86th Street station (IRT Second Avenue Line)

The 86th Street station was an express station on the demolished IRT Second Avenue Line in Manhattan, New York City. It had two levels. The lower level had two tracks and two side platforms, and was served by local trains. The upper level was built as a part of the Dual Contracts and had one track and two side platforms for express trains. The next stop to the north was 92nd Street for local trains and 125th Street for express trains. The next stop to the south was 80th Street for local trains and 57th Street for express trains. The station closed on June 11, 1940. The site is now served by the 86th Street station of the Second Avenue Subway.

For other uses, see 86th Street.
Not to be confused with 86th Street (IND Second Avenue Line).
86TH ST.
Former Manhattan Railway elevated station
General information
LocationEast 86th Street and 2nd Avenue
New York, NY
Yorkville, Manhattan
Coordinates40°46′40.33″N 73°57′6.25″W
Operated byInterborough Rapid Transit Company
Line(s)Second Avenue Line
Platforms4 side platforms (2 on each level)
Tracks2 (lower level)
1 (upper level)
Construction
Structure typeElevated
Platform levels2
History
OpenedMarch 1, 1880 (March 1, 1880)
ClosedJune 11, 1940 (June 11, 1940)[1]
Former services
Preceding station Interborough Rapid Transit Following station
125th Street
toward Bronx Park, Fordham Road or Freeman Street
 Second Avenue
Express
 57th Street
toward City Hall
92nd Street
toward 129th Street
 Second Avenue
Local
 80th Street
toward South Ferry or City Hall

References
  1. "Court to Hear Plea to Stay Razing of 'El'". The Herald Statesman. Yonkers, New York. June 12, 1940. p. 9. Retrieved March 9, 2021 – via Newspapers.com. open access


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