8. Charlton Plaza 0.04

Charlton Plaza is named after Dr. John Charlton, an English surgeon who became president of the Medical Society of the State of New York. He is also the namesake for Charlton Street which borders this plaza, an honor bestowed by Trinity Church. Like the park mentioned before on FDR Drive, until 1996 this spot was simply known as “Park.” Charlton Plaza is located at the on Sixth Avenue between King Street and Charlton Street.