Central Park Tower
Building Residential supertall skyscraper overlooking Manhattan's Central Park
A supertall residential skyscraper on Manhattan’s Billionaires’ Row, Central Park Tower interests visitors for skyline views from nearby streets and parks, and as an example of contemporary New York high-rise development.
A supertall residential skyscraper on West 57th Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York, noted for its extreme height and luxury condominiums. Construction was completed around 2020-2021 and the tower forms a prominent part of the city skyline adjacent to Central Park.
The building contains high-end residential floors, building amenities and a retail podium at street level; it is primarily occupied by private residences and limited public access is available only to the ground-level retail spaces. The tower stands on Billionaires’ Row opposite the southern edge of Central Park and is visible from many points across midtown Manhattan.
Developed in the late 2010s as part of a wave of new supertalls, the tower was designed and built to house luxury condominiums and related amenities, changing the scale and profile of the 57th Street corridor.
Located on West 57th Street at the southern perimeter of Central Park in Manhattan, the site sits directly on the edge of the park and within walking distance of major Midtown landmarks and transport hubs.
- Height and status: Height approximately 472 metres, making it among the tallest residential buildings in the world and a prominent element of Manhattan's Billionaires' Row skyline.
- Public access: Primarily a private residential building so public access is limited to retail areas at the base rather than a public observation deck.
What to See #
- Residential tower: A supertall residential skyscraper with roughly 98 occupied stories of condominiums and amenity floors, forming one of the tallest mixed-use towers in Manhattan.
- Retail podium and amenities: A multi-level retail and service podium at the base that occupies the street level on West 57th Street and integrates with the building's lobby and amenity spaces.
How to Get to Central Park Tower #
Central Park Tower sits on West 57th Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenues in Midtown Manhattan. Take the subway to 57th Street-Seventh Avenue (N, Q, R, W) or to 59th Street-Columbus Circle (A, B, C, D, 1) and walk 1-5 minutes (a couple of blocks) to the tower. From Times Square it’s roughly 1-2 miles (about 1.5-3 km) north by car or subway; driving in Midtown is subject to heavy traffic and parking is in nearby garages.
Tips for Visiting Central Park Tower #
- Remember Central Park Tower is a private residential skyscraper with retail at street level, not an observation tower - plan to admire and photograph its supertall profile from nearby public viewpoints such as the south side of Central Park (around the Pond/Bethesda area) or from 57th Street.
- If you want to see the building up close, access the publicly open retail/restaurant spaces at the tower's base rather than attempting to enter residential lobbies; these street-level areas provide the most direct public experience of the building.
Best Time to Visit Central Park Tower #
The best time is spring or autumn for pleasant weather and clearer views of the skyline around Central Park Tower.
Weather & Climate near Central Park Tower #
Central Park Tower's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1210 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (114 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and partly cloudy skies.