Avenue H station Facts for Kids

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Avenue H

New York City Subway station (rapid transit)

Station statistics

Address

Avenue H & East 16th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11230

Borough

Brooklyn

Locale

Midwood, Flatbush, Fiske Terrace

Coordinates

40°37′48″N 73°57′43″W / 40.630003°N 73.962016°W

Division

B (BMT)

Line

BMT Brighton Line

Services

Q alltimes (all times)

Structure

Embankment / At-Grade

Platforms

2 side platforms

Tracks

Other information

Opened

1907

Station code

048

Accessible

Partially ADA-accessible; accessibility to rest of station planned (southbound only; northbound accessibility planned)

Opposite-direction transfer available

Yes

Former/other names

Fiske Terrace

Traffic

Passengers (2019)

991,766

4.1%

Rank

363 out of 425

Station succession

Next north

Newkirk Plaza: Q alltimes

north

station not accessible northbound
Next accessible station northbound: Prospect Park: Q alltimes

Next south

Avenue J: Q alltimes

south

Kings Highway: Q alltimes

Location
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Station service legend
Symbol	Description
	Stops all times

New York City Landmark

Designated:

June 29, 2004

Reference #:

2158

Avenue H is a local subway station in Brooklyn, New York City. It's part of the New York City Subway system, which helps millions of people travel around the city every day. This station is located in a part of Brooklyn called Midwood and Flatbush. The Q train stops here, connecting riders to many other parts of New York.

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Exploring Avenue H Subway Station

Avenue H is a local subway station on the BMT Brighton Line. This means that trains stopping here make all local stops on their route. The station is found at Avenue H, between East 15th and East 16th Streets. It serves the neighborhoods of Midwood and Flatbush in Brooklyn.

Where is Avenue H Station?

The Avenue H station is located in the borough of Brooklyn, New York. You can find it specifically at Avenue H and East 16th Street. It's right in the middle of the Midwood and Flatbush areas.

What Trains Stop Here?

The main train that serves Avenue H station is the Q train. The Q train stops at this station all the time, every day of the week. This makes it easy for people to get to and from the area.

A Bit of History

The Avenue H subway station first opened its doors in 1907. Back then, it was known by a different name: Fiske Terrace. Over the years, it became an important part of the city's transportation network. The station house, which is the building where you enter the station, was officially recognized as a New York City Landmark on June 29, 2004.

Getting Around the Station

Avenue H station has two side platforms. These are the areas where you wait for the train. There are also four tracks that the trains use. The station is built on an embankment, which means it's raised above the ground in some parts.

Currently, the station is only easy to access for people using wheelchairs or strollers when traveling southbound. Plans are in place to make the northbound side accessible in the future.