George R. Vierno Center Overview
George R. Vierno Center, or GRVC, is listed by NYC DOC at 09-09 Hazen Street, East Elmhurst, NY 11370. It is one of the Rikers Island facilities serving the city jail population. For Kings County, GRVC can become relevant when a Brooklyn arrest leads to DOC custody and the person's housing assignment is made within the citywide jail system. The facility is operated by DOC and searched through the same city lookup used for other Rikers commands.
The research describes GRVC's population as people in DOC custody assigned by classification and bed availability. That is intentionally broader than a fixed county-jail category because DOC operates a multi-borough jail system and can move people among commands. GRVC should not be described as a Kings County jail building, a state prison, or a federal facility. It is a city jail command within DOC's custody structure.
The official public facility page reviewed did not list a GRVC rated capacity. Population and conditions statements should come from DOC statistics, Board of Correction dashboards, and high-authority oversight sources. For one person, the most reliable public detail is the current DOC lookup result showing the holding location and mailing address.
How to Find Someone at George R. Vierno Center
Use the NYC DOC Person in Custody Lookup for GRVC. NYC311 says the lookup can show charges, court date and location, book and case number, mailing address, NYSID, holding location, release date, and bail or bond amount. It is the city jail lookup for people currently in DOC custody.
- Open the official DOC Person in Custody Lookup.
- Search by NYSID or book and case number when those identifiers are known.
- Search by first name and last name when an identifier is unavailable.
- Confirm that the holding location is George R. Vierno Center or another listed DOC location.
- Save the book and case number, court location, mailing address, and bail information for the next step.
A person arrested very recently may still be in police custody and absent from the DOC lookup. NYC311 points users to the recent-arrest channel during the first 72 hours. A sentenced state-prison transfer belongs in the DOCCS locator. A federal detainee at MDC Brooklyn belongs in the BOP locator. Immigration-only detention belongs in ICE ODLS. New York City VINE can also provide custody information and release notifications through its 24-hour hotline.
George R. Vierno Center Address and Contact
The building address identifies GRVC, but it does not replace current DOC directions for visits and legal access. Rikers public transit commonly uses the Q100 over the Rikers Island Bridge to the Visit Center, with the Q101 reaching Hazen Street and 19th Avenue for transfer. DOC says parking is very limited and public transportation is the best option.
George R. Vierno Center
09-09 Hazen Street
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
311 / DOC main contact 718-546-1500
Confirm current holding location through DOC lookup.
Rikers Island Visit Center
Hazen Street and 19th Avenue
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
Q100 / Q101 visitor transit route
Use Central Visits registration for family visits.
Visiting Someone at GRVC
GRVC visitation is handled through the Rikers Central Visits framework documented by DOC. Visitors should not assume a separate GRVC-only public schedule. Walk-in registration controls whether a visit can happen that day. Visitor limits, identification requirements, property restrictions, and security screening apply, and DOC can change rules for operational reasons.
| Visit category | Hours or days | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Family and social visits | Wednesday and Thursday registration 1 p.m.-6 p.m. | In-person through Central Visits |
| Weekend family visits | Saturday and Sunday registration 7 a.m.-12 p.m. | In-person through Central Visits |
| Visit frequency | Detainees 3 visits weekly; sentenced people 2 visits weekly | Subject to DOC rules and status |
| Televisit | Friday 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Request form required |
| Attorney or legal visit | Seven days, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. | Last visit begins at 7 p.m. |
Mail, Packages, Phone, and Money at GRVC
The current DOC lookup record should control mail addressing. Include the person's identifying information and avoid sending property that DOC bars. The research notes that cash is no longer accepted by mail for fund accounts, and only money orders and cashier checks are accepted by mail. DOC names JPay as a money-transfer agent and NYC311 lists Western Union details. Fees may apply to transfer agents, while DOC says it does not receive those fees.
| Service | Provider or detail |
|---|---|
| Mail address | Use the address shown by the DOC lookup for the person at the current location. |
| Package rules | No toiletries or food by package; clothing and size limits apply under DOC rules. |
| Money order or bank check | Payable to the incarcerated person with book and case number; no cash or personal checks. |
| JPay | 800-574-JPAY / 800-574-5729 for documented transfer options. |
| Western Union | 800-634-3422; City Code NYCITYDOC and State Code NY. |
| In-person deposit | Central Cashier's Office inside Central Visit House, with NYC311 noting a 24/7 kiosk. |
GRVC Records, FOIL, and Court Follow-Up
Jail records for a person assigned to GRVC can be requested from DOC through NYC OpenRecords when the lookup does not provide enough information. Include the person's name, NYSID, book and case number, GRVC if known, and the dates involved. Requests for court complaints, docket entries, certificates of disposition, warrants, or sealing orders should go to the appropriate court record channel instead of DOC.
Brooklyn case users should keep the jail record and court record separate. The DOC lookup may list booking charges, but the Brooklyn District Attorney and the court can amend, reduce, add, dismiss, or supersede charges as the case moves. If records were sealed after a favorable termination under Criminal Procedure Law section 160.50, ordinary public access may be restricted.
GRVC Population and Conditions Oversight
Use official dashboards for GRVC population context. The official public facility material reviewed does not support a per-building capacity number for GRVC. The Board of Correction daily census dashboard is the best official source for current facility and legal-status data, while DOC's statistics and compliance page links population demographics, visitation, restrictive housing, commissary, grievance, PREA, use-of-force, and security-indicator reports. Citywide comptroller updates provide broader system counts and pressure trends.
Board minimum standards regulate core jail operations, including classification, overcrowding, telephone calls, visits, correspondence, packages, legal services, health care, mental health care, recreation, religion, enhanced supervision housing, punitive segregation, and sexual-abuse standards. Those standards frame the conditions discussion for GRVC, but they do not identify a person's present housing. Use the DOC lookup for that current-custody answer.
Note: Confirm GRVC location, visit eligibility, and mailing address with DOC because facility assignments can change quickly.