Chruch-Nostrand Avenue Merchants Association

Twenty Years of Progress

It's hard for anyone shopping or visiting this thriving commercial strip to imagine that in the mid 1980's, this area had begun to show signs of urban blight which contributed to the destabilization of many of New York City's neighborhoods in the 1960's, 70's and 80's.

Five Million Dollar Capital Project

ENF recognizing that a successful commercial strip was a necessary component in securing the community's continued viability, embarked on a campaign to raise funds to revitalize this commercial hub. Five million dollars in commercial revitalization and capital improved grants from the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal and the New York Public Development Corporation, was responsible for the establishment of the Church-Nostrand Avenue Merchant Association, renovation of twenty vacant stores, re-pavement of streets and sidewalks, installation of brick crosswalks, installation of a new traffic light system and modern street lights.

The Church-Nostrand Avenue Merchant's Association is one of the Borough's growing Merchants Associations. It actively works to support its 345 business members and offers ongoing technical assistance to its membership to insure the success of their respective enterprises.

The major commercial strip generates over 50 millions dollars in annual revenue and provides 3,000 permanent jobs for Brooklyn residents. ENF is committed to assisting the Church-Nostrand Avenue business district and other East Flatbush commercial strips in strengthening the community's economic base by acting as a liaison and conduit for public and/or private sector investment opportunities.

Become A Part Of The Church-Nostrand Avenue Merchants Association

For more information regarding the Church-Nostrand Avenue Merchants Association and how you can become a member please contact ENF at phone number provided on the back of this brochure or complete and mail the information form supplied in this brochure.