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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Thu 20 Mar

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Professional guide

Додаткова інформація

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

Чого очікувати

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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Політика скасування

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

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Відгуки (29)

Matthew_F

Nov 2024

My wife and I joined Rob and one other participant for this great tour of NYC Architectural Holdouts. Rob has studied the history and architecture of New York for many years, so it was cool to do the tour with an expert! He has a depth of knowledge that no other tour guide can compare with. He is generous with his time and knowledge. In addition to checking out a bunch of holdouts in midtown, we learned about air rights, privately-owned public spaces, buildings that are being "warehoused" until the lease of a tenant expires and the building can be torn down, and tons of interesting nuggets about the history of the city. We look forward to doing another tour with him!

Відповідь від хоста

Nov 2024

Thank you so much and I hope to see you again!!!

Eileen_M

Nov 2024

Sara was a great tour guide. As a native New Yorker, she shared much of the history of the park and city. I would highly recommend this experience!

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Nov 2024

Hi! Thank you for the wonderful review but you have me confused with another tour you may have done. :)

jpatrick2016

Oct 2024

This is such a fascinating tour! It covers a large area of midtown Manhattan and goes into many interesting and hidden spots that we had no idea were there. Extremely informative about holdouts - all of us, including my children, 14 & 12, are now fully clued up on an area of architecture we previously knew nothing about! Thanks to Rob for a wonderful morning's tour.

Відповідь від хоста

Oct 2024

Thank you for such a thoughtful review and it was a pleasure taking you and your family around! I hope to see you again. Rob