Church of the Ascension, New York City

Name: Church of the Ascension
Address: 5th Avenue at 10th Street, New York City, 10011-8862, United States
Telephone: +1 212-254-8620

#428 among attractions in New York City

Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Richard Upjohn, Stanford White

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Facts and practical information

The Church of the Ascension is an Episcopal church in the Diocese of New York, located at 36–38 Fifth Avenue and West 10th Street in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of Manhattan New York City. It was built in 1840–41, the first church to be built on Fifth Avenue and was designed by Richard Upjohn in the Gothic Revival style. The interior was remodeled by Stanford White in 1885–88. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1888 (136 years ago)Coordinates: 40°44'2"N, 73°59'45"W

Address

5th Avenue at 10th StreetDowntown Manhattan (Greenwich Village)New York City 10011-8862 United States

Contact

+1 212-254-8620

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Day trips

Church of the Ascension – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Church of the Ascension open?

Church of the Ascension is open:

Monday 12 pm - 3 pm & 6 pm - 6:30 pm
Tuesday 12 pm - 3 pm & 6 pm - 6:30 pm
Wednesday 12 pm - 3 pm & 6 pm - 6:30 pm
Thursday 12 pm - 3 pm & 6 pm - 6:30 pm
Friday 12 pm - 3 pm & 6 pm - 6:30 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday 9 am - 10 am & 11 am - 1 pm & 7 pm - 8 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Church of the Ascension?

Nearby attractions include First Presbyterian Church, New York City (2 min walk), Washington Mews, New York City (4 min walk), Trude Heller's, New York City (5 min walk), La Maison Française, New York City (5 min walk).

How to get to Church of the Ascension by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of the Ascension:

Metro

14th Street • Lines: Jsq–33, JSQ–33 via HOB (6 min walk)
9th Street • Lines: Hob–33, Jsq–33, JSQ–33 via HOB (7 min walk)

Bus

East 9th Street & Broadway • Lines: M8 (7 min walk)
East 8th Street & Mercer Street • Lines: M1, M2, M3, M55, M8 (7 min walk)

Train

New York Penn Station (30 min walk)