Translation & Interpreting
in Spanish Harlem.
Walk In. We're Here.
MEJ Personal Business Services is rooted in East Harlem — El Barrio — at 245 East 116th Street. We serve this community every day: Spanish-speaking families navigating USCIS immigration filings, Arabic-speaking and West African communities needing certified documents, and the full multilingual East Harlem community with translation, interpreting, Apostille, and USCIS services in 170+ languages.
Spanish Harlem · El Barrio —
Where MEJPBS Belongs.
East Harlem — known as Spanish Harlem and El Barrio — is one of the most historically significant Spanish-speaking communities in New York City. The neighborhood earned the name Spanish Harlem in the mid-20th century as Puerto Rican families settled along Third Avenue, 116th Street, and throughout the area. Today, the community also includes Dominican, Mexican, and Central American residents, with growing Arabic-speaking and West African communities. MEJPBS has served Spanish Harlem from our 116th Street location for over 30 years.
Our location at 245 East 116th Street puts us at the center of the community we serve — walking distance from families navigating USCIS filings, community health centers, schools, and legal aid organizations serving East Harlem residents.
Walk in with your document and we'll assess it, quote it, and begin immediately. No appointment required for document submissions.
What We Do in East Harlem Every Day
USCIS Document Translation
Birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce decrees — certified and ready for USCIS filings. Walk in with the original or a scan. Same-day rush available.
Spanish Interpreting
On-site interpreting for community health centers, legal aid organizations, and government agencies serving East Harlem's Spanish-speaking residents.
Apostille Services
NYS and federal Apostilles for East Harlem families with documents from Dominican Republic, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and other countries needing authentication.
Arabic & West African Language Services
East Harlem's Arabic-speaking and West African communities — USCIS document translation, medical interpreting, court interpreting, and government services in Arabic, French, Wolof, Fulani, and other West African languages.
Metropolitan Hospital
NYC Health + Hospitals Metropolitan Hospital serves East Harlem. MEJPBS has provided HIPAA-compliant medical interpreting for Metropolitan and other nearby facilities over more than 30 years, with current availability upon request.
Community Organizations
Legal aid, social services, churches, and community organizations in East Harlem — MEJPBS supports community institutions with language access services.
Income Tax Preparation
Federal, state, and NYC tax returns prepared for Harlem, East Harlem, and Spanish Harlem residents — including ITIN applications and filing in Spanish.
Visit Us — 245 E 116th St
East Harlem
New York, NY 10029
Visit MEJPBS
in East Harlem
Walk-In Translation
Bring your document to 245 East 116th Street. No appointment needed for document review and quote.
Same-Day Service
Need a certified translation today? Call first at 212-426-6017 to confirm same-day availability before arriving.
Email Your Scan
Can't come in person? Email a scan or photo of your document to info@mejpbs.com and we begin immediately.
All Services Available
USCIS translation, Apostille, document translation, and interpreting — all available from the 116th Street location.
Visit Us or Call Now
Walk in to 245 East 116th Street in East Harlem — or call, email, or submit online. We respond within 2 hours.
Call 212-426-6017 →Walk-in welcome · 24/7 phone · 30+ years serving East Harlem
East Harlem, New York, NY 10029
East Harlem Translation & Interpreting FAQ
Yes. MEJ Personal Business Services, Inc. (MEJPBS) is headquartered at 245 East 116th Street in East Harlem (El Barrio), Manhattan, NY 10029. Our office is in the heart of the East Harlem community we have served for over 30 years. Walk-ins are welcome for document submissions, quote requests, and consultations about your translation or interpreting needs.
Yes. Bring your document — a birth certificate, marriage certificate, immigration letter, or any other document needing translation — to 245 East 116th Street. We'll review it, confirm what type of translation is needed (certified, notarized, standard), give you a price and turnaround estimate, and begin work immediately or take your contact information for a follow-up. No appointment required for document submissions.
Yes — this is the heart of our work. East Harlem's Puerto Rican, Dominican, Mexican, and Central American communities represent a significant portion of the families we serve every day. USCIS immigration document translation, Apostille processing, and interpreting for community health centers, legal aid organizations, and government agencies serving East Harlem families are our core services from the 116th Street office.
Yes. NYC Health + Hospitals Metropolitan Hospital at 1901 First Avenue serves the East Harlem community. MEJPBS has provided HIPAA-compliant medical interpreting for Metropolitan Hospital and other East Harlem healthcare facilities over more than 30 years, with current availability via telephone, video remote interpreting (VRI), and on-site placement upon request. Title VI LEP compliance supported for all language service needs.
From Our East Harlem Office
In Spanish Harlem / East Harlem?
Walk In or Call Us.
245 East 116th Street · Spanish Harlem · El Barrio · Walk-in welcome · 212-426-6017 · 24/7 availability.
245 East 116th Street · Spanish Harlem (East Harlem), Manhattan · New York, NY 10029