Holdouts: A NYC Architecture Walking Tour

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This 2.5 hour walking tour around the Midtown Manhattan shows-and-tells the fascinating stories of holdouts—the intriguing side effect of Manhattan's pressure cooker real estate industry: when a property owner (or lease holder) refused to sell to a developer, forced them to rework their plans, and forever changed the city streetscape. Stories, like the elderly lady who never knew any other home; or the poker player-like landlord who overplayed his hand; or the restauranteur whose long term lease (justifiably) demanded budget-busting sums, all add a human dimension to these transactional anomalies. And personal stories that were otherwise lost, are awesomely amplified by the everlasting impression left behind: seemingly ill-planned entrances for skyscrapers, odd shaped buildings, 20-story tall notches in office towers, are just some of the 16 examples of holdouts we'll see.

This tour is based on the book, Holdouts! By Alpern and Durst.

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Professional guide

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Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes

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Citicorp Center

Not a holdout, but a fascinating story is associated with the construction of this building, whose main pillar supports are not in the corners, but in the middle of the side.

Amster Yard

If this oases is open at the time of the tour, we stop in for a moment. A time capsule where histories clash and the city meets the suburbs - - a much earlier one!

Chrysler Building

Stunning views of this stunning landmark are had along here.

United Nations Headquarters

We view the Secretariet Building down the block as we continue to pass and discuss holdouts and how they've influenced the streetscapes today.

42nd Street

We end our downtown part of the walk at 42nd Street, where a single holdout survived history.

Grand Central Terminal

As we make our way to the west side and the uptown portion of the tour we will pass through Grand Central. While not associated with a any holdouts, a mini-tour of this iconic landmark is very possible.

Brooks Brothers

This historic New York City institution had a holdout as a neighbor.

Diamond District

Worth noting the block where $440 million in diamonds are traded daily. The entrance a block to the north as we cross Fifth Avenue is flanked by 12' diamond sculptures.

Citicorp Center

Not a holdout, but a fascinating story is associated with the construction of this building, whose main pillar supports are not in the corners, but in the middle of the side.

Amster Yard

If this oases is open at the time of the tour, we stop in for a moment. A time capsule where histories clash and the city meets the suburbs - - a much earlier one!

Chrysler Building

Stunning views of this stunning landmark are had along here.

United Nations Headquarters

We view the Secretariet Building down the block as we continue to pass and discuss holdouts and how they've influenced the streetscapes today.

42nd Street

We end our downtown part of the walk at 42nd Street, where a single holdout survived history.

Grand Central Terminal

Brooks Brothers

This historic New York City institution had a holdout as a neighbor.

Diamond District

Worth noting the block where $440 million in diamonds are traded daily. The entrance a block to the north as we cross Fifth Avenue is flanked by 12' diamond sculptures.

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Политика отказивања

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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AndrewN916

Oct 2024

One of the best afternoons we have spent in NYC. We have been here many times and thought we would do something a little different. We are so pleased that we picked this tour. For anyone with an interest in architecture or the history of New York, this tour is essential. Informative, educational and fun. Robert is a first class guide.

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Oct 2024

Can't thank you enough for this review, hope to see you again!

michelerQ8620DQ

Sep 2024

If you want something different then the standard walking tour, do this one! Rob covered the history of the NYC building trends, but this tour makes you look at the city completely differently. We couldn’t stop talking about what we learned and the little nooks and crannies we discovered in the tour. From interesting stories about who the holdouts were to how and why the city neighborhoods changed. The Holdouts changed the landscape of NYC and this tour will change how you look at the city.

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Sep 2024

Thank you so much for such a thoughtful review! I really appreciate it, I hope to see you again!

lindamZ3752EI

Jun 2024

Robert is an amazing wealth of knowledge. His pure love of all things NYC was so evident and truly inspiring. He and his tour are a credit to the Greatest City in the World!!

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Jul 2024

Oh gosh, thank you! It was great having you on the tour!