The East 86th Street Merchants/Residents Association is a nonprofit organization established to address quality of life issues affecting the East 86th Street corridor. The Association’s goal is to make the area a quality destination for people to live, work and shop. We are working towards a united, safe, beautiful community. One with lush trees lining the street, clean spacious sidewalks to stroll on, and attractive store signage. We have embarked on a number of beautification and outreach projects to achieve these goals.