Eligibility & Key to NYC Vaccine Requirement
As of May 13, 2021, all New Yorkers age 12 or older are eligible to receive the Pfizer vaccine, and all New Yorkers 18 and over are eligible to receive any approved COVID vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, and free. As of August 17, people 12 and older are required to show proof they have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine authorized by the FDA or WHO for a wide variety of activities. Visit our page on the Key to NYC program and assistance with vaccine records for more information.
Walk-in vaccines for all New Yorkers
As of April 23, 2021, all eligible New Yorkers can walk in to any vaccination site run by New York City and receive a COVID vaccine. And as of May 13, 2021, the Pfizer vaccine is available to all New Yorkers age 12 and up. In addition, as of July 28, 2021, New York City will give anyone receiving COVID vaccine $100. For a list of locations in The Bronx and throughout New York City, visit:
As of April 29, 2021, all eligible New Yorkers can walk in to all vaccination sites run by New York State and receive a free COVID vaccine. For a list of locations in The Bronx and throughout New York City, visit:
Get vaccinated at home
New York City is offering free vaccines at home for any resident of the city. Visit forms.cityofnewyork.us/f/home to sign up.
New York State vaccination sites
Eligible New Yorkers can visit am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov or call 1-833-NYS-4VAX (1-833-697-4829) to book a vaccine appointment at vaccination sites run by the state, including a site at Bay Eden Senior Center in The Bronx.
NYC Vaccine Referral Bonus Program
The City has initiated a new opportunity for civic, faith, tenant and other associations for referring their community members to receive the vaccine.
The newly announced NYC Vaccine Referral Bonus Program is meant to incentivize community- and faith-based organizations to help get people vaccinated, by awarding $100 for each first dose vaccination referral at a City-run site. When an individual makes an appointment ahead of time or as a walk-up, they can choose which community organization referred them to get vaccinated. Once they receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, the referral organization will be credited $100. Organizations can earn up to $20,000 each.
Interested organizations can sign up at: nyc.gov/vaccinereferralbonus
VA Vaccines for Veterans
The James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center is offering the COVID vaccine to all veterans, spouses and caregivers Monday-Friday. You can walk in or call to schedule an appointment at (718) 741-4640
Yankee Stadium and Somos sites
The Yankee Stadium mega vaccination is open and administering vaccines to eligible Bronx residents. Bronx residents who are eligible under categories 1a and 1b and are interested in scheduling appointments should visit somosvaccinations.com or call 1-833-SOMOSNY. Somos is also running a variety of other vaccination sites, and available appointments can be accessed via the same website and phone number.
New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell
New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell are offering the COVID vaccine. Visit vaccinetogetherny.org for information.
Montefiore
Montefiore offers the COVID vaccine at multiple locations in The Bronx. Visit their website or call 844-444-2819 to check for availability and schedule an appointment.
Vaccines for City Employees
ALL City employees are now eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine. City employee-only COVID-19 vaccine locations are available in all 5 boroughs. Locations include. To book at these sites, visit vax4nyc.nyc.gov or call 877-VAX-4NYC and indicate that you are a city employee.
- The Bronx | Hunts Point Job Center, 847 Barretto Street, Bronx, NY 10474
- Brooklyn | George Wingate High School, 600 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203
- Manhattan | Louis D. Brandeis High School, 145 W 84th St, New York, NY 10024
- Queens | NYC Department of Health Gotham Center, 42-09 28th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101
- Queens | Queens Public Library – Flushing, 41-17 Main St, Flushing, NY 11355
- Staten Island | Susan E. Wagner High School, 1200 Manor Rd Staten Island, NY 10314
In addition, Somos runs multiple vaccine sites that are for city employees only.
Vaccines for the Performing Arts and Film/TV Communities
The City has partnered with The Actors Fund to open a vaccine site for live performance, film and TV workers at 47th Street and 7th Avenue. Visit The Actors Fund website for full details. To schedule an appointment, please call 917-281-5937 or email vaccines@actorsfund.org with your name and phone number to speak with someone who can help you.
