Elder Avenue: A Key Local Station in the Bronx

Elder Avenue station is a local subway stop on the Pelham Line of the New York City Subway, located in the Soundview neighborhood of the Bronx. It serves as an essential access point for residents and visitors of this community, offering connection to the rest of the city.

Connections and Services

The Elder Avenue station is part of the Pelham Line of the New York City subway system:

Elder Avenue Station (Pelham Line)

• This is a local station on the Pelham Line (IRT Pelham Line).
• It is served by trains of the service:
  • 6 (green) – Local service at all times.
• Address: Intersection of Elder Avenue and Westchester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

Station Features

• The station is elevated, located above Westchester Avenue.
• It has two side platforms and three tracks. The center track is used by express trains that do not stop at this station.
• It does not have access for people with reduced mobility (it is not ADA-accessible).

As a local station, all trains of the 6 service stop here, providing a vital connection for the Soundview community.

Importance and Location

• The station is located at the intersection of Elder Avenue and Westchester Avenue, in the heart of the Soundview neighborhood, in the Bronx.
• Its location makes it an important access point for:

  • Soundview, Bronx

    • A predominantly residential neighborhood with a diverse community.
    • Access to local shops, restaurants, and community services along Westchester Avenue.
    • Proximity to local schools and community centers.

  • Nearby Parks and Recreation

    • Although not immediately adjacent, it serves as an access point to Soundview Park, a large coastal park.
    • Smaller green areas and playgrounds in the neighborhood.

  • Additional Transportation Connections

    • Connection with several local Bronx bus routes serving Westchester Avenue and surrounding areas.
    • Facilitates travel within the Bronx and to other parts of the city.

History and Evolution

• Elder Avenue station was inaugurated on May 30, 1920, as part of the Pelham Line extension from Hunts Point Avenue to East 177th Street.
• Like many elevated stations of its era, it has maintained much of its original structure over the years.
• It has continuously served the Soundview community for over a century.

Interesting Facts

• It is an exclusively local station on the Pelham Line; express trains use the center track to bypass it.
• It plays a crucial role in the daily mobility of Soundview neighborhood residents.
• The elevated structure offers views of the urban environment of Westchester Avenue.