When it first opened in 1893, the train depot at the corner of Lankershim Boulevard and Chandler Boulevard was crucial to the rapid growth of the town that was first called Toluca, then Lankershim, and finally, North Hollywood. In a few decades, the area was transformed from having only a few buildings and fruit farms to a bustling urban center. The depot still stands today, is one of the oldest existing structures in the San Fernando Valley, and has been named a cultural and historic monument by the city of Los Angeles, which means it would have to be restored or moved if the property were to be developed. Now, since the plan was first announced in 2000, it seems the Metro Transit Authority, which owns the depot, will be taking the first major step to fully restoring the Valley's oldest unmodified train station. The last Red Car - plastered with a sign that read Bye Bye Big Red - left the North Hollywood depot bound for downtown on Dec. 28, 1952, and was soon replaced with a motor coach (bus) line. The automobile and a cruising lifestyle were fast overtaking the Valley. That same year, the Valley Plaza shopping center in North Hollywood was opened, credited as the first major shopping center and department store located in the suburbs, near a freeway and with ample parking. Today, the North Hollywood station is a combined rapid transit (known locally as a subway) and bus rapid transit (BRT) station in the Los Angeles Metro Rail and Metro Busway systems. It is the northwestern terminus of the B Line subway and eastern terminus of the G Line BRT route. It is located at the intersection of Lankershim Boulevard and Chandler Boulevard in the NoHo Arts District of the North Hollywood neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles. The North Hollywood station is located on two large blocks near the intersection of Lankershim Boulevard and Chandler Boulevard. The B Line platform is located under Lankershim and the original entrance to the station, under three colorful arched canopies called "Kaleidoscope Dreams," located on the block east of Lankershim and north of Chandler. This block also contained a large bus plaza and park and ride lot. The G Line platforms were added about 5 years later, along Chandler and west of Lankershim. For the first 10 years after the opening of the G Line, passengers transferring between the B and G Lines needed to use a crosswalk. Metro constructed a second entrance to the B Line platform on the west side of Lankershim adjacent to the G Line platform in August 2016, easing transfers. Today, the fare, for honest folks, is $1.75. Be careful in Los Angeles at night. 5 stars.

This review pertains to the parking regulations at the station, not the subway itself (the subway is fantastic !). This a WARNING to any first time users to to subway with regards to parking. The park and ride is set up to make money on parking tickets. There are signs that indicate "monthly parking passes". The issue I have is with the signs at the daily parking spots, which only say that cars will be subjected to being towed if left for 72 hours. Theses signs do not indicate a parking citation without obtaining a parking permit. You MUST get a permit for the day. There are these very vague "Park and Pay" signs when you enter the parking lot, but (as I stated above) no reminders on the signs in the daily parking areas. Got nailed with $50 ticket because the MTA doesn't add the parking permit reminder on their signs. I feel this vagueness on the MTA's part is intentional in order to make money on parking tickets. MTA can make this easier and more clearer so people like myself don't get burned with a ticket.

Use this place only if you have to. There is a subway to hollywood and LA here, multiple buses, and the orange line bus that runs to the west valley. The only nice thing here is the historic train station that is now a coffee shop. It's across the street from the red line subway & buses, and next to the orange line. Be aware north hollywood station is extremely dangerous, filled with ghetto crackheads, felons, & methamphetamine addicts. No security whatsoever most of the time. They refuse to do anything about all the criminals hanging out here shouting, screaming, robbing people, attacking people, harassing people, etc. Metro honestly needs to be sued to force them to take action.

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Convenient once you’re on the train which seems near empty all the time. However, NO restrooms in or around the station. Couple security guards can be observed watching the parking lot but never seen any inside. My biggest issue, knocking my rating down to 1 star, is....NO AVAILABLE parking at any of the local Metro lots as of 8:30 am. They obviously aren’t metro patrons as the train is always near empty, probably just locals looking for cheap parking. Conclusion, easy empty train rides but no available parking & no restrooms.

This station is always fairly clean and safe. There’s always a police presence but not an overbearing one that makes folks feel like something is wrong. The parking is hit or miss, they are some paid lots for daily users as well as some parallel spots open to the public. I personally walk to this location from my home and it is perfect for pedestrians!

Nice scenery people are moderately nice and well mannered lots of stores selling great things for various people to use. Sexy and attractive women that are open to experiencing new and lovely situations like erotic roleplay and movies like Debby does Dallas. Very chill vibe metro station across the street from restaurants

Love the train just wish the cops would put there foot down And if those cameras on the train don't work they need to make them work for all the stuff that goes on on the train smoking weed drinking liquor smelly stinky people people spitting on the train Young kids be disrespect in the older people on the train fights

tomo el metro de North Hollywood para irme al trabajo lo único que sale muy tarde siempre llego tarde al trabajo tan solo si lo pusieran un poco mas mas temprano seria buenísimo antes salia mas temprano ahora sale alas 430 el primero y pues la verdad hay muchos loquitos en el metro que da miedo porque son bien locos y

I always have a good experience with the rides i take.. always busy but calm.. people are respectful.. the train operators are always on time and drive perfectly.. take it for your everyday transportation needs or just for fun.. great way to get to and from.. wherr u want to go.. or need to be.. -Julie..

I love North Hollywood. I grew up here. It is mostly a very nice place to live . There are some places not so good tho. Enjoy the arts district near Magnolia and Lankershim or Universal studios thats not far but just on Cahuenga near Ventura. There are many nice places to see. Enjoy them all

Estoy de acuerdo que todo usuario pague su boleto o tarifa pero si a los vagos se les permite viajar y dormir en el tren y buses sin pagar pues nadie tendría que pagar todos tenemos los mismos derechos y obligaciones.hoy los vagos tienen …

En la noche no está vigilando por los security ni la policía está..una vez hubo un problemas con unas mujeres estaban peliando un señor llamado a los security estaban adentro de la área del metro y ellos dijiero que no podía hacer nada..

Spacious destination of the redline, that the city has put tremendous effort to fence off homeless people camping on the train. It helps that this station is located across the local police station to deter criminal from hanging around.

As red line stations go, this one isn't bad. Not too much in the way of shenanigans going on, and the station is relatively clean. You can connect to the long-haul orange bus line here and there is plenty of parking for park-and-ride.

I love rolling under the city. No better way to hit downtown in 30 minutes, than to take the subway. Super anti-traffic right here. Plus, each station has cool history bits about LA and the Valley.

Red line underground metro station. Has escalators and elevators and a large parking lot (There's a charge, and you must use your Tap card and credit card and enter the license plate number)

Last stop for the Redline. You can take the Orange Line to all the way to Chatsworth from here. There are many buses that go to Burbank, Glendale, Santa Clarita, Pasadena and Sylmar.

Has 24 hour all gender restroom. For those with bladder problem is a godsend. Does not have washing sink to wash your hands so carry a hand sanitizer or a bit of water and wipes.

Simple and easy. There are signs posted as to where you should go, and it has a connection to the Orange Line, which can lead you all the way to Chatsworfn. It’s a good station.

It's a metro station. So you have mostly clean people then you have some homeless people too. But if your trying to get to Hollywood/DTLA this is the best route.

I give VIP AUTO the highest recommendation possible. These men provide highly skilled and honest working practices. I’ve been a loyal customer for over a decade.

Subway in LA is scary, so many crackheads and crazy people around, yes it’s probably the best way to move around quickly but definitely not the safest.

There is a lot of homeless on train. the smell is very bad, the authority has to do something about it is unhealthy to use the metro

North Hollywood has a lot of food just make sure you have card and cash money , and ALOT of fast food places don't take ebt like LA

Beautiful subway station. Super-helpful when you're going downtown and want to avoid (and usually beat) the traffic on the 101.

I give this place a 4/star because it's confusing there's two way to get out an it's easy to use when you know how to get in

Los vagones apestan a orines y mas de una ves e visto heces en las plataformas se siente un ambiente de inseguridad.

This is a must see location. If you like to go downtown and not drive this will solve your problem. Clean and safe.

Parking is limited since they added more reserved spots but after 10 it's open parking.

This station is convenient for all buses as well as the red line train and orange line

Always been the best way to get over the hill. Parking is hit or miss if your lucky

The first mural as you get on the downward escalator looks like a big vagina

It was very nice and I will not be able to make sure I can get back

Es super rapido y comodo no se pierde hay muchas indicaciones

Prefect spot for getting downtown or all around Los Angeles!!

Watch ur back right here alot of crazy fughkers around here!

Maps to help you get where you're going for the train stops

Sauber, auch abends noch relativ sicher, gute Anbindungen!

Easy enough to navigate, relatively clean by LA standards.

非常に住みやすく、静かな良い街です。ハリウッドの中心地にもアクセスが良い上、ユニバーサルスタジオの最寄駅が隣駅です。

Starting 4/24/2017, parking will be $3 with a tap card

Gets you where you need to go. Know your surroundings!

I've seen better stations but atleast its clean

HAY muchos loquillos, se necesita más seguridad

Parking side elevator always has a word odor.

Fui rapido y las indicaciones. Muy uenas

Es un lugar muy bonito muy transitado

I go here conan as needed basis.

Centro rápido de conexión móvil.

Es un buen servicio y confiable

Makes my daily commute so easy.

It's a nice ride ... Thank you

It's becoming a hotspot!!!

Homeless shelter on rail

Muy bueno para viajar

Peaceful and pleasant

Super quick and easy.

Nice service. .love.

Chulada de lugar.

Experience unica

Muy bonito Lugar

Long live NH!!!

Muy buen lugar

It was good

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Me encanta

Cool area

Loved it

Excalent

Alright

Busy

Nice

Nice