Northern Boulevard & 36th Avenue
Northern Boulevard and 36th Avenue meet at a three-way junction in Astoria (East)-Woodside (North), Queens. Between 2021 and 2025, 24 police-reported crashes were recorded here, against a median of three crashes for a Queens corner. Playground Thirty Five XXXV is 830 feet away. The nearest subway, 36 St, is about six minutes on foot, and four subway lines stop within a ten-minute walk. Within a five-minute walk are two public places and 14 places to eat. A bike lane separated from traffic runs along Northern Boulevard.
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Getting there
How walks are measuredSubway
The nearest subway station is 36 St, 0.3 miles from this corner, about six minutes on foot.
- 2 lines at the nearest station
- 4 lines within a ten-minute walk
- 36 St M, R0.3 milesM R
Next trains at this station
Outbound
2 lines- M …
- R …
Manhattan
2 lines- M …
- R …
Also within a walk
- Steinway St M, R0.3 milesM R
- 36 Av N, W0.5 milesN W
Bus
The nearest bus stop is Northern Blvd/42 Pl, 530 feet away, for the Q66.
- 5 routes within a ten-minute walk
- Northern Blvd/42 Pl Q66530 feetQ66
Next buses at this stop
- Q66 …
Cycling
A bike lane separated from traffic runs on Northern Boulevard.
- 13 bicycle racks within 820 feet
- 2 more bike-share stations within a five-minute walk
Nearest bike-share station
- 42 Pl & Northern Blvd 25 docks in all460 feet
By car
The nearest highway entrance is the ramp to the Queensboro Bridge at 22nd Street, 1.2 miles by car along the streets.
- 34-01 Northern Boulevard Gas station0.4 miles
- 34-54 44th Street Charging for electric cars, one fast charger1,130 feet
Safety record
How crashes are countedBetween 2021 and 2025, police reported 24 crashes at this corner, more than the median of three crashes for a Queens corner.
- 19 people injured
- 0 people killed
- 1 of those hurt, on foot
- 7 of those hurt, on a bike
The most recent crash recorded here was in January 2026.
About this corner
Where facts come from- ZIP code
- 11101
- Community board
- Queens Community Board 1
- City Council district
- 26
- Police precinct
- 114
- Neighborhood (City Planning area)
- Astoria (East)-Woodside (North)
- Elevation
- 37 feet above sea level
The streets
- Up to four travel lanes
- A designated truck route
- One of the streets is one-way
Homes
About 400 homes stand within 820 feet of this corner, most of them in buildings of ten homes or more.
Since 2014 at least 86 new affordable homes have been completed within 820 feet.
Trees
Sixteen trees recorded by NYC Parks stand within 330 feet; the most common is the thornless honeylocust.
Parking on the streets meeting here
How signs are read- 7 signs on these blocks
- 5 different rules
- 2 active meters
- 2 pay-by-cell zones
The sign wording is DOT's, as recorded between May 2021 and June 2026, and the sign on the street decides.
North side of 36th Avenue
- Metered parking 1 sign 2 HOUR METERED PARKING MONDAY-FRIDAY 7AM-7PM
- No parking 1 sign NO PARKING TUESDAY FRIDAY 11:30AM-1PM
South side of 36th Avenue
- Metered parking 1 sign 2 HOUR METERED PARKING 7AM-7PM EXCEPT SUNDAY
- No parking 1 sign NO PARKING MONDAY THURSDAY 11:30AM-1PM
North side of Northern Boulevard
- No stopping 3 signs NO STOPPING ANYTIME
ParkNYC pay-by-cell zones: 416046 and 422543.
Parks and places within a walk
How places are listedTwo public places are within a five-minute walk.
- 1 playground
- 1 religious building
Parks, playgrounds and gardens
- Playground Thirty Five XXXV Playground830 feet
Supermarkets
- Food Bazaar Supermarket190 feet
- Food Universe Supermarket0.3 miles
- H Mart Supermarket0.4 miles
Other stores
- Dollar Tree Store0.4 miles
Shopping centers
- Plaza 48 Shopping center0.3 miles
Food stores and places to eat
Within a five-minute walk there are 14 places to eat and one food store.
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 10 corners within a three-minute walk:
- Northern Boulevard & 42nd Street 120 feet
- 36th Avenue & 41st Street 180 feet
- Northern Boulevard & 41st Street 270 feet
- Steinway Street & 36th Avenue 440 feet
- Northern Boulevard & 42nd Place 450 feet
- Northern Boulevard & 43rd Street 510 feet
- Northern Boulevard & Steinway Street 690 feet
- 38th Street & 36th Avenue 700 feet
See every intersection along 36th Avenue or Northern Boulevard.