71st Street: A Key Stop in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn

The 71st Street station is a New York City Subway station located in the Bensonhurst neighborhood of Brooklyn. It serves as an important local stop on the BMT West End Line, facilitating daily transportation for area residents and connecting them to other parts of Brooklyn and Manhattan.

Connections and Services

The 71st Street station is a station in the New York City subway system:

71st Street Station (BMT West End Line)

• This station is a local stop on the BMT West End Line of the New York City Subway.
• It is served by the following train service:
  • D (orange)
• Main entrance: Near the intersection of 71st Street and New Utrecht Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11204

Platforms and Accessibility

• This station has two side platforms and three tracks.
• The center track is not normally used for regular passenger service.
  • Currently, this station is not accessible for people with reduced mobility.
• Entrances are located at the corners of 71st Street and New Utrecht Avenue.

There are no direct transfers to other subway lines within this station.

Importance and Location

• The station is located at the intersection of 71st Street and New Utrecht Avenue in the Bensonhurst neighborhood of Brooklyn.
• Its location provides access to:

  • Bensonhurst

    • Known for its residential character and cultural diversity.
    • A mix of single-family homes, apartment buildings, and local businesses.
    • Strong presence of Italian-American and Asian communities.
    • Nearby parks such as Bensonhurst Park.

  • Dyker Heights

    • Adjacent neighborhood known for its elaborate Christmas decorations.
    • Primarily residential with large houses.
    • Dyker Beach Golf Course.

  • Additional Nearby Attractions

    • Shops and restaurants along New Utrecht Avenue and 86th Street.
    • Access to several local bus lines.

History and Evolution

• The 71st Street station opened on June 24, 1916.
• The station has been maintained over the years, forming an integral part of the West End Line.
• Originally part of the BMT (Brooklyn-Manhattan Transit Corporation) system.

Interesting Facts

• The station primarily serves residents of the Bensonhurst area.
• It is an elevated station, typical of many outer borough lines in Brooklyn.
• The D service operates as a local train on this part of the West End Line.