174th Street: A Local Station in the Bronx

The 174th Street station is a New York City Subway stop located in the Bronx. It is on the IRT White Plains Road Line and serves as a vital access point for the local community of Crotona Park East. Although it is not a large transfer complex, it plays an important role in the borough’s transportation network.

Connections and Services

The 174th Street station operates as a single entity on the White Plains Road Line:

174th Street Station (White Plains Road Line)

• This station is an elevated 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)
  • 5 (red)
• Address: Intersection of Southern Boulevard & East 174th Street, Bronx, NY 10460

Layout and Service

• The station has two tracks and two side platforms.
• Service details:
  • The 2 train operates here at all times.
  • The 5 train operates here on weekdays during peak hours in the peak direction; additional rush-hour and off-peak service may vary.
• There is no direct free transfer connection to other subway lines at this station.

The station primarily serves the residents and businesses of the surrounding Crotona Park East area.

Importance and Location

• The station is located at the intersection of Southern Boulevard and East 174th Street, in the Crotona Park East neighborhood of the Bronx.
• Its location makes it an access point to important local destinations such as:

  • Crotona Park East

    • A predominantly residential neighborhood in the South Bronx.
    • Access to local businesses and services along Southern Boulevard and nearby streets.
    • Serves a diverse and active community.

  • Crotona Park

    • One of the largest parks in the Bronx, located a short walk to the west.
    • Offers extensive recreational facilities such as a large public pool, a lake (Indian Lake), tennis and basketball courts, and expansive green areas.
    • Home to the Crotona Park Nature Center, which offers educational programs.

  • Additional Nearby Attractions

    • The park includes several playgrounds and sports fields used by the community.
    • Proximity to various community institutions, schools, and local religious centers.
    • Easy access to bus routes connecting to other parts of the Bronx.

History and Evolution

• The 174th Street station was opened on November 26, 1904, as part of the extension of the first IRT subway line into the Bronx.
• The station was renovated between 2003 and 2004, which included structural repairs, aesthetic improvements, and the installation of new public art.
• As an elevated local station, it has continuously served the community for over a century, witnessing the demographic and urban changes of the neighborhood.

Interesting Facts

• It is a typical elevated station from the early lines built by the Interborough Rapid Transit Company (IRT) in the outer boroughs.
• It features the artwork “A Trip Up The Bronx River” by artist Daniel del Valle, installed in 2004 during the renovation, which consists of laminated glass panels on the platform windscreens.
• The station provides essential subway service for residents of the Crotona Park East neighborhood and adjacent areas.