Astor Place Subway Entrance (New York City, New York)

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A replica of one of the original entry kipsks. This stairway leads to the uptown platform of Astor Place station for the 6 train. It's one of the original stations of the subway system. It serves the 4 (late nights), 6 (all times), and <6> (weekdays until 8:45 p.m., peak direction).

Located at the intersection of Lafayette Street and Astor Place between the East Village and NoHo, it is served by the 6 train at all times, the <6> train during weekday in peak direction and by the 4 train during late nights. The original plans for the Hudson and Manhattan Railroad (now PATH) included a spur along Ninth Street to this station.

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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astor_Place_(IRT_Lexington_Avenue_Line)
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Coordinates:   40°43'48"N   73°59'27"W
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