NYC Subway Stairwell with Exposed Piping

Exposed piping lines the tiled walls of a dimly lit New York City subway stairwell.
A dimly lit stairway descends into a New York City subway station, revealing extensive exposed piping and tiled walls characteristic of aging transit infrastructure. The image captures the utilitarian design and visible systems that support the daily operation of the MTA's underground network.
Photo taken in September 2019.
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