Court Square is either an elevated station or an underground station (that happens to also be a terminal), depending on if you ask the IRT or the IND. Located in the heart of Long Island City, this station has a few things going for it. Let’s look.
The E/F and G platforms, while separate, are connected by a rather lengthy concourse. Both platforms are largely the same, with the usual amenities. The concourses connecting them are not only long but also stupidly oversized. As for what specifically is on the platform, nothing much. Just clocks, benches, and whatnot. As for the 7, there’s an escalator heading up to the IRT headhouse encased in glass – and it looks quite cool! As for the IRT headhouse, though, there’s nothing special. It does feel weird being in an elevated station in a place as densely built as LIC, though, surrounded by glass high rises everywhere. Overall, though, not a bad station.
The good: It serves the heart of LIC! Furthermore, the lines are all interconnected, and it’s accessible (save for the E/F heading east).
The bad: The E/F is only partly accessible. Also, the transfer from the G to pretty much anything else can be a bit of a hike (especially to the 7).
Nearby points of interest: CUNY’s law school, some luxury housing, and whatnot. Nothing too crazy here.
Transit connections:
MTA subway (Lines #7, E, F, G)
MTA bus (B32, B62, Q63, Q67, Q101, Q102, Q103)
Overall, it’s not that bad and it feels weird. But, it’s not a bad station.
Rating: 7/10
