Vernon Boulevard & Queens Plaza South
Vernon Boulevard and Queens Plaza South meet at a three-way junction in Long Island City-Hunters Point, Queens. Between 2021 and 2025, nine police-reported crashes were recorded here, against a median of three crashes for a Queens corner. New York Architectural Terra Cotta Works stands 130 feet away, built in 1892. The nearest subway, 21 St-Queensbridge, is about ten minutes on foot, for the M. Within a five-minute walk are four public places, two of them listed historic places, and five places to eat. A bike lane separated from traffic runs along Vernon Boulevard. Within 820 feet are six homes.
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Getting there
How walks are measuredSubway
The nearest subway station is 21 St-Queensbridge, 0.5 miles from this corner, about ten minutes on foot.
- 21 St-Queensbridge M0.5 milesM
Next trains at this station
Outbound
1 line- M …
Manhattan
1 line- M …
Bus
The nearest bus stop is 41 Av/Vernon Blvd, 1,050 feet away, for the Q103.
- 7 routes within a ten-minute walk
- 41 Av/Vernon Blvd Q103 · Shelter1,050 feetQ103
Next buses at this stop
- Q103 …
Cycling
A bike lane separated from traffic runs on Vernon Boulevard.
- 1 more bike-share station within a five-minute walk
Nearest bike-share station
- Vernon Blvd & 41 Rd 27 docks in all480 feet
By car
The nearest highway entrance is the ramp to the Queensboro Bridge at 21st Street, 0.3 miles by car along the streets.
- 4202 21st Street Gas station0.3 miles
- 8-08 Queens Plaza South Charging for electric cars, two Level 2 chargers80 feet
- 45-40 Court Square West Fast charging for electric cars1 mile
Safety record
How crashes are countedBetween 2021 and 2025, police reported nine crashes at this corner, more than the median of three crashes for a Queens corner.
- 4 people injured
- 0 people killed
- 1 of those hurt, on foot
The most recent crash recorded here was in April 2026.
About this corner
Where facts come from- ZIP code
- 11101
- Community board
- Queens Community Board 2
- City Council district
- 26
- Police precinct
- 108
- Neighborhood (City Planning area)
- Long Island City-Hunters Point
- Elevation
- 14 feet above sea level
The streets
- Up to two travel lanes
- A designated truck route
Homes
Within 820 feet of this corner are six homes. The buildings holding them mostly went up in 1901.
Trees
NYC Parks records 39 trees within 330 feet; the most common is the American elm.
Parking on the streets meeting here
How signs are read- 11 signs on these blocks
- 3 different rules
The sign wording is DOT's, as recorded between August 2016 and February 2026, and the sign on the street decides.
North side of Queens Plaza South
- No parking 6 signs NO PARKING MONDAY 8:30AM-10AM
South side of Queens Plaza South
- No parking 3 signs NO PARKING THURSDAY 8:30AM-10AM
East side of Vernon Boulevard
- Truck loading only 2 signs TRUCK LOADING ONLY MONDAY-FRIDAY 7AM-7PM
Landmarks and historic districts
One building within 820 feet is designated by the Landmarks Preservation Commission, recorded as Renaissance Revival, and built in 1892.
- New York Architectural Terra Cotta Works Designated landmark130 feet
Parks and places within a walk
How places are listedFour public places are within a five-minute walk.
- 2 listed historic places
- 1 park
- 1 playground
Parks, playgrounds and gardens
- Queensbridge Park100 feet
- Vernon Playground1,170 feet
Libraries, museums and history
- New York Architectural Terra Cotta Company Office Building Listed historic place580 feet
- Queensboro Bridge Listed historic place650 feet
Food stores and places to eat
Within a five-minute walk there are five places to eat and one food store.
Not on record for this corner: a signal or safety change.
Nearby corners
The eight nearest corners on foot, seven of them within a three-minute walk:
- Queensboro Bridge & Vernon Boulevard 150 feet
- Vernon Boulevard & Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Bike Path 190 feet
- 9th Street & Queens Plaza South 290 feet
- 43rd Avenue & Vernon Boulevard 500 feet
- 10th Street & Queens Plaza South 540 feet
- Vernon Boulevard & 43rd Road 750 feet
- 43rd Avenue & 9th Street 770 feet
- 11th Street & Queens Plaza South 830 feet
See every intersection along Queens Plaza South or Vernon Boulevard.