Services

Rain, Snow or Shine

Our clean team sweeps McGinley Square's streets and curb lines seven days a week, and adds power washing, weed whacking and graffiti and poster removal, so the district stays clean, safe and welcoming for everyone.

Free for Businesses7 Days a WeekSweepingPower WashingGraffiti RemovalWeed Whacking
CDS crew member sweeping in McGinley Square
CDS crew member removing posters from a pole
CDS crew power washing by the McGinley Square kiosk
Free for Every Business & Property Owner

Supplemental Services

All of our supplemental services are free to business and property owners in the district. On top of the services the City provides, the McGinley Square Partnership adds an extra layer of care for the district. Our team handles the details that make the biggest difference, from spotless curb lines to fresh, graffiti free storefronts.

See It in Action

400 PSI of Clean

A broom moves litter. It takes pressure to lift what is ground into the sidewalk. Our crew power washes at 400 PSI to break up the grease, spills and grime that build up in front of busy storefronts.

400PSI
FreeFor Businesses
  • Lifts grease, grime and stains that sweeping leaves behind
  • Brighter sidewalks that make shoppers want to stop in
  • Cleaner corners, plazas and storefront entrances
On the Job
Local Business Spotlights

Meet Your Neighbors

The businesses that make McGinley Square feel like home. Stop in and say hello.

Botanica Princesa on Storms AvenueWatch
Family Run, 20+ Years

Botanica Princesa

A peaceful spiritual space with handmade jewelry, candles, incense and crystals, plus card readings over the phone. Open Mon to Fri, 10 AM to 6 PM.

124 Storms Avenue

Inside Crema in McGinley SquareWatch
Coffee & Community

Crema

Coffee, pastries, breakfast, toast, sandwiches, soups, ice cream and açaí bowls, with art, coffee and community all in one spot.

1 Duncan Avenue

Lisa outside Lisa's Hair Zone
Beauty

Lisa's Hair Zone

A neighborhood hair salon on Bergen Avenue.

699 Bergen Avenue

Alex Sazon restaurant on Bergen Avenue
Dining

Alex Sazon

A Bergen Avenue restaurant and neighborhood favorite.

749 Bergen Avenue

Public Safety

Extra Eyes on the Street

Through the Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ), McGinley Square funds off-duty police officers to patrol the district, adding a visible, friendly presence for shoppers, residents and business owners.

  • Funded through the Urban Enterprise Zone
  • Officers on foot, checking in with local businesses
  • Part of keeping the square clean, safe and welcoming
Off-duty officers with Haytham in front of The Chop Shop
Checking in with Haytham at The Chop Shop
Officers at the McGinley Square heart mural
At the heart mural
Officers patrolling McGinley Square
On patrol in the district
Why It Matters

Why Supplemental Services Matter

The City provides a baseline of services for every neighborhood. Supplemental services are the extra layer a Special Improvement District adds on top, so McGinley Square gets the daily, hands on attention a busy commercial district needs.

Customers Come Back

Clean sidewalks and storefronts make shoppers feel welcome, stay longer and return to local businesses.

Safer, More Welcoming Streets

Well kept streets free of litter, graffiti and overgrowth feel safer for residents, visitors and workers.

Protecting Investment

A cared for district helps protect property values and the investment owners and businesses make in McGinley Square.

Filling the Gaps

Our team handles the everyday details, seven days a week, that baseline City service schedules cannot always reach.

Attracting New Business

A clean, active corridor shows the district is cared for, which helps attract new businesses and fill empty storefronts.

Pride in the Neighborhood

A well kept square builds community pride and sets the tone for everyone who lives, works and shops here.

What We Do

Keeping the Square Clean

Street & Curb Line Sweeping

Seven days a week, our team sweeps sidewalks, streets and curb lines throughout the district to keep litter and debris off the ground.

Power Washing

We power wash sidewalks and storefront areas to lift away the dirt, grease and grime that regular sweeping cannot reach.

Weed Whacking

We cut back weeds along sidewalks, curbs and tree pits so the district looks neat and cared for all season long.

Graffiti & Poster Removal

We remove graffiti, stickers and illegal posters from storefronts, poles and public spaces as quickly as possible.

Supplemental Services

Extra cleaning and care on top of baseline City services, wherever the district needs it most.

Storefront Beautification

Before & After

We are moving beyond simple maintenance to give our historic commercial district the glow up it deserves, one storefront and one block at a time.

A roll-down security gate before and after graffiti removal
Before and after: graffiti removed from a roll-down gate

Graffiti-Free Gates

Our first phase removed graffiti from roll-down security gates across the district, often the first thing people see in the morning.

Power Washing

Clearing winter salt, grease and oil from sidewalks and the streetscape.

Planter Revivals

Seasonal blooms adding color to the plaza, planting beds and streetscape planters.

Signage & Lighting

Helping business and property owners with signage and lighting upgrades.

A CDS crew member removing graffiti from a security gate
Removing graffiti
A CDS crew member weed whacking along the plaza
Weed whacking
A CDS crew member power washing by the kiosk
Power washing by the kiosk
On the Job

Our Team at Work

CDS crew member weed whacking
Weed whacking along the curb
CDS crew member sweeping
Sweeping seven days a week
CDS crew member removing posters from a pole
Clearing posters off poles
CDS crew member pulling weeds
Pulling weeds from tree pits
CDS crew power washing the plaza
Power washing the plaza
CDS crew power washing the McGinley Square plaza
Power washing the plaza
Power washing a McGinley Square sidewalk
Power washing the sidewalks
CDS crew cleaning a sidewalk and bike lane
Keeping sidewalks clean
The CDS truck in McGinley Square at night
CDS on duty, day and night
A crew member tending the plaza garden
Caring for the plaza gardens
Watering a hanging planter
Watering the planters
When Storms Hit

Lending a Hand Last Winter

When major storms hit last winter, the McGinley Square Partnership stepped in as a SID service to help the City and keep the district safe and open for business.

  • Helping clear corners, crosswalks and walkways
  • Supporting the City's storm response
  • Helping storefronts stay open and accessible
A CDS crew member clearing snow with a snow blower in McGinley Square

Last Winter

Snow removal is not a regular district service, but when last year's storms got bad our team was an extra set of hands for the City and the neighborhood.

Need a Hand?

Request a Service

Business or property owner in McGinley Square? Reach out to request free power washing, graffiti removal or another supplemental service.

Contact Us