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

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.

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Neighborhood History

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

Get Involved

A group of eight smiling people posing outdoors in front of a table with Columbus charity banners on a city street. Some wear Columbus-themed clothing, and there is a blue canopy tent to the right.

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.