Vaccine hesitancy and barriers to access are cited as among the top reasons why more residents haven't received at least one dose of the vaccine.
Per Gothamist:
About 44% of New York City residents have received at least one COVID-19 shot, and about 32% are fully vaccinated. But some neighborhoods are much further along than others. In wealthier and whiter zip codes, more than two-thirds of residents are at least partially vaccinated (one zip code in the Financial District is at 89%). Most neighborhoods in upper Manhattan, Queens, The Bronx, Brooklyn and Staten Island are well below half their populations being fully vaccinated.The article includes a map of vaccinations by zip code via statistics by the NYC Department of Health.
Here's a look at zip codes in this area:
10009
Partially vaccinated: 58 percent
Fully vaccinated: 42 percent
10003
Partially vaccinated: 62 percent
Fully vaccinated: 45 percent
10002
Partially vaccinated: 60 percent
Fully vaccinated: 43 percent
As of late April, appointments are no longer necessary at city- and state-run vaccination sites. The COVID vaccine finder is here.
You can also schedule an appointment for certain vaccination sites by calling 877-VAX-4NYC (877-829-4692). Free transportation to vaccination appointments in NYC is available for city residents 65 and older and those with disabilities who have no other way to get to a vaccination site. To arrange for transportation, call 877-VAX-4NYC (877-829-4692).
Mayor de Blasio has set a goal of vaccinating 5 million New Yorkers by July 1.