Anderson Avenue & West 162nd Street
Anderson Avenue and West 162nd Street meet at a three-way junction in Highbridge, Bronx. Between 2021 and 2025, 14 police-reported crashes were recorded here, against a median of four crashes for a Bronx corner. American Female Guardian Society, one of two Individual Landmarks within 820 feet, stands 330 feet away. The nearest subway, 161 St-Yankee Stadium, is about seven minutes on foot, for the 4, B and D. Within a five-minute walk are 15 public places, four of them gardens, and 46 places to eat. About 2,200 homes stand within 820 feet, most in buildings of ten homes or more.
Map
Getting there
How walks are measuredSubway
The nearest subway station is 161 St-Yankee Stadium, 0.4 miles from this corner, about seven minutes on foot.
- 3 lines at the nearest station
- 161 St-Yankee Stadium 4, B, D0.4 miles4 B D
Next trains at this station
Northbound
3 lines- 4 …
- B …
- D …
Manhattan
3 lines- 4 …
- B …
- D …
The MTA's permanent art catalog lists “Room of Tranquility” (2002) by Helene Brandt and “Wall-Slide” (2002) by Vito Acconci (Acconci Studio in collaboration with di Domenico + Partners) at the 161 St-Yankee Stadium station.
Bus
The nearest bus stop is Ogden Av/W 162 St, 640 feet away, for the Bx13.
- 3 routes within a ten-minute walk
- Ogden Av/W 162 St Bx13640 feetBx13
Next buses at this stop
- Bx13 …
Cycling
- 3 bicycle racks within 820 feet
- 4 more bike-share stations within a five-minute walk
Nearest bike-share station
- Jerome Ave & Anderson Ave 19 docks in all390 feet
By car
The nearest highway entrance is the ramp to the Major Deegan Expressway southbound at East 153rd Street & Major Deegan Expressway, 0.7 miles by car along the streets.
- 1133 Jerome Avenue Gas station0.5 miles
- 771 Concourse Village West Charging for electric cars, ten Level 2 chargers1.3 miles
Safety record
How crashes are countedBetween 2021 and 2025, police reported 14 crashes at this corner, more than the median of four crashes for a Bronx corner.
- 3 people injured
- 0 people killed
- 1 of those hurt, on a bike
The most recent crash recorded here was in February 2026.
About this corner
Where facts come from- ZIP code
- 10452
- Community board
- Bronx Community Board 4
- City Council district
- 16
- Police precinct
- 44
- Neighborhood (City Planning area)
- Highbridge
- Elevation
- 64 feet above sea level
The streets
- Up to two travel lanes
- One of the streets is one-way
Homes
About 2,200 homes stand within 820 feet of this corner, most of them in buildings of ten homes or more.
Since 2014 at least 149 new affordable homes have been completed within 820 feet.
Trees
NYC Parks records 67 trees within 330 feet; the most common is the pin oak.
Parking on the streets meeting here
How signs are read- 14 signs on these blocks
- 5 different rules
The sign wording is DOT's, as recorded between September 2016 and January 2021, and the sign on the street decides.
West side of Anderson Avenue
- No parking 1 sign NO PARKING ANYTIME
- No parking 6 signs NO PARKING MONDAY THURSDAY 11:30AM-1PM
- No standing 2 signs NO STANDING ANYTIME
North side of West 162nd Street
- No parking 2 signs NO PARKING ANYTIME
South side of West 162nd Street
- No parking 3 signs NO PARKING TUESDAY FRIDAY 11:30AM-1PM
Landmarks, monuments and public art
How landmarks are placedLandmarks and historic districts
Within 820 feet are two Individual Landmarks, and three buildings in all are designated by the Landmarks Preservation Commission, recorded mostly as Art Deco. They were built between 1901 and 1931.
- American Female Guardian Society Designated landmark330 feet
- Park Plaza Apartments Designated landmark510 feet
Monuments and public art
The City's public art inventory lists two works near this corner, the nearest in Macombs Dam Park.
- Highbridge World War I Memorial Statue, 1923560 feet
- Macombs Dam Park Fountain Fountain by Martin Schenck, 1908690 feet
Schools, parks and places within a walk
How places are listedFifteen public places are within a five-minute walk.
- 4 gardens
- 2 parks
- 2 religious buildings
- 1 nature area
- 1 nursing home or hospice
- 5 other places
Schools and child care
- P.S. 073 Bronx School830 feet
Parks, playgrounds and gardens
- Woodycrest Community Garden310 feet
- Macombs Dam Park320 feet
- Jerome Slope Nature area900 feet
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- La Isla Youth Community Garden460 feet
- Target Bronx (Anderson Avenue Community Garden) Garden690 feet
- Taqwa Community Farm Garden770 feet
- Rev. T. Wendell Foster Park and Recreation Center Park1,170 feet
- Summit Playground1,240 feet
- Grandstand in Macombs Dam Park Park feature1,250 feet
Health care
- Highbridge Woodycrest Center Nursing home or hospice630 feet
Theaters, arts and venues
- Yankee Stadium Stadium or arena880 feet
Community centers and public services
- John Mullaly Recreation Center1,060 feet
Supermarkets
- Key Food Supermarket0.4 miles
- Food Universe Supermarket0.5 miles
Other stores
- Family Dollar Store0.4 miles
Food stores and places to eat
Within a five-minute walk there are 46 places to eat and eight food stores.
Not on record for this corner: a signal or safety change.
Nearby corners
The eight corners within a three-minute walk:
- Woodycrest Avenue & West 162nd Street 280 feet
- Jerome Avenue & Anderson Avenue 340 feet
- Anderson Avenue & West 164th Street 480 feet
- Jerome Avenue & East 161st Street 500 feet
- Woodycrest Avenue & West 163rd Street 530 feet
- Ogden Avenue & West 162nd Street 600 feet
- Woodycrest Avenue & West 164th Street 740 feet
- Jerome Avenue & East 161st Street at Woodycrest Avenue 760 feet
See every intersection along Anderson Avenue or West 162nd Street.