231st Street

231st Street rises above Broadway on a steel elevated structure in Kingsbridge, one of the northernmost neighbourhoods of the Bronx. From the platform there are open views over the surrounding rooftops, a contrast to the deep-bored stations further south in Manhattan, and the elevated tracks here mark the point where the 1 train comes up out of the tunnel for its final approach to the line's terminus.

Kingsbridge is a busy, working-class neighbourhood with a lively strip of shops and restaurants along Broadway beneath the tracks. The station is a genuine local hub, and its position on a steep hill means some exits open directly onto streets well below platform level.

Station Overview

231st Street opened in 1906 on the IRT Broadway-Seventh Avenue Line and sits in Zone 1, in the Kingsbridge section of the Bronx. It is served by the 1 train. The station is accessible, with facilities including toilets and passenger information.

Lines and Connectivity

The 1 train at 231st Street runs north to its terminus at 242nd Street-Van Cortlandt Park, and south through Kingsbridge, Inwood and the length of Manhattan's West Side to Lower Manhattan and South Ferry. It runs local throughout, stopping at every station.

Station Layout and Structure

231st Street is an elevated station on a steel structure above Broadway. Because the surrounding streets slope steeply, some station entrances sit well below the platform level, so stairs can feel longer than at a typical elevated stop. Signage clearly marks the various street exits.

Accessibility

231st Street is an accessible station, with step-free routes between the street and the elevated platform. Given the hillside setting, it is worth checking which entrance offers the most direct accessible route for your particular destination.

Travel Tips

• Broadway beneath the station has a good stretch of everyday restaurants and shops worth a stop.
• Because of the steep local streets, some exits are a longer walk down to street level than others.
• This stretch of the 1 train runs local, so it is a direct but unhurried ride into Manhattan.

Nearby Attractions

Kingsbridge neighbourhood - around the station, a busy Bronx district with shops and restaurants along Broadway.

Van Cortlandt Park - a short ride north, one of the largest parks in New York City with hiking trails, sports fields and a golf course.

Marble Hill - just across the Harlem River, a small Manhattan neighbourhood geographically attached to the Bronx.

Timings and Best Time to Travel

The 1 train runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with less frequent overnight service roughly between midnight and 5am. Weekday mornings and evenings bring the busiest local commuter traffic through the station.