Intervale Avenue: A Local Station in the Bronx

The Intervale Avenue station is an elevated subway stop on the IRT White Plains Road Line of the New York City Subway, located in the Longwood neighborhood of the Bronx. It serves as an essential access point for local residents, connecting this residential area with other parts of the Bronx, Manhattan, and beyond. Its elevated structure is characteristic of the early subway expansions into the outer boroughs.

Connections and Services

The Intervale Avenue station is a single local station, not a transfer complex:

Intervale Avenue (IRT White Plains Road Line)

• This station is a local stop on the IRT White Plains Road Line of the New York City Subway.
• It is served by trains from the following services:
  • 2 (red) (full-time service)
  • 5 (green) (peak-direction rush hour service; limited service at other times, no late-night service)
• Main entrance address: Intersection of Intervale Ave and Westchester Ave, Bronx, NY 10459

Bus Connections

• Although there are no direct subway transfers within the station, there are connections to local MTA bus routes.
• Bus services available nearby include:
  • Bx4
  • Bx4A
  • Bx6
  • Bx6 SBS (Select Bus Service)
• Bus stops are located on Westchester Avenue and surrounding streets.

These bus connections facilitate local travel within the Bronx and to other subway lines or destinations not directly served by the station.

Importance and Location

• The station is located at the intersection of Intervale Avenue and Westchester Avenue, in the heart of the Longwood neighborhood in the Bronx.
• Its location makes it a fundamental access point for the local community, connecting residents to jobs, schools, and services throughout the city:

  • Longwood and Surroundings

    • A predominantly residential neighborhood with a mix of apartment buildings and multi-family homes.
    • Westchester Avenue acts as a local commercial corridor with shops, restaurants, and various services.
    • Presence of community gardens and local green spaces.

  • Nearby Points of Interest

    • Bill Rainey Park: A nearby park offering recreational spaces for the community.
    • Proximity to local schools and community centers serving the neighborhood.
    • The area reflects the cultural diversity and daily life of the South Bronx.

  • Local Infrastructure

    • Access to essential services along Westchester Avenue and Southern Boulevard.
    • Connection to important Bronx thoroughfares.

History and Evolution

• The Intervale Avenue station was inaugurated on November 26, 1904, as part of the first IRT subway extension to the Bronx.
• It is part of the historic IRT White Plains Road Line, one of the oldest elevated lines in the system still in operation.
• The station has maintained much of its historical character, although it has received necessary maintenance and updates over more than a century of service.

Interesting Facts

• The station primarily serves the daily commutes of Longwood neighborhood residents.
• Its elevated status offers views of the surrounding urban environment from the platforms.
• It is a typical local stop on the White Plains Road Line, where express trains (mainly the 5 during rush hours) pass through on the center track without stopping.