This site is dedicated to providing information about the organization and our various events.  We can be reached at bedfordbarrowcommerce@gmail.com or 212.741.9662.

Notably, 100% of our fundraising goes directly back into the West Village neighborhood.

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE BBC

…Longevity; The Bedford Barrow Commerce Block Association has been serving our community for more than 50 years, longer than any other block association in the Greenwich Village area.

…The Newsletter: a community contact vehicle, with nine monthly editions (October-June).  Our yearly “Handyman’s List” informing neighbors of recommended painters, electricians, contractors, etc. has become an important community service.

…The Trees:  The BBC has maintained over 100 trees in our neighborhood. We maintain the trees with iron tree guards. When the BBC was formed there were very few trees, today the community is shaded with a mature, well cared for tree stock.

…The Flowering of our Tree Pits: Annually, the BBC funds a selection of flowering plants and ivy, delivered to our community for planting in our tree pits. We encourage our neighbors every May and November to bring their trowels and labors to 81 Bedford St. to pick up their plants for the “greening” of our little corner of Greenwich Village. We have hired someone to water and feed the trees from March until the end of November including taking care of the fallen spring plantings.

…Historic Plaques: The BBC shares the cost (with property owners) of installing Historic Plaques on any BBC property worthy of historic designation.

…Community Service beyond the BBC borders: Our BA has been inspirational to surrounding communities. We have provided advice, funding and encouragement in the forming of other BAs throughout the Village.

The BBC is a founding member of Greenwich Village Block Associations (GVBA), an important community wide organization of block associations throughout the village area. Our interest in the village senior community has always commanded our highest interest.

…The Collector of Bedford Street: This short documentary film featuring our neighbor, Larry Selman, gained national notoriety by being nominated for an Academy Award in 2003. The film was funded, produced, directed and starred by BBCers. Much of the filming was produced right here in the BBC area. The film and its “stars”, Alice Elliott and Larry, are still touring the country introducing the film to Mentally Challenged Organizations. In addition to funding the film, the BBC was instrumental in raising the seed money for Larry’s Trust Fund; assuring his presence in this community for many years to come.

…Historic Street Lampposts: The BBC is responsible for the adoption by the GVBA of the concept of replacement of our aluminum cobra lights with historic reproductions. The block association installed 15 Bishop Crook Lampposts. Our Assemblyperson, Deborah Glick funded six and the BBC funded nine.  Other block associations have followed our lead and today these historic lamplights can be found throughout the Village.