Avenue H: A Historic Gem in Brooklyn

Avenue H station is a New York City Subway stop located on the BMT Brighton Line in Brooklyn. It stands out for its unique Victorian-style wooden station house, a rare historical remnant in the system. Situated in the Midwood neighborhood, it serves the local community and is located in a distinctive residential setting.

Connections and Services

Avenue H station is a local stop on the BMT Brighton Line:

Avenue H (BMT Brighton Line)

• This station is a local stop on the BMT Brighton Line of the New York City Subway.
• It is served by trains of the following service:
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• Address: Avenue H between East 15th St and East 16th St, Brooklyn, NY 11230

Additional Station Information

• Avenue H is a unified station on a single line.
• There is no direct transfer to other lines within this station.
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• The main entrance is through the historic station house at street level.

As it is a local station on a single line, there are no direct transfers to other lines within the Avenue H station complex.

Importance and Location

• The station is located on an embankment at Avenue H, between East 15th and East 16th Streets in Midwood, Brooklyn.
• Its location makes it an access point to:

  • Fiske Terrace–Midwood Park Historic District

    • Known for its distinctive early 20th-century houses.
    • The station itself is an integral part of this historic district.
    • A quiet and picturesque residential area.

  • Brooklyn College

    • An important educational institution located a short distance away.
    • Serves students, faculty, and staff of the university.
    • Close to the main campus.

  • Station Features and Surroundings

    • The historic Victorian-style wooden station house.
    • The nearby Ditmas Park neighborhood, also known for its architecture.

History and Evolution

• The BMT Brighton Line opened in this area much earlier, but the iconic station house was moved here around 1905.
• Originally, the station house was a real estate sales office for the Fiske Terrace development.
• The station was declared a New York City Designated Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Interesting Facts

• It is famous for its unique wooden station house, one of the few remaining in the subway system.
• Its architectural charm makes it a popular site for photographs and a symbol of the neighborhood.
• The station house was originally built as the main office for the real estate developer T. B. Ackerson Company in 1905.