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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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The Grace, 250 East 65th Street
The Grace, 250 East 65th Street Lenox Hill
225 East 76th Street
225 East 76th Street Lenox Hill
315 East 69th Street
315 East 69th Street Lenox Hill
146 East 49th Street
146 East 49th Street Midtown East
Harridge House, 225 East 57th Street
Harridge House, 225 East 57th Street Midtown East
MTA new subway map Credit: MTA | https://www.mta.info/map/5256 (PDF)
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.

Active sale listings near the NYC subway


St. George Tower, #22G (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

127 West 15th Street, #4F (Corcoran Group)

146 East 49th Street, #4B (Keller Williams NYC)

Skyline Tower, #410 (Modern Spaces)

24 Eighth Avenue, #2A (Garfield Realty Corp)

225 East 76th Street, #3EF (Compass)

Harridge House, #9D (Compass)

659 Baltic Street, #3 (Nest Seekers LLC)

The Waterford, #42D (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

The Powellton, #6E (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)
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Central Park Place, #14A (Corcoran Group)

Presidential Towers, #17B (Corcoran Group)

The Cambridge House, #16B (The Agency Brokerage)

The Grace, #8B (Compass)

315 East 69th Street, #11FG (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)

The Willow, #7A (Compass)

The Ansonia, #1079 (Corcoran Group)

The Elmscourt, #3S (Sothebys International Realty)

48 Gramercy Park North, #3B (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)

126 2nd Street, # (Corcoran Group)

The Normandy, #17LN (Coldwell Banker Warburg)

138 Reade Street, #5 (Compass)

33 Bleecker Street, #PHB (Corcoran Group)

62 Wyckoff Street, # (The Agency Brokerage)

130 Fort Greene Place, # (Compass)

Fifteen, #18 (Compass)

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