that renovation, the station walls have consisted of white cinderblock tiles, except for small recesses in the walls, which contain yellow-painted cinderblock tiles. The yellow cinderblock field contains the station-name signs and black text pointing to the exits. During the 2017 renovation, the cinderblock tiles were refurbished and colored white with small recesses containing black tiles. ADA-compliant platform treads and a granite tiled floor, as well as indirect lighting atop the station wall, which was relocated from above the platform edge, were installed. The 2017 artwork at this station consists of nature-inspired mosaics by Brooklyn-based artist Mickalene Thomas. Exits The station's main entrance has two staircases to each platform and one to each northern corner of Fourth Avenue and 53rd Street. The mezzanine allows transfer between directions and contains some original mosaic directional and arrow signs. The one by the staircases to the southbound platform displays "Ft. Hamilton & Coney Island" while the one by the Manhattan-bound platform staircases displays "Down Town Trains." The southbound platform has an additional entrance near the north end. Two platform-level turnstiles lead to a small landing before a three-flight staircase goes up to 52nd Street and Fourth Avenue. Prior to the 2017 renovation, the entrance was exit-only. The landing area contained the original 1915 trim band with a single "53" tiled on it prior to the renovation of the station. References External links Station Reporter — R Train The Subway Nut — 53rd Street Pictures Rebuilt Platforms from Google Maps Street View Rebuilt Mezzanine from Google Maps Street View Rebuilt 53rd Street Entrance from Google Maps Street View BMT Fourth Avenue Line stations New York City Subway stations in Brooklyn Railway stations in the United States opened in 1915 1915 establishments in New York City Sunset Park, Brooklyn