42 St-Bryant Pk (B,D,F,M)/5 Av (7) is a station in Manhattan of the NYC subway. MTA public data lists 3 elevator/escalator units for this station (3 elevators, 0 escalators). For travelers with wheelchairs, strollers, or heavy luggage, how reliably these units actually operate — as an alternative to stairs — has a big impact on route choice. This guide organizes the recent (2026-07) per-unit availability and outage history, shows how this station compares to others in the same borough, and explains how to use these figures when planning your trip.

Start with the equipment codes registered at 42 St-Bryant Pk (B,D,F,M)/5 Av (7)

The equipment codes registered at 42 St-Bryant Pk (B,D,F,M)/5 Av (7) are EL287X, EL294X, EL295X. Codes starting with EL are elevators, and codes starting with ES are escalators. If this station is a transfer hub where multiple lines meet, equipment can be in different locations per line even under the same station name.

The equipment code alone does not tell you the exact installed location (which entrance, which level). This data is an availability statistic, not a location guide, so confirm the actual location with station layout signage or maps.

The recent one-month average availability is 92.7%

Averaging the 24-hour availability of the 3 units registered at 42 St-Bryant Pk (B,D,F,M)/5 Av (7) gives about 92.7%. This figure is the share of the month's total hours the equipment worked normally, and it can vary by unit.

The unit with the lowest availability at this station was EL295X (Elevator), with 24-hour availability of 88.9%. If you rely heavily on a specific unit, it is worth keeping this gap in mind and considering an alternate route.

Conversely, the most reliable unit was EL287X (Elevator), with 24-hour availability of 100.0%. Since units at the same station can vary this much, if several are registered, avoid judging based on just one unit.

What the monthly outage and entrapment counts mean

Across all equipment at 42 St-Bryant Pk (B,D,F,M)/5 Av (7), the total number of outages recorded in the recent month is 0. This count includes both scheduled outages (routine maintenance) and unscheduled outages (breakdowns). Even with the same outage count, a higher share of scheduled outages likely means planned maintenance, while a higher share of unscheduled outages means more unpredictable breakdowns.

In the same period, 0 entrapment incidents were recorded. Entrapment counts are more directly tied to safety than simple outages, so if the count is not zero, it is worth checking the per-unit details.

How does it compare to other stations in Manhattan?

The average 24-hour availability across all stations registered in Manhattan is about 94.1%. 42 St-Bryant Pk (B,D,F,M)/5 Av (7)'s average availability (92.7%) is about 1.4 percentage points lower than that.

Availability here is below the borough average, so if you need to use this station's equipment, it is safer to allow a bit more time.

The average monthly outage count per station registered in Manhattan is about 31.6. Comparing that to 42 St-Bryant Pk (B,D,F,M)/5 Av (7)'s total outage count (0), you can gauge whether this station's equipment stopped relatively more or less often than others in the borough.

Which do you end up relying on more: elevators or escalators?

42 St-Bryant Pk (B,D,F,M)/5 Av (7) has only 3 elevator(s) registered, with no escalators. Passengers who find stairs difficult will effectively depend entirely on the elevator to move through this station, so it is worth checking availability and outage history especially carefully.

Even when multiple units are registered, they often connect platforms or entrances in different directions, so one unit being out of service does not guarantee another covers the same route. Even at a station with several units, confirm on site which unit actually connects to your direction of travel.

How to use this statistic when planning your trip

Availability and outage counts reflect a recent one-month trend, not real-time status. A station with high average availability could suddenly break down today, and conversely a station with many outages last month could be working fine right now. Use the figures on this page as a reference for how reliably this station's equipment typically operates.

If you need to travel with a wheelchair, stroller, or heavy luggage, or have a tight transfer window, it is safer to allow more time or check an alternate route in advance for stations with lower average availability or a longer outage history.

Check today's real-time availability separately

This data is public statistics the MTA publishes monthly, and does not include today's real-time outage, inspection, or construction information. If elevator or escalator access is essential, check real-time status on official MTA guidance (mta.info) before you leave, and prioritize station staff guidance and signage once on site.

The figures in this article are reference statistics; the actual equipment location, operating hours, and access route can vary with station structure and operating conditions. Check the source below and the station search page before visiting.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many elevators and escalators does 42 St-Bryant Pk (B,D,F,M)/5 Av (7) have?

42 St-Bryant Pk (B,D,F,M)/5 Av (7) has 3 units registered based on MTA public data (3 elevators, 0 escalators).

If availability is high, is it working normally today?

It cannot be guaranteed. Availability is a statistic for the recent month, not real-time status. Check official MTA guidance for today's availability.

Exactly which entrance is this station's equipment at?

This data does not include the exact installed location. It only provides a station-level equipment list and availability statistics, so check station layout signage or maps for the location.

Does 42 St-Bryant Pk (B,D,F,M)/5 Av (7) have higher availability than other stations in Manhattan?

About 1.4 percentage points lower than the Manhattan average (94.1%).

If an elevator is broken, can I use an escalator instead?

No. An escalator is not an alternative for wheelchair or stroller users. If elevator access is essential, check official MTA guidance for a nearby station or alternate access route when one is out of service.

Sources and usage notes

This organizes MTA (Metropolitan Transportation Authority) public availability data at the station level. The data reference month is 2026-07; real-time availability and exact installed location should be confirmed with official guidance and on-site signage.