The Mott Haven Merchant Organizing Program is an initiative started in 2021 that works toward increased merchant organizing coordination and collaboration among area businesses and stakeholders. The program is funded by NYC Department of Small Business Services’ Avenue NYC Program.

138TH STREET MERCHANTS COLLECTIVE

VISION STATEMENT

The 138th Street Merchants Association is a 501 C 6 membership organization committed to retaining, preserving, and cultivating business development and growth along the 138th Street commercial corridor. The organization works to address quality of life matters, provide business development tools and education, and economic development programs to enhance the business environment within the historic 138th Street merchant community.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

  • CHRISTINE NOHBLE

    Nohble

    531 East 138th Street

    Bronx, NY 10454

  • JOSEPH COLEMAN

    RiteCheck

    426 East 138th Street

    Bronx, NY 10454

  • FLOR PAULINO

    A TAX

    407 East 138th Street

    Bronx, NY 10454

  • JAY & ALEXANDRA MOLINA

    Valencia Bakery

    499 East 138th Street

    Bronx, NY 10454

  • LINDA ORTIZ

    Resident

    Board of Directors

    Friends of St. Mary’s Park

    Third Avenue Business Improvement District

    South Bronx Farmer’s Market

  • LUIS RODRIGUEZ

    King Mobile Wireless

    534 East 138th Street

    Bronx, NY 10454

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BOUNDARIES

The 138th Street Merchants Collective’s Mott Haven boundary spans from the Madison Avenue Bridge east to Cypress Avenue along 138th Street

SERVICES PLAN

Through Merchant contributions to the Collective we mobilize around common causes to benefit the commercial district and area community.

Oue merchant organizing model is unique in that it not only focuses on a common agenda, but we develop a concentric approach to solving challenges and building community power through a participatory decision making process.

  • We organize resources to enhance corridor public safety and have developed a comprehensive public safety plan to address community needs.

  • Through partnerships with elected officials and agencies, we advocate for upgrades to public infrastructure and work to create a safer pedestrian environment.

  • We work diligently with area stakeholders to promote the area with placemaking, marketing, and community engagement with focused events and public programs.

  • We work with community partners and agencies to mobilize sanitation resources and promote a clean commercial district.

Become a Member.

Are you a business owner in the 138th Street Commercial Corridor catchment area? Join the merchant’s association and develop a voice that will enhance your business and the community.