Murdock Avenue & East 242nd Street
Murdock Avenue and East 242nd Street meet at a three-way junction in Wakefield-Woodlawn, Bronx. Between 2021 and 2025, four police-reported crashes were recorded here, the median for a Bronx corner. The nearest subway, Wakefield-241 St, is about seven minutes on foot, for the 2. Within a five-minute walk is one public place. About 700 homes stand within 820 feet, mostly built between 1925 and 1945, a mix of apartment buildings and smaller houses. Twelve trees recorded by NYC Parks stand within 330 feet; the most common is the silver maple.
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Getting there
How walks are measuredSubway
The nearest subway station is Wakefield-241 St, 0.3 miles from this corner, about seven minutes on foot.
- Wakefield-241 St 20.3 miles2
Next trains at this station
Manhattan
1 line- 2 …
The MTA's permanent art catalog lists “Permanent Residents and Visitors” (2010) by Alfredo Ceibal at the Wakefield-241 St station.
Bus
The nearest bus stop is E 241 St/Baychester Av, 0.3 miles away, for the Bx39 and BxM11.
- 4 routes within a ten-minute walk
- E 241 St/Baychester Av Bx39, BxM11 · Shelter0.3 milesBx39 BxM11
Next buses at this stop
- Bx39 …
- BxM11 …
By car
The nearest highway entrance is the ramp to the Bronx River Parkway northbound at Bronx Boulevard, 1.4 miles by car along the streets.
- 610 Nereid Avenue Gas station0.9 miles
- 4769 White Plains Road Charging for electric cars, seven Level 2 chargers1,310 feet
- 3305 Boston Road Fast charging for electric cars2.6 miles
Safety record
How crashes are countedBetween 2021 and 2025, police reported four crashes at this corner, the median for a Bronx corner.
- 1 person injured
- 0 people killed
The most recent crash recorded here was in July 2025.
About this corner
Where facts come from- ZIP code
- 10470
- Community board
- Bronx Community Board 12
- City Council district
- 11
- Police precinct
- 47
- Neighborhood (City Planning area)
- Wakefield-Woodlawn
- Elevation
- 148 feet above sea level
The streets
- Up to two travel lanes
Homes
About 700 homes stand within 820 feet of this corner, a mix of apartment buildings and smaller houses. The buildings holding them mostly went up between 1925 and 1945.
Trees
Twelve trees recorded by NYC Parks stand within 330 feet; the most common is the silver maple.
Parking on the streets meeting here
How signs are read- 1 sign on these blocks
- 1 rule
The sign wording is DOT's, as recorded in April 2019, and the sign on the street decides.
South side of East 242nd Street
- No standing 1 sign NO STANDING ANYTIME
Places within a walk
How places are listedOne public place is within a five-minute walk.
- 1 religious building
Supermarkets
- Fine Fare Supermarket0.3 miles
Food stores and places to eat
Within a five-minute walk there are two food stores.
Not on record for this corner: a bike route here or a bicycle rack within 820 feet, a signal or safety change and a designated landmark or historic district within 820 feet.
Nearby corners
The eight nearest of the 10 corners within a three-minute walk:
- Murdock Avenue & Penfield Street 190 feet
- Wilder Avenue & East 242nd Street 300 feet
- Wilder Avenue & Penfield Street 370 feet
- Wilder Avenue & St Ouen Street 490 feet
- Murdock Avenue & Cranford Avenue 540 feet
- Barnes Avenue & East 242nd Street 550 feet
- Wilder Avenue & Cranford Avenue 720 feet
- Hill Avenue & Cranford Avenue 800 feet
See every intersection along East 242nd Street or Murdock Avenue.