Man plunges to his death from luxury Manhattan apartment block just off Central Park

A 91-year-old man has plunged to his death from a the 17th floor of a luxury 34-floor residential building in Manhattan - which faces Central Park.

Emergency services, including police and an ambulance, rushed to Central Park South and 7th Avenue at 6.30am on Wednesday to deal with the situation.

A white tarp, covering a body, was seen on the sidewalk.

Crews were seen on the block clearing the pathway and putting out a police cordon - as commuters made their way to work on the busy Manhattan street. 

It's understood that the victim is a male who was inside the residential apartment block before falling to his death. 

A 91-year-old man has plunged to his death from a the 17th floor of a luxury 34-floor residential building in Manhattan

A white tarp, covering a body, was seen on the sidewalk outside 200 Central Park South

It's understood that the victim is a male who was inside the residential apartment block before falling to his death

Police said they don't suspect foul play. 

The building, 200 Central Park South, is one of the most desired residences in Manhattan, as it impressively faces all of the park to the north with Columbus Circle one block to the west.

It was built in 1963, and is home to 309 residences.

On top of the 34 floors is a rooftop observatory - where people who live in the building can enjoy 360-degree view of the Manhattan skyline. 

Some apartments in the building - with six bedrooms and three bathrooms - are on the market for a staggering $11,500,000.

Other units, with two bedrooms, rent for $14,500 a 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 where another man jumped to his death last October.

The 49-year-old leaped 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 on the scene.

He had 'injuries indicative of a fall from an elevated position,' the NYPD said.

Emergency services, including police and an ambulance, rushed to Central Park South and 7th Avenue at 6.30am to deal with the situation