Greater Allen A. M. E. Cathedral of New York, New York City

Name: Greater Allen A. M. E. Cathedral of New York
Address: 110-31 Merrick Blvd, New York City, United States
Telephone: +1 718-206-4600

#2088 among attractions in New York City

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Greater Allen A. M. E. Cathedral of New York

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Facts and practical information

The Greater Allen Cathedral of New York is an African Methodist Episcopal church located in Jamaica, Queens, New York. The congregation currently has over 23,000 members, making it one of the largest churches in the United States. The church's budget exceeds $34 million annually and it operates a 750-student private school, as well as numerous commercial and social service enterprises. It also holds a number of expansive commercial and residential properties and coordinates a number of subsidiary organizations. It has been named one of the nation's most productive religions and urban development institutions, and is one of the Borough of Queens largest private sector employers. The church has been pastored by Floyd Flake and his wife Elaine for over three decades. Floyd Flake is also the president of Wilberforce University and a former United States Congressman. ()

Coordinates: 40°41'43"N, 73°46'54"W

Address

110-31 Merrick BlvdSoutheastern Queens (Jamaica)New York City United States

Contact

+1 718-206-4600

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Day trips

Greater Allen A. M. E. Cathedral of New York – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Captain Tilly Park, Loew's Valencia Theatre, Roy Wilkins Park, Montauk Branch.

1.5 miNW
Park
Captain Tilly Park, New York City
38 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Queens, New York, Captain Tilly Park is an urban oasis that offers a respite from the bustling city life. This charming park, although smaller than its famed counterparts like Central Park, provides a tranquil environment for locals and tourists...
1 miNW
Theater
Loew's Valencia Theatre, New York City
26 min walk • The Loew's Valencia Theatre is a former movie palace at 165-11 Jamaica Avenue in Queens, New York City. Built in 1929 as one of the Loew's Wonder Theatres, the theater was donated to The Tabernacle of Prayer for All People in 1977.
0.7 miSE
Park
Roy Wilkins Park, New York City
19 min walk • Roy Wilkins Park, originally known as Southern Queens Park, is a 54-acre park in the St. Albans neighborhood of southeastern Queens in New York City.
0.7 miN
Bridge
Montauk Branch, New York City
19 min walk • The Montauk Branch is a rail line owned and operated by the Long Island Rail Road in the U.S. state of New York. The branch runs the length of Long Island, 115 miles from Long Island City on the west to Montauk on the east.
1.7 miSW
Park
Foch Sitting Area, New York City
43 min walk • Foch Sitting Area is a 0.051-acre green public space in the South Jamaica neighborhood of Queens, New York, at the southeast corner of Foch Boulevard and the northbound service road of the Van Wyck Expressway.
1.3 miNW
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
King Manor, New York City
33 min walk • King Manor, also known as the Rufus King House, is a historic house at 150th Street and Jamaica Avenue in Jamaica, Queens, New York City.
1.2 miNW
Church, Romanesque revival architecture
Jamaica Performing Arts Center, New York City
30 min walk • The First Reformed Church is a historic Reformed church in the Jamaica neighborhood of the New York City borough of Queens. The church was built in 1859. The church has an early romanesque structure that was designed by Sidney J. Young and built by Anders Peterson.
0.9 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Jamaica First German Presbyterian Church, New York City
24 min walk • Jamaica First German Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church in the Jamaica neighborhood of Queens in New York City.
~1590 ftNW
Park
Proctor-Hopson Circle, New York City
8 min walk • Proctor-Hopson Circle is a semicircular traffic mall in the neighborhood of South Jamaica, Queens acquired by the city for park purposes in 1924 following the widening of Merrick Boulevard.
1.2 miNW
Colonial revival architecture
Jamaica Chamber of Commerce Building, New York City
30 min walk • Jamaica Chamber of Commerce Building is a historic office building located in the Jamaica section of the New York City borough of Queens. It was designed in 1928 by George W. Conable and is a ten-story, "T" shaped building in the Colonial Revival style.
1.1 miNW
Neighbourhood
Jamaica, New York City
28 min walk • Jamaica is a neighborhood in the New York City borough of Queens. It is mainly composed of a large commercial and retail area, though part of the neighborhood is also residential. Jamaica is bordered by Hollis to the east; St.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Greater Allen A. M. E. Cathedral of New York?

Nearby attractions include Proctor-Hopson Circle, New York City (8 min walk), Montauk Branch, New York City (19 min walk), Roy Wilkins Park, New York City (19 min walk), Store Front Museum, New York City (21 min walk).

How to get to Greater Allen A. M. E. Cathedral of New York by public transport?

The nearest stations to Greater Allen A. M. E. Cathedral of New York:

Bus

Merrick Boulevard & 115th Avenue • Lines: n4 (11 min walk)
Archer Avenue & Merrick Boulevard • Lines: n4 (22 min walk)

Train

St. Albans (23 min walk)
Hollis (34 min walk)

Metro

Jamaica Center–Parsons/Archer • Lines: E, J, Z (29 min walk)
169th Street • Lines: <F>, F (32 min walk)