Davidson Avenue & West 181st Street
Davidson Avenue and West 181st Street meet at a four-way crossing in University Heights (South)-Morris Heights, Bronx. Between 2021 and 2025, 14 police-reported crashes were recorded here, against a median of four crashes for a Bronx corner. Walton Park is 440 feet away, and Bean Morris Garden is 960 feet away. The nearest subway, Burnside Av, is about five minutes on foot, and three subway lines stop within a ten-minute walk. Within a five-minute walk are 25 public places, five of them playgrounds, and 21 places to eat.
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Getting there
How walks are measuredSubway
The nearest subway station is Burnside Av, 1,230 feet from this corner, about five minutes on foot.
- 3 lines within a ten-minute walk
- Burnside Av 41,230 feet4
Next trains at this station
Northbound
1 line- 4 …
Manhattan
1 line- 4 …
Also within a walk
- 183 St 41,280 feet4
- 182-183 Sts B, D0.4 milesB D
The MTA's permanent art catalog lists “How to get to the moon...” (2008) by Laura Battle at the Burnside Av station.
Bus
The nearest bus stop is Jerome Av/W 181 St, 290 feet away, for the Bx32.
- 8 routes within a ten-minute walk
- Jerome Av/W 181 St Bx32290 feetBx32
Next buses at this stop
- Bx32 …
Cycling
A marked bike lane runs on Davidson Avenue and West 181st Street.
- 5 bicycle racks within 820 feet
- 3 more bike-share stations within a five-minute walk
Nearest bike-share station
- Grand Ave & W 181 St 19 docks in all280 feet
By car
The nearest highway entrance is the ramp to the Major Deegan Expressway northbound at Cedar Avenue & West 179th Street, 0.8 miles by car along the streets.
- 2340 Jerome Avenue Gas station0.4 miles
- 2478 Jerome Avenue Charging for electric cars, five Level 2 chargers0.7 miles
- 2071 White Plains Road Fast charging for electric cars2.7 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.
- 7 people injured
- 0 people killed
- 1 of those hurt, on a bike
The most recent crash recorded here was in October 2024.
About this corner
Where facts come from- ZIP code
- 10453
- Community board
- Bronx Community Board 5
- City Council district
- 14
- Police precinct
- 46
- Neighborhood (City Planning area)
- University Heights (South)-Morris Heights
- Elevation
- 101 feet above sea level
The streets
- One travel lane
- Two of the streets are one-way
Homes
About 2,600 homes stand within 820 feet of this corner, most of them in buildings of ten homes or more.
Since 2014 at least 253 new affordable homes have been completed within 820 feet.
Trees
NYC Parks records 94 trees within 330 feet; the most common is the thornless honeylocust.
Parking on the streets meeting here
How signs are read- 26 signs on these blocks
- 7 different rules
The sign wording is DOT's, as recorded between December 2014 and January 2025, and the sign on the street decides.
East side of Davidson Avenue
- Carshare only 1 sign CARSHARE PARKING ONLY OTHERS NO STANDING ANYTIME
- No parking 10 signs NO PARKING TUESDAY FRIDAY 11:30AM-1PM
West side of Davidson Avenue
- No parking 6 signs NO PARKING MONDAY THURSDAY 11:30AM-1PM
North side of West 181st Street
- No parking 4 signs NO PARKING MONDAY THURSDAY 11:30AM-1PM
- No standing 1 sign NO STANDING ANYTIME
South side of West 181st Street
- No parking 1 sign NO PARKING 8AM-6PM EXCEPT SUNDAY
- No parking 3 signs NO PARKING TUESDAY FRIDAY 11:30AM-1PM
Monuments and public art
How landmarks are placedThe City's public art inventory lists one work near this corner, at Firehouse for Engine Co. 75.
- Honor 2000 Mural by Mierle Landerman Ukeles, 2000600 feet
Schools, parks and places within a walk
How places are listedWithin a five-minute walk there are 25 public places.
- 5 playgrounds
- 5 schools
- 4 religious buildings
- 2 day care or pre-K sites
- 2 gardens
- 7 other places
Schools and child care
- Lutheran Social Services of Metropolitan New York Preschool, ages 2 to 5 · Pre-K730 feet
- Acp Early Intervention Preschool, ages 2 to 5860 feet
- P.S. 279 Captain Manuel Rivera, Jr. School870 feet
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- P.S. 091 Bronx School950 feet
- Creston Academy School1,100 feet
- School for Environmental Citizenship School1,100 feet
- Kipp Freedom Charter School1,230 feet
- Bronx Community College1,240 feet
Parks, playgrounds and gardens
- Grand Playground250 feet
- Walton Park440 feet
- Davidson Playground490 feet
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- Walton Playground520 feet
- Aqueduct Walk Park800 feet
- Aqueduct Lands Playground830 feet
- Mabel Hampton Playground850 feet
- Jardin de las Rosas Garden880 feet
- Bean Morris Garden960 feet
Libraries, museums and history
- Francis Martin Library1,030 feet
Houses of worship
- University Heights Presbyterian Church House of worship1,150 feet
Community centers and public services
- Older adult center at 80 East 181st Street Older adult center800 feet
- Morris Heights Post Office1,280 feet
Fire and police
- Battalion 19/Engine 75/Ladder 33 Fire station740 feet
Supermarkets
- Food Dynasty Supermarket1,170 feet
- Pioneer Supermarkets Supermarket1,230 feet
- Food Universe Supermarket0.3 miles
Other stores
- Family Dollar Store0.3 miles
Food stores and places to eat
Within a five-minute walk there are 21 places to eat and 27 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 17 corners within a three-minute walk:
- Grand Avenue & West 181st Street 260 feet
- Davidson Avenue & Clinton Place 260 feet
- Jerome Avenue & 181st Street 270 feet
- Jerome Avenue & Cameron Place 450 feet
- Harrison Avenue & West 181st Street 500 feet
- Grand Avenue & Clinton Place 520 feet
- Davidson Avenue & West 182nd Street 520 feet
- Jerome Avenue & Clinton Place 530 feet
See every intersection along Davidson Avenue or West 181st Street.