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.
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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 New York, NY 10023 (888) LABQ-247 |
| CityMD Urgent Care - West 69th | Prices may vary | 2025 Broadway, New York, NY 10023 (212) 390-8812 |
| ClearMD | $40 | 2007 Broadway Ave New York, NY 10023 (844) 632-5327 |
| Expedited Care | Inquire | 80 Riverside Blvd, Ground Floor Unit Cf2 New York, NY, 10069 (212) 707-8234 |
| Formation Health | $195 | 110 E 40th St. Unit 704 New York, NY 10016 |
Source: NYC Health and Hospitals, NYC.gov, SolvHealth
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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. |
| Starrett City | Free | 1279 Pennsylvania Ave Brooklyn, NY 11239 Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m – 7 p.m. |
| Chai Urgent Care, South Williamsburg | Free | 420 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249 Monday - Sunday 8am - 8pm Friday 8am - 6pm |
| Chai Urgent Care | Free | 3808 14th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11218 (718) 972-2424 |
| ProHEALTH Urgent Care - Bensonhurst | $180 | 6906 18th Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11204 (718) 621-5933 |
| ProHEALTH Urgent Care - Carroll Gardens | $180 | 330 Court St. Brooklyn, NY 11231 (718) 625-1600 |
| ProHEALTH Urgent Care - Fort Hamilton | $180 | 100-33 4th Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11209 (347) 909-7044 |
| ProHEALTH Urgent Care - Marine Park | $180 | 4108 Ave. U Brooklyn, NY 11234 (718) 252-2581 |
| ProHEALTH Urgent Care - Sheepshead Bay | $180 | 3448 Nostrand Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11229 (347) 756-3410 |
Source: NYC Health and Hospitals, NYC.gov, SolvHealth
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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
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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.
Khang T. Vuong received his Master of Healthcare Administration from the Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University. He was named Forbes Healthcare 2021 30 under 30. Vuong spoke at Stanford Medicine X, HIMSS conference, and served as a Fellow at the Bon Secours Health System.
