6½ Avenue, Pedestrian passage in Midtown Manhattan, US.
6½ Avenue is a pedestrian passage in Midtown Manhattan that stretches about quarter-mile between Sixth and Seventh Avenue. The corridor weaves together public spaces, covered walkways, and open lobbies from office buildings that residents and workers can pass through freely.
The passage was created following a 2011 proposal by Friends of Privately Owned Public Spaces, with construction completed in 2012. This project grew from efforts to open private building lobbies as public shortcuts through Midtown.
People moving through this passage encounter art pieces and seating tucked inside office building lobbies, blending working spaces with public gathering points. The design shows how office buildings can open their doors to create shortcuts and resting spots for everyone passing by.
The passage runs from West 51st to West 57th Street with several marked crossing points between the avenues. Covered sections provide shelter during rainy or cold days, making this a practical route through the neighborhood.
Official street signs display '6+½ AV', marking the first fractional avenue name in New York City's entire numbered street system. This unusual designation exists because the route runs directly between two existing avenues.
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