The 28th Precinct covers Central Harlem's historic core around 125th Street and Lenox Avenue. The Apollo Theater, the most storied stage in African American cultural history, anchors 125th Street. Sylvia's Restaurant and a dense corridor of gospel churches define the social fabric of this neighborhood, which is experiencing significant gentrification pressure.
Key landmarks: Apollo Theater · 125th Street · Sylvia's Restaurant · Harlem State Office Building · Strivers' Row (138th–139th St)