The Emma L. Bowen Community Service Center is temporarily relocating to 520 West 135th Street, Harlem. This page has everything you need to know about our temporary move, including:
- Directions to the temporary new building
- Information about how the temporary move will affect each of our programs and services
- A layout of the temporary location
We’re committed to making this transition as smooth as possible for our clients, staff, and community. Please explore the information below to stay updated and feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
New Location!
ADDRESS 520 West 135th Street, New York, NY 10031
PHONE 212.694.9200
GENERAL INFO EMAIL [email protected]
REFERRALS Click here
EFFECTIVE DATE OF MOVE COMING SOON!
How to Get There
The New Bowen Center building is located on West 135th Street, between Amsterdam Avenue and Broadway.
By Subway
- 1 → 137th St–City College, walk south to 520 W 135th Street
- A/C→ 125th St, transfer to M100 bus and take to 135th St (3 stops) → walk west 1 block
- B/D → 125th St, transfer to M100 bus and take to 135th St (3 stops) → walk west 1 block
By Bus:
M100 and M101 Bus Stops
- Closest stop: Amsterdam Avenue & West 135th Street
- Walk west along 135th Street for about 2 minutes (approximately 1 block) to reach 520 West 135th Street.
M11 Bus Stop
- Closest stop: Amsterdam Avenue & West 135th Street
- Walk west along 135th Street for about 2 minutes (approximately 1 block) to reach 520 West 135th Street.
Parking Information:
Limited street parking is available.
Map
Layout of New Building
Coming Soon!
Our Programs & Services
See below to find the location of our Programs & Services in the new building.
ABLE House will not be affected by our temporary move.
The Adult Outpatient Clinic will be located on the second floor.
Olga Victor, Program Director
[email protected]
Jessica Velez
[email protected] | 646.340.1401
Addiction Treatment Services will be located on the second floor.
Kristy Rodriguez (LMHC, CASAC), Program Director
[email protected] | 646.340.1403 ext. 443
Cindy Sanchez (CASAC), Assistant Director
[email protected] | 646.340.1401
Care Management / Children’s Care Management will be located on the second floor.
Claribel Rodriguez (MSW), , Program Director
[email protected] | 646.340.1403 ext. 443
Mayte Hernandez, Lead Children’s Care Manager
[email protected]
The Child & Adolescent Program will be located on the second floor.
Lisa Pineda (LCSW-R), Director
[email protected]
The Food Pantry will be located on the first floor and will have its own entrance from West 135th Street.
[email protected] | 212.694.9200
The Infant & Early Childhood Services program will be located on the second floor.
Dr. Divya Chhabra, Director
[email protected]
The Rainbow Clubhouse will be located on the first floor.
Lilibeth Marchena, Program Director
The School-Based program will be located on the second floor.
Stefanny Andujar (LCSW), Director
[email protected] | 212.694.9200 ext. 479
TPS will be located on the first floor and will have a separate entrance.
Constance Mavrovitis (MS ED SAS SDA), Educational Director
[email protected] | 646.340.1404
FAQ
520 West 135th Street, New York, NY 10031.
The building at 1727 Amsterdam Avenue is being redeveloped into affordable and supportive housing.
Please check back for updates as the timeline for our return is still being finalized.
Yes. All Bowen Center programs and services currently located on Amsterdam Avenue will move to 520 West 135th Street.
The building at 1727 Amsterdam Avenue is being redeveloped into affordable and supportive housing.
We’re working hard diligently to avoid any interruptions with all client appointment times. Clients will be notified directly if any appointment times will be affected. However, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact your program, clinician, and/or therapist directly to address your concerns.
No. All current clients remain enrolled and will continue receiving services without interruption.
Subway:
Closest station: 137th St–City College (1 train)
- Exit station via sidewalk onto Amsterdam Ave & W 137th St.
- Walk south on Amsterdam Ave for ~2 blocks
- Turn right (west) onto W 135th St, walk 1 block to 520.
Schedule & Real-Time Info:
1 Broadway–Seventh Avenue Local – Official MTA PDF schedule
Buses:
M100 / M101
Stop: Amsterdam Ave & W 135 St
Walk to 520 W 135th St:
- Disembark on Amsterdam Ave just north of W 135th St (NW corner).
- Walk west on W 135th St for about 1 block (~350 ft).
- Arrive at 520 W 135th St on your left.
Schedule & Real-Time Info: Amsterdam Ave/W 135 St – MTA Bus Time (M100 & M101 stop)
M11
Stop: W 135 St & Amsterdam Ave
Walk to 520 W 135th St:
- Exit on the NW corner of Amsterdam Ave and W 135th St.
- Head west on W 135th St for ~100 ft (just across the street).
- Destination will be second building on the left.
Schedule & Real-Time Info: Amsterdam Ave/W 135 St – MTA Bus Time (M11 stop)
M4
Stop: Broadway & W 135 St
Walk to 520 W 135th St:
- Disembark on the SW corner of Broadway & W 135th St (southbound only).
- Walk east on W 135th St for 2 blocks (~500 ft).
- Cross Amsterdam, and building is on the right.
Schedule & Real-Time Info: Broadway/W 135 St – MTA Bus Time (M4 stop)
There is limited street parking available. The closest paid parking garage is LittleMan Parking at 300 West 135th Street, one block west of 520 West 135th Street.
Yes. The new location is fully ADA accessible.
Our phone numbers and email addresses will remain the same. If you have a general question, please call us at 212-694-9200.
No. The Bowen Center hours will remain the same unless otherwise noted.
We’re working hard to avoid any service interruptions. If any minor disruptions arise, clients and staff will be notified directly.
A layout map of the new building can be found here (link) as well as in the lobby of 1727 Amsterdam Avenue.
No. The Food Pantry will continue to operate on the same schedule.
Yes! The Bowen Center remains open and available to accept new referrals and enrollments during our move. Please contact our Central Intake department to get started.
Check out the relocation webpage for direct links to each program’s page, or speak with our staff.
Please visit our relocation webpage, click here (link) to sign up for email updates.
Please contact your clinician and/or therapist directly to reschedule your appointment.
Yes! The Bowen Center remains open and available to accept new referrals and enrollments during our move. Please contact our Central Intake department to get started.
Check out the relocation webpage for direct links to each program’s page, or speak with our staff.
