Manhattan · New York County
1166 Sixth Avenue
POPS - Outdoor Plaza
- Location
- 1166 Sixth Avenue (Avenue of the Americas), Midtown
- Size
- 0.18 acres
- Hours
- Open during business hours
- Type
- POPS - Outdoor Plaza
1166 Sixth Avenue is a Privately Owned Public Space along the Avenue of the Americas, near Rockefeller Center and Radio City Music Hall. The plaza provides outdoor seating and open space in the heart of Midtown's commercial and entertainment district.
Rockefeller Center, one block east, is one of the most successful mixed-use urban developments in history. Built during the Great Depression in the 1930s, the complex includes office towers, retail spaces, performance venues, and the famous skating rink and Christmas tree.
The proximity to Rockefeller Center means this POPS sees heavy foot traffic, particularly during the holiday season when millions of visitors come to see the tree, the window displays on Fifth Avenue, and the Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall.
Sixth Avenue POPS near Rockefeller Center benefit from the vibrant street life generated by the Center's attractions, creating a lively atmosphere that distinguishes these spaces from the quieter corporate plazas farther north along the avenue.
This POPS serves as an informal extension of the Rockefeller Center public realm, providing additional outdoor space near one of Manhattan's most beloved destinations.