Where Is The Nearest Alchemy Location To The Empire State Building?
The Alchemy Flatiron at 12 West 18th Street is the closest of our two stores via the 5th Avenue corridor. The Alchemy Chelsea at 302 8th Avenue is a bit further west on 8th Avenue.
Both stores keep the same hours: 10am to 10pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday, and 10am to midnight Thursday and Friday.
To see what is in stock, check the live menu first. The Chelsea menu is on Dutchie at /stores/blazinup, and the Flatiron menu is at /stores/the-alchemy-flatiron.
What We Carry
Both stores carry flower, vapes and carts, pre-rolls, edibles, concentrates, THC beverages, tinctures, topicals, CBD, and accessories. The live Dutchie menu is the only accurate source for what is on the shelf, including brands, strains, and prices.
How To Tell A Licensed Dispensary From An Unlicensed One
The 34th Street and Herald Square area has plenty of cannabis-related storefronts, and not all of them are licensed. A quick check before you buy goes a long way.
Look for a posted New York OCM license. Licensed dispensaries post their license, and you can cross-check the shop name and address against the public licensee list at cannabis.ny.gov, which shows every active adult-use retailer in the state. Licensed product also ships in compliant, child-resistant packaging with state cannabinoid labeling, a batch number, and a way to reach the Certificate of Analysis. If a shop is not on the OCM list and the packaging does not meet that standard, the product is not state-tested.
The Alchemy is on the OCM public list. So is every other licensed retailer in Manhattan.
Buying At A Licensed Dispensary
Cannabis sales are for adults 21 and over, and you need a valid government photo ID. New York's daily purchase limit is commonly cited as 3 ounces of flower or 24 grams of concentrate, and state taxes apply at checkout. If you are visiting and staying at a hotel nearby, you can carry sealed product back to your room, though hotel policy on consumption varies, so check with the front desk.
Getting To Us From The Empire State Building
The fastest route is the subway. From 34th Street Herald Square, take the B, D, F, M or the N, Q, R, W south to 23rd Street, then walk west to The Alchemy Chelsea on 8th Avenue or south to The Alchemy Flatiron on West 18th. Walking the whole way down 5th Avenue, Broadway, or 6th Avenue is also an option.
We deliver in Manhattan. To check whether your address is covered, start an order on the live menu and the checkout will confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a licensed dispensary inside the Empire State Building?
No. The nearest Alchemy locations are The Alchemy Flatiron at 12 West 18th Street and The Alchemy Chelsea at 302 8th Avenue, both a short ride south from 34th Street Herald Square to 23rd Street.
How do I know a dispensary near the Empire State Building is licensed?
Look for a posted OCM license, cross-check the shop name and address against the public licensee list at cannabis.ny.gov, and confirm the packaging meets New York standards. If a shop is not on the list, do not buy there.
Can I bring cannabis back to my hotel?
You can carry sealed, properly packaged New York licensed cannabis as an adult 21 or over. Hotel policy on consumption inside the room varies, so check with the front desk.
What are your hours?
Both stores are open 10am to 10pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday, and 10am to midnight Thursday and Friday.
Can I take cannabis on a flight home from JFK or LaGuardia?
No. Cannabis cannot cross state lines, even between two states with adult-use programs. Plan to consume in New York during your stay.
Do you accept credit cards?
Federal banking rules keep most licensed cannabis dispensaries from taking credit cards. Bring a debit card or cash, and check current options at the counter.
Can I order online before I visit?
Yes. Order from the live menu before you come in. Chelsea is on Dutchie at /stores/blazinup and Flatiron at /stores/the-alchemy-flatiron.
What is The Alchemy's license status?
Both stores are licensed New York State adult-use retail dispensaries. You can confirm licensed retailers on the OCM public list at cannabis.ny.gov.
The Alchemy Editors
Field notes from the counter at Chelsea + Flatiron.
Written by our procurement and budtender team. Every claim verified against NYS OCM regulations and current shelf inventory. Updated as the menu rotates.
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