233rd Street: An Elevated Station in the Bronx

The 233rd Street station is a New York City Subway station located in the Bronx. It serves as a stop for two important lines of the system, connecting the northern Bronx neighborhoods with other parts of the city. Its elevated structure is characteristic of many stations on this line.

Connections and Services

The 233rd Street station serves the IRT White Plains Road Line:

IRT White Plains Road Line

• It is a local station on the IRT White Plains Road Line of the New York City Subway.
• It is served by trains of the following services:
  • 2 (red): Local service at all times.
  • 5 (green): Local service most of the time (except rush hours in the peak direction).
  • (No other regular subway services on this platform).
  • (No other regular subway services on this platform).
• Address: Intersection of East 233rd Street and White Plains Road, Bronx, NY 10466

Additional Services

• The station provides connections to several MTA bus routes.
• Some bus routes that stop nearby include:
  • Bx16
  • Bx31, Bx34
• Bus stops are located on the streets surrounding the station.

Transfers between the 2 and 5 trains are made on the same platform. Bus connections expand travel options.

Importance and Location

• The station is located at the intersection of East 233rd Street and White Plains Road, in the Wakefield neighborhood, Bronx.
• Its location provides access to various points of interest and residential areas in the northern Bronx:

  • Wakefield

    • A predominantly residential neighborhood with a mix of houses and apartment buildings.
    • Offers access to local businesses, schools, and community parks.
    • A hub for the local community.
    • Connects residents to jobs and services in other parts of the city.

  • Woodlawn

    • Located west of the station, known for its quiet and residential atmosphere.
    • It is home to the famous Woodlawn Cemetery, a National Historic Landmark.
    • Accessible via a short bus ride or on foot.

  • Additional Nearby Attractions

    • Woodlawn Cemetery: An extensive historic cemetery with notable mausoleums and the resting place of illustrious figures.
    • Van Cortlandt Park: One of the city’s largest parks, located relatively close to the west, accessible by bus.

History and Evolution

• The 233rd Street station was inaugurated on March 31, 1917, as part of the extension of the IRT White Plains Road Line.
• As an elevated station, it has maintained much of its original structure, although it has received maintenance and some improvements over the years.
• The station is not ADA-accessible (Americans with Disabilities Act), reflecting its early 20th-century construction and the difficulty of retrofitting old elevated stations.

Interesting Facts

• It is an important stop for residents of the Wakefield and Woodlawn neighborhoods in the Bronx.
• The station is a typical elevated structure of the outer borough IRT lines, offering a different perspective from Manhattan’s underground subway.
• It offers views of the surrounding urban environment from its elevated platforms.