A January report from the MTA Inspector General found ten observed bathrooms lacking toilet seat covers, including those at Union Square (above). That has now been fixed.
A January report from the MTA Inspector General found ten observed bathrooms lacking toilet seat covers, including those at Union Square (above). That has now been fixed. ( Photo: Pinterest.com)

Earlier this year, the MTA’s inspector general reported discovering a lack of toilet seats in a number of public subway bathrooms. Now, improvement has been reported.

MTA Spruces Up Subway Bathrooms, Secures Toilet Seats
26 Jun 2026 | 07:34
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In subway stations from Union Square to West 125th Street, the limited number of publicly available comfort stations just got a little more comfortable.

The subway restrooms are stops of last resort for most riders, and all close by 7 p.m. each night. Of the 472 stations in the system, only 65 actually...

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