Manhattan · New York County
200 West 60th Street
POPS - Outdoor Plaza
- Location
- 200 West 60th Street, Upper West Side / Lincoln Center
- Size
- 0.08 acres
- Hours
- Open during building hours
- Type
- POPS - Outdoor Plaza
200 West 60th Street is a Privately Owned Public Space on the Upper West Side near Lincoln Center, at the intersection where Amsterdam Avenue meets the cultural campus that has defined this neighborhood since the 1960s.
Amsterdam Avenue on the Upper West Side is the neighborhood's most eclectic commercial corridor, with restaurants, bars, grocery stores, and neighborhood services creating a lively street life that contrasts with the more refined character of Broadway and Columbus Avenue.
The proximity to Lincoln Center means this POPS sees pedestrian traffic from concert and theater audiences, particularly during the evening hours when performances let out and patrons walk to nearby restaurants and subway stations.
The Upper West Side's transformation from a working-class neighborhood to one of Manhattan's most culturally engaged residential areas was catalyzed by the construction of Lincoln Center, which brought world-class performing arts to a neighborhood that had been in decline.
This plaza serves the vibrant intersection of residential life, cultural activity, and commercial energy that defines the Upper West Side near Lincoln Center.