DIVISION STREET Air Monitoring Station, New York City, New York

DIVISION STREET is an Air Monitoring Station located at 40 Division Street, PS 124, in New York City, New York, United States. The station is part of the CSN SUPPLEMENTAL network, which supports the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) by providing supplemental monitoring data. It is operated under the reporting agency of the University of California - Davis, with the most recent sample date recorded as February 27, 2025. The station operates within the regulatory framework of the US EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and contributes to the broader AQS monitoring network. As a supplemental site, it likely measures criteria pollutants or speciation data to enhance the spatial representativeness of air quality monitoring in the New York City metropolitan area. The station's siting at a school (PS 124) aligns with EPA guidelines for community-scale monitoring. As part of the CSN SUPPLEMENTAL network, DIVISION STREET plays a role in providing high-quality air quality data for regulatory compliance and public health assessments. Its location in a densely populated urban area helps capture local pollution gradients and supports research on exposure and health impacts. The station's operational status ensures continuity of data reporting for the region.

New York City's air quality is influenced by emissions from transportation, buildings, and industrial sources. The DIVISION STREET station, located in a mixed residential-commercial area, provides data on criteria pollutants and potentially speciation, contributing to the understanding of urban air pollution patterns. Its placement at a school supports community-scale monitoring, which is critical for assessing exposure in sensitive populations. The station's supplemental network role enhances the spatial coverage of the EPA's AQS network, helping to identify local hotspots and trends.