About First Baptist Church of Harlem
First Baptist Church of Harlem is a Baptist Churches church located at 248 WEST 116TH STREET, NEW YORK NY, New York City, NY, 10026. First Baptist Church of Harlem was founded in 1913. You can reach First Baptist Church of Harlem at +12126787731.
Metropolitan Baptist Church (New York City)
The Metropolitan Baptist Church, located at 151 West 128th Street on the corner of Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard in the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, was originally built in two sections for the New York Presbyterian Church, which moved to the new building from 167 West 111th Street. The chapel and lecture room were built in 1884-85 and were designed by John Rochester Thomas, while the main sanctuary was constructed in 1889-90 and was designed by Richard R. Davis, perhaps following Thomas's unused design. A planned corner tower was never built.
Where is First Baptist Church of Harlem located?
First Baptist Church of Harlem is located at 248 WEST 116TH STREET, NEW YORK NY, New York City, NY, 10026. The building sits at coordinates 40.80298, -73.95353, placing it in New York City, NY 10026.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 669 ft
- Public parking 1004 ft
- West 116th Street & Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard 243 ft
- Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard & West 116th Street · NYC Transit 331 ft
- Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard & West 114th Street 331 ft
- Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard & West 116th Street · NYC Transit 384 ft
- Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard & West 115th Street · NYC Transit 446 ft
- Safari · african, somali 315 ft
- Tropilyz · dominican, caribbean 387 ft
- BO's Bagels · bagel 463 ft
- La Savane · african 463 ft
- Pikine · senegalese, african 499 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, May 28, 2026.
The neighborhood around First Baptist Church of Harlem
The ZIP code 10026 area around First Baptist Church of Harlem is home to 38,265 residents with a median household income of $68,831 and a median age of 36.1 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at First Baptist Church of Harlem
Baptist churches emphasize Scripture, a clear gospel message, and music — and welcome visitors to observe freely.
- Services usually run 60–90 minutes: worship songs, a Bible-centered sermon, and an invitation to respond.
- Communion (called the Lord's Supper) is observed periodically, open to anyone who has professed faith in Christ.
- Dress is casual; families are welcomed and children are often part of the service.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Churches founded the same year as First Baptist Church of Harlem
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1913 are indexed in Churches List.
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Chicago, IL
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Chicago, IL
- Church of Saint Gregory New York City, NY
- First Christian Church Long Beach, CA
- Saint Anthony of Padua Church Chicago, IL
Your Sunday at First Baptist Church of Harlem
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Questions and answers about First Baptist Church of Harlem
- What denomination is First Baptist Church of Harlem?
- This church is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
- Where is First Baptist Church of Harlem located?
- First Baptist Church of Harlem is located at 248 WEST 116TH STREET, NEW YORK NY, New York City, NY, 10026.
- When was First Baptist Church of Harlem founded?
- Founded in 1913.
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