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Special Locations to Consider

These locations may offer special advantages for your business. For more information, use the Services Directory and look under "Locating and Expanding."

  • In Place Industrial Parks (IPIPs): IPIPs are administered by the City's Economic Development Corporation, providing businesses with area improvements, security, and business assistance programs, depending on location. IPIPs can also be found in the Programs Locator, under "Locating and Expanding."

  • Brooklyn Army Terminal: The terminal is a 97-acre complex located near the piers in Sunset Park, provides special cost-saving services for businesses. Tax credits and utility savings may also be available. It is best suited for back office operations, printers, garment, and jewelry manufacturers. Call 212-BAT-1000 or 718-965-3100.

  • Brooklyn Navy Yard: This location offers competitively priced rental space and business assistance services to over 200 tenants. The BNY is a designated foreign trade zone, where businesses importing goods may be able to defer, reduce or eliminate customs. Printers, designers, manufacturers, garment businesses, jewelers, and multi-media firms are located in the BNY. Call 718-852-0425.

  • Business Incubators: Incubators and other forms of shared space offer small and new firms, usually in a particular industry, reasonable rents and support services.