Impact Investing

Public impact investment advancing inclusive growth and measurable impact across New York City
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Whether you are expanding operations, undertaking a significant capital project, or financing small businesses, NYCEDC delivers a platform of public impact investing tools designed to advance inclusive economic growth. These tools include:

NYCEDC’s Strategic Investments Group (SIG) structures and deploys investments and incentives tools to support projects across a range of priority sectors, including real estate, industrial, nonprofit, green economy, and certain commercial and retail activities.

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Learn more about SIG and its impact investment tools.

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Accelerated Sales Tax Exemption Program
A vibrant display of various fruits and vegetables in cardboard boxes, including bananas, cabbages, peppers, eggplants, and mushrooms. The produce is arranged in a tiered setup against a blue shutter background. Image represents Food Retail Expansion to Support Health program, and was taken at Hunts Point Produce Market by Kreg Holt.
Food Retail Expansion to Support Health (FRESH)
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Hudson Yards
Two BiotBat scientists in lab coats, one adjusting equipment attached to a computer while the other observes. The lab is filled with scientific instruments, monitors, and papers. Both are wearing blue gloves, implying an active research environment. Photo by Doug Wongshue.
IDA Life Sciences Program
An industrial worker wearing safety goggles and ear protection is welding in a dimly lit workshop. They are holding a welding torch emitting bright light. Metal racks and tools are visible in the background. Photo Courtesy of Makerspace
Industrial Development Loan Fund
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LifeSci NYC
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Manhattan Commercial Revitalization (M-CORE)
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NYC Catalyst Fund

Project Highlights

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Press Release
New Report Shows Impact of NYCEDC’s Tax Incentives Portfolio
Nov 18 2025
Aerial view of a modern building with a rooftop garden, surrounded by city streets and trees at sunset, with a city skyline in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Press Release
NYCEDC and Bungalow Projects Advance Two New, All Electric, Film Studios in Brooklyn
Oct 08 2025
Aerial view of the Empire State Building surrounded by densely packed skyscrapers and New York City streets in Midtown Manhattan on a clear day.
Press Release
NYCEDC Executive Committee Approves Final Three Investments of the NYC Catalyst Fund
Aug 06 2025
A modern, multi-tiered office building, named 850 Third Avenue, with terraces featuring green plants, surrounded by tall skyscrapers in a busy New York cityscape with streets and traffic visible below.
Press Release
NYCEDC and NYCIDA Close First M-CORE Deal to Revitalize 850 Third Avenue
Jul 09 2025
Interior rendering of Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York shows people walking and interacting in a stylish, modern theater lobby with bright lighting, wall art, and a staircase leading to the balcony level. Some individuals are seated in a side lounge area, while others converse in the hallway. Courtesy of Charcoalblue, Flyleaf Creative, and Beyer Blinder Belle.
Press Release
NYCEDC Allocates $23M to Support Renovation of Harlem’s Historic Apollo Theater
Jul 01 2025