40th Street-Lowery Street

40th Street-Lowery Street is another stop along the elevated run of the 7 train through Sunnyside, Queens, sitting between 33rd Street-Rawson Street and the busier hub at Queensboro Plaza. Like its neighbours, it serves a quiet, largely residential stretch of Sunnyside, and the elevated tracks above Queens Boulevard give it the same open, above-ground feel typical of this part of the line.

The station is a genuine local stop rather than a destination, drawing riders from the surrounding blocks of low-rise apartment buildings and rowhouses. It sits close enough to Sunnyside Gardens and the busier Queensboro Plaza interchange that either is an easy add-on to a visit here.

Station Overview

40th Street-Lowery Street opened in 1917 on the IRT Flushing Line and sits in Zone 1, in the Sunnyside section of Queens. It is served by the 7 train. The station is accessible, with facilities including toilets and passenger information.

Lines and Connectivity

The 7 train at 40th Street-Lowery Street runs west toward Queensboro Plaza and into Manhattan, reaching Grand Central and Times Square, and east through the rest of Sunnyside, Corona and Flushing. This stop is served by local trains only.

Station Layout and Structure

The station is elevated on a steel structure above Queens Boulevard, with a straightforward two-platform layout and stairs to street level on both sides of the avenue.

Accessibility

40th Street-Lowery Street is an accessible station, with step-free routes between the street and the platform. Clear signage marks the exits.

Travel Tips

• Queensboro Plaza, a short ride away, offers additional connections including the N and W trains.
• This stop is served by local 7 trains only, so check for express service further along if you are in a hurry.
• Sunnyside Gardens is within walking distance for a look at the historic planned community.

Nearby Attractions

Sunnyside Gardens - a walk away, a 1920s planned garden community with shared courtyards and low-rise housing.

Sunnyside neighbourhood - around the station, a quiet residential district with local dining along Greenpoint Avenue and Queens Boulevard.

Queensboro Plaza - a short ride west, a major interchange with additional subway connections into Manhattan.

Timings and Best Time to Travel

The 7 train runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with less frequent overnight service roughly between midnight and 5am. Weekday mornings and evenings bring the busiest local commuter traffic through this stretch of Sunnyside.