Frequently Asked Questions

Strains for Life is a licensed cannabis dispensary in Harlem at 3547 Broadway, New York, NY 10031, between 145th and 146th Streets. We're steps from the 145th Street 1 train station, making us an easy stop for shoppers from Harlem, Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, and across Manhattan.

Strains for Life is open Sunday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM (midnight), and Friday and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 AM. Late-night hours on the weekend mean you can shop well after most stores close.

Yes. Strains for Life is a legal adult-use cannabis dispensary licensed by the New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) under license number OCM-CAURD-25-000288. Every product we sell is lab-tested and sourced from New York State-licensed growers and processors. Licensed dispensaries display an OCM verification placard with a QR code you can scan to confirm the license.

Yes. Recreational cannabis has been legal in New York since the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) was signed on March 31, 2021. Adults 21 and older can legally buy cannabis from state-licensed dispensaries like Strains for Life. Buying from unlicensed shops is not legal, and their products are not tested or regulated.

You must be 21 or older to buy cannabis in New York. Please bring a valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, state ID, or passport. We check ID for every customer on every visit, no exceptions.

Adults 21 and older in New York can legally possess up to 3 ounces of cannabis flower and up to 24 grams of cannabis concentrate, such as vape oils, extracts, and edibles. These limits apply to what you carry in public.

In New York, adults 21+ can generally consume cannabis in private homes and in most places where smoking tobacco is allowed. It is not allowed in cars (moving or parked), public parks, restaurants and bars, federal property, or other places where smoking tobacco is banned. Landlords and hotels can also ban cannabis on their property.

Strains for Life carries a full menu of New York-licensed cannabis products, including flower, pre-rolls, vapes, edibles, cannabis drinks, concentrates and extracts, tinctures, capsules, topicals, and CBD. We also stock accessories like rolling papers. Browse the live menu on our website to see today's strains, brands, and prices.

Yes. Strains for Life offers a loyalty program that rewards repeat customers, plus rotating deals and specials on our menu. You can sign up on our Loyalty page or ask a budtender in store, and join our email list to get new deals first.

Strains for Life was founded by hip-hop artist and cannabis advocate Styles P, who started the dispensary out of a love for cannabis and the people who enjoy it. The store blends premium cannabis with Harlem culture, community, and cannabis education.