High Street: Gateway to Brooklyn Heights

The High Street station is a subway stop located in Brooklyn Heights, New York, beneath Cadman Plaza East. Operated by the IND Eighth Avenue Line, it is the first station on this line in Brooklyn coming from Manhattan via the Cranberry Street Tunnel. Its location makes it a key access point to the historic Brooklyn Heights neighborhood and the iconic Brooklyn Bridge.

Connections and Services

High Street station is a single subway station, not a transfer complex.

High Street (Eighth Avenue Line)

• This station is part of the IND Eighth Avenue Line of the New York City subway.
• It is served by trains of the following services:
  • A (blue)
  • C (blue) (except late nights)
• Main entrance address: Cadman Plaza East & Red Cross Place / Adams Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Platforms and Access

• The station has two tracks and two side platforms.
• The services operating here are:
  • A (blue)
  • C (blue)
• There are additional entrances in the Cadman Plaza area.

The station serves as an important stop in Brooklyn, connecting Manhattan with this borough.

Importance and Location

• The station is located beneath Cadman Plaza East, near the intersection with Red Cross Place and Adams Street, in the Brooklyn Heights neighborhood.
• Its strategic location makes it a key access point to important destinations such as:

  • Brooklyn Heights

    • Known for its tree-lined streets, historic brownstones, and the Promenade.
    • The Brooklyn Heights historic district offers spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline.
    • The Brooklyn Heights Promenade.
    • Numerous historic residential buildings.

  • Brooklyn Bridge

    • Close access to the pedestrian entrance of the iconic Brooklyn Bridge.
    • Brooklyn Bridge Park: An extensive waterfront park with various activities.
    • Panoramic views from the bridge.

  • Additional Nearby Attractions

    • Cadman Plaza Park: A large central public park in the civic area.
    • Downtown Brooklyn: The central business district of Brooklyn, with shops and offices.
    • DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass): Nearby neighborhood known for its art galleries and views.
    • Brooklyn courts and government buildings.

History and Evolution

• The High Street station was inaugurated on June 24, 1933.
• It was the first station of the IND (Independent Subway System) to open in Brooklyn and is the deepest in the borough.
• Its opening marked the expansion of IND subway service to Brooklyn via the Cranberry Street Tunnel.

Interesting Facts

• The station is frequently used by local residents, tourists, and workers from nearby government and judicial buildings.
• Its proximity to the Brooklyn Bridge makes it a popular starting point for crossing it on foot.
• Due to its depth, access to the platforms is via long escalators and elevators.