Jamaica-179 St
Current outages
- mezzanine to terminal platformReason: Capital ReplacementEstimated return: 07/31/2026 11:59:00 PM
- 179 Pl & Hillside Ave (SE corner) to mezzanine for Manhattan-bound serviceReason: Capital ReplacementEstimated return: 07/31/2026 11:59:00 PM
- mezzanine to Manhattan-bound platformReason: Capital ReplacementEstimated return: 07/31/2026 11:59:00 PM
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StationElevator entrance
Elevators
3 elevators listed by the MTA.
Street → Mezzanine
- ElevatorStreet to mezzanine179 Pl & Hillside Ave (SE corner) to mezzanine for Manhattan-bound service#EL431Out
If this elevator is out
All elevators at this station are out of service for replacement. For F, take a Jamaica-bound Q43 bus to Sutphin Blvd/91 Av for the Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av/JFK Airport E/J/Z station. Take a Manhattan-bound E and transfer to F at Kew Gardens-Union Tpke or at Lexington Av-53 St.
Mezzanine ↔ Platform
- ElevatorMezzanine to terminalmezzanine to terminal platform#EL433Out
If this elevator is out
All elevators at this station are out of service for replacement. To exit, see conductor in the accessible boarding area for assistance. Confirm with conductor that the F train will remain in service and return to Manhattan. Take a Manhattan-bound F to Kew Gardens-Union Tpke and transfer to a Jamaica Center-bound E to Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av/JFK Airport. Exit the station and proceed north to the SW corner of Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd. Take a Floral Park-bound Q43 bus to Hillside Av/180 St.
- ElevatorMezzanine to Manhattan-bound platformmezzanine to Manhattan-bound platform#EL432Out
If this elevator is out
All elevators at this station are out of service for replacement. To exit, take a Manhattan-bound F to Kew Gardens-Union Tpke and transfer to a Jamaica Center-bound E to Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av/JFK Airport. Exit the station and proceed north to the SW corner of Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd. Take a Floral Park-bound Q43 bus to Hillside Av/180 St.
Real-time tip: elevator status here can lag a few minutes. For the latest official status, check the MTA accessibility page or the MTA app.