Lexington Avenue & East 99th Street
Lexington Avenue and East 99th Street meet at a four-way crossing in East Harlem (South), Manhattan, at the edge of NYCHA's Lexington development. Between 2021 and 2025, seven police-reported crashes were recorded here, fewer than the median of ten crashes for a Manhattan corner. Cherry Tree Park is 580 feet away, and Samuel Seabury Playground is 860 feet away. The nearest subway, 96 St, is about three minutes on foot, and two subway lines stop within a ten-minute walk. Within a five-minute walk are 30 public places, 11 of them religious buildings, and 34 places to eat.
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Getting there
How walks are measuredSubway
The nearest subway station is 96 St, 810 feet from this corner, about three minutes on foot.
- 2 lines within a ten-minute walk
- 96 St 6810 feet6
Next trains at this station
The Bronx
1 line- 6 …
Downtown
1 line- 6 …
Also within a walk
- 103 St 61,050 feet6
- 96 St Q0.4 milesQ
The MTA's permanent art catalog lists “City Suite” (1994) by Laura Bradley at the 96 St station.
Bus
The nearest bus stop is Lexington Av/E 100 St, 200 feet away, for the M101, M102 and M103.
- 19 routes within a ten-minute walk
- Lexington Av/E 100 St M101, M102, M103200 feetM101 M102 M103
Next buses at this stop
- M101 …
- M102 …
- M103 …
Cycling
- 27 bicycle racks within 820 feet, 4 of them on-street corrals
- 5 more bike-share stations within a five-minute walk
Nearest bike-share station
- 3 Ave & E 100 St 27 docks in all820 feet
By car
The nearest highway entrance is the ramp to the FDR Drive northbound at East 96th Street, 0.6 miles by car along the streets.
- 1599 Lexington Avenue Gas station0.5 miles
- 215 East 96th Street Charging for electric cars, two Level 2 chargers0.3 miles
Safety record
How crashes are countedBetween 2021 and 2025, police reported seven crashes at this corner, fewer than the median of ten crashes for a Manhattan corner.
- 3 people injured
- 0 people killed
- 2 of those hurt, on foot
The most recent crash recorded here was in May 2025.
What the city has done here
- Leading pedestrian interval, June 2019
About this corner
Where facts come from- ZIP code
- 10029
- Community board
- Manhattan Community Board 11
- City Council district
- 8
- Police precinct
- 23
- Neighborhood (City Planning area)
- East Harlem (South)
- Elevation
- 58 feet above sea level
The streets
- Up to two travel lanes
- A designated truck route
- Two of the streets are one-way
Homes
About 4,100 homes stand within 820 feet of this corner, most of them in buildings of ten homes or more.
The corner stands at the edge of NYCHA's Lexington development.
Since 2014 at least 16 new affordable homes have been completed within 820 feet.
Trees
NYC Parks records 67 trees within 330 feet; the most common is the thornless honeylocust.
Parking on the streets meeting here
How signs are read- 27 signs on these blocks
- 8 different rules
The sign wording is DOT's, as recorded between June 2018 and August 2026, and the sign on the street decides.
North side of East 99th Street
- No parking 8 signs NO PARKING MONDAY THURSDAY 9:30AM-11AM
- No standing 1 sign NO STANDING ANYTIME
South side of East 99th Street
- Authorized vehicles only 1 sign AVO MTA
- No parking 8 signs NO PARKING TUESDAY FRIDAY 9:30AM-11AM
- No standing 1 sign NO STANDING ANYTIME
East side of Lexington Avenue
- No parking 3 signs NO PARKING TUESDAY FRIDAY 8:30AM-10AM
- No standing 3 signs NO STANDING ANYTIME
West side of Lexington Avenue
- No standing 2 signs NO STANDING ANYTIME
Schools, parks and places within a walk
How places are listedWithin a five-minute walk there are 30 public places.
- 11 religious buildings
- 4 day care or pre-K sites
- 3 playgrounds
- 2 community centers
- 2 gardens
- 8 other places
Schools and child care
- Vivvi 12 Infant, toddler and preschool care, ages 0 to 5570 feet
- Lexington Children's Center Preschool, ages 2 to 5 · Pre-K600 feet
- Sunshine LC of Lexington Infant, toddler and preschool care, ages 0 to 5620 feet
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- Cathedral High School700 feet
- Imagine Early Learning Centers Infant, toddler and preschool care, ages 0 to 5 · Pre-K1,300 feet
Parks, playgrounds and gardens
- Maggie's Magic Garden350 feet
- Serenity Garden - Lexington Houses (NYCHA) Garden410 feet
- Cherry Tree Park580 feet
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- Cherry Tree Park Playground590 feet
- Sunshine Playground630 feet
- Samuel Seabury Playground860 feet
Plazas and public spaces
- Public space at Monterey Public space990 feet
Libraries, museums and history
- Substation #7 Listed historic place410 feet
- Public School 109 Listed historic place970 feet
- 96th Street Library1,070 feet
Houses of worship
- St Francis de Sales RC Church House of worship780 feet
- St George & St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church House of worship990 feet
- Orach Chaim Congregation House of worship1,220 feet
Community centers and public services
- Community center at Lexington Community center730 feet
- Older adult center at 1775 Third Avenue Older adult center940 feet
- Community center at Washington Community center990 feet
Fire and police
- Engine 53/Ladder 43 Fire station1,210 feet
Supermarkets
- Food Universe Supermarket890 feet
- Ideal Food Basket Supermarket1,170 feet
- Westside Market Supermarket0.3 miles
Pharmacies
- CVS Pharmacy620 feet
- Duane Reade Pharmacy0.4 miles
Food stores and places to eat
Within a five-minute walk there are 34 places to eat and 24 food stores.
Not on record for this corner: a designated landmark or historic district within 820 feet.
Nearby corners
The eight nearest of the 9 corners within a three-minute walk:
- Lexington Avenue & East 98th Street 260 feet
- Lexington Avenue & East 100th Street 260 feet
- 3rd Avenue & East 99th Street 510 feet
- Lexington Avenue & East 101st Street 520 feet
- Lexington Avenue & East 97th Street 520 feet
- 3rd Avenue & East 100th Street 770 feet
- 3rd Avenue & East 98th Street 770 feet
- Lexington Avenue & East 102nd Street 780 feet
See every intersection along East 99th Street or Lexington Avenue.