The New York City subway map just got its first major redesign in half a century, and it’s a big step toward making the system easier to navigate. Created by the MTA’s in-house design team, the new map uses bold colors, clean lines, and a simpler layout that nods to Massimo Vignelli’s iconic 1972 design. It’s easier to read—especially on screens—with horizontal text, high-contrast station markers, and an uncluttered legend that includes accessibility info, transfer points, and a QR code for real-time updates. The goal? A modern map that matches the needs of today’s riders.
This update is part of a long history of subway map changes, each trying to strike the right balance between clarity and geographic accuracy. The earliest maps were fragmented by company, which caused confusion until they were unified under city control. Designers like George Salomon, Massimo Vignelli, and Michael Hertz all left their mark—Vignelli with his sleek, abstract look, and Hertz with a more realistic layout that became the standard for decades. The new map draws from both approaches, blending clean visuals with practical geography to create something that’s both familiar and fresh.
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Living close to a subway station in New York City offers significant advantages. Being the 'life blood of the city,' it enhances daily convenience for those who rely on it for commuting to work, errands, or social activities. Proximity to the subway can also increase property values, as easy access to transit is a highly sought-after amenity for most New Yorkers. Additionally, blocks near subway stations often experience increased economic activity, with businesses benefiting from the foot traffic and accessibility. For residents, this means a vibrant community with a variety of amenities within reach.
In celebration of the new subway map and the benefits of transit-oriented living, we've curated a selection of listings with open houses this weekend, all located within a block or two of a subway station. These homes offer not only the charm and comfort you're seeking but also the unique convenience (in this country at least) of transit-oriented living.
In celebration of the new subway map and the benefits of transit-oriented living, we've curated a selection of listings with open houses this weekend, all located within a block or two of a subway station. These homes offer not only the charm and comfort you're seeking but also the unique convenience (in this country at least) of transit-oriented living.
Active sale listings near the NYC subway
St. George Tower, #22G
$725,000
Brooklyn Heights | Cooperative | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
Open House: Sunday, April 13
St. George Tower, #22G (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
127 West 15th Street, #4F
$789,000
Chelsea | Cooperative | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
Open House: Sunday, April 13
127 West 15th Street, #4F (Corcoran Group)
146 East 49th Street, #4B
$800,000
Midtown East | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
Open House: Sunday, April 13
146 East 49th Street, #4B (Keller Williams NYC)
Skyline Tower, #410
$835,000 (-1.2%)
Long Island City | Condominium | Studio, 1 Bath | 486 ft2
Open House: Sunday, April 13
Skyline Tower, #410 (Modern Spaces)
24 Eighth Avenue, #2A
$800,000
Park Slope | Cooperative | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
Open House: Sunday, April 13
24 Eighth Avenue, #2A (Garfield Realty Corp)
225 East 76th Street, #3EF
$1,150,000
Lenox Hill | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Open House: Sunday, April 13
225 East 76th Street, #3EF (Compass)
Harridge House, #9D
$1,225,000
Midtown East | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Open House: Sunday, April 13
Harridge House, #9D (Compass)
659 Baltic Street, #3
$1,250,000
Park Slope | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
Open House: Sunday, April 13
659 Baltic Street, #3 (Nest Seekers LLC)
The Waterford, #42D
$1,325,000
Yorkville | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,031 ft2
Open House: Sunday, April 13
The Waterford, #42D (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
The Powellton, #6E
$1,395,000
Broadway Corridor | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,400 ft2
Open House: Sunday, April 13
The Powellton, #6E (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)
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Central Park Place, #14A
$1,550,000 (-1.6%)
Midtown West | Condominium | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 782 ft2
Open House: Saturday, April 13
Central Park Place, #14A (Corcoran Group)
Presidential Towers, #17B
$1,595,000
Riverside Dr./West End Ave. | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,400 ft2
Open House: Saturday April 12
Presidential Towers, #17B (Corcoran Group)
The Cambridge House, #16B
$1,795,000
Greenwich Village | Cooperative | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
Open House: Sunday, April 13
The Cambridge House, #16B (The Agency Brokerage)
The Grace, #8B
$1,975,000
Lenox Hill | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,350 ft2
Open House: Sunday, April 13
The Grace, #8B (Compass)
315 East 69th Street, #11FG
$2,175,000
Lenox Hill | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, 3 Baths
Open House: Sunday, April 13
315 East 69th Street, #11FG (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)
The Willow, #7A
$2,200,000
Gramercy Park | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,161 ft2
Open House: Sunday, April 13
The Willow, #7A (Compass)
The Ansonia, #1079
$2,650,000
Broadway Corridor | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,338 ft2
Open House: Sunday, April 13
The Ansonia, #1079 (Corcoran Group)
The Elmscourt, #3S
$2,795,000
Carnegie Hill | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Open House: Sunday, April 13
The Elmscourt, #3S (Sothebys International Realty)
48 Gramercy Park North, #3B
$1,500,000
Gramercy Park | Cooperative | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
Open House: Sunday, April 13
48 Gramercy Park North, #3B (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)
126 2nd Street, #TH
$2,890,000
Gowanus | Townhouse | 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 2,400 ft2
Open House: Sunday, April 13
126 2nd Street, # (Corcoran Group)
The Normandy, #17LN
$3,500,000
Riverside Dr./West End Ave. | Cooperative | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths | 2,400 ft2
Open House: Sunday, April 13
The Normandy, #17LN (Coldwell Banker Warburg)
138 Reade Street, #5
$4,650,000
Tribeca | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 2,054 ft2
Open House: Saturday, April 12
138 Reade Street, #5 (Compass)
33 Bleecker Street, #PHB
$4,995,000
NoHo | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths | 2,600 ft2
Open House: Sunday, April 13
33 Bleecker Street, #PHB (Corcoran Group)
62 Wyckoff Street, #TH
$4,999,000
Boerum Hill | Townhouse | 6+ Bedrooms, 4 Baths | 3,800 ft2
Open House: Sunday, April 13
62 Wyckoff Street, # (The Agency Brokerage)
130 Fort Greene Place, #TH
$5,250,000
Fort Greene | Townhouse | 6+ Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths | 3,781 ft2
Open House: Sunday, April 13
130 Fort Greene Place, # (Compass)
Fifteen, #18
$5,450,000
Central Park West | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths | 2,662 ft2
Open House: Sunday, April 13
Fifteen, #18 (Compass)
Would you like to tour any of these properties?
Just complete the info below.
Or call us at (212) 755-5544
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