Angel Orensanz Center, New York City
Facts and practical information
The Angel Orensanz Center is an art and performance space on the Lower East Side of Manhattan in New York City. It was originally built as a synagogue, running through a succession of congregations and continues to be used as one occasionally. The building is located at 172 Norfolk Street, between Stanton Street and East Houston Street. It was erected in 1849, making it the oldest surviving synagogue building in New York City and the fourth-oldest surviving synagogue building in the United States. It was the largest synagogue in the United States at the time of its construction and is one of the few built in Gothic Revival style. ()
Angel Orensanz Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Mercury Lounge, Nuyorican Poets Cafe, Pianos, 300 Park Avenue South.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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How to get to Angel Orensanz Center by public transport?
Bus
- Avenue A & East 3rd Street • Lines: M14A Sbs (5 min walk)
- Allen Street & East Houston Street • Lines: M15, M15-Sbs (6 min walk)
Metro
- Essex Street • Lines: J, M, Z (6 min walk)
- Delancey Street • Lines: <F>, F (6 min walk)