Lexington Avenue–63rd Street station facts for kids
The Lexington Avenue - 63rd Street subway station is a busy stop in New York City. You can find it in a neighborhood called Lenox Hill in Manhattan, right where Lexington Avenue meets 63rd Street. This station is special because it's shared by two different subway lines: the IND 63rd Street Line and the BMT 63rd Street Line.
The F and Q trains stop here all the time, day and night. Sometimes, during busy morning and evening hours, you might also see a special F train that only runs in one direction, or even an R train heading north. After this station, if you're on the F train (which is part of the Sixth Avenue line), your next stops will be 57th Street and Roosevelt Island. If you're on the Q train (which is a Broadway express train), your next stops are 72nd Street and 57th Street – Seventh Avenue. Occasionally, E trains and other subway lines might also use this station.
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Lexington Avenue - 63rd Street Subway Station
This station is an important part of the New York City subway system. It helps thousands of people travel around Manhattan every day. It was once known simply as "Lexington Avenue" before its name was updated.
What Trains Stop Here?
The main trains that serve the Lexington Avenue - 63rd Street station are the F and Q trains. These trains run every day, all day long. The F train connects Manhattan to Queens and Brooklyn. The Q train mostly runs through Manhattan and into Brooklyn.
During rush hour, which is when lots of people are going to or from work, you might see a few extra trains. There are some F trains that only run during these busy times in the direction most people are traveling. Also, a special R train sometimes stops here in the morning, but only when it's heading north.
A Look at the Station's History
The Lexington Avenue - 63rd Street station first opened in 1989. It was part of a big plan to expand the subway system. For many years, it was the end of the line for some trains. However, it was designed to connect to future subway lines.
In 2017, a new part of the subway, the Second Avenue Subway, opened. This new line connected to the Lexington Avenue - 63rd Street station. This made the station even more important for transfers and travel. It also brought new entrances and made it easier for people to get around.
Connecting to Other Lines
Even though this station doesn't have a direct underground connection to every subway line, you can still transfer to other stations nearby. There's a special way to transfer to the Lexington Avenue–59th Street station. This lets you connect to the 4, 5, 6, N, R, and W trains. It's called an "out-of-system" transfer because you have to exit the station and walk a short distance outside to reach the other station.
Art at the Station
Like many New York City subway stations, Lexington Avenue - 63rd Street has cool artwork. One piece you can see is called Elevated by an artist named Jean Shin. This artwork is visible from one of the station entrances. It adds a touch of creativity to your daily commute.
Images for kids
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Upper platform in 2008, before reconstruction for a connection to the Second Avenue Subway
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Eastern fare control
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Unused tracks on BMT side under construction in 2013
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Station sign describing the out-of-system transfer to Lexington Avenue–59th Street station.
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Elevated by Jean Shin as visible from the entrance at the southeastern corner of Third Avenue and 63rd Street
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1989 outdoor station entrance at Lexington Avenue and 63rd Street
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2017 outdoor station entrance at Third Avenue and 63rd Street
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See also
In Spanish: Avenida Lexington–Calle 63 (metro de Nueva York) para niños
