ESNA2.0
Preserving the past. Building the future. Strengthening our community.
About Us
OUR VISION
To build a thriving, inclusive Eastside neighborhood where residents take pride in their community, enjoy a high quality of life, and celebrate the diversity that makes Paterson strong—creating a place where people choose to live, grow, and invest for generations to come.
OUR MISSION
Eastside Neighborhood through the improvement of our quality of life, fostering the diversity of our community and to promote the advantages of living in our Neighborhood. ESNA is a group of volunteer residents who want to improve and make a better Paterson.
OUR HISTORY
The Eastside Neighborhood Association was founded in 1979 by a dedicated group of homeowners committed to maintaining the stability and historic integrity of one of Paterson’s most treasured neighborhoods. For over four decades, ESNA has been a voice for residents, an advocate for preservation, and a catalyst for community connection. The Eastside Park Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 7, 2004. Our neighborhood features approximately 1,000 homes spanning a remarkable range of architectural styles, including Tudors, Georgian Colonials, Victorians, Italianate villas, and Dutch Colonials.
ESNA 2.0 Boundaries
ESNA serves the area bounded by East 33rd Street (Vreeland Avenue) to the west, McLean Boulevard/NJ Route 20 to the east and north, and 20th Avenue to the south, in the City of Paterson (the "City"), County of Passaic, State of New Jersey ("the Neighborhood") The Neighborhood lies on both sides of Broadway within these boundaries and encompasses the section called the Manor Section on the north of Broadway and the Eastside Park Section on the south side of Broadway
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Welcome to ESNA 2.0 a renewed vision grounded in respect for our past and a clear focus on our future.
As President, I am honored to build on the strong foundation laid by the leaders who came before me. Their dedication, sacrifice, and commitment to this community created the path we now walk. ESNA 2.0 exists because of that work and we carry it forward with purpose.
At the same time, we are forging ahead with a shared goal: to strengthen our neighborhood by creating a true community of neighbors. A place where people look out for one another, work together, and take pride in the place we all call home.
We believe real progress happens when connection meets action. Through engagement, collaboration, and a commitment to growth, we are working to ensure that every voice matters and every resident has a role in shaping our future.
This is more than an organization it’s a collective effort to build something lasting, together.
Thank you for being part of the journey.
Audrey McDowell
President, ESNA 2.0
TEAM
Dr. Sherri Thompson-Brackett
(Vice President)
Tia M. Holloway
(Vice President)
Pam Holloway (Recording Secretary)
Deborah Robinson (Treasurer)
Our Focus Areas
To achieve our mission, ESNA 2.0 works collaboratively to:
- Preserve and protect housing by supporting single-family zoning standards and addressing inappropriate property conversions
- Address abandoned properties and advocate for compliance with city laws and regulations
- Promote neighborhood safety by working with residents and city partners to address crime, loitering, and illegal activity
- Highlight and market the neighborhood by showcasing our historic and architecturally unique homes to prospective residents
- Educate property owners about the historic significance of neighborhood homes and encourage their preservation, repair, and restoration
- Beautify and promote Eastside Park and nearby green spaces, supporting their safe and active use by residents
- Advocate collectively on behalf of the neighborhood for the common good of both the community and the City of Paterson
- Create social and community-building activities that strengthen relationships and build neighborhood pride
Join Our Community
The Eastside Neighborhood Association is waiting for you. ESNA 2.0 is where neighbors connect and real ideas come to life. Help us build a stronger, safer, cleaner neighborhood together. Click the “Become a Member” link below and complete the membership application. We look forward to having you.