Northern Boulevard & 38th Avenue
Northern Boulevard and 38th Avenue meet at a three-way junction in Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills, Queens. Between 2021 and 2025, 16 police-reported crashes were recorded here, against a median of three crashes for a Queens corner. The nearest subway, 36 St, is about a minute on foot, and six subway lines stop within a ten-minute walk. Within a five-minute walk are two public places and four places to eat. A bike lane separated from traffic runs along Northern Boulevard. About 800 homes stand within 820 feet, most in buildings of ten homes or more.
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Getting there
How walks are measuredSubway
The nearest subway station is 36 St, 100 feet from this corner, about a minute on foot.
- 2 lines at the nearest station
- 6 lines within a ten-minute walk
- 36 St M, R100 feetM R
Next trains at this station
Outbound
2 lines- M …
- R …
Manhattan
2 lines- M …
- R …
Also within a walk
- 39 Av-Dutch Kills N, W1,320 feetN W
- 36 Av N, W0.4 milesN W
Bus
The nearest bus stop is Northern Blvd/37 St, 630 feet away, for the Q63 and Q101.
- 5 routes within a ten-minute walk
- Northern Blvd/37 St Q63, Q101630 feetQ63 Q101
Next buses at this stop
- Q63 …
- Q101 …
Cycling
A bike lane separated from traffic runs on Northern Boulevard.
- 6 bicycle racks within 820 feet
- 2 more bike-share stations within a five-minute walk
Nearest bike-share station
- 34 St & 38 Ave 25 docks in all350 feet
By car
The nearest highway entrance is the ramp to the Queensboro Bridge at 22nd Street, 0.9 miles by car along the streets.
- 34-01 Northern Boulevard Gas station310 feet
- 32-16 36th Avenue Charging for electric cars, 12 fast chargers0.4 miles
Safety record
How crashes are countedBetween 2021 and 2025, police reported 16 crashes at this corner, more than the median of three crashes for a Queens corner.
- 11 people injured
- 0 people killed
- 7 of those hurt, on a bike
The most recent crash recorded here was in August 2025.
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)
- Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills
- Elevation
- 25 feet above sea level
The streets
- Up to four travel lanes
- A designated truck route
Homes
About 800 homes stand within 820 feet of this corner, most of them in buildings of ten homes or more.
Trees
Twelve trees recorded by NYC Parks stand within 330 feet; the most common is the black oak.
Parking on the streets meeting here
How signs are read- 6 signs on these blocks
- 3 different rules
The sign wording is DOT's, as recorded between May 2021 and April 2022, and the sign on the street decides.
South side of 38th Avenue
- No parking 2 signs NO PARKING MONDAY THURSDAY 11:30AM-1PM
- No parking 2 signs NO PARKING MONDAY-FRIDAY 8AM-6PM
North side of Northern Boulevard
- No stopping 2 signs NO STOPPING ANYTIME
Schools and places within a walk
How places are listedTwo public places are within a five-minute walk.
- 1 religious building
- 1 trade or language school
Schools and child care
- The Training Institute Qbi Trade or language school770 feet
Supermarkets
- Food Bazaar Supermarket0.4 miles
- Key Food Supermarket0.5 miles
- CTown Supermarket0.5 miles
Food stores and places to eat
Within a five-minute walk there are four 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 13 corners within a three-minute walk:
- 38th Avenue & 35th Street 70 feet
- Northern Boulevard & 35th Street 110 feet
- Northern Boulevard & 36th Street 230 feet
- 38th Avenue & 34th Street 330 feet
- Northern Boulevard & 34th Street 390 feet
- 37th Avenue & 35th Street 550 feet
- 37th Avenue & 36th Street 570 feet
- 38th Avenue & 33rd Street 590 feet
See every intersection along 38th Avenue or Northern Boulevard.