The Columbus Amsterdam Business Improvement District (BID) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that was created to increase commercial activity and create a more vital and active business center along Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues from West 96 Street to West 110 Street. We provide public services and initiate capital improvements to make our neighborhood cleaner, safer, and more prosperous.

Upcoming Events

Community News & Events
Jim Mackin Walks and Talks 12/22/24
Dec 22
Jim Mackin Walks and Talks 12/22/24

Explore the history of the Upper West Side between W 96th and W 110th Streets led by renowned local historian, Jim Mackin.

Recycle Your E-Waste
Jan 18
Recycle Your E-Waste

Rain or Shine!

Rat Academy
Jan 23
Rat Academy

Together we can get rid of the rats infesting our street.

In addition to our weekly Open Streets programming, you can find regular events taking place across our neighborhood — from concerts to walking tours — by clicking “Learn More” below.

News/Info

Community News & Events
Teen Talkspace
Nov 15
Teen Talkspace

The NYC Department of Health, in collaboration with Talkspace, are now providing free online therapy for teens between 13 and 17 in New York City.

St. Michael’s Church English Classes
Apr 27
St. Michael’s Church English Classes

St. Michael’s Church English Classes

Extended Risk Assessment and Grant Program
Aug 9
Extended Risk Assessment and Grant Program

Risk Assessment and Grant Program

Rehabilitation of Pedestrian Ramps in Manhattan and Queens
Oct 1
Rehabilitation of Pedestrian Ramps in Manhattan and Queens

Pedestrian Ramp Program

Andrea Arroyo "Faces and Facades" Exhibition
Oct 19
Andrea Arroyo "Faces and Facades" Exhibition

Faces & Façades is an exhibition showcasing new artworks by Andrea Arroyo.

Maximo Rafael Colon "Storied Mix"
Nov 14
Maximo Rafael Colon "Storied Mix"

Join us for the XIXth Edition of BORIMIX: Nuyorican Splendor, celebrating the agency and the trailblazing trajectory of Puerto Ricans in New York. The BORIMIX Visual Arts Exhibition, Storied Lens, will feature the work of trailblazing photographer, Máximo Rafael Colón.

Neighborhood History

The Bloomingdale neighborhood is home to a rich local history, explored in-depth in events led by the Bloomingdale Neighborhood History Group.

Get Involved

We are grateful to the many community partners, neighbors and volunteers that Keep the Columbus Amsterdam BID thriving. From helping us with tree stewardship, to facilitating art activities- volunteers and our community are the heart of our open streets success!

Bloomingdale Bites 2024

Thank you to everyone who celebrated our First Bloomingdale Bites with us. We’ll See you in the Fall!

Video courtesy of @flavorsofnewyork9396

Welcome to our first-ever Bloomingdale Bites neighborhood food tasting! Bloomingdale Bites is a new initiative undertaken by the Columbus-Amsterdam BID in partnership with the W 104th St Block Association, the W 102nd & 103rd Sts Block Association, and the Bloomingdale Neighborhood History Group to expose our local businesses to new customers by hosting a food sampling event.