NYC Subway Access Score
Check walking distance to subway stations for any NYC address. See which lines are nearby and estimated commute times to popular destinations.
Check Transit AccessComplete Transit Analysis
Subway, bus, bike share and airport access near your address, from MTA, Citi Bike and TLC data.
Subway Station Distance
Straight-line distance and estimated walk time to the 6 nearest subway stations
MTA subway entrances (2024)Bus Stop Access
Bus stops within 400m and the routes they serve
MTA Bus Time stop dataCitibike Stations
Bike share stations with bike and dock counts as of when the report is calculated
Availability at report timeAirport Access
Median recorded Uber, Lyft and Via trip time from your taxi zone to JFK, LaGuardia and Newark
2024 TLC trip recordsWeekend Service
Planned MTA work affecting your nearest station on the coming weekend — shown, not scored
MTA service alerts feedCommute Times
Estimated minutes to 8 popular destinations by subway, bike, taxi and on foot
MTA weekday midday scheduleTransit Score by Walk Time
The points the nearest subway or Staten Island Railway entrance adds to the livability score (straight-line distance, walked at 3 mph).
All NYC Subway Lines Covered
The entrance data covers every MTA subway line; the report shows which lines stop at the stations nearest your address.
Broadway-7th Ave
Lexington Ave
Flushing
8th Ave
6th Ave
Brooklyn-Queens
Nassau St
14th St-Canarsie
Broadway
Shuttles
Beyond Just Distance
Multiple Stations
See the 6 nearest subway stations, not just the closest one. More options means more flexibility.
Transfer Points
Understand which lines connect at nearby stations for easier access to different parts of the city.
Neighborhood Vibe
Get AI-generated insights about the transit character of your neighborhood and what it means for daily life.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find apartments near the subway in NYC?
Enter any NYC address on DwellCheck to see the 6 nearest subway stations, the lines at each, and estimated walk times (straight-line distance at 3 mph). The nearest station sets the Transit Access points, so you can compare addresses.
How is the transit score calculated?
There is no separate transit score; transit checks add points to the overall livability score. Subway and Staten Island Railway: +5 if the nearest entrance is under 0.1 mile, -8 if it is over 0.6 mile. Citi Bike: +3 for a station within 200m. Airport access: +3 when the fastest of JFK, LaGuardia and Newark is 19 minutes away or less, 0 up to 29, −3 up to 33, −5 beyond that — the cut-offs are the 25th, 75th and 90th percentiles across NYC taxi zones, not round numbers. Weekend service is shown but not scored: it cost −5 until September 15, 2026, but a score is cached for up to 14 days, so the penalty outlived the weekend it described. Bus stops (+5 to -3) are scored under Quality of Life. The number of subway lines is shown but not scored.
What subway data does DwellCheck use?
We use the MTA Subway Entrances and Exits: 2024 dataset on NY State Open Data, which covers every station entrance on every line and the Staten Island Railway. It is a static 2024 file, so entrances opened or closed since then are not reflected. Commute estimates use the MTA GTFS schedule, and weekend checks use the MTA service alerts feed.
Does DwellCheck show bus routes?
Yes. The report lists MTA bus stops within 400m and the routes they serve. Any stop adds +3, 3 or more routes add +2 more, and no stop within 400m subtracts 3. Bus access is scored under Quality of Life.
Can I see commute times to specific locations?
DwellCheck estimates minutes to 8 fixed destinations (Midtown, FiDi/WTC, Hudson Yards, Penn Station, Williamsburg, Dimes Square, the West Village and Lincoln Center). Subway times are the walk to a nearby station plus the scheduled weekday midday ride from MTA timetables, with typical waits and transfers; bike, taxi and walking times use straight-line distance. They do not affect the score. For any other destination, or for rush-hour and real-time trips, use Google Maps or the MTA Trip Planner.
What about Citibike availability?
We show the 5 nearest Citibike stations with the classic bikes, e-bikes, and empty docks Citi Bike reported when your report was calculated (reports are cached for up to 14 days). This is especially useful for last-mile commuting or quick trips around the neighborhood.
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