Neck Road: A Local Station in Brooklyn

The Neck Road station is a local subway station located on the BMT Brighton Line in Brooklyn, New York. It serves the neighborhoods of Sheepshead Bay and Homecrest. As a local station, it offers service to the surrounding residential community.

Connections and Services

The Neck Road station is a standard stop on the BMT Brighton Line.

Neck Road (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:
  • Q (yellow)
• Main entrance address: Gravesend Neck Road and East 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11229

Platforms and Accessibility

• This station has two side platforms and four tracks.
• The station is not ADA-accessible for people with disabilities.
• The two center tracks are used by express trains that do not stop at this station.

It is a standard local station with no direct in-station transfers to other subway lines.

Importance and Location

• The station is located at the intersection of Gravesend Neck Road and East 16th Street in Brooklyn.
• Its location primarily serves the residential areas of Sheepshead Bay and Homecrest:

  • Local Community

    • Predominantly apartment buildings and houses.
    • Nearby schools and parks.
    • A transportation hub for area residents.
    • Proximity to various community institutions.

  • Nearby Services

    • Shops and restaurants along Gravesend Neck Road.
    • Access to local services and small businesses.
    • Supermarkets and pharmacies in the vicinity.

  • Proximity to Other Areas

    • A short train ride from Brighton Beach and its attractions.
    • Relatively quick access to Coney Island via the Q service.
    • Connection with local bus routes serving Brooklyn.

History and Evolution

• The original street-level Neck Road station was opened on August 23, 1907.
• It was rebuilt as part of the elevation of the Brighton Line, completed around 1917-1920.
• It has served as a vital transportation point for the local community for over a century, adapting to neighborhood changes.

Interesting Facts

• The station is primarily used by local residents and daily commuters heading to or from Manhattan and other parts of Brooklyn.
• It serves as a key transportation link for the predominantly residential neighborhoods of Sheepshead Bay and Homecrest.
• It is a typical local station on the characteristic elevated structure of the Brighton Line in this section.