Like most neighborhoods in New York City, Chinatown has been a place where immigrants have settled, raised families and seen new generations move on to places throughout America. Although the area is named for the Chinese community which formed a central part of the population, Greater Chinatown has been launching pad for people of almost every national heritage you can name: Irish, Italian, Jewish, Spanish, German, the list goes on.
Today, many young people of all backgrounds have been returning to the neighborhood, both to "visit their roots," and to make new lives in one of the world's most dynamic cities. Greater Chinatown is full of opportunities in finance, medicine and the arts, and a cost-effective place to open a small business or store.
Whether you're looking for a place to live, or a place to make a living, the Chinatown BID can help direct you to all the resources the neighborhood and the city have to offer.
© 2015 Chinatown Business Improvement District