14th Street station (PATH)
| Company type | Rapid transit station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation |
| Founded | February 25, 1908 |
| Headquarters | Manhattan, New York City , United States |
Area served | Manhattan, New York City |
| Products | PATH train services (Hoboken–33rd Street, Journal Square–33rd Street) |
The 14th Street station serves as an important hub within the PATH network, located at the intersection of 14th Street and Sixth Avenue in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood, New York City. On weekdays, it accommodates the Hoboken–33rd Street and Journal Square–33rd Street routes, while on weekends it operates for the Journal Square–33rd Street (via Hoboken) service.
History
Originally inaugurated on February 25, 1908, the station experienced modifications during the development of the Sixth Avenue Line. This included extending the platforms southward and closing off the northern sections to enable the downtown platform to share an entrance with the downtown IND subway.
In 1986, renovations were carried out on the southbound platform, which was subsequently lengthened in 1987.
Station layout
This PATH facility features two side platforms without any crossover or crossunder connections between them. The southbound platform connects to a mezzanine shared with the IND Sixth Avenue Line's station, whereas the northbound platform provides a direct exit to street level. The PATH tracks run above the express tracks of the Sixth Avenue Line, constructed in the mid-1960s through deep-bore tunneling and remain hidden from view on the platforms. At this station and at 23rd Street, where potential lower-level platforms were planned, the deep-bore tunnel shifts from a circular to a square shape. There is no complimentary transfer available between PATH platforms or to other stations within the 14th Street/Sixth Avenue complex.
19th Street station
Located north of 14th Street is the disused 19th Street station, which was once the northern terminus of the Hudson and Manhattan Railroad. Opened on February 25, 1908, it ceased operations on August 1, 1954. Presently, this area is utilized for housing mechanical equipment and remains visible to passengers traveling between 14th and 23rd Streets.
Subway connections
Passengers can access several direct New York City Subway lines from this location:
- 14th Street station on the IND Sixth Avenue Line ()
- 14th Street station on the IRT Broadway – Seventh Avenue Line () via a brief connecting passage
- Sixth Avenue station on the BMT Canarsie Line ()
Travelers coming from New Jersey must exit to street level before entering a nearby subway entrance to reach the IND station’s mezzanine.
For commuters heading toward New Jersey, PATH entrances are located at both the southwest and northwest corners of Sixth Avenue and 14th Street. The entrance serving trains bound for 33rd Street is situated midblock along the east side of Sixth Avenue between 13th and 14th Streets. Nearby points of interest include The New School and Union Square.