P.S./M.S. 206 José Celso Barbosa
P.S./M.S. 206 José Celso Barbosa
508 E 120th Street, New York, NY 10035
East Harlem, Manhattan
P.S. 206 is located near the intersection of E 120th Street and Pleasant Avenue, just a few blocks from the East River and close to the FDR Drive.
P.S. 206 sits between the FDR Drive and 1st Avenue.
Take the FDR Drive South to Exit 14 for E 96 St.
Continue on the service road
Turn left onto E 116th Street
Turn right onto Pleasant Avenue
Continue to E 120th Street
Take the FDR Drive North to Exit 16 for E 106 St.
Continue on the service road
Turn right onto E 106th Street
Turn left onto 1st Avenue
Turn right onto E 120th Street
After crossing the bridge, follow signs for Manhattan / FDR Drive South.
Take Exit 14 for E 96 St
Continue to E 116th Street
Turn right onto Pleasant Avenue
Continue to E 120th Street
Parking Note:
Street parking is limited during school hours. Arrive early and check nearby avenues such as Pleasant Ave and 1st Ave.
If you are already in East Harlem:
Walk toward Pleasant Avenue
Head north or south until you reach E 120th Street
The school building will be mid‑block on the east side of the street
The area is residential and walkable, with wide sidewalks and clear street signage.
Several bus lines stop within a short walk of the school:
M116 — Stops at E 116 St & Pleasant Ave
Approx. 4‑minute walk
M15 (Local) / M15 SBS — Stops at 1st Ave & E 120 St
Approx. 3‑minute walk
M101 / M102 / M103 — Stops at Lexington Ave & E 120 St
Approx. 8‑minute walk
These routes connect to major subway lines and neighborhoods across Manhattan.
The nearest subway stations are:
6 Train — 116 St Station
Walk east along E 116th Street, then north on Pleasant Avenue to E 120th Street
Approx. 12–15 minutes
4/5/6 Trains — 125 St Station
Walk east toward Lexington Ave, then continue to Pleasant Avenue and down to E 120th Street
Approx. 15–18 minutes
Main Entrance: Located on E 120th Street
Security: All visitors must sign in and show a valid photo ID
School Hours: Typically 8:00 AM – 2:20 PM (varies for after‑school programs)
Accessibility: The building is wheelchair accessible