STAGE ONE of The Emma L. Bowen Community Service Center’s temporary relocating to 520 West 135th Street, Harlem, will take place February 27th – March 1st.
This page has everything you need to know about STAGE ONE of our temporary move!
- Stage One will consist of relocating programs:
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- Care Management
- Rainbow Clubhouse
- Food Pantry
- A portion of Administrative Staff, including:
- Central Intake
- Designated IT personnel
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!
Please click here for general information regarding the temporary relocation of the Bowen Center.
New Location!
ADDRESS: 520 West 135th Street, New York, NY 10031
PHONE 212.694.9200
GENERAL INFO EMAIL: [email protected]
INTAKE & REFERRALS: Click here
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.
Temporary Shuttle Service
To support clients during the relocation transition, Bowen will provide a temporary shuttle service between 1727 Amsterdam Avenue and 520 West 135th Street.
Specific shuttle details will be shared directly by individual programs.
Please Note: The shuttle is a temporary support service for clients who have scheduled appointments requiring travel between both locations during the relocation period. It is not intended for general transportation to the new site from 1727 Amsterdam Avenue.
Map
Layout of New Building
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES RELOCATING TO WEST 135TH STREET in STAGE ONE
FIRST FLOOR
- Food Pantry (Separate entrance – marked with signage, to the left of the Main Entrance)
- The Rainbow Clubhouse (Main Entrance)
Administrative Offices will be located on the First Floor
SECOND FLOOR
- Care Management / Children’s Care Management
IT Offices will be located on the Second Floor
Our Programs & Services
See below to find the location of our Programs & Services in the new building.
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 Rainbow Clubhouse will be located on the first floor.
Lilibeth Marchena, Program Director
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]
STAGE ONE DETAILS
Rainbow Clubhouse will operate remotely on Friday, February 27 and Monday, March 2.
Members will receive details about the official reopening on Tuesday, March 3, at its new home—520A West 135th Street—from Program Director Lilibeth Marchena and Rainbow Clubhouse staff.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Rainbow Clubhouse
[email protected]
631-629-8472
Care Management will operate remotely on Friday, February 27 and Monday, March 2.
Clients of Care Management will be notified about in-person appointments on Tuesday, March 3, at its new home—520 West 135th Street—from Program Director Claribel Rodriguez and Care Management staff. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact them directly…
212-694-9200
[email protected]
The Food Pantry will open for distribution at our new temporary home—520 West 135th Street on Tuesday, March 3rd.
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.
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.
