Explore NYC

One City, Five Boroughs

NYC is a city of five boroughs—each with their own identity, character, and wealth of opportunities. Through local resources such as Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) and Industrial Business Zones (IBZs), New York City is committed to creating a vibrant business ecosystem across every neighborhood. Be sure to view our interactive map showing the local business resources throughout the city.

Queens

The largest of the city’s boroughs by land mass, Queens is known for its deep cultural and racial diversity. A true melting pot, no single ethnic group represents more than 28 percent of the borough’s population—making Queens one of the most linguistically diverse regions in the world. On top of its rich diversity, Queens is home to two of the busiest airports in the country, JFK and LaGuardia—making the borough a hub for global connection.

Queens Industry Spotlight: Film & TV Production

When it comes to television and film, Quens has become a premier destination for production. Not only is it home to legacy film studios, such as Silvercup and Kaufman Astoria, but Queens is also a hotbed of new production spaces that are poised to energize the borough’s economy.

The Bronx

With a population of ~1.4 million people, if it were its own city the Bronx would be the eighth-largest in the United States—bigger than Dallas, San Diego, and Austin. The Bronx is home to the Hunts Point Food Distribution Center, the largest center of its kind in the world, which employs 10,000 New Yorkers and distributes over 4.5 billion pounds of food annually.

The Bronx Industry Spotlight: Manufacturing & Logistics

Located on the Northern Tip of Manhattan, the Bronx has amazing connectivity to Queens, Manhattan, New Jersey, Connecticut, Long Island and Westchester, making it a hub for logistics.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn is home to not only ~2.6 million New Yorkers—the most of any borough—but also some of the most active industry hubs throughout the city. Downtown Brooklyn, which is the 3rd-largest of New York City’s central business districts, has seen booming growth over the last decade, with a 35% spike in business presence and 51% increase in jobs since 2010. And with its 30 miles of shoreline, Brooklyn offers prime opportunities for businesses to capitalize on easy access to the city’s waterfront.

Brooklyn Industry Spotlight: Tech

The city’s most populus borough, Brooklyn has been a driving force behind the growth of New York City’s thriving startup ecosystem, valued at $147 billion and ranked #2 in the world. There are now over 46,000 tech jobs in the borough—a 42% increase since 2021.

Staten Island

The southernmost borough, Staten Island has experienced great change in recent decades; the population of Staten Island doubled between 1960 and 2000, and the number of businesses has increased by roughly 10 percent since 2012. With its large-scale industrial waterfront sites, Staten Island is set up to become a leader in climate innovation—sites like Rossville and the Arthur Kill Terminal play pivotal roles in the City’s $191 million commitment to growing the offshore wind industry.

Staten Island Industry Spotlight: Offshore Wind

Staten Island is poised to play an important role in the rapidly-growing offshore wind industry due to the borough’s network of maritime industrial businesses; OSW-sized industrial waterfront sites; existing City, federal, and private marine infrastructure; and extensive maritime history.

Manhattan

For centuries, Manhattan has been a source of admiration and inspiration for dreamers and entrepreneurs across the globe. Its thriving business districts from Broadway to Wall Street are synonymous with the city’s economic and cultural power. Its vibrant neighborhoods have been the wellspring of transformative art and literature. And its diverse neighborhoods welcome people from around the world.

Manhattan Industry Spotlight: Life Sciences

The life sciences industry is one of New York City’s fastest growing and most economically significant sectors. And from the buzzing cluster of incubators in West Harlem to the emerging hub of innovation in Kips Bay, Manhattan is paving the way for New York City to become a global leader in life sciences.