Presbyterian · NY · est. 1716

First Presbyterian Church

12 WEST 12TH STREET, NEW YORK NY, New York City, NY 10011

About First Presbyterian Church


First Presbyterian Church is a Presbyterian church located at 12 WEST 12TH STREET, NEW YORK NY, New York City, NY, 10011. First Presbyterian Church was founded in 1716. You can reach First Presbyterian Church at +12126756150.

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Brick Presbyterian Church (New York City)

The Brick Presbyterian Church is a large congregation at Park Avenue and 91st Street on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City. A congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), it is known for its Day School and music programs. It was founded as an offshoot of First Presbyterian Church. Its first building, in Lower Manhattan, opened in 1768. The Park Avenue location opened April 14, 1940.

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Where is First Presbyterian Church located?


First Presbyterian Church is located at 12 WEST 12TH STREET, NEW YORK NY, New York City, NY, 10011. The building sits at coordinates 40.74184, -74.00053, placing it in New York City, NY 10011.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, May 30, 2026.

The neighborhood around First Presbyterian Church


The ZIP code 10011 area around First Presbyterian Church is home to 50,772 residents with a median household income of $145,934 and a median age of 42.5 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

50,772 Residents in ZIP 10011
42.5 Median age
$145,934 Median household income

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.

What to expect at a service at First Presbyterian Church


Presbyterians worship in the Reformed tradition — Word-centered, theologically rich, and dignified.

  • Services last 60–75 minutes. Expect Scripture-heavy readings, a teaching sermon, congregational hymns, and prayer.
  • Communion is typically monthly or quarterly, open to all who trust Christ.

Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.

Churches sharing the architectural tradition of First Presbyterian Church


5 other US churches in the Gothic Revival tradition are indexed in Churches List.

Your Sunday at First Presbyterian Church


Nearest transit 8th Avenue & West 17th Street · 118 ft
Coffee after Da Andrea · 85 ft

First Presbyterian Church by the numbers


310 Years of continuous worship since 1716
Gothic Revival Architectural tradition
McKim, Mead & White Architect (Wikidata)

Questions and answers about First Presbyterian Church


What denomination is First Presbyterian Church?
This church is part of the Presbyterian tradition.
Where is First Presbyterian Church located?
First Presbyterian Church is located at 12 WEST 12TH STREET, NEW YORK NY, New York City, NY, 10011.
When was First Presbyterian Church founded?
Founded in 1716.
What is the architecture of First Presbyterian Church?
First Presbyterian Church is a Gothic Revival building, designed by McKim, Mead & White.

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Est. 1716 One of 518 Presbyterian churches in NY  ·  See the register →
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