We finally were able to grab some seating as most of the crowds stayed in the Manhattan area. Some…read moremusicians entered and we experienced entertainment while riding. There are many who board the subway looking for a quick buck with dancing, singing, selling of candy and other items. Quite different from most public transportation.

Well. It's a train station. But it's an old one, and rather architecturally interesting…read more Unfortunately, on this particular visit, the Mommy was in a foul mood, which was entirely my fault, so we didn't have time to really appreciate this station. We had to run to the track, where we accidentally boarded the wrong train. This was also my fault. Upon our return to the city, there was a large phalanx of extremely fit police officers with their pants tucked into combat boots milling near the entrance. We decided that this was also not a good time to loiter and marvel at the architecture, so we departed expeditiously. The only cabs available outside the station are green ones, which my mother refused to take. They generally operate in the Bronx. But when I finally got a cab through the Curb app, it was...green. Lol. Very nice, clean station, and a very nice employee directed us to the correct track.

This is a very busy station in central Harlem. It is also an express station…read more The station is actually pretty clean. With bathrooms that don't smell horrendous. And it's wheelchair accessible. With elevators in both directions. It also has exits on both ends of the platform which is convenient. My only criticism is that the staircases up from the platform are very narrow and there are only two. So during rush hour it takes a while to get to street level with all the people flowing up the stairs.

The photos speak for themselves--men's restroom at the 125th Street station is in completely…read moreunacceptable condition and requires immediate attention. The stalls are heavily rusted, damaged, stained, and have clearly been neglected for years. This facility looks ancient, poorly maintained, and is far below the standard passengers should expect at one of the busiest transit stations in Manhattan.The worst part is the severe lack of privacy. As you can see in my photo, the stall door is completely broken and doesn't even cover the opening. It leaves a massive gap that forces you to expose yourself to the entire room. Privacy and human dignity are basic expectations in any public restroom, but the current setup falls short.The MTA just raised the subway base fare to $3.00 under the promise of better service, yet paying riders are expected to use facilities like savages. I am not just posting this for myself, but to speak up for the thousands of daily commuters, seniors, and visitors who pass through this major transportation hub every day and are too intimidated or tired to complain.Cleanliness and maintenance are completely nonexistent here. The MTA needs to stop ignoring this station, bypass the lazy excuses, and immediately prioritize repairs, deep cleaning, and full modernization. We are paying more to ride; we deserve safe, clean, functional, and private restrooms. Fix this door immediately!

One day when I walked up to 125th Street on Broadway I took the two photos I'm posting with this…read morereview. I didn't do a review at the time. Someone complained to Yelp that my photos were posted to the wrong page. It's not unusual for a Station to have more than one entrance and exit. This is a cool station because it's above ground. I had no problems when I took the train down to 96th Street. I would definitely use this station again if the need arises. The elevated platform reminds me of the historic train lines I've seen in photos. I hope these two photos are posted correctly. They are two of my favorites. Enjoy

125th Street has an elevated old MTA station. It looks old and pretty cool. Probably the worst…read morething is that trains are local. A long wait is probably going to happen. The good thing is you get a nice view. A lot of elevated stations aren't that interesting, but this has a good view in a cool area. It serves only the 1 Train. There's another station a few blocks away where you can make a transfer. Broadway is the other street here. It makes an important intersection in Harlem at 125th Street. There's a lot of history around this. Close to here is Grant's Tomb, if you're into Civil War and political stuff. If you're into African American culture, then this is the place for you. It's close to Columbia University, a very nerdy smart college that can still be cool. There's a lot of good bars and restaurants. It's also close to CCNY. That's the school that was known for their great basketball team until a scandal. Best of all is looking out from the station and seeing everything. There's a great view of the Hudson River. It can get pretty cold. It's way up there with no roof. This can make for great views.

This train stop is important when navigating from the Bronx to the city. I normally take the 5…read moretrain but sometimes i meet up with friends and hop on the 6 and switch trains here. It's vital for traveling and definitely busy and popular. My issue is it's very dirty and unsafe. This stop needs more security

The 125th Ave Lexington Ave Station is an easy place to transfer between the express and local…read moretrains (4,5,6) and will be an even more useful station whenever the 2nd Avenue Q train is extended up here with a new street level entry adjacent to Metro North's Harlem-125 St. Station. This station was also one of the first ADA-compliant subway stations. Its artwork, all on the mezzanine level within the fare zone, includes: + Sculptor Houston Eugene Conwill's beautiful 1984 polychromic bronze triangular reliefs "The Open Secret" celebrating African-American culture. The detailed elements incorporated are worth examining. + New York born and raised artist Valerie Jean Maynard's 2003 wonderfully vibrant, colorful glass tile mosaic murals "Polyrhythmic Consciousness and Light," also reflecting the creativity generated from the neighborhood culture.

At 137th Street is an MTA station. It stops at CCNY. May get crowded when school is in session. Has…read moreaccess to only one side of platform when entering. The station is pretty clean for how busy it can get. A lot of commuters or else it's students at CCNY. It serves the 1 Train. This can get crowded when there's school or whenever. It has entrances and exits at the center of the platform. There's not that much room to get in and out so you often have to wait. It basically is a good way for students to get to CCNY. Other area attractions include some street markets. The station can get dirty but it's not too bad though.

This MTA subway station serves the 1 local train at 137th Street gaining passengers access to…read moreHarlem and Upper West Side of Manhattan, NYC. There is absolutely NO overpass or underpass passage to crossover to the other side of North bound or Downtown. Ergo, before you descend the stairs on street level entering the transit system make sure you are standing on the correct platform of "Northbound" vs. "Downtown." Upon entering the MTA turnstyle passengers are immediately located at the middle of the station as this is the only entrance/ exit for both sides.

The subways are coming along nicely in the big apple. Much cleaner, organized, maintained, and the…read moretrains are a smoother ride and modern experience.

Another MTA station is on 116th Street in Harlem. It seems mostly okay. Less filthy than many other…read morestations. Fairly safe except when it gets later. There aren't too many problems though. Get on here on the way up toward Washington Heights. It serves the B and C Trains. This shares the same track as the A Train, but that often runs express so it doesn't stop here unfortunately. Not to be confused with another station on 116th in Harlem. Over by Malcolm X Boulevard will you find that. Here it's a little busier. This station is pretty close to Columbia University and some other stuff. Basic station with a classic setup that's annoying. It matters which side of the street you enter on. There's no crossovers inside and you'll have to exit and go across the street to get to the other side if you enter wrong.

A big station not too hot, not crowded, have a police department in the station it have the A/B/C/D…read morelines, an express stop, 4 stars

An MTA station is on 145th Street in Harlem. It has lots of trains going through it with the A,…read moreB,C, and D Trains so there's never a long wait for one. Many opportunities to make a transfer. Fairly clean compared to many other stations around it. This also has a police station. Big station because of all the trains you can get on from here. It serves the A, B, C, and D Trains. There's many ways to make a transfer. Lower levels have the B and D. The B doesn't run on weekends. It still has plenty of other options to choose. The A often runs express but will always make a stop here. Upper levels have the A and C and this is where there's a police station. For how busy this is it's amazingly clean. This is usually safe with there being a police station. Getting to and from here is convenient and fast. It's one of the few stops for A when it runs express until 168th. The other important thing to remember is the B doesn't run on weekends.

This is going to be a new stop for me as my hair salon is located here…read more Clean quiet station @1pm. I'm sure when Columbia University school season is in full throttle it's very busy. But the real star is the chair aka The Throne that is planted in this station. Take a look at my picture. Observe. Reflect. Most importantly one day sit on this chair and you can be King for the day! Ride happily!

I'm mostly here off-peak and there never seem to be any issues…read more Plenty of metrocard vending machine, there is a new stand on the downtown platform (a nice convenance) and it does not smell.

The 135th Street Subway Station for the 2 and 3 Lenox Avenue line trains has been greatly improved…read morewith digital signage, countdown clocks, and ADA compliance - important given it provides access to the neighboring major city hospital. (Note - There is no tunnel to allow crossing over between platforms despite this being a 2/3 transfer station.) In 1995, the MTA installed tile mosaics wonderful "Harlem Timeline" by visual artist Willie Birch, whose works some have described as "storytelling art." The Downtown platform "What's in My Hand?" section includes recognizable figures such as: Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., Clara Ward, Madam C.J. Walker, Louis Armstrong, Joe Lewis, and Duke Ellington. The Northbound/Uptown platform "Village of Harlem" mosaic includes notables such as: Malcolm X, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, Thelonious Monk, Father Divine, Billie Holiday and Marcus Garvey. You may smile also seeing less famous individuals represented including the kids playing "double dutch." It also includes New York Public Library's exceptional Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture which sits immediately above at street level.

To get to Harlem 10037 take the 2/3 train to 135 St. The nabe isn't beautiful nor very safe. This…read morestation features artwork by Willie Birch.

This 125th St. Malcolm X Blvd./Lenox Av. Line (2,3 train) Subway Station, located in the center of…read morethe Harlem shopping/business district which has been under significant revitalization, has terrific artwork worth seeing! Both uptown and downtown tracks have the 1996 "Flying Home: Harlem Heroes and Heroines" mosaics by the Harlem-born multi-media artist Faith Ringgold (assisted by Tim Tait Designs), which delightfully highlight wonderful local Harlem venues as notable figures fly overhead, just like Superman and Superwoman. If you're unfamiliar with any of those spots and people, these mosaics give you suggestions of what to familiarize yourself with! For the time being, not everyone can take advantage of this station and use it to access all the wonderful amenities this neighborho. Without elevators, it makes it impossible for people with disabilities, seniors, or those with strollers!!! MTA should really prioritize making this station ADA compliant, especially with the super restaurants, updated shops, nearby Apollo and Victoria theaters, plus adjacent Studio Museum and Urban Civil Rights Museums soon opening!!! MTA's website says it's in their 2025-2029 plan, but who knows what that means time-wise.

To get to Harlem USA take the 2/3 train 125 St. The station if fairly decrepit but has some…read moreinteresting murals that were created by Faith Ringgold