Astoria Boulevard & 32nd Street
Astoria Boulevard and 32nd Street meet at a three-way junction in Astoria (Central), Queens. Between 2021 and 2025, one police-reported crash was recorded here, fewer than the median of three crashes for a Queens corner. In 2026, 3,732 red-light camera tickets were recorded here through July 26. The statue “Christopher Columbus” is 90 feet away. The nearest subway, Astoria Blvd, is about a minute on foot, for the N and W. Within a five-minute walk are six public places and 22 places to eat. About 1,900 homes stand within 820 feet, a mix of apartment buildings and smaller houses.
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Getting there
How walks are measuredSubway
The nearest subway station is Astoria Blvd, 350 feet from this corner, about a minute on foot.
- 2 lines at the nearest station
- Astoria Blvd N, W350 feetN W
Next trains at this station
Astoria
2 lines- N …
- W …
Manhattan
2 lines- N …
- W …
Also within a walk
- 30 Av N, W0.3 milesN W
The MTA's permanent art catalog lists “I AM A RAINBOW TOO” (2020) by Jeffrey Gibson at the Astoria Blvd station.
Bus
The nearest bus stop is Astoria Blvd/31 St, 290 feet away, for the Q19.
- 4 routes within a ten-minute walk
- Astoria Blvd/31 St Q19 · Countdown sign290 feetQ19
Next buses at this stop
- Q19 …
Cycling
- 27 bicycle racks within 820 feet
- 2 more bike-share stations within a five-minute walk
Nearest bike-share station
- 31 St & Astoria Blvd 31 docks in all220 feet
By car
The nearest highway entrance is the ramp to the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway southbound at 46th Street & Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, 0.7 miles by car along the streets.
- 31-02 Astoria Boulevard Gas station1,260 feet
- 30-10 35th Street Charging for electric cars, two Level 2 chargers0.5 miles
- 32-16 36th Avenue Fast charging for electric cars1.3 miles
Safety record
How crashes are countedBetween 2021 and 2025, police reported one crash at this corner, fewer than the median of three crashes for a Queens corner. Nobody was hurt.
The most recent crash recorded here was in October 2025.
Camera tickets
How tickets are countedIn 2026 so far, through July 26, 3,732 red-light camera tickets were issued for violations recorded at this corner.
About this corner
Where facts come from- ZIP code
- 11102
- Community board
- Queens Community Board 1
- City Council district
- 22
- Police precinct
- 114
- Neighborhood (City Planning area)
- Astoria (Central)
- Elevation
- 36 feet above sea level
The streets
- Up to two travel lanes
- A posted limit of 20 mph
- Three of the streets are one-way
Homes
About 1,900 homes stand within 820 feet of this corner, a mix of apartment buildings and smaller houses.
Since 2014 at least 20 new affordable homes have been completed within 820 feet.
Trees
NYC Parks records 29 trees within 330 feet; the most common are the Japanese zelkova and the common hackberry.
Parking on the streets meeting here
How signs are read- 23 signs on these blocks
- 12 different rules
- 2 active meters
- 2 pay-by-cell zones
The sign wording is DOT's, as recorded between May 2016 and May 2023, and the sign on the street decides.
East side of 32nd Street
- Metered parking 1 sign 2 HOUR METERED PARKING 9AM-7PM EXCEPT SUNDAY
- No parking 5 signs NO PARKING TUESDAY FRIDAY 8:30AM-10AM
- No parking 1 sign NO PARKING WEDNESDAY 8:30AM-10AM
West side of 32nd Street
- Metered parking 1 sign 2 HOUR METERED PARKING 9AM-7PM EXCEPT SUNDAY
- No parking 1 sign NO PARKING ANYTIME
- No parking 4 signs NO PARKING MONDAY THURSDAY 8:30AM-10AM
North side of Astoria Boulevard
- No parking 2 signs NO PARKING THURSDAY 9:30AM-11AM
South side of Astoria Boulevard
- No standing 2 signs NO STANDING ANYTIME
North side of Astoria Boulevard South
- No standing 2 signs NO STANDING ANYTIME
South side of Astoria Boulevard South
- No parking 1 sign NO PARKING 8:30AM-9AM EXCEPT SUNDAY
- No parking 1 sign NO PARKING ANYTIME
- No standing 2 signs NO STANDING ANYTIME
ParkNYC pay-by-cell zones: 417387 and 426150.
Monuments and public art
How landmarks are placedThe City's public art inventory lists one work near this corner, in Columbus Square.
- Christopher Columbus Statue by Angelo Racioppi, 194190 feet
Schools, parks and places within a walk
How places are listedSix public places are within a five-minute walk.
- 1 day care or pre-K site
- 1 older adult center
- 1 park
- 1 playground
- 1 police station
- 1 religious building
Schools and child care
- New Milestone Preschool, ages 2 to 5 · Pre-K1,260 feet
Parks, playgrounds and gardens
- Columbus Square80 feet
- Hoyt Playground690 feet
Community centers and public services
- Older adult center at 27-40 Hoyt Avenue South Older adult center950 feet
Fire and police
- 114th Precinct Police station650 feet
Supermarkets
- Key Food Supermarket0.3 miles
- Trade Fair Supermarket0.3 miles
- CTown Supermarket0.5 miles
Food stores and places to eat
Within a five-minute walk there are 22 places to eat and seven food stores.
Not on record for this corner: a signal or safety change and a designated landmark or historic district within 820 feet.
Nearby corners
The eight nearest of the 21 corners within a three-minute walk:
- Astoria Boulevard & Astoria Boulevard South 100 feet
- 33rd Street & Astoria Boulevard South 230 feet
- 31st Street & Astoria Boulevard 270 feet
- 33rd Street & Hoyt Avenue South 280 feet
- Astoria Boulevard South & Hoyt Avenue South 360 feet
- 31st Street & Hoyt Avenue South 430 feet
- 33rd Street & Grand Central Parkway 440 feet
- 33rd Street & 32nd Street 480 feet
See every intersection along 32nd Street, Astoria Boulevard or Astoria Boulevard South.