It is located on East 79th Street, south of Holton Avenue.

[3]: 22 The worst accident in the history of the RTA Rapid Transit occurred just east of the station.

On July 8, 1977, two cars collided head-on during single-track operation.

Both operators and 60 passengers were injured, and both cars were a total loss.

[3]: 115 Media related to East 79th station (GCRTA Blue and Green Lines) at Wikimedia Commons