NEIGHBORHOOD NEED-TO-KNOWS
Quick hits on community info, resources, & happenings
NYC SBS x WE NYC: Women’s History Month Celebration: Join Women Entrepreneurs NYC (WE NYC) and NYC Dept. of Small Business Services (SBS) on Tuesday, March 31st at 4:30 pm for a special Women’s History Month Celebration. The event will include engaging panel discussions and networking opportunities. Register here.
Spotlight Your Business on the Summer 2026 Live NYC Map: NYC SBS has launched The Live NYC Map, a digital, interactive map that helps tourists find local businesses. Storefronts hosting World Cup screenings, Sail4th events, or special promotions can be highlighted at no cost. Learn more, here.
DSNY Official NYC Bin Availability Citywide: DSNY announced that all nine sizes and colors of official NYC Bins are now available for in-store pickup at NYC Home Depot locations including our local store located at 40 West 23rd Street. Buildings with 1 to 9 residential units will be required to use NYC Bins for their trash starting in June 2026. Learn more about containerization, here.
Con Edison Work Notices:
- Now – Friday, March 20 from 7 am – 3:30 pm, Con Edison will perform ECS support work and continue hand care excavations at the intersection of East 29th Street and Fifth Avenue.
- Now – July 31, Con Edison will be performing gas upgrade work on West 26th Street between Sixth Avenue and Seventh Avenue on weekdays from 9 am – 4 pm.
Open-Grille Security Gates: Local businesses must comply with a long-standing requirement for open-grille security gates by July 1, 2026. Compliant security grilles must provide at least 70% visibility into the storefront. Starting on July 1, 2026, the Department of Buildings (DOB) may fine non-compliant businesses. Learn more.
RFPs:
- 2027 Winter Glow Art Installation: We’re seeking submissions of existing public art installations to serve as the centerpiece of our Winter 2027 programming series. The submission deadline is Friday, March 27th.
- 2026 Seasonal Photo Frame: We’re seeking creative concepts for our seasonal photo frame installations series. The summer submission deadline is Tuesday, March 31st.
Street Closures:
- East 25th Street between Madison Avenue and Park Avenue South will be closed from 12:01am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday through 3/22/26 for roof derrick hoist.
Neighborhood Guides
- : Area restaurants, bars, and cafes
- : Food & drink specials at hot spots and hidden gems
- : Newly opened businesses in Flatiron & NoMad