The Nevins Street subway station in Brooklyn is notable for having an abandoned underground level. It is certainly not notable for being in Manhattan, which is where it is this morning in front of the New Museum at the intersection of Prince and Bowery. These subway entrances to nowhere are some of our favorite incongruous moments in New York City, which pop up for film sets like the 7 train entrance to nowhere.
Zooming out for the shot, you’ll see some film equipment under the New Museum entrance:
Michelle is the founder of Untapped New York and the author of The Art Spy: The Extraordinary Untold Tale of WWII Resistance Hero Rose Valland, Secret Brooklyn, Secret New York, and Broadway. michelleyoungwriter.com
