From End To End Everyday riding the A train…read more31 miles of track From Ozone Park, Queens to Inwood, Manhattan Encountering all walks of life First one up at sunrise Last one in the house at dusk Off peak hours in the morning Rush hour service in the evening Pushing to get in and out like squeezing an adult elephant into a sedan car "It's showtime!" so I attain another seat to evade Panhandlers scuffling passengers for money Babies and children wailing boisterously loud without end Gargantuan backpacks and duffle bags occupying unnecessary standing space The unemployed, Yuppies and teens bouncing their heads to music blaring deafening loud Religious garb froth the mouth emitting into the void The strong stench of burgers and French Fries fills the air and the floor for pollution The lack thereof courtesy and communication skills without the standard "excuse me" creates a malice world From End To End My long haul 2 hour train ride Passing through Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan I make my connection with the 1 Train No rain, nor snow, nor sleet, nor heat or humidity I trek my way to work Life is about the journey My final destination: The Bronx! Northern Manhattan's Washington Heights at 207th Street/ Inwood, here lies, the A train begins its 31 mile trek through Brooklyn to either Lefferts Boulevard or Far Rockaway in Queens. This station is mostly clean. Here lies distinctive artwork specifically unique for this station since it marks the beginning/end of the A train line "At the Start... At Long Last" 1999 by Sheila Levrant de Bretteville, silk screened silver tiles and mirror mosaic text. There are also single tile installation inscribed with quotes from both historical figures and ordinary people about travels to Washington Heights and Inwood, Manhattan. The interior of elevator shaft at the 24/7 token booth clerk contains silhouettes of people. Cool artwork uniquely for this location. One island platform with two trains sitting against opposite walls waiting for the bell to signal their scheduled departure time while hanging above an old fashioned lighted sign "next train track 1" or "next train track 2." Since this station is where A train terminate there is no need to speculate "when will the next train arrive?" or "how much time to wait for the next train?" At end of the platform operates a 24/7 @ 365 human token booth clerk. This station is easily connectable to buses: Bx7, Bx9, Bx12 to further strap hangers destination into the Bronx or M100 bus.

To get to Inwood and the Inwood Farm House take the A train to the last stop at 207 St. This…read morestation is in fairly good shape, and has an acceptable men's room. There is some decent artwork too.

At the Dyckman and Broadway intersection is a subway station which isn't bad. It gets credit for…read morehaving a pretty good location. Mostly safe. Cleaner than most of the other stations are. The Cloisters is a few minutes away up the big hill. Choose either of the Dyckman stations that are here. It serves the A Train. The other one is for the1 Train. Basically this is the nicer one. Mostly clean and safe which is what you want in a station. Also has a great location. Has a whole lot of cafes and restaurants. It's the next to last stop on the A. The 190th Street station is before it. The 207th Street station is after it. Also there's Fort Tryon Park close by. It's one of the big parks around here. The Cloisters is the main attraction here and is what brings most people up this way.

I take the train to and from this station fairly often to see my bestie and hairstylist. There's a…read morelot to do and eat in this area and the train station is def located in a central location. It's a pretty large train station and they keep it clean. It's also pretty modern in some areas like the turnstile and machines.

This is called a Yard Facility and it takes a huge space of land located close to Harlem River in…read morethe Upper West Side Of Manhattan. It starts on West 207 ST & 10 AVE. & goes up to West 215th ST & 10 AVE. I have seen many pictures of this place never got a chance to go inside but have seen the main entrance full of security guards and only workers are allowed in. The best way to view this place and get a real view of it is by... go to google com Type in Manhattan on the search bar. 2 pictures are going to pop up on the right side click on the map one. Its going to switch to google maps and on the left hand corner your going to click the small square to view it on earth mode. Drag the mouse all the way to reach 207 street yard facility. Its an amazing view and you get to see everything.

This yard is a spot for trains to layover. It is also known as the final testing place for many…read moretrains heading to the graveyard. Trains are held, rebuilt or scrapped in this yard. Please do not try to enter the yard as only authorized, trained personnel are allowed. The 600 volt third rail is no joke.

The workers that's sitting at the both can be more helpful. They are rude when you ask questions or…read moreneed help with any type of services. MTA needs to fix their machines and work on better customer service for the people who's paying for this service. The fares went up, they need to make sure the stations are clean, safe and easy accessible. Do better MTA. Overall the 1 train is pretty reliable and decent.

Getting out of Manhattan and into The Bronx? This subway station is elevated above ground where…read morestraphangers will be collectively rummaging into pockets, bags for one's beloved mobile phones and iPads for cellular service. Moving upward into The Bronx, the 1 train passes through Broadway Bridge where the final stop is 242nd Street- Van Cortlandt Park. With occasional train congestion, at times, in the morning this 215th Street station is skipped to allow spacing for time intervals. Northern Manhattan of Inwood is serviced by the 1 train at all times, this station was opened on March 12, 1906 (source: Wikipedia) This is my weekday daily commute of the 1 train at 215th Street in the passage of time... The Daily Grind The Daily Burn The Daily Strain This is my Daily Deal.

Stifling hot subway station without any cool air ventilation for passengers to wait for the 1 train…read morein torturous condition. Waiting time for train intervals are approximately ten minute difference because the 1 train is local. Dingy and dirty plus elevators constantly out of order. As a life long New Yorker who travels by subway, bus and railroad this station is horrible. Rubbish strewn overflowing the very minimal receptacles and MTA employees do not remove or dispose garbage. This station gives access to Northern Manhattan's Washington Heights as I sometimes visit friends. This station is on the western edge of Manhattan in the vicinity of George Washington Bridge. The original mosaic wall tiles are charming to admire and well restored.

This has to be the worst train station in Manhattan. Besides the fact that the 1 line is already a…read moremess, elevators here are always out of order and unfortunately its the only way to get down to the trains. The Metrocard machines rarely work - today they're only accepting coins, go figure. The staff is super rude even when you're just asking simple questions, with the exception of one really nice man who works the elevators sometimes. During the summer months the whole station feels like a hell hole, you won't make it through the elevators without sweating. If you don't mind the 3-4 block walk, the A station in 181st and Fort Washington is much better.

I been taking this train station for the past 20 years and may i say i have not seen 1 simple…read morerenovation but a paint job. This station was completed in 1906, But was opened in 1907. The total spending to extend the station rails from 207th Street and 238th Street were opened for use at the cost of $423,000. Now in 2016 That would be Millions of dollars since money change. Its always good i inform my readers with a bit of history information that i learn while reviewing these places. One of my biggest concerns about this train station is how it only has 1 booth and its on the downtown side. The uptown side has nothing, At least they can put machines to buy the metro cards. Another concern that i have is these stations should require elevators for every one a a lot of older people and people in wheelchairs have to take taxi or ride on the bus since many stations like this one do not provide a train. There is enough space for an elevator both sides have a great amount of space. This 207 street station has 3 rails the middle one is for emergency use. On the downtown side they provide a booth 2 metro card machines 2 metro card readers and 3 turn styles when you swipe the metro card to pay. The other side only has the turn styles to swipe. This happens many times i have seen it happen to many people. If you are going uptown do not go up the long stairs if your metro card is empty. You first have to cross to the other side the downtown side and pay to either renew your metro card which will cost you $1 extra dollar if you don't already have a metro card with you. These long stairs are located in both sides 4 long stairs very slipery since its all steel. So just be very careful i wish the city can focus more on making it more safe and convinient to the public to ride on trains. I found a great picture on google that i will be sharing of 207th Street station under construction in 1906, before development in the surrounding area took shape.

An obsolete and outdated subway station that is not handicap accessible but lots of stairs. Dark,…read moredingy, filthy and filled with litter everywhere. Northern Manhattan's 1 train that connects Manhattan and The Bronx this stations acts as a segue. Digital countdown clocks are available to display train intervals for the next train and the following train. Renovation for the 2015 era is in dire need. This station is elevated above ground.

Visiting good friends who dwell in Washington Heights, Manhattan is worth the long haul trek on the…read moreIRT 1 train. This station is immersed with art as I enjoy admiring such work. The entrance/exit at 190th Street and Broadway west of the station is at a hillside and accessed via a three block long passageway, which passes under Wadsworth Terrace and Avenue. Passengers can access this station at 191st Street and Broadway then walk the tunnel to the 1 train or the elevators to 191st Street and Nicholas Avenue. The 900 foot long (0.27432 km.) underground passageway between the station's Broadway entrance and the station itself is not owned nor maintained by the MTA, despite being marked as a subway entrance. It is property of the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation and is officially called "Tunnel Street" and also known as "The 91st Street Tunnel Beautification Project." (source: Wikipedia) The tunnel is also used as a connector between western and eastern Washington Heights. There is also a very beautiful tile mural with a couple floating and embracing each other for the appearance of being content. Some portions of this station contain long steep ramp with gradual incline and stairs which prevent or dispirited the physical challenge or ADA passengers gaining access. MTA fact: 191st Street subway station is the deepest station 180 feet (5486.4 centimeters) below street level. (source: http://web.mta.info/nyct/facts/ffsubway.htm)

New and real, honest review: This station is absolutely disgusting. It is consistently filthy,…read morepoorly maintained, and feels completely neglected. The tunnels--which are the only way in and out--are a major safety liability. They are dark, dirty, and feel extremely unsafe. There are often drug addicts lingering in these tunnels, and the lack of visible security or any security cameras makes it terrifying to pass through. Someone could easily be assaulted down there and no one would notice or intervene. This is by far the most dangerous and dirtiest subway station I have ever seen. It's unacceptable that commuters are forced to use tunnels like this with zero protection. Avoid this station if you can.

A train to Washington Heights and Inwood at Dyckman Street station which is fairly clean. This…read morestation has a wide platform for passengers to stand during peak hours without feeling overcrowded. The mosaic tiles are beautiful and well maintained "DYCKMAN - 200TH ST" in white sans serif lettering on a maroon background and black border. The IND Eighth Avenue Line for A train operates at all times. The underpass is very beneficial and convenient as it enable passengers to switch from downtown to uptown. Yes, there is a 24/7 booth manned by a MTA employee at this station.

I actually really like this train station! It's reliable and clean. It's modernized with some…read morepolice presence. It's at a central and commonly busy area in the heights. Def necessary for this community

We did not surface today, simply using 168th Street Station to transfer to the A train. This is an…read moreunderground station at 168th Street and Broadway in Washington Heights. It is served by the 1 and A trains all the time and the C train at all times except late nights. Transfer between the lines is inside the fare control, i.e., you do not need to leave and re-enter to pay another far. There are elevators available for the transfer. The station is reasonably clean and well lit. It's rather loud when the express trains pass through on the center tracks but there isn't much to be done about that except plug your ears. The station opened in 1948. [Review 15644 overall - 241 in New York - 1148 of 2021.]

Some days I head out walking aimlessly. I cross Central Park and return to my old stomping grounds…read moreon the West Side. I walk and walk, stop for a snack, sit in a park to rest, and find a place to eat lunch. By the time I get to 168th Street I may or may not walk home. The older I get the more likely a train home is better suited to my needs. I'm giving this station three stars. I don't use it to commute daily. Daily commuters may have a different opinion. The time of day I travel it's quiet and clean. I'm writing this review because of my love of this stations tile. The pastels in this subway are some of my favorite. I do enjoy visiting subway stations and posting on Yelp. I also post in case other Yelpers want to visit historic neighborhood locations. I try to give you ideas. If you enjoy Subway Stations and Tile Work be sure to check out this station. Enjoy the neighborhood while you're here. That's another review!

Affordable, convenient and always on time. If you need to get around and don't have a car this…read morestation and train is very convenient. They keep this station clean and protected by police too. Def a good station.

This station has been here forever but glad it's still here. Trains run on time and the cost is not…read moreexpensive. I would take it again with no hesitation.