George R. Vierno Center

George R. Vierno Center is a jail located on Rikers Island in East Elmhurst New York.  It opened in 1991 and has had several additions added onto it, today it can house 1,330 adolescent to adult male inmates.  This jail has seen several riots in recent years, and in 2014 a departmental investigation resulted in nine officers being charged with various corruption charges.  It is perhaps one of the more dangerous jails to be incarcerated in.

Visiting Hours at George R. Vierno Center:

Visiting is based on the first letter of the inmate's last name.  Check the current visiting schedule here for which days you can visit.  No visits occur on Mondays or Tuesdays.  Wednesday and Thursday visitation registration occurs between 1pm and 8pm, visits last until 9pm.  Friday, Saturday, and Sunday visitation occurs from 8am-4pm, registration for visiting is from 7am-2pm.

Physical Address:

George R. Vierno Center
09-09 Hazen Street
East Elmhurst, NY 11370

Telephone:

(718)-546-2020

Inmate Mailing Address:

Inmate Name, ID Number
​George R. Vierno Center
09-09 Hazen Street
East Elmhurst, NY 11370