Where To Get a Free Rapid COVID-19 Test in New York City?
Two types of COVID-19 diagnostic testing are available, the molecular test (PCR test), and the rapid test, also known as antigen testing. In New York City, clinics such as ProHealth CityMD, and GoHealth - offer rapid testing for results within an hour. Without insurance, these tests cost between $40 - $250 but are available for free in some locations.
When To Get a Rapid COVID-19 Test in NYC
PCR and rapid tests are both diagnostic tests, meaning they both detect active infections of COVID-19. Generally, PCR tests are more accurate and less prone to false-negative results; however, it may take 5-7 days to receive your results from a PCR test. Learn more here.
If you are able to self-isolate for 5-7 days, you should get the PCR test for the most accurate result. If you need the results immediately, you may consider a rapid test.
The following clinics conduct rapid coronavirus testing in Manhattan, Staten Island, the Bronx, and Brooklyn. For more information on the out-of-pocket costs and site information for some of the testing locations, located here.
Free Rapid COVID-19 Test Locations in NYC
There are free rapid COVID-19 testing locations throughout Staten Island, The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan. You can see the full list here. Please call the testing site before going.
| Testing Site | Site Information |
|---|---|
| Sorrentino Rec Center | 18-48 Cornaga Avenue Queens, NY 11691 Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Time Square Testing Site | Times Square New York, NY 10036 Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| St James Rec Center | 2530 Jerome Avenue Bronx, NY 10468 Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Co-op City Retail Space | 105 Dreiser Loop Bronx, NY 10475 Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| 4002 Fort Hamilton | 4002 Fort Hamilton Parkway Brooklyn, NY 11218 Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Bay Ridge 5th Ave | 8511 & 8515 5th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209 Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Bensonhurst 14th Ave | 6315 14th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11219 Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Starrett City | 1279 Pennsylvania Ave Brooklyn, NY 11239 Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m – 7 p.m. |
| 51-30 Northern Boulevard | Woodside, NY 11377 Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| LaGuardia Airport | Parking lot at 236 Clinton Street Queens, NY 11371 Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m |
| Greenbelt Recreation Center | 501 Brielle Avenue Staten Island, NY 10314 Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Staten Island Ferry Terminal | 1 Bay St, Retail Space 103 (Level 1 of the Ferry Terminal, next to the North Shore Esplanade exit) Staten Island, NY 10301 Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| John F. Kennedy Airport | Located next to the Terminal 5 Airtrain Station Jamaica, NY 11430 Monday – Sunday, 9am-7pm |
Source: NYC Health and Hospitals, NYC.gov
Rapid COVID-19 Test Locations & Prices in Manhattan
| Testing Site | Rapid Test Cost | Site Information |
|---|---|---|
| Speedy Sticks | $100 | 100 West 88th St New York, NY 10024 (347) 292-9570 |
| GoHealth Urgent Care Center - W 69th | $195 | 199 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10023 (212) 721-4200 |
| GoHealth Urgent Care Center - W 100th | $195 | 2628 Broadway, New York, NY 10025 (212) 897-1992 |
| ProHEALTH Urgent Care - Yorkville | $180 | 1601 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10128 (646) 692-6272 |
| ProHEALTH Urgent Care - Gramercy Park | $180 | 291 3rd Ave. New York, NY 10128 (646) 609-3403 Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Saturday–Sunday, 8 a.m.– 5 p.m. |
| ProHEALTH Urgent Care - Stuyvesant | $180 | 348 E. 23rd St. New York, NY 10010 (646) 449-9911 Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Saturday–Sunday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. |
| Medical Offices of Manhattan | $125 + fee to see provider | See website for 3 locations (212) 398-1709
|
| Time Square Testing Site | Free | 701 Seventh Avenue (between W 47th and W 48th Street) aka 20 Times Square New York, NY 10036 Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| New Amsterdam Drug Mart | $65 | 698 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025 Mon-Fri: 9a.m.-6p.m., Sat 9a.m.-3p.m, Sun: Closed (212) 865-9700 |
| CityMD Urgent Care - West 88th | Prices may vary | 2398 Broadway, New York, NY 10024 (212) 721-2111 |
| Upper West Side, CVS - NY Forward Rapid Test Partner | $100 | 2182 Broadway New York, NY 10024 |
| LabQ Diagnostics West Side | Prices may vary | Broadway & West 71 Street |
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New York, NY 10023
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New York, NY 10023
(844) 632-5327
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(212) 707-8234
110 E 40th St. Unit 704
New York, NY 10016
Source: NYC Health and Hospitals, NYC.gov, SolvHealth
Rapid COVID-19 Test Locations & Prices in Queens
| Testing Site | Rapid Test Cost | Site Information |
|---|---|---|
| ProHEALTH Urgent Care - Howard Beach | $180 | 164-50 Cross Bay Blvd., Howard Beach, NY 11414 (718) 848-8412 |
| 51-30 Northern Boulevard | Free | 51-30 Northern Boulevard Woodside, NY 11377 Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| John F. Kennedy Airport | Free | Located next to the Terminal 5 Airtrain Station Jamaica, NY 11430 Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| LaGuardia Aiport | Free | Terminal B Parking Garage, Level 1 Queens, NY 11371 Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Sorrentino Rec Center | Free | 18-48 Cornaga Avenue Queens, NY 11691 Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| AFC Urgent Care - Howard Beach | $160 | 135-25 79th St, Queens, NY 11414 (718) 925-3475 |
Source: NYC Health and Hospitals, NYC.gov, SolvHealth
Rapid COVID-19 Test Locations & Prices in Staten Island
| Testing Site | Rapid Test Cost | Site Information |
|---|---|---|
| Northwell Health GoHealth Urgent Care Center - Great Kills | $195 | 125 Greaves Ln, Staten Island, NY 10308 (718) 502-8763 |
| Northwell Health GoHealth Urgent Care Center - Dongan Hills | $195 | 1700 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10305 (718) 502-8425 |
| Northwell Health GoHealth Urgent Care Center - Eltingville | $195 | 4316 Amboy Road, Staten Island, NY 10312 (929) 282-4146 |
| Northwell Health GoHealth Urgent Care Center - New Dorp | $195 | 2590 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10306 (718) 502-9879 |
| Northwell Health GoHealth Urgent Care Center - Bulls Head | $195 | 1445 Richmond Ave, Suite E, Staten Island, NY 10314 (929) 219-0622 |
| NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Vanderbilt | Inquire | 165 Vanderbilt Avenue Staten Island, New York 10304 844-NYC-4NYC |
| City MD Forest Avenue Urgent Care | Prices may vary | 812 Forest Ave, Staten Island, NY 10310 (718) 571-9196 |
| CityMD Richmond Urgent Care | Prices may vary | 2187 Richmond Ave State Island, NY 10314 (646) 682-7364 |
| Greenbelt Recreation Center | Free | 501 Brielle Avenue Staten Island, NY 10314 Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Staten Island Ferry Terminal | Free | 1 Bay St, Retail Space 103 (Level 1 of the Ferry Terminal, next to the North Shore Esplanade exit) Staten Island, NY 10301 Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Chai Urgent Care - Free COVID Testing Site | Free | 4885 Arthur Kill Rd, Staten Island, NY 10309 (718) 865-2424 |
| Chai Urgent Care | Free | 1975 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10306 (646) 248-7761 |
Source: NYC Health and Hospitals, NYC.gov, SolvHealth
Rapid COVID-19 Test Locations & Prices in Brooklyn
| Testing Site | Rapid Test Cost | Site Information |
|---|---|---|
| ModernMD Urgent Care - Bedford Stuyvesant | $124 | 1248 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 (646) 604-8130 |
| Statcare Urgent & Walk-In Medical Care (Brooklyn) | $245 | 341 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11216 (917) 310-3371 |
| Centers Urgent Care | Free | 1811 Avenue J, Brooklyn, NY 11230 (718) 819-6780 |
| 4002 Fort Hamilton | Free | 4002 Fort Hamilton Brooklyn, NY 11218 Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Bay Ridge 5th Ave | Free | 8511 & 8515 5th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209 Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Bensonhurst 14th Ave | Free | 6315 14th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11219 Monday – Sunday, 9 am – 7 p.m |
| Midwood Pre-K | Free | 1223 Coney Island Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11230 |
(844) NYC-4NYC
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
1279 Pennsylvania Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11239
Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m – 7 p.m.
420 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Monday - Sunday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
3808 14th Ave,
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 972-2424
6906 18th Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 621-5933
330 Court St.
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 625-1600
100-33 4th Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(347) 909-7044
4108 Ave. U
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(718) 252-2581
3448 Nostrand Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(347) 756-3410
Source: NYC Health and Hospitals, NYC.gov, SolvHealth
Rapid COVID-19 Test Locations & Prices in the Bronx
| Testing Site | Rapid Test Cost | Site Information |
|---|---|---|
| ProHEALTH Urgent Care - Morris Park | $180 | 1049 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461 (929) 777-9082 |
| Edward Grant | Inquire | 1302 Edward L Grant Highway (Entrance on W 169th and Cromwell) Bronx, NY 10452 |
| St James Rec Center | Free | 2530 Jerome Avenue Bronx, NY 10468 Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Co-op City Retail Space | Free | 105 Dreiser Loop Bronx, NY 10475 Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Statcare Urgent & Walk-In Medical Care | $245 | 2063A Bartow Ave, Bronx, NY 10475 (917) 310-3371
|
Source: NYC Health and Hospitals, NYC.gov, SolvHealth
This article is not meant to replace the expert opinions of a medical provider pertaining to your health. If you are in need of immediate care, please consult with your insurance carrier, public health official, or call 911.
Mobile COVID-19 Testing Sites in NYC
- Availability is subject to change due to inclement weather.
- Mobile testing sites are currently only testing people 4 years and older unless otherwise noted.
First Spanish United Methodist Church
(Rapid antigen testing available)
Corner of 111th Street & Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10029
Dates: September 25
Saturday, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Testing site is currently only testing people 4 years and older.
Gotham Health - Sydenham
(Self test site)
264 W. 118th Street,
New York, NY 10026
Dates: September 22 - 24
Wednesday - Friday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Testing site is currently only testing people 4 years and older.
Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement, Inc. (Petioni)
(Self test site)
203 W. 146th Street
New York, NY 10039
Dates: September 22
Wednesday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Testing site is currently only testing people 4 years and older.
LSA Family Health Service
(Rapid antigen testing available)
Corner of 115th Street & 1st Avenue
New York, NY 10029
Dates: September 20 - 24
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Testing site is currently only testing people 4 years and older.
Marcus Garvey Park
(Rapid antigen testing available)
E. 120th Street & Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10027
Dates: September 20 - 26
Monday - Sunday, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Testing site is currently only testing people 4 years and older.
Masaryk Towers
(Rapid antigen testing available)
75 Columbia Street
New York, NY 10002
Dates: September 20 - 26
Monday - Sunday, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Testing site is currently only testing people 4 years and older.
NYCHA/Manhattanville
(Rapid antigen testing available)
549 W. 126th Street (parking lot)
New York, NY 10027
Dates: September 20 - 26
Monday - Sunday, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Testing site is currently only testing people 4 years and older.
Playground 123 (St. Luke Baptist Church Community Outreach Day)
(Self test site)
402–416 W 123rd Street
New York, NY 10027
Dates: September 25
Saturday, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Testing site is currently only testing people 4 years and older.
Quisqueya Playground
(Rapid antigen testing available)
2405 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10033
Dates: September 20 - 26
Monday - Sunday, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Testing site is currently only testing people 4 years and older.
Resource Fair on the High Line
(Rapid antigen testing available)
W. 14th Street & 10th Avenue
New York, NY 10011
Dates: September 23
Thursday, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Testing site is currently only testing people 4 years and older.