43rd Avenue & Vernon Boulevard
The three-way junction of 43rd Avenue and Vernon Boulevard is in Long Island City-Hunters Point, Queens. Between 2021 and 2025, seven police-reported crashes were recorded here, against a median of three crashes for a Queens corner. Queensbridge Park is 600 feet away. The nearest subway, Court Sq-23 St, is about ten minutes on foot, for the 7, E, F and G. Within a five-minute walk are three public places, two of them listed historic places, and eight places to eat. A bike lane separated from traffic runs along Vernon Boulevard. Within 820 feet are six homes.
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Getting there
How walks are measuredSubway
The nearest subway station is Court Sq-23 St, 0.5 miles from this corner, about ten minutes on foot.
- 4 lines at the nearest station
- Court Sq-23 St 7, E, F, G0.5 miles7 E F G
Next trains at this station
Outbound
3 lines- 7 …
- E …
- F …
Manhattan
3 lines- 7 …
- E …
- F …
Brooklyn
1 line- G …
The MTA's permanent art catalog lists “Temple Quad Reliefs” (1992) by Frank Olt and “Stream” (2001) by Elizabeth Murray at the Court Sq-23 St station.
Bus
The nearest bus stop is 41 Av/Vernon Blvd, 0.3 miles away, for the Q103.
- 5 routes within a ten-minute walk
- 41 Av/Vernon Blvd Q103 · Shelter0.3 milesQ103
Next buses at this stop
- Q103 …
Cycling
A bike lane separated from traffic runs on Vernon Boulevard.
- 1 more bike-share station within a five-minute walk
Nearest bike-share station
- 11 St & 43 Ave 28 docks in all800 feet
By car
The nearest highway entrance is the ramp to the Queensboro Bridge at 21st Street, 0.4 miles by car along the streets.
- 4202 21st Street Gas station0.4 miles
- 8-08 Queens Plaza South Charging for electric cars, two Level 2 chargers480 feet
- 45-40 Court Square West Fast charging for electric cars0.9 miles
Safety record
How crashes are countedBetween 2021 and 2025, police reported seven crashes at this corner, more than the median of three crashes for a Queens corner.
- 5 people injured
- 0 people killed
- 2 of those hurt, on a bike
The most recent crash recorded here was in July 2025.
About this corner
Where facts come from- ZIP code
- 11101
- Community board
- Queens Community Board 2
- City Council district
- 26
- Police precinct
- 108
- Neighborhood (City Planning area)
- Long Island City-Hunters Point
- Elevation
- 14 feet above sea level
The streets
- Up to two travel lanes
- A designated truck route
Homes
Within 820 feet of this corner are six homes. The buildings holding them mostly went up in 1901.
Trees
NYC Parks records 45 trees within 330 feet; the most common is the pin oak.
Parking on the streets meeting here
How signs are read- 2 signs on these blocks
- 1 rule
The sign wording is DOT's, as recorded in August 2016, and the sign on the street decides.
East side of Vernon Boulevard
- Truck loading only 2 signs TRUCK LOADING ONLY MONDAY-FRIDAY 7AM-7PM
Landmarks and historic districts
One building within 820 feet is designated by the Landmarks Preservation Commission, recorded as Renaissance Revival, and built in 1892.
- New York Architectural Terra Cotta Works Designated landmark390 feet
Parks and places within a walk
How places are listedThree public places are within a five-minute walk.
- 2 listed historic places
- 1 park
Parks, playgrounds and gardens
- Queensbridge Park600 feet
Libraries, museums and history
- New York Architectural Terra Cotta Company Office Building Listed historic place1,080 feet
- Queensboro Bridge Listed historic place1,150 feet
Food stores and places to eat
Within a five-minute walk there are eight places to eat and one food store.
Not on record for this corner: a signal or safety change.
Nearby corners
The eight nearest of the 10 corners within a three-minute walk:
- Vernon Boulevard & 43rd Road 250 feet
- 43rd Avenue & 9th Street 270 feet
- Vernon Boulevard & Queens Plaza South 500 feet
- 9th Street & 43rd Road 520 feet
- 43rd Avenue & 10th Street 530 feet
- Queensboro Bridge & Vernon Boulevard 660 feet
- Vernon Boulevard & Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Bike Path 700 feet
- 43rd Avenue & 11th Street 780 feet
See every intersection along 43rd Avenue or Vernon Boulevard.