About New York City Economic Development Corporation
NYCEDC is a not-for-profit economic development corporation that serves as the City's main vehicle for economic development programs and public-private partnerships. It operates under a contract with the City and is not itself a municipal agency. Its stated mission is to create shared prosperity across the five boroughs by strengthening neighborhoods and growing good jobs.
The corporation handles real estate development, planning and infrastructure projects, and the management of City-owned properties, including certain transportation and maritime assets. Its sector work covers areas such as life sciences, technology and manufacturing. Through the New York City Industrial Development Agency and related entities, it helps eligible businesses and registered nonprofits obtain financing. Its programs include Venture Access NYC for technology founders and HireNYC, which connects low-income residents to jobs created by its development projects. It is headquartered at One Liberty Plaza in New York City, and its general inquiry line is 212.619.5000.
| Type | Organization |
|---|---|
| New York offices | New York City |
| Phone | 212.619.5000 |
| Website | edc.nyc |
| Registered NY attorneys | 24 |
Organization profile based on its official website and public sources (reviewed October 29, 2026). Attorney list from the New York State Unified Court System registration data. Not affiliated with New York City Economic Development Corporation.
Registered attorneys
Leonard Wasserman Currently registered Mark Silversmith Currently registered Liza Kent Currently registered Deborah Bindler Currently registered Karen Lapidus Currently registered Scott Shostak Currently registered Judy Fensterman Currently registered Jill Braverman Currently registered Robert Lapalme Currently registered Richard Elbaum Currently registeredRegistration status can change at any time. Confirm any attorney's current status through the official New York Attorney Search.