Avenue U station (BMT Sea Beach Line) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids  Avenue U
New York City Subway station (rapid transit)
Renovated northbound platform in 2017
Station statistics
Address	Avenue U & West Seventh Street Brooklyn, NY 11223
Borough	Brooklyn
Locale	Gravesend
Coordinates	40°35′47.38″N 73°58′44.28″W / 40.5964944°N 73.9789667°W / 40.5964944; -73.9789667
Division	B (BMT)
Line	BMT Sea Beach Line
Services	N alltimes (all times)       W rushonly (selected rush-hour trips)
Transit connections	New York City Bus: B3
Structure	Open-cut
Platforms	2 side platforms
Tracks	4 (2 in regular service)
Other information
Opened	June 22, 1915 (110 years ago) (1915-06-22)
Closed	January 18, 2016; 9 years ago (2016-01-18) (northbound reconstruction) July 31, 2017; 7 years ago (2017-07-31) (southbound reconstruction)
Rebuilt	May 22, 2017; 8 years ago (2017-05-22) (northbound reopening) October 29, 2018; 6 years ago (2018-10-29) (southbound reopening)
Station code	078
Opposite-direction transfer available	Yes
Other entrances/ exits	at Avenue U and Avenue T
Traffic
Passengers (2019)	1,019,104   22.7%
Rank	359 out of 425
Station succession
Next north	Kings Highway: N alltimes W rushonly
Next south	86th Street: N alltimes W rushonly
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Street map
Station service legend Symbol Description Stops all times Stops rush hours only Stops rush hours in the peak direction only
Avenue U Station (Dual System BRT)
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
MPS	New York City Subway System MPS
NRHP reference No.	05000675
Added to NRHP	July 6, 2005

The Avenue U subway station is a local stop on the BMT Sea Beach Line in New York City. It is located in Gravesend, Brooklyn, where Avenue U meets West Seventh Street. The N train stops here all the time. Some W trains also stop here during busy weekday hours.

History

The southbound platform before it was updated

This subway station first opened its doors on June 22, 1915. It was part of the new Sea Beach Line.

In 2005, the station was recognized as an important historical place. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

The station went through some big updates a few years ago. The platform for trains going towards Manhattan was closed first. This happened from January 18, 2016, to May 22, 2017. Then, the platform for trains going towards Coney Island was closed. That closure lasted from July 31, 2017, to October 29, 2018.

Station Layout

This station has four tracks, but only two are used regularly. These are the "local" tracks. The two tracks in the middle are "express" tracks. They are not usually used for trains stopping here. However, they can be used if trains need to be rerouted.

The station platforms are located in an open cut. This means they are below street level, but open to the sky. The walls and columns are painted a light brown color. Some columns have black signs with the station's name in white letters.

In 2018, new artwork was added to the station. It is called "Edges of a South Brooklyn Sky." This art includes 14 glass mosaics. They show scenes from the Gravesend community and celebrate the different people who live there.

Exits

The Avenue U station has two ways to enter and exit. Both are station buildings at street level. They are located between West Seventh and West Eighth Streets. Each building has stairs that lead down to the platforms.

The main exit is at the south end of the station. It leads to Avenue U. This exit has a ticket booth and machines where you can buy or add money to your MetroCard. The other exit is at the north end, leading to Avenue T. This exit does not have a staff member. It only has machines for entering and exit-only turnstiles.

See Also

In Spanish: Avenida U (línea Sea Beach) para niños