Visitor Information

The CUNY ASRC is a secure facility. Guests must show a valid photo ID for entry.

Individuals with a valid CUNY ID may access to the building on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Non-CUNY guests must show a valid photo ID and state whom they will be visiting. This will be confirmed prior to granting entry. Access after hours and on weekends is granted only to those having ASRC IDs or pre-approved guests.

Guests visiting an administrative department, initiative, or core facility should check-in with the administrative coordinators located on the following floors, unless other arrangements have been made:

1st Floor: Executive Administration & Nanoscience Initiative
2nd Floor: Photonics Initiative
3rd Floor: Structural Biology Initiative
4th Floor: Neuroscience Initiative
5th Floor: Environmental Sciences Initiative

The ASRC auditorium, cafe, seminar room, and IlluminationSpace are located on the 1st floor. The Data Visualization Room is located on the 5th floor.

The ASRC is committed to ensuring that its building is accessible to all guests.

For an accessible entrance to ASRC’s courtyard and main entrance, enter the campus at the corner of 135th St and Convent Avenue at the CCNY The Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture. Head south on the path towards the ASRC’s courtyard and building. Guests should use the ASRC’s main entrance for access to the building. The entrance is wheelchair accessible from the courtyard and marked with signage indicating its accessibility. Once inside, elevators are available to provide access to all floors (exception only to rooftop observatory).

The building also has accessible restrooms and other accommodations available for individuals with disabilities. Please see a security officer located at the front entrance desk for further assistance locating the elevators or restrooms, if needed.

Please note that if you require any additional assistance or accommodations, it is recommended to contact the Advanced Science Research Center in advance to make arrangements. ASRC’s contact information can be found at the end of the webpage.

Trained service animals are always welcomed in the ASRC building.

Subway

Take the MTA A or D express trains or B or C local trains to 125th Street. Exit the north side of the station (127th St. and St. Nicholas Avenue exit) onto 127th Street; proceed up the hill (away from St. Nicholas Avenue) and turn right at the intersection of St. Nicholas Terrace. Continue north uphill on St. Nicholas Terrace until you reach the public safety gate near the CCNY Towers dormitory. Walk through the gate and up the staircase on the right. Once at the top of the staircase the ASRC is the building on the right.

Take the MTA #1 local subway to 137th Street and Broadway. Walk south on Broadway to 135th Street. Turn left (east) and walk up 135th Street to St. Nicholas Terrace. Turn right on St. Nicholas Terrace to the ASRC staircase at 85 St. Nicholas Terrace (near 133rd St.). Once at the top of the staircase the ASRC is the building on the left.

Take the MTA #4 or #5 express or #6 local to 125th Street and Lexington Avenue. Change there for the M-100 or M-101 bus to Amsterdam Avenue and 135th St. Street. Turn right (east) and walk up 135th Street to St. Nicholas Terrace. Turn right on St. Nicholas Terrace to the ASRC staircase at 85 St. Nicholas Terrace (near 133rd St.). Once at the top of the staircase the ASRC is the building on the left.

Metro North

Take the Metro North to 125th Street and Park Avenue. Change there for the M-100 or M-101 bus to Amsterdam Avenue and 135th St. Street. Turn right (east) and walk up 135th Street to St. Nicholas Terrace. Turn right on St. Nicholas Terrace to the ASRC staircase at 85 St. Nicholas Terrace (near 133rd St.). Once at the top of the staircase the ASRC is the building on the left.

Bus

Take the M-4 or M-5 to Broadway and 135th Street. Walk south on Broadway to 135th St. Turn right (east) and walk up 135th Street to St. Nicholas Terrace. Turn right on St. Nicholas Terrace to the ASRC staircase at 85 St. Nicholas Terrace (near 133rd St.). Once at the top of the staircase the ASRC is the building on the left.

Take the BX-19 to 145th and Convent Avenue; walk south on Convent Avenue to 135th Street. Turn left (east) onto 135th Street. Turn right on St. Nicholas Terrace to the ASRC staircase at 85 St. Nicholas Terrace (near 133rd St.). Once at the top of the staircase the ASRC is the building on the left.