In conjunction with the 161 Street Merchants Association, MBSCC led a 10-year effort to create the 161 Street Business Improvement District (BID). Our untiring efforts proved effective. As of May 2010, the 161 Street Districts was announced as the City’s 51st BID, and only the 6th in the Bronx. Enhancements planned for the area include: improved lighting, sanitation, security, facades and storefronts, green spaces, streetscapes and parking.