If you’re living in New York City, more than likely, you’re going to be utilizing its public transportation on a daily basis to get around the city. One of these methods includes the subway system, which runs through the different parts of the city, from the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, to Brooklyn. Folks who need to commute daily to work will often choose to live in a neighborhood that has a subway stop which directly connects to work. Today, we’ll go over the best neighborhoods along the many 6 train stops in the city.
6 train stops NYC
There are a total of 18 subway stops in the Bronx and 20 stops in the borough of Manhattan. In order from north to south is a list of stops that the 6 train stops from the Bronx to Manhattan. We’ve specifically pointed out stops that services not only the local 6 train but also the 4, 5 train line route. For your convenience, we’ve also marked the stops that are ADA accessible.
Bronx stops:
- Pelham Bay Park (ADA accessible)
- Buhre Av
- Middletown Rd
- Westchester Sq-East Tremont Av (ADA accessible)
- Zerega Av
- Castle Hill Av
- Parkchester – also services the express 4, 5 route
- St Lawrence Av
- Morrison Av-Soundview
- Elder Av
- Whitlock Av
- Hunts Point Av (ADA accessible) – also services the express 4, 5 route
- Longwood Av
- E 149 St (ADA accessible)
- E 143 St-Mary’s St
- Cypress Av
- Brook Av
- 3 Av-138 St – also services the express 4, 5 route
Manhattan stops:
- 125 St (ADA accessible) – also services the express 4, 5 route
- 116 St
- 110 St
- 103 St
- 96 St
- 86 St – also services the express 4, 5 route
- 77 St
- 68 St-Hunter College (ADA accessible)
- 59 St – also services the express 4, 5 route
- 51 St (ADA accessible)
- Grand Central-42 St (ADA accessible) – also services the express 4, 5 route
- 33 St
- 28 St (ADA accessible (southbound only))
- 23 St (ADA accessible)
- 14 St-Union Sq – also services the express 4, 5 route
- Astor Pl
- Bleeker St (ADA accessible)
- Spring St
- Canal St (ADA accessible)
- Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall
You can also locate a 6 train stops map in PDF format directly on the MTA’s stop. Alternatively, you can read through a text format of the 6 train stops map here.
Best Bronx neighborhoods along 6 train stops
Parkchester
Located right off of the Parkchester 6 train stop, is the neighborhood of Parkchester, Bronx. This small neighborhood is centrally located around the Parkchester Oval, a large collection of rental apartment buildings. Average rents in this neighborhood range from $2,400 in the lower quartile to $2,550 in the upper quartile. Residents of this neighborhood can enjoy easy access to local parks such as the Bronx Unionport Parkchester Park and the Caserta Playground. Want to shop and eat instead? Walk a few blocks and enjoy your time shopping at Macy’s and Marshalls then grab a bite to eat at Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar. Be sure to check out events from the Parkchester Recreation Department if you’re looking to socialize and join a tight-knit community.
Morris Park
Just north of Parkchester is Morris Park. The neighborhood runs alongside the Westchester Sq-E Tremont Av subway stop. Commuters just have to walk about 15 – 20 minutes to reach the heart of the neighborhood. Apartments here range from $1,600 in the lower quartile to $1,800 in the upper quartile. Unlike Parkchester, Morris Parks is filled with a lot more single-family homes and townhouses. The neighborhood is known to be a residential and family-oriented neighborhood.
Country Club
The neighborhood of Country Club, Bronx, is located about a 15 minute walk from Buhre Av (the second to last stop on the 6 train line in the Bronx). Country Club is located adjacent to the Bruckner Expressway and Eastchester Bay. It’s known to be a quiet and family oriented neighborhood with easy access to Pelham Park. Rents here are a bit higher. Listings range from $3,098 in the lower quartile to $14,303 in the upper quartile.
Best Manhattan neighborhoods along 6 train stops
Upper East Side
Everybody has heard of the Upper East Side. Shows like Sex and the City, Gossip Girl, and more have popularized this neighborhood for decades. Listings in this neighborhood will usually range from $3,200 in the lower quartile to $6,200 in the upper quartile. The Upper East Side is one of the largest neighborhoods in our list today, it stretches from 59th Street all the way to 96th Street. With expensive subneighborhoods such as Carnegie Hill and Lenox Hill within its borders. Folks looking to live here, can access the neighborhood through multiple subway station stops located at 96th Street, 86th Street, 77th Street, 68th Street, and finally 59th Street.
Gramercy Park
Located just east of Union Square, is the neighborhood of Gramercy Park. This neighborhood is small compared to some others in the city, however, it comes with access to amazing restaurants, bars, and parks such as the Stuyvesant Square Park. As such, its price ranges are one of the highest on our list of neighborhoods today, ranging from $5,290 in the lower quartile to $7,795 in the upper quartile. Folks looking to commute from Gramercy Park, will have easy access to the 6 train from the Union Square stop. Conveniently, the Union Square stop also services other train lines such as the 4, 5, L, N, Q, R, W.
Financial District
Last but not least, the Financial District (Fidi), Manhattan. The author may be biased towards this neighborhood. Having spent over 5 years living in this neighborhood. However, Fidi truly is great neighborhood to live in with plenty of fun and up-and-coming restaurants and bars to explore. Commuters can easily access this neighborhood by getting off at the Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall stop then walking 5-10 minutes south. Apartments in this neighborhood can range from $3,982 in the lower quartile to $6,495 in the upper quartile. Prospective tenants will find mostly apartments in luxury high rises in this neighborhood.
