I will review. I will work through the article, making notes as I go, and return to the lead at the end. Can I suggest that you mark any issues fixed with comments or maybe the  Done template. I am not in favour of using strikethrough, as it makes the text difficult to read at a later date, and it is an important record of the GA process.
Bob1960evens (
talk)
16:35, 11 January 2018 (UTC)reply
There are three dead links, which you can see by clicking the "External Links" option on the GA Tollbox menu.
 Done
History
This needs a little bit of context about the location, rather than relying on the lead to supply it.
MTA is an acronym and needs introducing, so Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) on first occurrence.
 Done
...at the cost of $8.5 million... should be "...at a cost of..."
 Done
...the tower was built as part of the process of Citicorp splitting up its operations between its different buildings. Does not read well. Suggest "...the tower was built to allow Citicorp to split its operations between several different buildings." or similar.
 Done
most of the project was funded by Citi, "Citi" is shorthand for Citigroup, and it should be written in full.
 Done
...and renovations to the station's mezzanine... Suggest replacing "renovations" with "alterations", to avoid repetition of "renovations".
 Done
Crosstown–Queens Boulevard Lines transfer passageway
The concept of "railroad north" is introduced here with no explanation. "Railroad south" is mentioned in the IND Queens Boulevard Line platforms section, where it is wikilinked. Personally, I think these terms are just confusing, but if using them is important to the article, the wikilink should be on the first occurrence.
down to a waiting area/crossunder, where a turnstile bank provides entrance/exit from the station. Use of the slash is not recommended by
WP:MOS#Slashes. Suggest both could probably be replace by "and".
Done.
The rest of this paragraph includes three bracketed clauses, which interrupt the flow of the text. Suggest removing brackets, and using punctuation and possibly more words to improve flow. So: and the northbound platform's elevator (within fare control) also leads to the underground mezzanine might become "and the northbound platform's elevator, which is located within the fare control area, also leads to the underground mezzanine" for instance.
Done.
IND Queens Boulevard Line platforms
(Ely Avenue was the former name...) This does not need to be bracketted.
Exits
This station has three entrances/exits. Another use of slash.
Done.
the full-time one is at the extreme north (geographical east) end. If "railway north" is confusing, it is even less clear what this means. Expand and remove the brackets to improve clarity.
Done.
one High Entry/Exit Turnstile. Another use of slash.
A single staircase from each platform go up to a raised crossover... A mix of singular and plural. Suggest "Single staircases from each end go up..."
Done.
IND Crosstown Line platform
...there is a bell mouth that splits the 2 tracks into 3 tracks then again into 2. The bellmouth provides the space for the tracks to split, and is not the cause. Suggest "...there is a bell mouth where the two tracks split into three, and then converge back into two." or similar. Small numbers should also be spelled out.
The elevator project, originally expected to begin in 2018 has been delayed to 2019. Needs a second comma after "2018" to terminate the parenthetical clause.
Done.
Exits
All fare control areas are unstaffed, containing just full height turnstiles. The main one... It is unclear whether the main one is a fare control area or a turnstile. Clarification needed.
After the IND 63rd Street Line was connected to the Queens Boulevard Line in December 2001 (a project known as the "63rd Street Connector"), Suggest removing brackets, so "December 2001, as part of a project known as the "63rd Street Connector", " or similar.
Done.
In addition, there is a bourgeoning art community due to the presence of MoMA PS1 and 5 Pointz, as well as a 15,000-square-foot (1,400 m2) supermarket proposed for the area. "as well as" does not work well, when the first part refers to something that already exists, and the second is about a proposal. Suggest "In addition, there is a bourgeoning art community due to the presence of MoMA PS1 and 5 Pointz, and retail facilities may be improved as there is a proposal for a 15,000-square-foot (1,400 m2) supermarket to be constructed." or similar.
Ref 12(c) Award Contract For Subway Work. This does not seem to be relevant for the text it supports.
It is relevant. It shows that the station wasn't opened earlier because it wasn't warranted, and explains why it would be constructed. It just doesn't show the date.
Ref 15 Queens Subway Options Study. This shows p.83– It should have a terminating page number.
 Done
Ref 24 Review of the G Line. This is a 29-page pdf. While some of the inline refs show a page number, (f), (h), (i), (j) and (k) do not. This needs fixing, although if all refer to page 2, you could just include this in the citation.
 Done
Ref 27 Mayor Bloomberg, Queens Borough President Marshall and Citigroup Break Ground. This links to a blank page.
 Done
Ref 30 New Transfer at Court Square. This links to a page of current news from 2018, not the 2011 story.
 Done
Ref 36 The Subway's Walkways Not Running Well. 36(b) supports the text "A set of escalators opposite the street stairs lead to the building's lobby." but the ref only mentions the moving walkway.
 Done
Ref 38 NPS Focus. This goes to a search facility, and it is not obvious what to do. I tried entering "Court Square", but still not obvious.
It works for me. I get this:
Title:45th Road--Court House Square Station (Dual System IRT)
National Register Information System ID: 05000229
Multiple Listing:New York City Subway System MPS
Applicable Criteria: EVENT
ARCHITECTURE/ENGINEERING
Architectural Styles: BEAUX ARTS
Architects: Vickers, Squire Joseph
Craven, Alfred
Areas Of Significance: TRANSPORTATION
ARCHITECTURE
ENGINEERING
COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
SOCIAL HISTORY
Periods Of Significance: 1900-1924
Significant Years: 1916
Resource Type:STRUCTURE
Related Collections: National Register of Historic Places Collection
Resource Format:pdf
File Size (bytes):22151
Date Published:3/30/2005
Parks:
National Register of Historic Places
Locations:
State: New York
County: Queens County
Queens ; Above 23rd St. bet. 44th Dr. and 45ht Rd.
NEW YORK ; Queens ; Queens
Rating:
Ref 42 22-44 Jackson Avenue Environmental Assessment... It is not obvious that page L-6 of this 280 page pdf supports any of the text at 42(b) or 42(c).
Ref 49 Long Island City Companies Urge Subway Station: 42(b) supports the fact that the station was not completed, but the ref states that it was finished, but just remained closed.
Ref 50 Power Resumes Campaign To Open Ely Tube Station. 50(a) also supports the fact that the station was not completed, but the ref states that it was finished, but just remained closed.
Ref 57 Silvercup West FEIS:10.0 Transit and Pedestrians. This is a 31-page pdf and needs page numbers.
Ref 63 MTA Capital Program 2015-2019: This is a 239-page pdf and need page numbers.
Ref 64 MTA 2017 Preliminary Budget July Financial Plan 2017 –2020 Volume 2. This is a 497-page pdf and need page numbers.
Ref 65 Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Notice of Public Hearing. This is a 151-page pdf and need page numbers.
Well done on an interesting article. There are a few things to sort out, but nothing too onorous, I think. I am putting the article on hold for now.
Bob1960evens (
talk)
23:31, 23 January 2018 (UTC)reply
I will review. I will work through the article, making notes as I go, and return to the lead at the end. Can I suggest that you mark any issues fixed with comments or maybe the  Done template. I am not in favour of using strikethrough, as it makes the text difficult to read at a later date, and it is an important record of the GA process.
Bob1960evens (
talk)
16:35, 11 January 2018 (UTC)reply
There are three dead links, which you can see by clicking the "External Links" option on the GA Tollbox menu.
 Done
History
This needs a little bit of context about the location, rather than relying on the lead to supply it.
MTA is an acronym and needs introducing, so Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) on first occurrence.
 Done
...at the cost of $8.5 million... should be "...at a cost of..."
 Done
...the tower was built as part of the process of Citicorp splitting up its operations between its different buildings. Does not read well. Suggest "...the tower was built to allow Citicorp to split its operations between several different buildings." or similar.
 Done
most of the project was funded by Citi, "Citi" is shorthand for Citigroup, and it should be written in full.
 Done
...and renovations to the station's mezzanine... Suggest replacing "renovations" with "alterations", to avoid repetition of "renovations".
 Done
Crosstown–Queens Boulevard Lines transfer passageway
The concept of "railroad north" is introduced here with no explanation. "Railroad south" is mentioned in the IND Queens Boulevard Line platforms section, where it is wikilinked. Personally, I think these terms are just confusing, but if using them is important to the article, the wikilink should be on the first occurrence.
down to a waiting area/crossunder, where a turnstile bank provides entrance/exit from the station. Use of the slash is not recommended by
WP:MOS#Slashes. Suggest both could probably be replace by "and".
Done.
The rest of this paragraph includes three bracketed clauses, which interrupt the flow of the text. Suggest removing brackets, and using punctuation and possibly more words to improve flow. So: and the northbound platform's elevator (within fare control) also leads to the underground mezzanine might become "and the northbound platform's elevator, which is located within the fare control area, also leads to the underground mezzanine" for instance.
Done.
IND Queens Boulevard Line platforms
(Ely Avenue was the former name...) This does not need to be bracketted.
Exits
This station has three entrances/exits. Another use of slash.
Done.
the full-time one is at the extreme north (geographical east) end. If "railway north" is confusing, it is even less clear what this means. Expand and remove the brackets to improve clarity.
Done.
one High Entry/Exit Turnstile. Another use of slash.
A single staircase from each platform go up to a raised crossover... A mix of singular and plural. Suggest "Single staircases from each end go up..."
Done.
IND Crosstown Line platform
...there is a bell mouth that splits the 2 tracks into 3 tracks then again into 2. The bellmouth provides the space for the tracks to split, and is not the cause. Suggest "...there is a bell mouth where the two tracks split into three, and then converge back into two." or similar. Small numbers should also be spelled out.
The elevator project, originally expected to begin in 2018 has been delayed to 2019. Needs a second comma after "2018" to terminate the parenthetical clause.
Done.
Exits
All fare control areas are unstaffed, containing just full height turnstiles. The main one... It is unclear whether the main one is a fare control area or a turnstile. Clarification needed.
After the IND 63rd Street Line was connected to the Queens Boulevard Line in December 2001 (a project known as the "63rd Street Connector"), Suggest removing brackets, so "December 2001, as part of a project known as the "63rd Street Connector", " or similar.
Done.
In addition, there is a bourgeoning art community due to the presence of MoMA PS1 and 5 Pointz, as well as a 15,000-square-foot (1,400 m2) supermarket proposed for the area. "as well as" does not work well, when the first part refers to something that already exists, and the second is about a proposal. Suggest "In addition, there is a bourgeoning art community due to the presence of MoMA PS1 and 5 Pointz, and retail facilities may be improved as there is a proposal for a 15,000-square-foot (1,400 m2) supermarket to be constructed." or similar.
Ref 12(c) Award Contract For Subway Work. This does not seem to be relevant for the text it supports.
It is relevant. It shows that the station wasn't opened earlier because it wasn't warranted, and explains why it would be constructed. It just doesn't show the date.
Ref 15 Queens Subway Options Study. This shows p.83– It should have a terminating page number.
 Done
Ref 24 Review of the G Line. This is a 29-page pdf. While some of the inline refs show a page number, (f), (h), (i), (j) and (k) do not. This needs fixing, although if all refer to page 2, you could just include this in the citation.
 Done
Ref 27 Mayor Bloomberg, Queens Borough President Marshall and Citigroup Break Ground. This links to a blank page.
 Done
Ref 30 New Transfer at Court Square. This links to a page of current news from 2018, not the 2011 story.
 Done
Ref 36 The Subway's Walkways Not Running Well. 36(b) supports the text "A set of escalators opposite the street stairs lead to the building's lobby." but the ref only mentions the moving walkway.
 Done
Ref 38 NPS Focus. This goes to a search facility, and it is not obvious what to do. I tried entering "Court Square", but still not obvious.
It works for me. I get this:
Title:45th Road--Court House Square Station (Dual System IRT)
National Register Information System ID: 05000229
Multiple Listing:New York City Subway System MPS
Applicable Criteria: EVENT
ARCHITECTURE/ENGINEERING
Architectural Styles: BEAUX ARTS
Architects: Vickers, Squire Joseph
Craven, Alfred
Areas Of Significance: TRANSPORTATION
ARCHITECTURE
ENGINEERING
COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
SOCIAL HISTORY
Periods Of Significance: 1900-1924
Significant Years: 1916
Resource Type:STRUCTURE
Related Collections: National Register of Historic Places Collection
Resource Format:pdf
File Size (bytes):22151
Date Published:3/30/2005
Parks:
National Register of Historic Places
Locations:
State: New York
County: Queens County
Queens ; Above 23rd St. bet. 44th Dr. and 45ht Rd.
NEW YORK ; Queens ; Queens
Rating:
Ref 42 22-44 Jackson Avenue Environmental Assessment... It is not obvious that page L-6 of this 280 page pdf supports any of the text at 42(b) or 42(c).
Ref 49 Long Island City Companies Urge Subway Station: 42(b) supports the fact that the station was not completed, but the ref states that it was finished, but just remained closed.
Ref 50 Power Resumes Campaign To Open Ely Tube Station. 50(a) also supports the fact that the station was not completed, but the ref states that it was finished, but just remained closed.
Ref 57 Silvercup West FEIS:10.0 Transit and Pedestrians. This is a 31-page pdf and needs page numbers.
Ref 63 MTA Capital Program 2015-2019: This is a 239-page pdf and need page numbers.
Ref 64 MTA 2017 Preliminary Budget July Financial Plan 2017 –2020 Volume 2. This is a 497-page pdf and need page numbers.
Ref 65 Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Notice of Public Hearing. This is a 151-page pdf and need page numbers.
Well done on an interesting article. There are a few things to sort out, but nothing too onorous, I think. I am putting the article on hold for now.
Bob1960evens (
talk)
23:31, 23 January 2018 (UTC)reply