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Lexington Avenue Local

Apartments Near the 6 Train at 138 St-3 Av

The Astelle sits about three blocks from the 6 at 3 Av-138 St, the first stop into Manhattan and a roughly twenty-five-minute ride to Grand Central. A new 2025 building in Mott Haven.

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The short answer

About three blocks to the 6 train

The Astelle is at 286 Rider Avenue, roughly three blocks from the 6 train at 3 Av-138 St. The 6 is the Lexington Avenue Local, a 24-hour line, and 3 Av-138 St is the closest stop to the building. From there it is about a twenty-five-minute ride to Grand Central, with the rest of the East Side following one stop after another.

The line

Where the 6 takes you

From 3 Av-138 St the 6 runs straight down the East Side of Manhattan. These are the headline stops in order, each the door to a different part of the city.

3 Av-138 St

Lexington Avenue Local, 24 hours

3 Av-138 St

Lexington Avenue Local, 24 hours

Closest stop, about three blocks from The Astelle

Manhattan stops, in order south

125 St
86 St
68 St - Hunter College
59 St
51 St
Grand Central - 42 St
23 St
14 St - Union Sq
Astor Pl
Brooklyn Bridge - City Hall

The 4 and 5 express trains are also nearby at 138 St-Grand Concourse, a few blocks west, when you want to skip stops.

Approximate ride times

From 3 Av-138 St into the city

Approximate off-peak ride times on the 6 from 3 Av-138 St, per MTA and Google Maps trip estimates. Real-world times vary with the schedule, transfers, and time of day; the roughly twenty-five minutes to Grand Central is the anchor everything else hangs off.

Approximate off-peak travel time on the 6 train from 3 Av-138 St to common Manhattan destinations. Times are rounded estimates per MTA and Google Maps and vary by schedule and time of day.
Destination	How	Approx. time
Grand Central-42 St	6, direct	About 25 min
68 St-Hunter College	6, direct	About 20 min
14 St-Union Sq	6, direct	About 30 min
Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall	6, direct	About 35 min

6 train (Lexington Avenue Local) line map, MTA

At the station

Service and access at 3 Av-138 St

24-hour service: The 6 runs around the clock, so a late shift or an early flight is not a problem at this station.
Express a few blocks away: When you want to skip the local stops, the 4 and 5 are at 138 St-Grand Concourse, a short walk west.
Accessibility upgrades underway: The MTA has the station in its accessibility program, with elevator and ADA improvements planned. Check the station's MTA page for the current accessibility status before you travel.¹

For commuters

Why the 6 works

A one-seat ride into Midtown and downtown matters more than a headline number, because every avoided transfer is a few minutes and a lot of friction saved. The 6 gives you that: from the closest stop you reach Grand Central, Union Square, and the Brooklyn Bridge without changing trains. And because it runs all day and night, the commute holds up whether you keep banker's hours or a hospital schedule.

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The line

Getting around questions

Which subway is closest to The Astelle?

The 6 train at 3 Av-138 St is the closest stop, about three blocks from the building. The 4 and 5 express trains are also nearby at 138 St-Grand Concourse.

How long is the ride to Grand Central?

About twenty-five minutes on the 6 from 3 Av-138 St, off-peak. Times vary with the schedule and time of day.

Does the 6 train run all night?

Yes. The 6, the Lexington Avenue Local, is a 24-hour line, so service is available around the clock at 3 Av-138 St.

Can I take an express train?

Yes. The 4 and 5 express trains stop at 138 St-Grand Concourse, a short walk west of the building, for when you want to skip the local stops.

Is the station accessible?

The MTA has 3 Av-138 St in its accessibility program with elevator and ADA improvements planned. Check the station's MTA page for the current accessibility status before you travel.

An Astelle living room opening onto a private balcony, three blocks from the 6 train at 3 Av-138 St.

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