Bay 50th Street: An Elevated Station in Brooklyn

The Bay 50th Street station is an elevated subway station located in the borough of Brooklyn, New York. It serves the BMT West End Line and functions as a local stop for residents and visitors in the Gravesend area. Its position as one of the last stops before Coney Island gives it a specific role within South Brooklyn’s transportation system.

Services and Line

The Bay 50th Street station is a stop on the BMT West End Line:

Bay 50th Street (BMT West End Line)

• This station is a local stop on the BMT West End Line of the New York City Subway.
• It is exclusively served by trains of the following service:
  • D (yellow)

  
  
  
  

• Approximate address: Intersection of Bay 50th Street & Stillwell Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224

Station Features

• It is an elevated station with two side platforms and three tracks.
• D service trains operate on the outer tracks.
  
  
  
  
• Station entrances are located at street level beneath the elevated structure.

As a local station, it does not offer direct transfers to other subway lines within the station complex.

Location and Surroundings

• The station is located at the intersection of Bay 50th Street and Stillwell Avenue, in the Gravesend neighborhood of Brooklyn.
• Its location primarily serves a residential area, but it offers access to:

  • Gravesend

    • A diverse neighborhood with a mix of residential and local commercial areas.
    • Proximity to Coney Island Creek.
    • Area with commercial establishments catering to the local community.

    
    

  • Local Environment

    • Primarily residential, with single-family homes and apartment buildings.
    • Proximity to some local parks and smaller recreational areas.

    
    

  • Nearby Attractions (require additional travel)

    • Coney Island: Famous for its beach, boardwalk, and amusement park, accessible from the next station (Coney Island–Stillwell Avenue).
    • Bensonhurst Park: A significant park in the nearby area.

    
    

History and Evolution

• The Bay 50th Street station was opened on July 29, 1916, as part of the BMT West End Line extension to Coney Island.
• It is part of the line’s original elevated structure, characteristic of many lines built in the outer boroughs in the early 20th century.
• The station has maintained its function as a local stop throughout its history, serving the Gravesend community.

Interesting Facts

• It is the second-to-last station on the BMT West End Line before reaching the Coney Island–Stillwell Avenue terminal.
• Its elevated nature offers views of the surrounding urban environment from the platforms.
• It primarily serves as a subway access point for local residents, with a lower passenger volume compared to major transfer hubs.