Where can I get a raised view of 6th ave in Midtown?

June 30, 2019 8:37 AM

I’m looking to get a raised vantage point to photograph a march on 6th Avenue, between 42nd Street and 59th Street. Any suggestions? Doesn’t have to be very high. Anything even a story or two in the air is good, e.g. rooftop restaurant, raised park or plaza, multi-story store etc. thanks!
posted by andoatnp to Media & Arts (8 answers total)

Actually a somewhat challenging question, as much of that stretch is skyscrapers, sometimes with plazas in front.

Top of the Rock is right there, but might be too high?

There's a rooftop bar called Haven on W. 47th between 6th and 7th, but not sure if it gives you the correct perspective. You could call and ask.

P.S. Stop and get the lamb on the south side of 45th and 6th (Kwik Meal). Your heart may regret it but your tastebuds won't.
posted by praemunire at 8:51 AM on June 30, 2019

Does it need to be open-air? Would shooting through a closed window be unacceptable?
posted by Johnny Assay at 8:56 AM on June 30, 2019

Response by poster: Window is fine.
posted by andoatnp at 8:59 AM on June 30, 2019

Second story of the Whole Foods at Bryant Park? One of the upper floors of Kinokuniya?
posted by hoyland at 9:24 AM on June 30, 2019

Isn't Kinokuniya further down the side of the park?
posted by praemunire at 9:38 AM on June 30, 2019

Kinokuniya is next(?) to the Whole Foods on Sixth. That said, being on 40th or 42nd looking over Bryant Park towards Sixth might be better.
posted by hoyland at 10:12 AM on June 30, 2019

Oh, oops, I see. The northern edge of Bryant Park is 42nd.
posted by hoyland at 10:14 AM on June 30, 2019

There's an Indikitch around 46th that has 2nd floor seating (not a table service place - seat yourself type setup) - there may be a few other food places like that. Also there might be something in the Hilton further up 6th? Worth checking out.
posted by yarrow at 3:56 PM on June 30, 2019