt to the needs of the community
quality and conditions of tree beds
Develop a plan in collaboration with local community-
Partner with local institutions and large employers to based organizations, property owners, and local artists,
provide additional community programming and events to activate vacant storefronts and underused spaces,
and to attract new retail opportunities
What’s Next?
To address these key findings and opportunities, Avenue NYC Grants
have been awarded by SBS to nonprofit organizations.
For more information, visit: nyc.gov/avenuenyc
Washington Heights 5
BUSINESS LANDSCAPE
Business Inventory
449
Total Number of Storefronts
18.5%
Storefront Vacancy*
*Note: In 2018, New York City’s 75 Business Improvement Districts reported an average ground floor
Storefront & Retail Mix
vacancy rate of 8.9% and median ground floor vacancy rate of 7.3% (SBS BIDs Trends Report, 2018).
Vacant 83
Beauty/Nail Salons & Barbershops 41
Full Service Restaurants 36
Limited Service Restaurants 36
Clothing, Shoes, & Jewelry Stores 28
Pharmacy, Optical, & Health Stores 26
Delis/Bodegas 25
Coffee Shops/Cafés & Specialty Food Stores 21
Professional Services 20
Supermarkets & Grocery Stores 16
Cell Phone Stores & Electronic Stores 15
Medical Services 15
Bars, Clubs, & Liquor Stores 12
General Merchandise Stores 12
Dry Cleaning & Laundry Services 10
Check Cashing & Pawn Shops 9
Furniture, Hardware, & Home Goods Stores 8
Community Organizations & Government Agencies 8
Banks & Credit Unions 7
Car Service, Gas Stations, & Parking Lots 6
Florists 3 Business inventory and retail mix data
Gyms 3 were gathered by the Community
League of the Heights (CLOTH) through
Schools 3 a comprehensive area inventory of
Office Supplies, Stationery, & Gifts 2 storefront businesses located along
Broadway and St. Nicholas Avenue.
Other 4 (October 2018)
Coogan’s Broadway Corridor Storefront Mural La Blanda Meat Market
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What We’ve Heard from Washington Heights Merchants
How many years have you been Do you own or rent your property?
in business here?
30
97% 2% 1%
Rent Own No Response
25 27% 27%
20
Businesses
19% 18%
15
Over the past year, has your business
10 improved, stayed the same, or decreased?
9%
5
0
0-2 3-5 6-10 11-20 21+
19% 50% 31%
Improved Stayed the Decreased
Years in Business
Same
12 5 5
Mean Median Mode
*Note: The mean is the average of all responses, the median is the middle number when all responses are
arranged in ascending order, and the mode is the most common response.
How many employees do you have?
5 4 2
Mean Median Mode
What changes need to occur in Washington What kinds of resources would help you grow
Heights to attract more visitors/shoppers? your business?
% Merchant Responses % Merchant Responses
Community events 30% Marketing support 34%
Parking 13% Financing 24%
Safety 11% Legal/lease support 19%
Better landscaping 10% Space improvements 9%
Street lighting 10% New equipment 5%
Storefront improvements 9% Other 4%
Business-to-business communication 8% Training for staff 4%
Sanitation 7% Assistance with regulatory compliance 1%
Other 2%
Source: Based on 67 merchant surveys conducted by the Community League of the Heights in Fall 2018.
Washington Heights 7
BUSINESS LANDSCAPE
What We’ve Heard from Washington Heights Merchants
What do you like about the commercial corridor?
“The corridor is close to the hospital, meaning a lot “I like the people, diversity, and community in this corridor.”
of doctors and students rent in the neighborhood.”
“Love the neighborhood.”
“We are close to a lot of transit options, such
as the A, 1, and C trains, as well as bus stops.”
“It’s a theater community. It’s diverse and LGBT friendly.”
“I’m Dominican and these are my people.”
“The corridor is fast paced, with a lot of foot
traffic and movement around subway stops.”
“I grew up in this area and and have had
“The people are friendly and the corridor is safe.” my family business here since 1961.”
What would you say are the most pressing needs of businesses on this corridor?
“Competition with street vendors.”
“I don’t know what’s going to happen when my lease expires.
I think my rent is going to be increased too much.”
“Drugs are a persistent problem and sold openly.
“In the summer months, sales drop for small businesses.” This affects all businesses on the block.”
What We’ve Heard from Washington Heights Shoppers
What changes would you suggest to improve the commercial
district for residents, pedestrians, and shoppers?
“We are a family of four with two adults and two small kids.
“[We need] more businesses that target children There is no place to buy clothes for us, within walking
and youth, such as bookstores with the purpose distance, of decent quality. We also would love to see
of developing historical/social awareness.” more art galleries and live music venues for local artists.”
“A well stocked supermarket with reasonable prices, and fresh
“More jobs for local people.” produce. [Something that is] affordable and carries a huge selection.”
Based on 67 merchant surveys and 328 consumer surveys conducted by the Community League of the Heights in Fall 2018.
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BUSINESS OUTLOOK
Washington Heights Retail Opportunity
Residents spend Local businesses make Every year,
$841.6M
each year in
$510.9M each year in
$330.8M
is spent outside
goods and services retail sales the neighborhood
Retail Leakage & Surplus
Surplus $0 Leakage
Grocery Stores $65.4M
Gasoline Stations $58.0M
Department Stores (Excluding Leased Departments) $54.4M
Other General Merchandise Stores $34.2M
Building Material & Supplies Dealers $21.7M
Electronics & Appliance Stores $17.8M
Auto Parts, Accessories, & Tire Stores $11.9M
Home Furnishings Stores $9.5M
Clothing Stores $8.9M
Sporting Goods, Hobby, & Musical Instrument Stores $8.3M
Drinking Places - Alcoholic Beverages $5.1M
Office Supplies, Stationery, & Gift Stores $4.4M
Retail leakage and surplus is the
Used Merchandise Stores $3.6M difference between estimated
spending by local residents
Special Food Services $2.8M on retail goods and estimated
Furniture Stores $2.8M sales by local retail businesses.
Retail leakage occurs when
Lawn/Garden Equipment & Supply Stores $2.4M consumer demand exceeds
retail supply in a designated
Specialty Food Stores $1.3M trade area. On the chart, a
positive value indicates leakage
Book, Periodical, & Music Stores $1.2M of retail sales and represents net
-$1.4M consumer spending that is being
Jewelry, Luggage, & Leather Goods Stores captured by retailers outside of
Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers -$1.8M the trade area. Retail surplus
occurs when retail supply
Florists -$3.0M exceeds consumer demand in
a designated trade area. On the
Beer, Wine, & Liquor Stores -$3.4M chart, a negative value indicates
a surplus of retail sales and may
Health & Personal Care Stores -$3.6M signify a market where retailers
Shoe Stores -$4.5M are drawing customers from
outside the trade area.
Restaurants & Other Eating Places -$5.4M
Source: ESRI and Infogroup, January 2019.
Washington Heights 9
BUSINESS OUTLOOK
Business Trends
Change in Total Business Sales, 2011-2018 Change in Median Sales by Business, 2011-2018
Washington Heights Manhattan NYC Washington Heights Manhattan NYC
93% 64% 61% 151% 156% 150%
Washington Heights Total Business Sales Washington Heights Median Sales by Business
$100M $120K
$98,486,072
$96,582,778
$114,838
$110,620
$100K
$80M
$84,288,130
$95,672
Sales Volume
Sales Volume
$91,283
$80K
$71,462,013
$68,744,581
$60M
$77,712
$76,543
$60K
$55,730,901
$54,349,445
$51,136,021
$40M
$55,637
$40K
$45,775
$20M $20K
0 $0K
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Year Year
Source: Division of Tax Policy, NYC Department of Finance
What We’ve Heard from Shoppers
What additional types of businesses would When do you usually shop in Washington
you like to see in Washington Heights? Heights?
Department stores Weekdays 48%
Clothing stores Weekday evenings 13%
Full-service restaurants Weekend days 16%
Weekend evenings 5%
Healthy, affordable grocery stores
No set time 18%
Shoe stores
How do you usually get to Washington Heights? How often do you shop in Washington Heights?
Walk 50% Daily 52%
Public transportation 38% 2 to 4 times a week 19%
Car 7% Once a week 8%
Taxi/Ride share 3% Twice a month 9%
Bike 2% Once a month 1%
3 to 6 times a year 3%
Rarely/Never 7%
Source: Based on 328 consumer surveys conducted by the Community League of the Heights (CLOTH) of Washington Heights in Fall 2018.
10 Avenue NYC Commercial District Needs AssessmentPHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
Storefront Vacancies
W 181 ST WASHINGTON
BRIDGE
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ALEXA TON
HAMIL E
BRIDG
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W 157 ST Streetscape Observations
! St. Nicholas Avenue
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W 155 ST Trash overflow from garbage cans poses a health and pedestrian
hazard and discourages consumers from walking along the
commercial corridor.
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Poor storefront conditions impact perceptions on the quality of
goods offered throughout commercial corridor.
Poorly maintained sidewalks make it difficult for pedestrians to
Vacant Lots Vacant Storefronts Parks & Open Spaces
safely navigate the commercial corridor.
An analysis of 449 storefronts along Broadway and St. Nicholas
Avenue revealed that 35% of storefronts are in poor condition, Broadway
56% are in average condition, and 9% are in good condition.
Sidewalks and storefronts along Broadway are generally clean and
well maintained.
Traffic congestion along the Broadway corridor creates traffic
flow issues that impact Washington Heights consumers, merchants,
and residents.
Washington Heights 11DATA APPENDIX
Study Area Boundaries Area Demographics
Assessed Commercial Washington Heights Trade Total Population
Corridors Context Area Area
Primary data on Washington Heights Demographic and employment Retail leakage, surplus, and 100,433 Washington Heights
storefront businesses presented on data on pg. 12-13 correspond retail opportunity data on
1,634,989 Manhattan
pg. 6-8 was gathered along Broadway to the Washington Heights pg. 9 correspond to the
and St. Nicholas Avenue. context area. 0.25 mile trade area. 8,461,961 New York City
PINE
Population Density (per square mile)
BENNET
HUR
W 184 ST
107,697
ST A
Washington Heights
T AV
V
71,617 Manhattan
T
W 181 S
27,986 New York City
W 180 ST
W 178 ST Average Household Size
Harlem
RGE
GEO
H INGT
ON
W 17
7 ST 3.1 Washington Heights
R
S
WA RIDGE
iver
B
ST NICHOLAS AV
HAV
AUDUBON AV
2.09 Manhattan
BRO
EN A
2.65
ADW
New York City
V
W 173 ST
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HARLEM
RIV
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Commuting Patterns
IDE
RIVER D
HEN
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W 168 ST
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AMSTERDAM AV
EDGEC
18,730 1,635 33,089
ASHIN
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Work Live
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AV
AV
BROADWAY
W 161 ST
ST N
W 159 ST 18,730 Work in Washington Heights,
RIVE
ICHO
live elsewhere
RSID
LAS
Hudson
River 1,635 Live & Work in
E DR
AV
Washington Heights
W
W 155 ST
33,089
Live in Washington Heights,
work elsewhere
EDGECOMBE AV
W 150 ST
Car Ownership
21.4%
Washington Heights
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0 0.2 0.4 Miles 23% Manhattan
45% New York City
12 Avenue NYC Commercial District Needs AssessmentArea Demographics
Race/Background Washington Heights Manhattan NYC Educational Attainment Washington Heights Manhattan NYC
Hispanic or Latino 71% 26% 29% 12th Grade or Less, 31% 13% 19%
(of any race) No Diploma
White alone 12% 47% 32% High School Graduate 20% 13% 24%
Black or African 12% 13% 22% Some College, No Degree 15% 10% 14%
American alone
Associate’s Degree 6% 4% 6%
Asian alone 4% 12% 14%
Bachelor’s Degree 18% 32% 36%
Two or more races 1% 2% 2%
Graduate or 10% 29% 15%
Some other race alone 0% 0% 1% Professional Degree
American Indian and 0% 0% 0%
Alaska Native alone
Native Hawaiian and 0% 0% 0%
Other Pacific Islander
Population Age Washington Heights Manhattan NYC Median Age Foreign-Born Population
Under 5 Years 5% 5% 7% 34.5 Washington Heights 47% Washington Heights
5–14 Years 8% 7% 11% 36.7 Manhattan 29% Manhattan
15–24 Years 14% 12% 13% 35.9 New York City 37% New York City
25–44 Years 37% 37% 32%
45–64 Years 24% 24% 25%
65+ Years 12% 14% 13%
Income Employment
Median Household Income Pop. Below Poverty Line Population in Labor Force Unemployment*
$40,125 Washington Heights 22% Washington Heights 65% Washington Heights 13% Washington Heights
$75,513 Manhattan 18% Manhattan 68% Manhattan 6.9% Manhattan
$55,191 New York City 20% New York City 64% New York City 8.6% New York City
*N ote: Unemployment figures are based on data from 2012-2016. As of November 2018, the
unemployment rate is 3.3% for Manhattan and 3.7% for New York City (NYSDOL); updated
Local Jobs and Employment neighborhood-level data for Washington Heights is not available.
Local Residents’ Employment Jobs Located in Washington Heights
Educational Services, Health Care, 28% Educational Services, Health Care, 23%
Social Assistance Social Assistance
Accommodation, Food Services, Arts, 19% Accommodation, Food Services, Arts, 11%
Entertainment Entertainment
Retail Trade 12% Retail Trade 8%
Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services 8% Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services 20%
Finance, Insurance, Real Estate 7% Finance, Insurance, Real Estate 17%
Other Services 7% Other Services 4%
Transportation, Warehousing, Utilities 5% Transportation, Warehousing, Utilities 3%
Construction 4% Construction 2%
Manufacturing 4% Manufacturing 3%
Public Administration 2% Public Administration 3%
Source: US Census Bureau, 2012-2016 American Community Survey; 2014 OnTheMap Application; NYS Department of Labor, December 2018.
Washington Heights 13DATA APPENDIX
Washington Heights Transportation
Washington Heights Transportation
WASHINGTON
BX BX BX BX BX
W 181 ST 3 11 13 35 36
Bus Routes
BRIDGE
NYC Subway
4
NDER Bicycle Lanes
98 98 ALEXA ON
HA M ILT
GWB 98 3 11
BX BX
5 BRIDGE
Bus ion 13 35 36
BX BX BX
98
RGE Stat
GEO NGTON W 178 ST Pedestrian Counts
S H I
WA RIDGE
B West 181st Street/St. Nicholas Avenue
ST NICHOLAS AV
1,386
BRO
W 176 ST Weekday Morning (7 - 9 a.m.)
7 ST
W 17
ADW
7,668 Weekday Afternoon (4 - 7 p.m.)
AUDUBON AV
5 98 H
HIG
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BX
7 AMSTERDAM AV THE DGE
I
6,307 Weekend (12 - 2 p.m.)
100 BR
3
Highbridge
W 172 ST Park Vehicular Traffic
4
23,606 between W. 155th Street and
HAVE
101 W. 179th Street on Broadway
W 170 ST
5,384
N AV
between W. 173rd Street and
HE
NR
W. 180th Street on Wadsworth Street
JUMEL PL
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2 2
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BX
Average Weekday Subway Ridership
NP
100 5
(2017)
KW
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W 165 ST
10,802 1 157th Street
Fort
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Washington 25,589 A C 1
EDGEC
168th Street
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Park
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13,217 A
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181st Street
BROADWAY
AV
AV
AV
11,693 1 181st Street
4
W 160 ST 2
Bx
6
MTA Annual Bus Ridership (2017)
SBS
3
100 A 4.0M M3
W 157 ST
101 C 4.5M M4
2.2M M5
W 155 ST
Bx
6
SBS
5.0M M100
1 4.3M Bx7
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0 0.15 0.3 Miles
Sources: MTA 2017; NYC DOT September 2017; NYS DOT 2015 Annual Average Daily Traffic Data.
14 Avenue NYC Commercial District Needs AssessmentRecent SBS Investments in the Neighborhood
C
ommercial Revitalization, Avenue NYC multi-year grant, awarded to Community League of the Heights, 2018-2021.
N
eighborhood Design Lab services, awarded to Community League of the Heights, 2019.
P
lacemaking, Avenue NYC grant of $30,000 awarded to the Washington Heights BID, 2018.
Placemaking, Avenue NYC grant of $30,000 awarded to the Washington Heights BID, 2017.
Business Attraction, Avenue NYC grant of $25,000 awarded to Community League of the Heights, 2016.
Placemaking, Avenue NYC grant of $20,000 awarded to the Washington Heights BID, 2016.
Capacity Building, Avenue NYC grant of $25,000 awarded to Community League of the Heights and Broadway United Businesses, 2015.
P
lacemaking, Avenue NYC grant of $20,000 awarded to the Washington Heights BID, 2015.
Existing Plans & Studies
Inwood Library, Community League of the Heights with NYC Department of Housing Preservation Development (HPD), 2022 (proposed completion date).
Inwood NYC Planning Initiative, NYC Economic Development Corporation, 2018.
Sources
ESRI and Infogroup, Inc. January 2019 ESRI Retail Market Place Profile.
Metropolitan Transportation Authority. 2017. Average Weekday Subway Ridership.
NYS Department of Labor. December 2018. Unemployment Rate Rankings by County.
NYS Department of Transportation. 2015 Annual Average Daily Traffic, using Traffic Data Viewer.
NYC Department of Finance, Division of Tax Policy, using data from NYS Department of Taxation and Finance. Business sales are reported by tax year, which runs
from March 1st to February 28th. Sales data are compiled from sales tax returns, which are rolled up by tax filer within a year, excluding returns with negative sales
amounts. For each year, each tax filer is reported according to the address listed on their latest return. Large outliers were removed.
NYC Department of Small Business Services. Fiscal Year 2018. Business Improvement Districts Trends Report.
NYC Department of Transportation. September 2017. Bi-Annual Pedestrian Counts.
U.S. Census Bureau. 2015. OnTheMap Application. Longitudinal-Employer Household Dynamics Program.
U.S. Census Bureau. American Community Survey, 2013 American Community Survey 4-Year Estimates, using NYC Census FactFinder. Washington Heights
Census Tracts: 263, 261, 253, 251, 245, 241, 243.01, 247, 255, 249, 265, 239, 237
Photo Credits: © NYC & Company: Joe Buglewicz, Alex Lopez, Will Steacy; Flickr: Brian D. Bumby, Matt Green; Community League of the Heights; NYC SBS:
Madelaine Britt.
Washington Heights 15ABOUT SBS The NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) helps unlock
economic potential and create economic security for all New Yorkers
by connecting New Yorkers to good jobs, creating stronger businesses,
and building thriving neighborhoods across the five boroughs.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS We would like to recognize and thank the following individuals and
organizations for their contributions to the development of the
Washington Heights Commercial District Needs Assessment:
Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer
NYC Council Member Mark Levine
NYC Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez
Manhattan Community Board 12
Washington Heights Merchants
Washington Heights Shoppers and Residents
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