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About Us

MISSION

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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

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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

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District Boundaries

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

Visitor Map of the area near The Diamond District