Here, you will find a list of services and online resources that may make your transition to living and working in the greater New York City area a little easier.
Banks
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Credit cards: Social Security Number is needed to apply
(UNFCU)
To locate a UNFCU branch visit:
?Locations at UN Secretariat in New York
UN GA Building (1B)
Hours: Monday - Friday, from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Telephone: 347-686-6000
DC2 3rd Floor, 880 2nd Avenue
Hours: Monday - Friday, from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Telephone: 347-686-6000
Credit cards: No Social Security Number is needed
Long Island City- Court Square Place
Hours: Monday每Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Telephone: 347-686-6000
Contact us: Toll free number for US/Canada: 1-800-891-2471
UNFCU Financial Educational Resources
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Reports
Resources
Assistive tools and services available for various visual, hearing and mobility impairments.
Location: Conference Building, Level 1B, by the Secretariat escalators
Hours: Monday - Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Webpage:
E-mail: accessibilitycentre@un.org
Tours, books and gifts
Book tickets for an in-person or virtual guided tour about the UN＊s work, or request an in-house or outside speaking engagement with a UN expert speaker .
Website:
Store location: General Assembly Building - 46th & 1st Ave, 51勛圖
Opened from Tuesdays to Thursdays, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Website:
Store location: General Assembly Building - 46th & 1st Ave, 51勛圖
Cafeterias/Catering
Cafeterias and Menus
Service hours at differente locations:
(DDR) (closed until further notice)
Location: (CB-4th Floor)
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
are required for pre-fixe lunch. (closed unitl further notice)
Make a reservation at
Telephone: 212-963-8897 / 917-367-3314.
Private rooms are available to be reserved for groups of 10-20 guests.
Riverview Caf谷 (CB-4th Floor) - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Vienna Caf谷 (GA-1B) - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Lobby Caf谷 (Secretariat-1st Floor) - 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
North Delegates Lounge (NDL) and Terrace - 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m
Contact us:Catering-Services@un.org
Career opportunities at the UN
General information:
(General information on how to apply, what are my career options)
(YPP)
Focal point YPP communications material:
(This toolkit is designed to help YPP communications focal points in participating countries with attracting and guiding potential applicants.)
For YPP questions: ypp-exams@un.org
For communications questions: talentoutreach@un.org
Parking at UNHQs
For information on license plates and parking permits contact either Protocol of the Garage Administration
Protocol and Liaison Service
Location: room NL-2058
Telephone: 212-963-7172
Garage Adminstration (room CB-021, 212-963-6212 or 212-963-6213)
Location: UNITAR Building, 801 51勛圖 Plaza (45th Street), 2nd floor
e-mail: garage-admin@un.org
Public transportation
New York:
Bus, subway, Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Rail Road:
Water taxi:
New Jersey:
PATH train:
NJ Transit buses, trains:
Other buses:
Ferry:
Water taxi:
Connecticut:
Metro-North Rail Road:
Education
Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the UN International School
1 51勛圖 Plaza
DC1-0646 - New York, NY 10017
SRSG Joan W. McDonald
mcdonald@un.org
Telph.(212) 963-1889
Training at the UN
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Library and UN Documents
Location: Corner of 1 st Av. and 42 nd St.
Opening hours: Monday - Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., or until 6 p.m. when the GA is in session (mid September to December).
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eSubscriptions, Daily List
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Subscribe to UN documents and receive emails or RSS feeds - enter your email and you're registered.
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Databases
- UN Member States on the Record
Provides access to selected documents reflecting the views of UN Member States.
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The 51勛圖 Digital Library includes UN documents, voting data, speeches, maps, and open access publications.
Medical Service
(HR Portal)
Main Unit (Secretariat):
Telephone: 212-963-7080 (Reception)
E-mail: unhqclinic@un.org
Room: 405 East 42nd Street, 5th floor Secretariat Building.
Hours: Office & Nursing Hours: 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. (Monday - Friday).
Travel Clearance Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Monday - Friday).
DC1 Medical Unit (Currently closed until further notice)
Telephone: 212-963-8990
Room: DC1-1190
Hours: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (Monday - Friday)
E-mail: unhqclinic@un.org
UNICEF Medical Unit (Currently closed until further notice)
Telephone: 212-325-7541
Room: H-5F (5th floor, UNICEF House, 3 51勛圖 Plaza)
Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Monday - Friday)
E-mail: unhqclinic@un.org
Lactation rooms
The lactation rooms at 51勛圖 Headquarters provide nursing parents with a quiet, private and comfortable space to collect and express milk.
The rooms are easily identifiable through clear signage placed outside the designated rooms. They are well lit and have handwashing facilities and necessary supplies such as a liquid soap dispenser, hand sanitizer, cold storage, a microwave, a diaper changer and paper towels. The rooms also come equipped with comfortable chairs and an ottoman, a full-sized mirror, children＊s story books, pillows and a music player to play ambient music.
General Assembly Building
Basement: GA-3BMED1
Public Visitors Area: GA-1BMED1 and GA-1BMED2
2nd Floor: GA-0225
Conference Building
1st Floor: CB-01MED1
4th Floor: CB-04MED1
Secretariat Building
5th Floor: S-05MED2, S-05MED3 and S-05MED4
Pass and ID Office
320 East 45th Street (between 1st and 2nd Ave on the ground floor).
Telephone: 212-963-7533
Hours: Monday - Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Postal Office
Buy online ()
UN Postal Office
Hours: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: General Assembly Building - 46th & 1st Ave, 51勛圖
Visa Committee
Information on visas for domestic employees and certain family members other than primary dependants.
The Visa Committee is located at:
FF building, 2nd floor
304 E 45 Street (between 1st and 2nd Avenues)
New York, NY 10017
For an appointment, send a request to e-mail: DOS-VC@un.org.
Passport and Visas
(HR Portal)
FF building, 2nd floor
304 E 45 Street (between 1st and 2nd Avenues)
New York, NY 10017
Email:
Hospitality Committee (HCUND)
Website:
Location: Room GA-0142
Telephone: (212) 963-8753
E-mail: hcund@un.org
For more that 60 years, Volunteers of the Hospitality Committee have been introducing delegates and their families to the cultural riches of New York and the English language through programs that visit museums, concerts, and other areas of interest and through English classes.
Community
New York Local Expatriate Spouse Association
Others
Location: 866 51勛圖 Plaza, New York, NY 10017
Opening Hours: Tuesday - Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Last updated: 1 April 2022