Harlem Deserves Clean Streets
Be part of the Neat Streets movement keeping 125th Street clean. Take action, earn points, and win prizes for supporting Harlem.
#HarlemNeatStreets is a community-driven challenge designed to inspire pride in Harlem. Through social media, local ambassadors, fun challenges, and partnerships with neighborhood businesses, the challenge promotes cleanliness and enhances the streetscape for everyone.
By participating, residents and visitors contribute to a cleaner, safer, and more vibrant Harlem.
Hello Harlem. I am Mia, and I joined the Harlem Neat Streets Challenge to help keep our neighborhood beautiful.
A cleaner Harlem means a safer and stronger community for all residents & visitors.
I took the Neat Streets Pledge, shared why it matters to me and committed to doing my part to help create a cleaner Harlem. I post photos and videos of my clean-up efforts on social media, tag @125thstreetbid, and use #HarlemNeatStreets to inspire friends and family to join.
We can all make Harlem shine and earn prizes while doing it! Click below, take the pledge, and join us today!
We Asked:
Why do you feel it’s important to keep Harlem clean?
It represents our pride in where we live.
— Harlem Resident
A clean Harlem is beneficial to us individually and collectively!
— Harlem Resident
Harlem is my home.
— Harlem Resident
Very important & grateful to be part of this initiative!
— Harlem Resident
As a Harlemite of 69.9 years, I love my community and know what garbage and dirt can do to our neighborhood.
— Harlem Resident
I feel it's important to keep Harlem clean because it's where I live.
— Harlem Resident
Keeping Harlem clean is for the future of my grandchildren, youth and community.
— Harlem Resident
It really does make you feel better when you are walking down a clean street!
— Harlem Resident
Pride is one thing and possibly others will see we care.
— Harlem Resident
We should be proud of the work we do to maintain the cleanliness of our neighborhood. I want to work and live here without having to deal with trash and being reminded that we don't care about the environment.
— Harlem Resident
Harlem is my home, and my home is my castle, community, and my immediate world. I realize that my helping to make it clean and to keep it clean contributes to the overall well being of this special place: clean places and clean spaces explode with positive vibes that communicate a sense of order, safety, and togetherness.
— Harlem Resident
I have lived in the Harlem community for over 28 years, worked in the community for over 10 years and this is home. Keeping home clean is important to me and for my children and the generations to come.
— Harlem Resident
Promotes a positive daily attitude.
— Harlem Resident
Harlem has really beautiful neighborhoods, streets and sidewalks. We should respect the history and neighbors by keeping them clean.
— Harlem Resident
Because the streets are a mess. No personal responsibility. It's not about garbage cans.
— Harlem Resident
I feel it's important to keep Harlem clean because as a visitor from Brooklyn, it's my responsibility to ensure the safety of everyone in the environment. Throwing away my garbage in a designated area can ensure cleanliness in the environment.
— Harlem Resident
Harlem is a community of unmatched vibrancy that deserves the love, care, and attention that is given to any other landmark in Manhattan.
— Harlem Resident
I feel it is important because first of all I live here. As a senior I want my neighborhood clean. I love Harlem and want everyone to feel good when they come to my neighborhood. If you look good, you feel good and you feel safe.
— Harlem Resident
I feel it is very important to keep our Harlem NYC community streets clean.
— Harlem Resident
Keeping Harlem clean shows respect for the community, its people, history, and future. It's a simple way to show we care.
— Harlem Resident
To save Harlem for our young people to breathe clean air, less rats!
— Harlem Resident
This approach avoids and controls the spread of rodents that is a concern for the Harlem community. Rodents carry many different types of bacteria and viruses that can harm our children and family.
— Harlem Resident
It is good to keep your community clean.
— Harlem Resident
Keeping the streets of Harlem clean is important because I live here! I always keep my home squeaky clean and since Harlem is home, I have to do my part to keep my home the cleanest it can be!
— Harlem Resident
Harlem is historic. As people of color it's important we preserve our history and heritage.
— Harlem Resident
We need to take care of the community that takes care of us. A clean community is a healthy community.
— Harlem Resident
How to Participate
Keeping Harlem clean is something we can all feel proud of when we join the Harlem Neat Streets Challenge. Taking the pledge shows your commitment to the community and encourages others to follow your lead.
Take the Pledge
Commit to doing your part for Harlem. Invite friends, family, and neighbors to join as well. Every action contributes to a cleaner, safer neighborhood.
Spread the Word
Share your efforts on social media. Tag @125thstreetbid and use #HarlemNeatStreets. Highlight local businesses that are part of the challenge and inspire others to participate.
Earn Prizes & Recognition
Feel good knowing you are making a difference. Participants can earn tote bags, T-shirts, gift cards and other prizes from local businesses.
Take the Pledge to Get Started
Individual:
You are signing the #HarlemNeatStreets pledge on your own. Individuals commit to keeping Harlem clean by properly disposing of trash and supporting a cleaner environment.
Partner:
If you represent a business, organization, or community group. Partners commit to upholding clean practices at their location and offering prizes & spreading the word
Upcoming Prizes
Each month a new winner will be selected from a random raffle from the list of people that have Taken the Pledge. Winners will be contacted via email. This months prizes are:
Raising Cane Gift Baskets Filled with Goodies
Sponsors and Prize Partners




To encourage community participation in keeping our streets clean—while also supporting the businesses within our boundaries—we are looking for you to offer prizes and gift cards.
If your business or organization would like to become an official sponsor of the Harlem Neat Streets Challenge, click below to sign up. Sponsors and contributors will be acknowledged and promoted throughout the challenge.
Your support helps Harlem stay clean, safe, and vibrant. Thank you for helping us make a positive impact!
Harlem’s Neatest People
These are the people who have been helping us keep Harlem clean the most.
Makayla Robinson
Keeping Harlem clean
one street at a time.
We can all do our part.
Alyce Dougnon
A clean Harlem is a strong Harlem!
Tyler Vega
Keep the streets of
Harlem clean.
Madison Hillard-James
Keeping Harlem clean
one street at a time.
We can all do our part.




I am excited to support the 125th Street BID in its mission for a Cleaner Harlem.
Dr. Lena Green
Executive Director for the Hope Center in Harlem Center
Ambassadors Activity
The Curious Uptowner and Zero Waste recent social media activity.
Community Activity



