About Us

MISSION

The Diamond District Partnership (47th Street BID) is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt Business Improvement District (BID) formed in 1997 by a group of Diamond District business and property owners to enhance the commercial activities and atmosphere of New York’s 47th Street Diamond District. Our efforts ensure a safer, cleaner, more pleasant working and shopping experience every day for the millions of people who work, shop, and visit the 47th Street Diamond District each year.

SERVICES

The Diamond District Partnership achieves our mission by providing various supplemental services including: security and sanitation, seasonal decorations, streetscape improvements, marketing assistance and publicity for the district, and continued promotion and support for all 47th Street Diamond District property owners and merchants.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

CHAIRMAN—Steven Grauer, Gold Art 18 KT LLC

PRESIDENT—Harvey Nagin, Nagin Jewelry

TREASURER—Yale Zoland, Zoland's

SECRETARY—Adnan Aydin, Futurama Jewelry Exchange

Chris Ipek, Altin Realty

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Linda Aníshéré, Aníshéré Designs Jewelers

Alan Aydin, Altin Group

Gary Barnett, Extell Development Corp.

S. David Belsky, S. D. Belsky Associates

Emily Bukucuyan, Pico Jewelers

Ilan Elishayev, SYU Properties

Jack Elo, The Elo Group

Jules Fleischer, Jewelry by Alexander

Roos Hofland

Jay Holzer, Dyckman's

Brunilda Katsichtis, Premier Realty, Inc.

Ben Krischer, Esskay Gems

Elliot Krischer, Diamond Dealers Club

John Magzalcioglu, Diamond Club International

Dennis Marlow, Solitaire Creations

Michael Oistacher, Manhattan Gold & Silver

Gary Weinshank, Delage Jewelers

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

Eric Adams, NYC Mayor

Brad Lander, NYC Comptroller

Mark Levine, Manhattan Borough President

Keith Powers, NYC Council Member

COMMUNITY & INDUSTRY ORGANIZATIONS

Michael Toback, MJSA

Ronnie VanderLinden, U.S. Jewelry Council

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Avi Fertig

Annual Budgets

Approved Budget FY25

2025

Approved Budget FY24

2024

Approved Budget FY23

2023

2022 Annual Budget Report

2022

2021 Annual Budget Report

2021

Audited Financial Statements

2023

2021 - 2022 Financial Statement

2022

2020 - 2021 Financial Statement

2021

2019-2020 Financial Statement

2020

Annual Budgets & Financials

Membership Signup

The Diamond District Partnership / 47th Street Business Improvement District (BID) is a non-profit organization established to provide important supplemental services to elevate the commercial viability of the Diamond District.

All property owners, commercial tenants, and residents of W. 47th Street between 5th & 6th Avenues (excluding 580 Fifth Avenue) are eligible to become registered members.

** PLEASE NOTE: There is no cost or fee to become a Registered Member. **

Membership entitles you to vote for various issues related to BID operations at our annual meetings, serve on the board, and receive timely information related to the Diamond District, and a special “FIRST LOOK” at our official publication—Diamond District Monthly.

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Property Owner

(You own property located on 47th Street)

Commercial Tenant

(You own a business, but not property, on 47th Street—excluding 580/576/578 Fifth Ave)

Residential Tenant

(You reside on 47th Street)

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Last Name

Job Title

Company

Properties

District Residential Address

District Property Address

District Property Address
District Property Address Street Address Unit or Suite # City State ZIP-Postal Code

District Business Address

Property Management Company

First Name

Last Name

Mailing Address is same as District Residential Address

Mailing Address

Phone

I hereby affirm that all of the information I have provided in this membership application is true, accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge, specifically in respect to information concerning the address I provided stating my business location, and about my being an owner of either real property or a business located, or a resident residing, within the designated boundary of the 47th Street Business Improvement District / Diamond District Partnership. I understand that submission of this application does not guarantee BID membership.

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District Boundaries

The Diamond District Partnership boundary encompasses West 47th Street from 5th to 6th Avenues.