Jamaica Center BID: Welcome to Downtown Jamaica

Where’s the Jamaica Center Clock?! Don’t panic. The clock is in good hands :)

Don’t panic. The famous Jamaica Center clock is in good hands! Thanks to generous support from Council Member I. Daneek […]

We are grateful to our supporters who make our work possible:

NYC Department of Small Business Services: Avenue NYC Grant, Strategic Impact Grant, and Support for Revitalization of the Jamaica Avenue […]

COVID-19 Info for Businesses

Our BID is committed to ensuring that our local business community receives the latest resources necessary to help them weather […]

Open Storefronts have been extended through September 30, 2021

The Open Storefronts program assists existing ground-floor storefront businesses who want to use outdoor areas on a temporary basis. The […]

“Can't Miss” Community Events

Several times a year, three blocks of Jamaica Avenue close to vehicular traffic, transitioning to a museum and culture fest […]

Key Programs

Learn more about our key programs such as Sanitation & District Maintenance, Beautification & Public Art, Business Support, Economic Development […]

Do Business on Jamaica Avenue

If you are a business located within our BID boundaries, we offer a number of services including Marketing & Promotion, […]

Welcome to
Downtown Jamaica

A vibrant shopping and cultural center set in southeast Queens, here you'll find three performing arts centers, dozens of landmarked historic gems, Rufus King Park, two colleges, a major transportation hub, and hundreds of independent businesses and blue-chip national stores. The heart of it all? Jamaica Avenue, with over 400 businesses reflecting a kaleidoscope of cultures.

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Getting here is easy

Take the EJZ subway trains to the Parsons/Archer station, the LIRR to Jamaica Station, or any of the 10 bus lines running throughout Jamaica Avenue. A dozen well-maintained and safe parking lots are available for those who prefer to drive, including the five lots administered by Greater Jamaica Development Corporation, LAZ Parking’s centrally-located lot, and the Queens Family Court Garage (149-15 Archer Avenue).

Welcome to
Downtown Jamaica

Getting here is easy

What's Happening on the Ave

Farewell to Alba, our CUNY Service Corps Intern

COVID-19 Info for Businesses

DOT Community Advisory Board - Jamaica and Archer Avenue Busways

Explore Jamaica Ave

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What We Do

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Welcome to Downtown Jamaica

Getting here is easy

What's Happening on the Ave

Farewell to Alba, our CUNY Service Corps Intern

COVID-19 Info for Businesses

DOT Community Advisory Board - Jamaica and Archer Avenue Busways

Explore Jamaica Ave

Connect with Us

What We Do

Do Business With Us

Stay up to date with all the latest happenings on Jamaica Ave

Subscribe to our Newsletter

Welcome to
Downtown Jamaica