There is a closed staircase that would have led to a fare control area at platform level at the Manhattan-bound side. This area is gated shut, and about half of the space is taken by station facilities with additional tiles.
A restricted staircase exists that would have connected to a ticketing zone at platform level on the Manhattan-bound side. The ticketing area is now sealed off, and about half of the available space is utilized by station amenities and extra flooring.