MTA Subway Station Complexes in New York City

New York City's subway system station complexes, which are collections of interconnected stations within fare control or on different levels. The dataset is maintained by the State of New York and was last updated in March 2026. It lists these complexes, though the specific row and column counts are unknown.

Use Cases

• Map the network of station complexes using coordinates and interconnection data.
• Analyze the distribution of complexes across boroughs using geographic tags like 'Staten Island Railway'.
• Study the physical structure of the transit system by examining data on connecting passageways, stairways, escalators, or elevators.

Strengths

• Data is maintained by the authoritative State of New York organization.
• Offers multiple file formats (XML, RDF, JSON, CSV) for user flexibility.
• Includes geographic coordinates for spatial analysis of station locations.

Limitations

• The dataset's size, row count, and specific column schema are unknown, hindering initial assessment.
• The description lacks sample data, making it difficult to verify data structure and quality.
• The license is listed as 'notspecified', creating potential uncertainty for commercial or redistribution use.

Provenance

Source

State of New York

Collection Method

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Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated on 2026-03-14.

Geography

New York City, including the New York City Transit and Staten Island Railway systems.