I’m pretty sure this was the gigantic “World Wide Plaza” lot, but I could be wrong…
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Photographing NYC for 25 years, six of them while driving a New York City taxi. Trying very hard to capture the city as life unfolds, meaning I never stage any of my photos! Also I am a close confidant of the immortal Dave Beckerman, (quintessential NYC photographer) and owner of the first photography blog in the known universe. View all posts by Matt Weber

Yes, looking west on 50th, the solitary 5 story red brick building on the north side of the street is still there, Cafe Napoleon in the basement. There are trees on 50th now…