Across the Treetops from Central Park South

Photo by myself from Central Park West, around West 80th Street.

From Central Park West, looking south over the treetops, you can see the expanse of buildings along Central Park South, some 20 blocks away.

The tower with the sloped top is the distinctive Citigroup building at 53rd Street and Lexington Avenue, over thirty blocks away. The tower is nearly 60 stories high and is done up in stainless steel panels.

The short white building further to the right is the Plaza Hotel at Central Park South and 59th Street. The Plaza is an extremely ritzy building that has been partially converted into million-dollar condos. Here's an earlier close-up view I took of the Plaza.

Most people consider Central Park a public space, however often it functions as a precious object. The closer you live to the park, the higher the value of your apartment. Only a select few have these privileged views.

Generally speaking, the northern and southern edges of Central Park are not as well known as the east and west, since they are much shorter in length. The southern edge marks the beginning of Midtown, while the northern edge marks the beginning of Harlem.

Related posts: The World Above Central Park, Enjoying a Ride, in Central Park and Off in the Distance, 59th Street.