The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) upgraded the 149 St-Hostos station in the Bronx to provide ADA-compliant access and improve circulation at a critical transfer hub serving the 2, 4 and 5 subway lines. As lead designer for the MTA Construction & Development design-build program, STV provided station, civil and site design supporting new elevators, reconfigured stairways and upgrades to communications, security and safety systems.
The work also restored and adaptively reused the station’s 120-year-old headhouse, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The completed project made the station fully accessible with three new elevators. MTA Unveils Accessibility Upgrades at 149 St–Hostos Station confirms that the station serves approximately 9,000 daily riders.
What challenges did STV address?
The project needed to make a more-than-century-old subway station accessible while preserving its historic character and maintaining transit service throughout construction. Improvements also enhanced circulation at this important South Bronx transfer point.
What solutions did STV deliver?
STV served as lead designer, providing station, civil and site design for ADA-compliant elevators, reconfigured stairways and communications, security and safety system upgrades. The project also included restoration and adaptive reuse of the historic headhouse.
The completed station features three elevators providing step-free connections between the street, mezzanine and platforms. The MTA also delivered two new mezzanine-to-platform stairways, a new fare-control area, LED lighting, station artwork, fire and public-address systems, and additional security cameras.
How does this project benefit the community?
The improvements provide accessible, step-free travel at a hub serving thousands of riders daily and connections to the 2, 4 and 5 lines. The project also supports the MTA’s systemwide commitment to provide ADA access at 95% of stations by 2055.
Key stats and accolades
- 3 new elevators, making the station fully accessible.
- Approximately 9,000 daily riders.
- Serves the 2, 4 and 5 subway lines.
- 120-year-old historic headhouse restored as part of the improvements and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Supports the MTA goal of making 95% of stations accessible by 2055.
