Service was originally provided by the , which ran between Norwood–205th Street and Hudson Terminal, and the F, which ran between Parsons Boulevard and Church Avenue. This station replaced the 23rd Street station on the elevated IRT Sixth Avenue Line, which remained open while construction on the Sixth Avenue subway proceeded, but closed in December 1938.
The original transportation system was operated by the , serving Norwood–205th Street and Hudson Terminal, and the F, connecting Parsons Boulevard and Church Avenue. This station replaced the 23rd Street stop on the elevated IRT Sixth Avenue Line, which continued to operate during construction of the Sixth Avenue subway but closed in December 1938.