14th Street–Union Square station facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
14 Street–Union Square
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 New York City Subway station complex |
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Station entrance within Union Square Park
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| Address | East 14th Street, Park Avenue South & Broadway New York, NY 10003 |
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| Borough | Manhattan | ||||||||||
| Locale | Union Square, Gramercy | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 40°44′05″N 73°59′25″W / 40.73472°N 73.99028°W | ||||||||||
| Division | A (IRT), B (BMT) | ||||||||||
| Line | BMT Broadway Line BMT Canarsie Line IRT Lexington Avenue Line |
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| Services | 4 alltimes (all times) 5 allexceptnights (all except late nights) 6 alltimes (all times) <6>rushpeak (weekdays until 8:45 p.m., peak direction) L alltimes (all times) N alltimes (all times) Q alltimes (all times) R allexceptnights (all except late nights) W weekdaysonly (weekdays only) |
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| Transit connections |  NYCT Bus: M1, M2, M3, M14A SBS, M14D SBS, SIM7, SIM33, X27, X28 |
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| Structure | Underground | ||||||||||
| Levels | 3 | ||||||||||
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| Opened | July 1, 1948 | ||||||||||
| Station code | 602 | ||||||||||
| Accessible |  Partially ADA-accessible (BMT Broadway Line & BMT Canarsie Line platforms only) |
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| Passengers (2019) | 32,385,260  2.2% |
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| Rank | 4 out of 425 | ||||||||||
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14th Street–Union Square Subway Station (IRT; Dual System BMT)
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| MPS | New York City Subway System MPS | ||||||||||
| NRHP reference No. | 05000671 | ||||||||||
| Added to NRHP | July 6, 2005 | ||||||||||
The 14th Street – Union Square station is a very important subway stop in New York City. It's like a giant underground crossroads! This station is located right under Union Square in Manhattan, where 14th Street meets 4th Avenue.
It's a "complex" station because many different subway lines meet here. You can catch the L, N, Q, R, W, 4, 5, and 6 trains from this one spot. This makes it super easy to travel all over the city!
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Getting Around Union Square Station
This station is a major hub, meaning lots of people use it every day. In 2018, over 33 million passengers passed through here! That's more people than live in some entire countries!
Which Trains Can You Catch?
The 14th Street – Union Square station serves three main subway lines:
This means you have many options for where you want to go. Whether you're heading downtown, uptown, or across town, there's likely a train here for you.
Easy Access for Everyone
The station has three levels underground. To help people get around, especially those with strollers or wheelchairs, parts of the station are accessible. This means there are elevators and ramps available. For example, you can find elevators that connect the mezzanine (a middle level) to the platforms for the Broadway Line.
Connecting to Buses
Besides subway trains, you can also connect to many city buses right outside the station. This makes it even easier to reach your final destination. Some of the bus lines include the M1, M2, M3, and M14.
A Bit of History
The 14th Street – Union Square station has been around for a long time. It officially opened on July 1, 1948. However, parts of the station, like the IRT Lexington Avenue Line, are much older, dating back to the early 1900s.
This station is so important that it's even listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's recognized as a special place with historical value. Over the years, it has been updated with new features like escalators and elevators to make it more modern and convenient for everyone.
Images for kids
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A view of a platform at 14th Street in 1905, which is now closed.
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An elevator from the mezzanine to the southbound Broadway Line platform, added during renovations.
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A sign showing the entrance to the subway station.
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A drawing from 1828 showing the area where Broadway and Bowery Road met.
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An escalator connecting the Canarsie Line platform to the IRT line.
See also
In Spanish: Calle 14–Union Square (línea Canarsie) para niños
