Man, 91, jumps to his death from the 17th floor of a luxury Manhattan apartment building near Central Park
Man, 91, jumps to his death from the 17th floor of a luxury Manhattan apartment building near Central Park
A 91-year-old man has plunged to his death from the 17th floor of a 34-story luxury residential building in Manhattan, across from Central Park.
Emergency services, including police and an ambulance, rushed to Central Park South and 7th Avenue at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday to deal with the situation.
A white tarpaulin covering a body was seen on the sidewalk.
Crews were seen on the block clearing the path and setting out a police cordon – while commuters made their way to work on the busy Manhattan street.
It is clear that the victim is a man who was in the apartment building before he fell to his death.
A 91-year-old man collapsed on the 17th floor of a 34-story luxury residential building in Manhattan early Wednesday.
A white tarp covering a body was seen on the sidewalk outside 200 Central Park South
It is clear that the victim is a man who was in the apartment building before he fell to his death
Police say they do not suspect foul play.
A resident of the building told police the unidentified senior lived in the complex and had tried “something similar” a few weeks ago. The New York Post reported.
The building, 200 Central Park South, is one of the most desirable residences in Manhattan as it commands an impressive view of the entire park to the north with Columbus Circle one block to the west.
It was built in 1963 and has 309 homes.
Atop the 34 floors is a rooftop observatory – where people living in the building can enjoy a 360-degree view of the Manhattan skyline.
Some apartments in the building – with six bedrooms and three bathrooms – are for sale for as much as $11,500,000.
Other units, with two bedrooms, rent for $14,500 per month.
The building also has notable former residents, including actresses Raquel Welch, Doris Roberts, and television host Durward Kirby.
It’s directly across the street from where another man jumped to his death last October.
The 49-year-old jumped from the 12th floor of 180 Central Park South.
The man’s body was found next to a Citi bike rack and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
He had “injuries suggestive of a fall from an elevated position,” the NYPD said.
If you or a loved one needs help, call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988.
A resident of the building said the senior lived in the complex and had tried “something similar” a few weeks ago. The scene outside the building is depicted
Emergency services, including police and an ambulance, rushed to Central Park South and 7th Avenue at 6:30 a.m. to deal with the situation