Robert N. Davoren Center Overview
Robert N. Davoren Center is operated by the New York City Department of Correction at a Hazen Street address in East Elmhurst. Research for Queens County says the facility opened in 1972 and was formally dedicated in May 2006 in honor of a former Chief of Department. DOC describes RNDC as primarily housing detained and sentenced males and young adults.
That role makes RNDC different from a generic jail address, but it does not create a separate roster. Queens defendants are committed to DOC custody through the New York City court process. If the public lookup shows RNDC, the building name is the current DOC holding location. It should not be read as the entire court record, the whole custody history, or proof that the person is only in a youth-focused unit.
Official research did not locate a current published RNDC capacity or a building-level daily population table. For Queens County pages, the supported approach is to use citywide NYC DOC data for population trends and the person-level lookup for current housing. Facility-specific capacity or population numbers should not be added unless an official DOC or oversight source publishes them.
Robert N. Davoren Inmate Lookup
The NYC DOC P.I.C. Lookup is the correct search system for Robert N. Davoren Center. It accepts NYSID or Book and Case Number, or first and last name. NYC311 and DOC research state that the lookup covers current DOC custody and may show charges, court date and location, Book and Case Number, jail mailing address, NYSID, holding location, release date, and bail or bond amount.
- Start with NYSID or Book and Case Number when available because identifier searches reduce name-match problems.
- Search by first and last name when no identifier is known, then compare any possible result to court or family information.
- Confirm the holding location. RNDC or Robert N. Davoren Center means DOC currently lists this building.
- Use the listed Book and Case Number for letters, deposits, bail lookup, VINE registration, and records follow-up.
When a Queens arrest is too new to appear, NYC311 says the person may still be in police custody. DOC VINE research also notes that 48 hours or more may pass between arrest, housing by DOC, and entry of data into the Person in Custody Information System. State prison, federal custody, and ICE custody require separate locators and are not covered by the DOC roster.
Robert N. Davoren Contact
Use DOC public routes for RNDC contact. General city service questions may go through 311. The Office of Constituent and Grievance Services handles complaints, letters of incarceration, and public contact for people in DOC custody. For release notification, NYC VINE is a separate 24-hour hotline and monitors DOC custody rather than court case status.
Robert N. Davoren Center
11-11 Hazen Street
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
311; OCGS 718-546-1500
OCGS Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; VINE release notification 888-846-3469.
NYC DOC Headquarters
75-20 Astoria Blvd.
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
ConstituentServices@doc.nyc.gov
Use DOC headquarters routes for FOIL, OCGS, and letters of incarceration.
Robert N. Davoren Visits
NYC DOC visitation rules apply at Robert N. Davoren Center. The same citywide Rikers visit windows apply, and visitors should use the last-name schedule. Because RNDC houses detained and sentenced males and young adults, the visit frequency can differ by custody status. Confirm the current housing location before travel, and bring current photo and signature ID if age 16 or older.
| Visit Item | RNDC Rule | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Visit days | Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday | Use the official last-name schedule |
| Registration Wednesday/Thursday | 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. | Late arrivals are not eligible |
| Registration Saturday/Sunday | 7:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | Plan for Rikers transit and screening time |
| Detainee visits | Up to three per week | One session per visit day |
| Sentenced visits | Up to two per week | One session per visit day |
Visitor groups are limited to no more than two adults and one lap child, or one adult and two children with at least one small enough to sit on a lap. Passive canine searches may be used at the Rikers Visit Control Building. Family televisits are requested online through DOC and are subject to device availability and demand.
Robert N. Davoren Mail
Mail and packages for RNDC follow DOC citywide rules. Letters must include the person’s full name, Book and Case Number, and the full Robert N. Davoren Center address. Package rules are narrower than ordinary household mailing rules because DOC provides basic clothing, footwear, bedding, hygiene items, and essentials, and items already provided by DOC generally may not be mailed or received.
| Service | Provider or Detail | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Mail address | Robert N. Davoren Center, 11-11 Hazen Street, East Elmhurst, NY 11370 | Full name and Book and Case Number |
| Packages | Mail or Bail and Package Reception near Central Visits during visiting hours | Under DOC size, weight, and item limits |
| Deposits | JPay, Western Union, Rikers Central Cashier, or mail | First and last name plus Book and Case Number |
| Mail deposit | Bank check or money order payable to the person in custody | No cash, personal checks, or certified checks by mail |
| Phone access | Securus tablets and housing-unit landline phones | Research notes free tablet calls and continued phone access |
Transfer agents may charge fees, and DOC says it does not receive those fees. If the person moves from DOC to a state facility, account money transfers automatically, though delay may occur. For release alerts, VINE can be used alongside the lookup, but VINE does not provide a full court record or state/federal custody search.
Robert N. Davoren Intake
RNDC is part of the DOC housing system after police custody and court intake. A Queens arrest begins with NYPD or another agency and then moves toward Queens Criminal Court. At arraignment, the court addresses the accusatory instrument, counsel, release, supervised release, bail, or remand. If the person is not released and DOC receives a commitment, DOC creates the custody record and assigns housing.
DOC assignment can reflect age, gender, custody status, safety, medical or mental-health screening, and population management. The public lookup may show RNDC after that process. If the person is later sentenced to state prison, the person leaves DOC custody and should be searched through DOCCS, not the RNDC page or the DOC P.I.C. Lookup.
Robert N. Davoren Release
The DOC lookup may display a release date or bail/bond amount when available. Queens bail can be handled through the Queens Courts ground floor location during weekday business hours or through a DOC facility payment route available 24/7 for accepted in-person payment types. The payer must have personal identification and the person’s NYSID or Book and Case Number.
Bail is not the same as guaranteed release. Court warrants, other jurisdiction warrants, remand, state parole or probation holds, federal holds, or ICE detainers can prevent release even after a payment. The Queens court records after jail arrest page explains how court charges, warrants, and case status connect to jail custody information.
Note: Confirm release and hold details with DOC, court records, or defense counsel before relying on a payment amount alone.
Robert N. Davoren Records
DOC records that are not available in the P.I.C. Lookup are requested through NYC OpenRecords or by mail to the DOC Records Access Officer. A request must be in writing and must reasonably describe the record. Public inspection and copying can occur by appointment when records are disclosed under FOIL. DOC lists copying fees as 25 cents per page or actual reproduction cost.
Sealed records and third-party records have extra limits. DOC requires a CPL 160.50 designation form for sealed-record requests and a notarized nonmedical release signed by the person for many requests made on someone else’s behalf. Medical records are routed to Correctional Health Services instead of DOC FOIL. Complaints for someone at RNDC may be sent through OCGS, 311, or facility grievance staff available to the person in custody.
Robert N. Davoren History
Robert N. Davoren Center opened in 1972 and was dedicated in May 2006 to honor a former Chief of Department. In current DOC research, RNDC is described as primarily housing detained and sentenced males and young adults. The public should avoid assuming that every person listed at RNDC has the same program placement or custody category, because the lookup reports current holding location rather than a full classification file.
RNDC sits within the broader Rikers Island custody system, where Queens defendants are one part of a citywide DOC population. Official oversight sources track citywide population, violence, staffing, deaths in custody, medical access, and service conditions. Those sources provide context, but the current person-level status still comes from the DOC lookup, court records, VINE notifications, and direct DOC contact routes.