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    2.6 (16 reviews)
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    Steve A.

    125th Street has an MTA station at Lexington Avenue. It's convenient for getting to and from East Harlem. This is the station that's most convenient to the Apollo Theater. Actual station is kind of dirty. The best thing about this is the transfers. Because it's so busy you might need to wait awhile. It serves the 4, 5, and 6 Trains. The worst is evenings on a weekday. As for the station itself, it's okay. They certainly can get worse than this. It does have some sketchy characters. There's a few drug addicts and drunks as others have mentioned. Luckily there seems to always be a police officer here. They keep them from getting too annoying and violent. It also has transfers here. It's a stop for the M60 to LaGuardia. There's also the Metro North Railroad.

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    Marianne C.

    Not the best station to transfer from the train when trying to get to LGA by bus. Transfer here with caution. The bus stop is right across the street soon after you exit the platform. Somebody was getting arrested while I wait for my transfer bus and this is in the middle of the day at 1pm. No commotion or anything. It looks like a day to day norm for them. Tourists are easily spotted because of backpacks and luggages in tow. Yes, subway and bus is the cheapest way to get from point A to point B ($2.75) Unless you want to pay for Uber from Lower Manhattan to LGA that's all up to you. It'll just be 1500% $$$ more and more than likely longer time due to traffic.

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    Pretty terrible! It's run down, dirty, and not a station that I would want to visit again in the future...

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    MTA - 125th St Subway Station

    3.3(8 reviews)
    1.0 miHarlem

    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!

    The only subway station in manhattan is on the fly over, is at 125 st and broadway, has the local 1…read moretrain 4 star

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    MTA - 125th Street Subway Station - Coasting+Labor Day Weeknd '22

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    4.4(7 reviews)
    1.3 miHarlem

    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.

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    MTA - 135th St. Subway Station - 2 - 3 - 135th St Lenox Ave Line Subway Station (2,3) - Willie Birch "Harlem Timeline" 1995, left half "Village of Harlem" on Bronx/Uptown side

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    2.8(4 reviews)
    0.7 miHarlem

    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.

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    MTA - 135th St. Subway Station - 2 - 3 - 135th St Lenox Ave Line Subway Station (2,3) - Willie Birch "Harlem Timeline" 1995, right half "Village of Harlem" on Bronx/Uptown side

    135th St Lenox Ave Line Subway Station (2,3) - Willie Birch "Harlem Timeline" 1995, right half "Village of Harlem" on Bronx/Uptown side

    MTA - 135th St. Subway Station - 2 - 3 - 135th St Lenox Ave Line Subway Station (2,3) - Willie Birch "Harlem Timeline" 1995, right half "What's in My Hand?" on Downtown side

    135th St Lenox Ave Line Subway Station (2,3) - Willie Birch "Harlem Timeline" 1995, right half "What's in My Hand?" on Downtown side

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    MTA - 125th St Subway Station - 125th St Subway Station (2,3) - Faith Ringgold "Flying Home: Harlem Heroes & Heroines" 1996 (Downtown) Studio Museum in Harlem

    MTA - 125th St Subway Station

    3.8(4 reviews)
    0.5 miHarlem

    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

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    MTA - 125th St Subway Station - 125th St Subway Station (2,3) - Faith Ringgold "Flying Home: Harlem Heroes & Heroines" 1996 (Downtown) Apollo Theater

    125th St Subway Station (2,3) - Faith Ringgold "Flying Home: Harlem Heroes & Heroines" 1996 (Downtown) Apollo Theater

    MTA - 125th St Subway Station - 125th St Subway Station (2,3) - Faith Ringgold "Flying Home: Harlem Heroes & Heroines" 1996 (Downtown) Harlem Opera House

    125th St Subway Station (2,3) - Faith Ringgold "Flying Home: Harlem Heroes & Heroines" 1996 (Downtown) Harlem Opera House

    MTA - 125th St Subway Station - 125th St Subway Station (2,3) - Faith Ringgold "Flying Home: Harlem Heroes & Heroines" 1996 (Downtown) Cotton Club

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    125th St Subway Station (2,3) - Faith Ringgold "Flying Home: Harlem Heroes & Heroines" 1996 (Downtown) Cotton Club

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