Bilt, a housing and neighborhood commerce platform, will lease and renovate 58,000 square feet at 837 Washington Street in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District. The company’s expansion is backed by up to $6.25 million in performance-based tax credits through the state’s Excelsior Jobs Program. Boost for NYC’s fintech sectorBilt’s expansion adds momentum to New York City’s status as a global fintech hub. Since 2021, fintech jobs in the state have grown by 28% — 14 times the national average — fueled by a mix of talent, capital, and tech-savvy infrastructure. Community leaders in the Meatpacking District praised the move as a boost to local economic growth and a symbol of the neighborhood’s future.