19th Street station (H&M)
| Company type | Public transit station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation |
| Founded | February 25, 1908 |
| Headquarters | Manhattan, New York City , United States |
Area served | Manhattan, New York City |
| Products | PATH transit services (Hoboken–33rd Street and Journal Square–33rd Street lines) |
The 14th Street station is an important stop within the PATH transit network, located at the intersection of 14th Street and Sixth Avenue in Manhattan’s Chelsea district. It accommodates the Hoboken–33rd Street and Journal Square–33rd Street lines on weekdays, while on weekends it operates the Journal Square–33rd Street (via Hoboken) route. In 2018, this station managed roughly 2.7 million riders, placing it ninth in usage among PATH stations despite experiencing a 5.5% drop in passenger numbers that year.
History
Originally inaugurated on February 25, 1908, the station underwent minor alterations during the development of the Sixth Avenue Line. The platforms were extended toward the south, and the northern sections were closed to enable the downtown platform to share an entrance with the downtown IND subway station.
In 1986, renovation work was carried out on the southbound platform, followed by an extension in 1987 designed to handle growing passenger volumes.
Station layout
This PATH facility consists of two side platforms that lack any crossover or crossunder connections. The southbound platform connects to a mezzanine shared with the IND Sixth Avenue Line's station, whereas the northbound platform provides a direct street exit. The PATH tracks are positioned above the express tracks of the Sixth Avenue Line, which were constructed using deep-bore tunneling techniques during the mid-1960s. The tunnel profile transitions from circular to rectangular beneath this station and again at 23rd Street, where infrastructure exists for potential lower-level platforms. There is no complimentary transfer available between the two platforms or to other stations within the 14th Street/Sixth Avenue complex.
19th Street station
Situated just north of 14th Street, the now-defunct 19th Street station was originally the northern endpoint of the Hudson and Manhattan Railroad. It commenced service on February 25, 1908, and ceased operations on August 1, 1954. Presently, it functions as storage space for mechanical systems and remains visible to passengers traveling between 14th and 23rd Streets.
Subway connections
Direct links to the New York City Subway include:
- 14th Street station on the IND Sixth Avenue Line ()
- 14th Street station on the IRT Broadway – Seventh Avenue Line () accessible via a brief passage
- Sixth Avenue station on the BMT Canarsie Line ()
Travelers coming from New Jersey must exit to street level and enter a nearby subway entrance to reach the IND station mezzanine.
Entrances for PATH passengers heading toward New Jersey are located at both the southwest and northwest corners of Sixth Avenue and 14th Street; meanwhile, access for those traveling toward 33rd Street is situated midblock on the east side of Sixth Avenue between 13th and 14th Streets. Notable nearby sites include The New School and Union Square.