Events

After the Second World War, Lower Manhattan reinvented itself. What resulted was boldly ambitious, especially construction of the World Trade and World Financial Centers. This walk with architectural historian Matt Postal examines the acclaimed individual projects preceeded the so-called Twin Towers, such as the former headquarters of Chase Manhattan and Marine Midland Banks, both designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. We'll also take a close look at Water and South Streets, where a varied group of Miesian and Brutalist office towers are being converted to residential use.

[In-person tour] Join us for a tour of Proper Chelsea, developed by Clement Clarke Moore and family, and centered around the Chelsea Historic District, one of the city's early preserved districts of rowhouses. With preservationist and architectural historian Matt Postal we'll explore the complex identity of Chelsea from rural farmland to preserved districts of Italianate rowhouses, Gothic religious institutions, Art Deco apartments, galleries, and modern high-style contemporary buildings.

Learn about the advocacy and history behind the opening of New York's newest park beneath the Brooklyn Bridge in Manhattan. A 3-year old advocacy effort resulted in the opening of the first acre in 2023, with a further 2 acres opening at the end of 2024. Learn about the rich history of the site including the world-famous Brooklyn Bridge, and discover a part of New York that is just starting to open up again. Details: there are stairs and uneven/narrow sidewalks, we will be walking for 1.5 hours, so wear comfortable shoes. Not accessible for wheelchairs, strollers or bikes.

Attendee will need to wear comfortable shoes, we will walk from Green Public Space to Green Public space to physically experience the impact of the presence or absence of green infrastructure in the city. We will learn about closed ecosystem's studies in Space Station design and discuss how, why, where, when, green infrastructure can be one of the answers to urban resiliency and climate equity.

Wear comfortable shoes as we make stops on a beautiful walk highlighting:

- the facade of St John the Divine, a quick stop inside to see the rose window and Poets Corner
- Hungarian Pastry Shop facade, hop in for treats if you’d like
- a visit to Columbia to see some of their sculptures

On this history walk around Chelsea, we will be talking about the Save Chelsea group!

Honoring Jane Jacobs (& her Joint Committee)'s victory stopping the Lower Manhattan Expressway which would've destroyed this vibrant neighborhood of architectural, historic, & cultural significance, we'll start in southwest Soho heading north to little side streets of once Italian immigrant community of tenements & storefronts, along Houston westward to charming lanes lined with early 18th century rowhouses, and moving on to the bohemian quarter that housed artists, writers, radicals, & gay people in the early 20th century. We'll trace where residents lived, worked, shopped, & worshipped ... pausing at several food purveyors dating back 100 years and as well, few special new ones ... ending at a Mideastern eatery for a celebratory repast. Take comfortable shoes, cash, & a shopping bag for your goodies.

I don't profess to be capable of channeling but I can take you on a walking tour tour of Brooklyn Heights as it appeared in 1880. The walk will include some buildings and sites that don't necessarily serve the same purpose as they did in 1880 but in their new incarnation they are still a vital part of todays community. The tour will also include sites where structure existed in 1880 but has since been demolished.

Brooklyn Heights in 1880 was a community of the privileged were able to live among block after block of exquisite brownstone mansions in addition to be on the edge of a thriving waterfront.

No special gear is required for this tour but you must be capable of closing your eyes and imagining.

Relive the history of the 1939-40 and 1964-65 World's Fair that put Flushing Meadow Park on the map. Originally an ash dump, the controversial Robert Moses transformed this space in to a useable park and led the effort to bring about both of these famous events. Walk through the park and discuss the fairs and view structures that still exist from both of them.

This walk is a story about progress. It is a story about the ideas of growth and diversification in a rapidly gentrifying working-class neighborhood against the backdrop of behavior that has led to the displacement of long-term residents of that neighborhood. This walk is about ideology and how it can be exploited to reconcile ideas that are out of sync with behavior: This tour examines a rezoning plan along a single largely uninhabited avenue that brought about change along the streets that intersect with the avenue. This tour asks: how a rezoning plan promoted not by predatory developers and greedy outsiders but instead was conceived and promoted by Harlem’s grassroots establishment ended up serving the interests of the many, while putting the interests of the few, who rely on underdevelopment as a barrier to change, in harm’s way?

Morrisania Village was the earliest (1848) dense settlement of what later became the Bronx west of the Bronx River. We will walk through parts of its 200 acre footprint, see original churches and homes, and sites that still bear the imprint of the original community of immigrants and native born Americans. We will learn about how the Village was settled, how the Villagers' lives, and how the Village became part of the Bronx.

Join us on a stroll of a single -- and singular -- block in Brooklyn (Eastern Parkway between Washington Avenue and Grand Army Plaza).

Walking 1/3 of a mile (about 1,000 steps) in total, we will walk and talk our way through (1) the abundance of cultural marvels such as the Brooklyn Museum, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Mount Prospect, and the Central branch of the Brooklyn Public Library, all while relishing (2) the abundance of ordinary delights that only slow and close looking -- especially looking together -- can bring.

Meet you on the steps of the largest stoop in Brooklyn!

In 1857, Elisha Otis installed the first elevator for passenger service in the Haughwout Building in SoHo. The next year, in 1858, Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux began creating Central Park. Olmsted and Vaux designed the park to be an antidote to the surrounding city. Little did they know how the elevator would ultimately impact their design.

On this leisurely walk in Central Park, we will view the surrounding skyline, discussing how it evolved starting a half billion years ago, with a focus on the influences of science, technology and government. Fascinating stories about many of these buildings and the park itself will add fun and an interesting dimension to our walk. As a volunteer for the Central Park Conservancy, Jack has spent countless hours helping visitors navigate the park and learn about its history and surroundings.

In this tour, we will examine how everyday New Yorkers have struggled, resisted, and organized around the right to health by delivering community-based health care and envisioning a world in which health and safety can exist for all. We will hear about people and places that have mobilized and borne witness to the fight for health equity in Harlem, from healthcare workers advocating to desegregate Harlem Hospital, to the Young Lords’ and Black Panthers’ free acupuncture clinic and detox center, as well as contemporary efforts in the movement for health justice.

Come discover the hidden history of Middleburgh, aka Newtown, aka Elmhurst, stretching from 1652 to the present.

This eye-opening stroll encompasses the early settlement of Elmhurst, including its famous families, prominent visitors and how American independence was already brewing in Queens way before the Revolution erupted in 1776. We'll visit several pre-Revolutionary era churches and cemeteries, and learn about the residents of the area, and how the community has explosively grown and changed over the years. We'll cover the inhabitants' struggle for religious freedom from England, and the clashes between the local patriots, and the loyalists and encamped British soldiers.

We'll also visit the birthplace of the inspiration for America's most famous poem about jolly old St. Nicholas, as well as America's most famous apple.

Stroll the historic part of the Meatpacking District with Jacquie Ottman, "the Meatpacking Lady", whose family’s storied meat business parallels that of the district itself. Your walking tour starts at Gansevoort Plaza, the Belgian-brick lined intersection of five Manhattan blocks that spans over four centuries of NYC transformation. Then, retrace the steps of a Lenape Trail, enjoy examples of architecture commissioned by the Astors and other Gilded Age families, and visit the site of an 1812 Military fort. Learn why this area became the center of meatpacking in NYC during the 20th Century, and see where NYC’s meat purveyors still conduct business. Cap off the walk by taking in a stunning view of New York harbor. Get answers to your questions from someone who experienced the district in the 1970s first hand.

The tour will start at the World Trade Center on the Hudson River Trail and proceed to Pier 59 at 20th street, where the Titanic was to dock, connecting the two tragedies. Along the way we walk the Hudson and I have stopping/talking/teaching points all along the way, highlighting the two tragedies, the Hudson River itself, architecture, historical events, and our urban evolution.

See Medieval architectural references in Hamilton Heights! Gothic and Romanesque styles, grotesques and gargoyles! The details tell tales about history. On this two-mile uptown pilgrimage, we’ll see how the architecture and the neighborhood itself reveal stories about music, poetry, and saints, as well as about water, stone, and reconstructed structures. We’ll visit a college campus, look at church exteriors, and stroll residential streets on this Medieval-inspired walk.

Nearest subway is the A,B,C,D station at 145th. When exiting the station, walk south on St. Nicholas Ave to 141st. See you there!

Hudson Square has a new connection to the Hudson River! The Hudson Square Business Improvement District has installed a colorful, imaginative path to help you find it.
Located midblock just south of the newly restored St. John’s Terminal Building at 550 Washington Street, a series of “breadcrumbs” using brightly painted artwork, signage, + landscaping will guide people to a new crossing. Until recently, people had to cross at Canal or West Houston Streets –a quarter of a mile between crossings. This art installation features 20 spheres illustrated to showcase a unique aspect, chapter, or building from the Hudson Square neighborhood. Playful depictions of fish from the Hudson River in each sphere guides pedestrians on a path along Spring + Washington Streets to the Park. No longer will Hudson Square feel so far from this iconic amenity.

We're going to cross bridges!

We're going to explore a few of the Harlem River Bridges and see.

how things are connected and have amazing views of the Harlem River.

Starting from the Third Avenue bridge then back over the Madison Avenue Bridge to the 145th Street Bridge and finally zig zag over the Macombs Dam Bridge. Along the way we'll explore specific points of interest including a street that was once a canal, a park which used to be an industrial site, a view of Yankee Stadium and the only relic left which connected to the former Polo grounds, and much more.

We'll definitely get a different perspective of how Manhattan and The Bronx are connected and explore some of the history of the Harlem River.

We’ll meet at the Schinasi Mansion at 351 Riverside Drive at 107th Street. Award-winning Sephardic writer Jane Mushabac’s short story, “Kantiga” (Song), published in Judeo-Spanish in “Aki Yerushalayim,” is based on the biblical “Song of Songs,” and is set during the spring of 2021 when the beauty of Riverside Park and nearby places was a great solace during the pandemic. The walk will visit several of the places that animate the story, serving both as backdrops for the two young people’s meetings, and as sources for poetic metaphors in their talk. The nearby places include the Fireman’s Memorial, the Lotus Garden, the Statue of Kossuth, and the Hudson River where Cherry Walk begins. At one stop, there will be a 15-minute reading of the story, a 2024 Pushcart Prize nominee, in English.

Bing & Bing – the brother real estate developers Alexander and Leo – helped pioneer the luxury apartment house in the decade before America’s entry into World War I. They made their mark on Park Avenue, where they capitalized on the covering of the open rail cut and the replacement of steam with electricity to help transform an avenue lined with tenements into the epitome of urban opulence. We’ll walk about a mile up Park Avenue, stopping at six Bing & Bing buildings to take a look – from the outside, since the avenue’s apartment buildings are notoriously private. Instead, we’ll use photos and stories to understand life ins these castles in the sky.

Come see Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan (a.k.a. Midtown West) and learn about our valuable tree canopy with NYC Parks Care Captain/Citizen Pruner volunteer Elizabeth Young! Participants will hear about tree care best practices, check in on the efforts to create a butterfly trail on 9th Avenue in the mid 40s with native pollinator plants, and know the steps NYC Parks tree stewards and leaders take to nurture our tree canopy, address heat vulnerability in urban areas, and respond to increased stormwater activity.

On this tour, we will view Central Park West Buildings, explore many sites within Central Park: Great Lawn, Delacorte, Shakespeare Garden and Bethesda Fountain. Remember to wear comfortable shoes!

In these peaceful, quiet blocks of the Upper West Side, New York's citizens have chosen to honor, with monuments, exemplars of Civic Virtue: generals, presidents (and want-to-be's), musicians, speakers and preachers, itinerant monks, actors, freedom-fighters, writers, composers, orators, the famous and anonymous, and others who aren't there but should be.

Join us for a tour of community green spaces that have been stewarded by the Lower East Side Center for over 3 decades. We will meet at Tompkins Square Park and walk about 1 mile to East River Park, stopping along the way at sites with historical and current significance to the Lower East Side Ecology Center including the Clyde Romero Memorial Garden on East 7th Street. Attendees will learn about the history of community stewardship in the neighborhood and how we can all practice care for our urban environment. This walk will be led by Ecology Center staff members Shyanne Washington and Jennifer Bombardier.

Attendees should wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water, sunscreen, and a hat. We will be completely outdoors. There will be public restrooms available at Tompkins Square Park and East River Park.

During the most intense part of the pandemic, I walked every block of the Upper West Side. I was amazed at all the treasures that I found! Please join me for a tour of the ones between West 86th and 95th Streets. They include gorgeous synagogues; a former stable that is now home to one of NYC's most prominent ballet companies; a block that looks like an English Tudor village; and buildings that were occupied by great writers, musicians, and civil rights activists. Our last stop commemorates an 1897 event that has become a part of every holiday season. A special stop which we can only do in late April and early May is the Annual Tulip Festival at the West Side Community Garden.

Durante la ruta exploraremos una de las estaciones más bellas del mundo Grand Central Terminal, descubriendo todos sus secretos. Se trata de una ruta corta por el interior de la estación, aunque saldremos al exterior en algún punto, para poder disfrutar de sus fachadas. Siempre es recomendable llevar zapato cómodo, y algo para beber.

We will explore one of the most beautiful stations/terminals in the world, Grand Central Terminal, discovering many of its secrets. It’s a short route around the Terminal, although we will get out at some points to be able to see the façade. Comfy shoes and something to drink are always a plus.

Join us for a Jane's Walk 2024 stroll through Richmond Hill, NY, to explore the enchanting Queen Anne architecture that defines this historic community. Marvel at the intricate facades, stained glass, and ornate details of homes nestled among tree-lined streets, showcasing a bygone era's craftsmanship. Discover Forest Park's lush greenery, a testament to thoughtful urban planning and a natural oasis for city dwellers. This walk promises a blend of architectural beauty, planning ingenuity, and natural serenity, appealing to lovers of history, design, and nature alike. Experience the charm of Richmond Hill, where history and nature walk hand in hand.

This will be a guided tour which will encompass the eight World War I memorials and monuments located in Central Park. The majority of the sites that we will visit are scattered around the Central Park Mall. Starting at the 107th Infantry Memorial, we will visit six other Memorials and a Regimental Grove, that all pay homage to the men and women who participated in the War. At each commentary stop, I will gladly answer any questions. During the course of the tour, we will explore the impact of World War I on America and New York City. The walk will end by the Naumberg Bandshell, where I will discuss the John Purroy Mitchell Memorial located in a different section of the park. My goal for this tour, is to keep the memory of history from fading, from being forgotten. Come hungry for a big dose of HISTORY and to be inspired.

LEWIS HOWARD LATIMER: A REAL RENAISSANCE MAN. One hundred and fourty years ago Mr. Latimer was invited to join Thomas Alva Edison in his exploration of light. That Journey changed the lives of both men and the World. Let's turn the Light on the Church: UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION OF QUEENS that Latimer founded in 1908.

Join Guardians of Flushing Bay and artist Cody Herrmann in Queens, for a tour of Flushing Meadows Corona Park! This tour will highlight local history, current development proposals, and connectivity between different parts of the park. Starting at David Dinkins Circle the tour will head north over the wooden Passarelle pedestrian bridge towards the Citi Field Parking Lots. Participants will learn about plans for development in the area and current advocacy efforts to preserve parkland. The tour will end along the Flushing Bay waterfront on the Malcolm X Promenade where participants will have a chance to observe local bivalve populations.

Ever since New York was founded, its strength and beauty have drawn people from around the world, seeking to be part of a truly spectacular city.

Underneath this facade, however, is an interesting history revealing itself in small bits and overlooked hints. Our walk will explore New York’s history through the story of Battery Park, on Manhattan’s southern tip. What were the forces that shaped the city, making it what it is today?

The park holds clues to some of the pillars that the city stands on today, and character traits that were formed by the city’s (and its dwellers) struggle for survival in its early years.

Wear your comfy walking shoes as we walk around the park, admire its monuments, take a look at the bay and continue to Bowling Green and the museum of Native Americans. Did anyone say Alexander Hamilton? He’ll be there too!

Join us for a guided tour of Alice Austen's Staten Island neighborhood Rosebank from her historic landmarked home clear comfort to St. Johns Episcopal Church where she took her famous Trude & I masked photograph. Along the way we will look at some of Alice's photographs of the area from the late 19th and early 20th century.

Guided tour of Vanderbilt Cemetery and Cornelius Vanderbilt Mausoleum

The Bowery, originally a Lenape trail, has a complex history. Once upon a time it belonged to the down-and-out, who found shelter in its dive bars, missions, and flop houses, but it was also a magnet for artists, who together invented such popular American art forms as tap dance, musical theater, and punk. But in the '90s, developers discovered the Bowery, and today, grass roots groups are fighting to preserve the old buildings that bore witness to the past. Come take a walk down the Bowery with Alice Sparberg Alexiou, author of Devil's Mile: The Rich, Gritty History of the Bowery, and learn about New York's oldest street and its unique and rollicking history.

The Audubon Park and Audubon Terrace areas, a distinctive residential enclave and historic cultural district, was once the home of painter and naturalist John James Audubon and now is occupied by Manhattan's only active cemetery. We'll take in some of the street art that are part of the Audubon Mural project which seeks to represent over 300 species of birds whose existence is threatened by climate change.

As we stroll through this diverse neighborhood, we'll also stop by Duke Ellington’s apartment building and visit the grounds of the delightful Morris Jumel Mansion - Manhattan's oldest house built in 1765 which once served as General George Washington's headquarters during the Fall of 1776. You will scarcely believe that you are in Manhattan while strolling these quiet streets that surround the mansion.

Join me outside the library, where I first met the love of my life. Follow in our first few dates, enjoying the park, local restaurants, and real stories of the neighborhood and my girlfriend. This is a walking story, about what spaces can mean to you, memory, connection, hope, and failure. Sit where we sat, stress about the bungled second date, consider where the hope is. You'll learn about me, maybe you'll learn about you.

Come hear the stories of the amazing women honored with historical markers and statues below Chambers Street. We’ll discover suffragists, patriots, Nobel Prize winners, sport champions, adventurers, saints and royalty – women whose stories need to be shared again and again.

We will stay on city sidewalks and have opportunities to sit along the way on this two-mile-long walk.

Historic Washington Heights: See historic sites from the Revolutionary War through the 1960s as we walk through central Washington Heights. Highlights include Audubon Terrace and the newly reopened Hispanic Society (we will not go inside); the Trinity Uptown Cemetery; Morris- Jumel Mansion and Sylvan Terrace; and the former Audubon Ballroom, best known as the site where Malcolm X was assassinated. It concludes at Mitchel Square Park, a World War I Memorial. (NOTE: Mitchel is the correct spelling.) Wear comfortable shoes and a sunhat; bring water. We may visit two community bookstores if they are open that day.

Approximately 2.5 hour, mostly downhill (we begin at the highest point in Manhattan) jaunt through my proud, historical and culturally diverse neighborhood. We'll cover about 8-10 sites. Highlights include the United Palace theater, the Highbridge, and Morris-Jumel Mansion.

Join Monumental Women at the Women's Rights Pioneers Monument on Central Park's Literary Walk (south end of the Mall) to learn about the 7-year effort to donate the first statue to honor real women in the 167-year history of Central Park. Unveiled in 2020, we will introduce you to the history of the WRP Monument, the meaning of all the elements of the Monument, the "Talking Statues" app that allows you to hear 6 famous actresses voicing Sojourner Truth, Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton in English and Spanish, 1-minute videos about the lives of the 3 women and the artist statement by the sculptor. Learn how to use Monumental Women's 5-borough Women's Rights History Trail on your smart device so you can find women's history sites all over NYC. Hear about Monumental Women's continuing efforts to honor more women in public spaces

NYC Vermin Tour: The 101 on Our Non-Human Neighbors

Join us and celebrate our city’s most reviled residents: vermin. On this eye-opening journey through the concrete jungle, you’ll discover why rats & pigeons are the truest New Yorkers. Discover how our scrappy, cosmopolitan, and opportunistic non-human neighbors have made the city their home — and the tricks they use to not only survive, but thrive, in an environment built for humans. Our carefully-curated pest propaganda will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the nuisance next door! (No animal interactions required.)

We meet up and end at the Boogie Down Grind, the cafe TimeOutNY named Best in The City and winner of Al Fresco NY Award for excellent outdoor seating. It's decorated from top to bottom with the signage and imagery from the birth of Hip Hop, along with excellent coffees, teas local beers on tap and sangria, and delicious food.

Then it's a short walk to Bronxlandia, the Cass Gilbert designed rail station turned concert hall - still in transition, rough around the edges, and very cool.

From there we walk up the Manida St Historic District, pass by the Corpus Christi monastery on our way to the Rudy Briner Award winning Hunts Point Riverside Park.

After that it's back to the Grind for refreshments and bathroom. Along the way, we will see some amazing murals and other public art.

If you walk through Washington Street in Manhattan’s Financial District today, you would never know that once upon a time, the area was home to the first Arabic-speaking community in the United States.

Once known as the “Syrian Quarter” in the late-19th century, this area became the Mother Colony from which the Arab American diaspora sprung. It was here that Kawkab America, the first Arabic language newspaper in the US, was printed in 1892. It was here that the linotype machine first began to use Arabic characters, revolutionizing Arabic language journalism all over the world. And it was here where Kahlil Gibran and Ameen Rihani founded the Pen League, a collective of prominent Arab writers and intellectuals.

Today, only three buildings from the era remain, but this tour brings the stories of this neighborhood to life once more.

For Jane’s Walk 2024, celebrate the 25th anniversary of the New York Chinese Scholar’s Garden with a tour and a breathing meditation. Engage in meditative practice through the art of shui-mo hua to learn the traditional importance of meditation. Learn how scholars’ gardens are designed to support the exploration of self and the balance between the built environment and Nature. Dress for being outdoors.

Staten Island residents are admitted FREE, with proof of residency! If you are not a Staten Islander, you must purchase a ticket to the garden, but this event is free to all who receive a ticket to the Garden.

Explore NYC's first Landmark District – Brooklyn Heights was called one of the 10 most beautiful neighborhoods. See homes and taverns dating from the 1790's. Learn the history and walk the tree lined "Fruit" streets. See Plymouth Church, a stop on the Underground Railroad, the Capote House, see gorgeous views from Colombia Heights, sand where George Washington had his headquarters.

See the Wall Street area with new eyes on a walking tour that brings to life the neighborhood’s storied past, with a focus on often erased histories of Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East as well as Islam. We will look at early settler colonial trade and diplomacy with Asia and Africa; a famous North African resident; and the colony's role in transatlantic slavery and rebellions. We then jump to the turn of the 20th century to encounter mostly erased histories of Asian and African immigrants in this area that were active in shipyards, street vending, and the growth of consulates, academic exchange, art, and political activism in Lower Manhattan. Our last stop is Little Syria, an entryway neighborhood for most Middle Eastern immigrants in the early 20th century.

The tour will run 1.5 hours. Wear good sneakers, layers, and sunglasses.

The Financial District is the area where early European settlers---initially the Dutch, then the English---put down roots. It is not surprising, therefore, that many firsts occurred here: New York City's first public park, first religious services, first print shop, first financial institutions, first government buildings. We'll look at these sites, as well as later New York originals. Some were not just the first in the city but the first in the nation. Although many old buildings are gone (historic pictures will be shown for these places), others remain, including some that have been repurposed. You may be amazed at New York's forgotten history!

This virtual tour looks back on the controversial application to rezone 125th Street that triggered heated public hearings and a symbolic “human chain” that stretched from the Harlem River to the Hudson River. First, we screen the short documentary Rezoning Harlem, where ordinary citizens challenge decision-makers in the city government. The application was eventually approved under the leadership of then City Councilmember Inez E. Dickens who saw in the rezoning an opportunity to set strict height limits on future development, negotiate a community benefits package that included capital funding for three famed institutions, hundreds of deep affordable housing units, additional commercial units, a hotel, all developed with workforce construction as well as the creation of city’s first entertainment and arts special purpose district.

The walk will start at the Whiney Museum and end at Hudson Yard. The tour will makes stops along the following buildings:

1. The Whitney Museum
2. The Standard Hotel
3. The High Line 23
4. 520 West 28th by Zaha Hadid
5. The Shed & The Vessel

The tour will cover the unique design choices and the distinct beauties of each building, also to introduce the architects behind them. Addition to viewing the building from the Highline, the attendees will see images of the interior, drawings from the design phase, and the photos during the construction phase.

I would encourage the attendees to come with comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, and cameras to capture the amazing views.

This will be an in-person walk that visits some historic buildings and places in the East/West village where radical activists and artists of all stripes once gathered. We will go to the sites of former saloons where Emma Goldman, Walt Whitman, Dorothy Day, and their many friends frequented, as well as the sites of the Yippie Cafe, the African Grove Theater and Eve Adams Tearoom, while discussing the long history of the Village as a hotbed for the political and cultural avant-garde. The walk will be about a mile long, so wear comfortable shoes and bring water.

This area of Windsor Terrace has a long history. It was the first developed in that neighborhood with homes dating back to as early as the 1850's. Some structures dating back to the 1880's are still intact. Reeve Place used to be named Adams Street. Included in this walk are then and now images of the block, including survey images taken prior to subway construction, as well as articles from old Brooklyn newspapers (via NYPL). Before the coming of Europeans to the New World, the area which is now Windsor Terrace was inhabited by the Canarsee Indians. The land, which was then in the far northwestern corner of the Town of Flatbush, was purchased as a farm by John Vanderbilt. Some parts of the land were also maintained by the Martense family

Greenpoint, Brooklyn has been one of the largest Polish communities outside of Poland in the world for 140 years. Join us as we visit many of the sites associated with Greenpoint's Polish history including St. Stanislaus Kostka R.C Church, The Polish National Home and other historic sites that help us trace local Polish-American history. We will discuss the history of Polish immigration to the area and how and why Greenpoint became "Little Poland."

This in-person walking tour of Atlantic Avenue will focus on the history of the street and the different immigrant cultures of the past and present that contribute to the street’s rich culture. We will explore the architecture of three historic districts along our route–including the best preserved wooden storefronts in New York City, learn about the histories of our several legacy businesses, and end in time for you to explore happy hour and dinner on Atlantic Avenue in one of our many delicious and diverse restaurants. Attendees should wear comfortable shoes.

Join me, Wonderful Wanda, on a stroll through Central Park... a naturally, man-made oasis. Let's explore the women who have shaped, preserved and are memoralized in the lungs of NYC. Wear comfortable shoes. Bring your water and cameras. -- Central Park has hills, and we will get on top of bedrocks for pictures. Come and contribute to the vibes. (Use the toileto before the tour as will only have one toilet pause, maybe.)

Learn about the Highbridge community and organizing that has happened over the decades to improve the quality of life in the neighborhood and to reconnect the Highbridge community in the Bronx with Washington Heights, with the reopening of the High Bridge and the current campaign to reconnect the Bronx to the Harlem River Waterfront with the Harlem River Greenway.

The tour will start with a walk across the High Bridge to both talk about the History of organizing to reopen the Bridge before returning to the Highbridge neighborhood walking down Ogden Avenue to discuss local history and organizing efforts to open public schools, before walking down 167th past the old 44th Precinct Building to the Harlem River Waterfront, walking along the Greenway to Roberto Clemente State Park, discussing the history of the waterfront and current campaigns.

Take a bike tour to learn about the fascinating history and development of Shirley Chisholm State Park. Named after the amazing Brooklyn Congressional Representative and first black female candidate for US President, this park is 407 acres repurposed from a landfill site. It features an ecosystem that preserves native plants and fauna, as well as offers spectacular views of Jamaica Bay.

Ride starts on North end of public Greenway and will travel South along the Hutchinson River Greenway to Westchester Ave. About 75 minutes, 3 miles. Stopping at 3 new crossings, 2 new nearly complete tree and brush replantings from construction, two areas pedestrian areas that need gardening and better highlighting. Finishing with pizza in a newly taken over lot of land turned garden less than 1 year ago.

The fish are gone, the smell is gone, but the legend lives on. This in-person walk in the South Street Seaport visits sites of the old Fulton Fish Market. Walk leader, artist Naima Rauam, spent decades painting scenes of market life. During this “then and now” walk, Naima’s paintings show “then” at nine locations, as the group stands “now” at these spots. A printed handout and a webpage (http://artpm.com/RememberingFultonFishMarket.htm) will have reproductions of the artwork. Naima talks about the history of the fish market and her experiences working and living there. One site is the Tin Building, where Naima had an art studio, now reconstructed and repurposed into an elegant food center.

In the early 1900s, if you walked around Sunset Park, you might have heard Finnish being spoken on the streets. That's because the neighborhood was home to the largest concentration of Finns in New York City, and though most have since gone from Brooklyn, they left behind their co-operative spirit. The Finns built the first non-profit co-operative apartment buildings in the nation, many of which are still standing today.

On this guided group walk, you will hear about the fascinating history of Finns in this neighborhood from Robert Alan Saasto, Esq., an active in the Finnish-American community, who was born in one of the more than 30 Finnish co-ops, which have recently received landmark designation.

Have you ever wondered: "Where does the NYPD come from?"

Starting at Abolition Square (City Hall Park) we’ll walk south through the plazas of justice infrastructure and begin to connect the dots.

We'll uncover the origins of policing in response to urban unrest--which was blamed on crowds of immigrants. We'll investigate the intended and actual effects of the moral reform movement and "slum clearance," and the idea that "loitering" in the streets leads to crime. And we'll trace the connections between “urban renewal”, park redesign, and changing laws regarding public assembly over time.

As we walk we’ll think it through: If this is where the police come from, what does that say about what they’ve become?

Welcome to the New York City(s) of the multiverse, where forgotten history lives on, visionary ideas came to life, and power brokers got their way. Journey through space and time (actually about 2 miles) to visit versions of Union Square, Astor Place, Washington Square Park, and Hudson River Park that very easily could have been.

Join your inter-dimensional tour guide as he leads you on a saunter down the grand diagonal boulevard from the Union Square Washington Monument to the sprawling Westway Highway park. Along the way, tour the storied halls of the historic Astor Place Opera House and Rem Koolhaas’s alien Astor Place Hotel. Gaze at the symphony of planes taking off from Zeckendorf Airport and marvel at the towering stantions of the North River Bridge.

Comfortable shoes and an active imagination recommended.

Established in 1811, the gridlocked streets and avenues lining Manhattan are so synonymous with the city that they are taken for granted. Considering their profound and lasting impacts into the present, is it even possible to imagine New York City without its ubiquitous right angles and rectangles?

This walking tour will challenge the orthodoxy of the grid, daring New Yorkers to imagine the city as it was, might have been, and could again be amidst a less angular landscape. What is the origin of the grid? What did the city look like before it? What path might the city have taken had its streets been arranged differently? How does the grid impact the lives of New Yorkers? These are a few of the questions which will be explored on this stroll through surviving examples of gridless remnants in the East Village and Lower East Side.

Hugely controversial when proposed (in 2003) and later approved, the megaproject Atlantic Yards (in 2014 renamed Pacific Park Brooklyn), at a crossroads. See what’s been built (the Barclays Center, home to the Brooklyn Nets, plus 8 of 15-16 towers) and what remains: delayed plans to deck an MTA railyard for 6 towers and a two-tower project opposite the arena.
With watchdog journalist Norman Oder, learn Atlantic Yards’ tangled history, uncertain timetable, changing designs (and ownership), and current questions about foreclosure and an affordable housing deadline. Issues include public accountability, open space, arena design/operations, and the changing neighborhood/Brooklyn context, including a push for new development nearby.
We will walk around part of the 22-acre site's perimeter, plus a few adjacent blocks.

In all the ways we sense New York, smell is maybe the most striking and the least noticed.

Some scents are iconic: we all know the sweet honey roasted scent of nuts-4-nuts in Time Square, or a trash pile on a hot summer day. But mostly, in our visually-dominated day-to-day we tend to ignore so much of what our noses are trying to tell us.

What can we learn from smell when we explore a new place? And how can smell help us see a familiar place anew?

To help sharpen this sense, participants are invited on a “smell walk” in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Bushwick. This walk will feature several scent-destinations along Wyckoff Ave. Using smell as our compass, we will observe how this neighborhood transitions from day-time bustle to night time revelry, and how scent can help us be more observant of city life.

Participants should bring water and come prepared to walk comfortably for 90 minutes.

In conjunction with Jane's Walk NYC, join the Newtown Creek Alliance (NCA) for a walking tour to witness and discuss a number of environmental issues relating to our local superfund site: Newtown Creek. The tour will bring us to key access sites and restoration projects along the waterway as we head upstream along the Greenpoint shoreline. We will begin at the Manhattan Avenue Street End Park in Greenpoint and culminate at the Kingsland Wildflowers Green Roof, where participants can join in NCA’s weekly Open Hours series to enjoy the sunset from the green roof meadows. In total, the walk is approx. 1.25 miles long.

After a full day spent walking across the city, join us as we bring the day to a close by exploring the power of staying in place. Participants will come together each evening at locations chosen for their unique perspectives on New York’s ever-changing landscape to bear witness to the sunset by making sixty one-minute revolutions, turning one step every second for one hour like the ticking of a clock in a meditation on perception, time, and all that happens when “nothing” happens.

This walk is for Night 1: Riverbank State Park– 7:00-8:30 p.m.

For some, Jane Jacobs' old neighborhood conjures up images of bohemians and beatniks, but dig deeper and you'll find darker mysteries buried in the West Village. We’ll wind through these twisted alleys to explore a centuries-old cemetery, the “House of Death,” and the secret burial ground beneath Washington Square Park. Visit the restaurant where Aaron Burr mourns his lost daughter and the townhouse where Mark Twain still has a score to settle. All the history on this tour is 100% real. The ghosts? That’s up to you.

Lace up your shoes for a nature walk at Freshkills Park! Freshkills Park staff will take you behind the scenes to visit areas that are currently closed to the public. On this 2+ mile walk, you’ll learn about the different plants and animals found in the woods, wetlands, and grasslands at Freshkills Park. Freshkills Park will be the largest park developed in New York City in over a century. The transformation of what was once the world’s largest landfill into a sustainable park makes the project a symbol of renewal and an expression of how we can re-imagine reclaimed landscapes. Landfill infrastructure is essential to the Park’s design, and it adds to the project’s complexity. The park’s design, engineering, and ecological restoration emphasize environmental sustainability and public concern for human impact.

This walk covers mostly the length of Vanderbilt Parkway, a newly paved bike and hike pathway. Come with a comfortable walking or running rubber shoes and shirts. The Temperature in early May could be anywhere from the 50's to 70's. Most part of the route will be among trees and natural environment. Most attendees are Filipinos from the Igorot tribe in Philippine's north who wants to share their cultural history in NY in the hope of establishing a shared heritage with New Yorkers.

Join Monumental Women at the Women's Rights Pioneers Monument on Central Park's Literary Walk (south end of the Mall) to learn about the 7-year effort to donate the first statue to honor real women in the 167-year history of Central Park. Unveiled in 2020, we will introduce you to the history of the WRP Monument, the meaning of all the elements of the Monument, the "Talking Statues" app that allows you to hear 6 famous actresses voicing Sojourner Truth, Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton in English and Spanish, 1-minute videos about the lives of the 3 women and the artist statement by the sculptor. Learn how to use Monumental Women's 5-borough Women's Rights History Trail on your smart device so you can find women's history sites all over NYC. Hear about Monumental Women's continuing efforts to honor more women in public spaces

Skip the museum snooze fest, hop on the express train to artistic adventure! Discover NYC's hidden art scene, a vibrant underground gallery unlike any other. No art expertise needed, just a curious mind and comfy shoes! You won’t want to miss the opportunity to unleash your inner art detective, hunt down mosaics, murals, and installations in iconic stations. We will see diverse stories unfold through art, revealing the city's history and spirit. P.S.: Don't worry if you're not an art expert, your tour guide is a passionate storyteller, not an art snob! So, what are you waiting for? Ready to ditch the ordinary and ride the rails to artistic glory? Hop on board!

Not a walk but a row in a rowboat. Using Historic Wooden “Whitehall Gig” Rowboats by the Village Community Boathouse (VCB). Participants/Attendees will learn to row, we provide lifejackets and Equipment. Participants/Attendees will learn about West Village waterfront history starting in 1950’s till the present from a lifelong Village resident. How to dress: Soft shoes, workout clothing, Hat bring Water and a camera. The places to be explored will be dependent on how proficient the rowers are. There’s only room for three novice rowers on the boat and it’s not a boat ride, you have row to propel the boat. Participants/Attendees have to Sign an online Insurance Waiver. If wind conditions are too rough it will be a walking tour. Reporting time is 9AM at VCB on the southside walkway of Pier 40, 353 West Street, NYC, NY 10014.

I am leading a walking tour of my neighborhoods of South Ozone Park and South Richmond Hill, an area which has come to be known as "Little Guyana". The walk will take approximately 2 hours and will begin at the 88th Street A train stop and end at Ozone Park, Lefferts Boulevard. I will talk about the neighborhood's evolution, from the story behind its name, to famous residents (living and deceased) and what it is like to live here today. Attendees should wear comfortable shoes, bring water, and come prepared to learn about the history and cultures of this slice of Southeast Jamaica, Queens.

From the colonial era through modern day New York City, Lower Manhattan has served as a proving ground for the development of urban firefighting in the United States of America. Participants will gather at the New York City Fire Museum and embark on a walking tour that will highlight this development as we study architecture, infrastructure, public sculpture, and historic sites that honor New York City’s rich firefighting history. In the spirit of Jane Jacob's, we will consider how the streets themselves facilitate safety. When considered in concert the tour locations tell the story of fire as an urban force that has shaped the city’s built environment and culture - a phenomena that continues today. Historical events of interest include: The Great Fire of 1776, The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, and The Equitable Building Fire.

East Harlem Historian Christopher Bell will give tour goers a tour of the East Harlem Neighborhood. Chris was thrilled to participate in Jane's Walk last year. Participants will see historical sites of the neighborhood's cultural and important places in East Harlem. Several sites along the famed Museum Mile and Chris will regale tour goers will important facts along with historical photographs from his collection.

Explore Ladies Mile and why this stretch of Manhattan became known as the leading district of commerce and popular society. Spotlighting unique buildings and retailers between Union and Madison Squares, experience a tour replete with stores and stories, while discovering how Ladies Mile also influenced women's suffrage, popular music, and shaped more than just the latest fashion trends.

Let's marvel at the oppressive beauty of brutalist buildings, from iconic landmarks to hidden gems. Our journey begins in Tribeca, where we'll stroll along the west side, ending at Washington Square Park. Along the way, we'll explore architectural wonders such as the AT&T Long Lines Building and the Salt Shed.

During our tour, we'll delve into the history of these buildings, discussing the visionary architects behind their design, their original purposes, and how they are utilized today. We'll also explore the challenges and triumphs faced during their construction, adding depth to our understanding of these monumental structures.

This walking tour is at street level, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring along a bottle of water. Let's embark on a journey through the concrete jungles of New York City's brutalist architecture!

Do you enjoy walks with your dog? Are you interested in learning more about Brooklyn Heights? If so, then this is the walk for you. Hi, my name is Andy McNeil and together with my tour guide Gus (Mini Australian Shepherd), I'd like to show you and your furry friend around Brooklyn Heights. We'll discuss the underground railroad, how the heights has changed over the years, what it looked during the revolutionary war, and much more. We'll start our tour at Borough Hall and end at Hillside Dog Park near the Dumbo ferry stop.

Food shortages, Civil War draft laws, police repression of demonstrations, and the removal of the homeless all have caused rioting in Tompkins Square Park during its 190-year history. But its American Elms have seen it all and withstood it, including the tree that overlooked the USA’s first Hare Krishna chanting in 1966. See the sights of a once-troubled park from its ancient elms to its monument to NYC’s greatest human disaster before 9/11.

The many colorful murals and mosaics of Spanish Harlem, AKA East Harlem, tell us so much about the history, culture, and politics of this under-appreciated NYC neighborhood and its residents. Some murals and mosaics are dedicated to accomplished citizens of Spanish Harlem, such as the writers Julia de Burgos and Nicholasa Mohr. Others honor world-famous people such as Celia Cruz and Tito Puente. Some have strong messages for political independence and against colonialism. Many of the murals and mosaics bring into the neighborhood the gorgeous scenery of the tropical islands which so many members of this community left behind. A number of the gifted artists who created the artworks received commissions from the City of New York as part of projects to add more public art to this Harlem community.

Attendee will need to wear comfortable shoes, we will walk from Green Public Space to Green Public space to physically experience the impact of the presence or absence of green infrastructure in the city. We will learn about closed ecosystem's studies in Space Station design and discuss how, why, where, when, green infrastructure can be one of the answers to urban resiliency and climate equity.

The tour will start at the World Trade Center on the Hudson River Trail and proceed to Pier 59 at 20th street, where the Titanic was to dock, connecting the two tragedies. Along the way we walk the Hudson and I have stopping/talking/teaching points all along the way, highlighting the two tragedies, the Hudson River itself, architecture, historical events, and our urban evolution.

This walk focuses on two redevelopment projects that would have brought over two billion dollars in private investment to neighborhoods sorely in need of investment. And yet, the projects were vehemently rejected by the communities they purported to improve. The two applications failed because many understood how these projects could attract newcomers to the community, and those many feared that growth and diversification would dilute Harlem’s black American plurality through vertical gerrymandering and cracking-in-3D. Once again, underdevelopment is used as a barrier to change that could potentially infringe upon the voting rights of racial and language minority-majorities in Central Harlem seeking to preserve their status as a Minority Opportunity District, codified in the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Welcome, you tired, you poor, you huddled masses yearning to breathe free, to the East Village! On this tour, we'll explore the four centuries of immigrant history - Italian bakeries, Ukrainian butchers, Yiddish theaters, Dutch graveyards, German libraries, Irish pubs - and we'll do it all in the space of six blocks.

2024 marks the 400th anniversary of Dutch settlers arriving in NYC. Slavery came to New York, then called New Amsterdam with the arrival of the first Dutch settlers. By the mid-18th century Brooklyn was the U.S.’s third largest economy. Integral to this boom was slavery.

I live in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, an area settled by people from Amersfoort, The Netherlands. Intrigued by the Dutch names on street signs and plaques in this area, for the past two years, I have presented a walking tour, Dead, Dutch and Still Around.

Using Historical Society and NYC Municipal data I will present a webinar using data on the thousands of Enslaved Africans who lived, toiled and died in Brooklyn. No longer simply chattel whose first name and age, are written in beautiful cursive, in the accounting ledgers of slaveholding men.

This tour is an exploration of the most important, but most overlooked, elements of New York’s infrastructure: the city’s hard-won water supply. Looking at the city's origins at the southern tip of Manhattan, this tour will make its way north (as did the city), passing by all three sites of New York's City Hall and tracking the path to the Croton water supply (with an epilogue looking towards the watering of Brooklyn in this era).

The waterfront has played a huge role in Greenpoint, Brooklyn's history. On this walk we will explore the area's Native American roots and recall the war Native Americans fought with European settlers there. We will also trace the area's shipbuilding heritage. We will trace the area's industrial heritage and discuss how oil refining and other heavy industries left a legacy of pollution and cancer. We will also visit sites related to the area's thousands of female workers and recall their strikes for improved conditions. We will also visit sites related to the waterfront's redevelopment and discuss Jane Jacobs' predictions about how Greenpoint would become ground zero for gentrification in New York City.

Everyday over 700,000 New Yorkers pass through Midtown along Park Avenue to and from Grand Central Terminal. This is a part of the City where in a few blocks you can see many of the forces that have shaped our city. There are icons of architecture (Midtown Modernism) and capitalism such as Lever, Seagram, and the Chrysler building. There are icons of real estate such as the Grand Hyatt and Helmsley. Under construction is one of the city's tallest office buildings Chase. There are great clubs and great churches. This walk will showcase some of the art and architecture along Park Avenue and tell some of the stories about its past, its present, and perhaps future.

The 1920s Harlem Renaissance heralded works by Black artists and writers. This tour looks at the influence queer social networks had on the development of the Renaissance, as well as the importance of sexual identity and architectural safe spaces. Utilizing augmented reality through the Queer Harlem phone application, we will walk through Harlem and witness the people, places, and histories from Drag Balls to Rent Parties. The spaces documented were integral for queer culture to thrive, but have been spatially demolished and historically forgotten. Participants will witness digital reconstructions and collectively share this beautiful history.

We encourage attendees to bring a full charge of battery (on a smart phone) and comfortable shoes: we will start at the Savoy Ballroom Plaque at 141st and finish at 132nd street.

Greenpoint and the surrounding areas around Newtown Creek were the epicenter of manufacturing in the 1800s to 1900s at a time when New York City was the manufacturing capital of the world. Our walking tour will cover the history of the neighborhood and highlight ongoing sources of air pollution. Attendees will be introduced to the AirBeam and AirCasting platform and check out air monitors from the library. We will experience real-time air quality monitoring as we move between residential, industrial, and closer to and away from major thoroughfares.

Along the way, we will examine cement, rocks, soils, and trees for LICHENS, composite organisms of fungi and cyanobacteria or algae. These natural sensors can offer insights into air quality, enhancing our understanding of environmental health.

This will be an in-person tour covering the area around Columbus Circle and then proceed up Central Park West, ending at The Dakota at 72nd Street. We will concentrate on the architecture and the stories behind the buildings along the way and also bring in some discussion of Central Park, including its history and its impact on the neighborhood and the development of the Upper West Side.

The Garment District Business Improvement District (BID) will once again offer a Jane’s Walk covering the Fashion District, from its beginnings in the sweatshops of the Lower East Side to its evolution and survival in the modern world of electronics.

Hear about Calvin Klein and Ralph Lifshitz on the Fashion Walk of Fame, with visits to neighborhood works of art, a factory and showroom, if available, some great old photos, and a stop at Mood Fabrics. Wear comfortable walking shoes.

The NYC Department of Records & Information Services/Municipal Archives invites you to visit our state-of-the-art storage and research facility at Industry City. Participate in a curated tour of unique archival artifacts, from Mayoral scrapbooks and gifts to photos and historical records of city life.

We will walk along the north side of Atlantic Avenue, from Court Street to the end of Pier 6 in Brooklyn Bridge Park.

I will talk about several forces that shaped this sliver of land, from the ice age to the present day. We will find ourselves in the current moment through intimate observation of our surroundings.

There will be time to write and/or draw at several points throughout the walk. Please bring: a journal or sketchbook & something to write/draw with.

Content note: This walk is geared toward adults and older teens. I will be touching on complex & often violent dynamics that shaped and continue to shape this land, which may be challenging for children.

In these peaceful, quiet blocks of the Upper West Side, New York's citizens have chosen to honor, with monuments, exemplars of Civic Virtue: generals, presidents (and want-to-be's), musicians, speakers and preachers, itinerant monks, actors, freedom-fighters, writers, composers, orators, the famous and anonymous, and others who aren't there but should be.

Staten Island is rich in history, culture, and natural resources. This 5.5-mile run around the ferry will bring you to: 2 of Staten Island's 3 historic districts, state-protected wetlands, streams, ponds, hillsides, a natural planting area on the site of an old British Fort, and the magnificent campus of Snug Harbor. You might expect to see snapping turtles, deer, herons, Victorian homes, Greek Revival stoneworks, the 2nd oldest music hall in the US, and views of NY Harbor.

Attendees should be prepared to run a 5.5 mile run at whatever pace is conversational and safe for all. The run will officially start from the steps of Borough Hall that face the harbor. Please dress for the weather and bring food, water, and anything else that will help you feel comfortable for the run.

Designed to maximize the scenic potential of a narrow strip of land too rugged to accommodate Manhattan’s street grid, Morningside Park is a masterful work of the team that also designed Central and Prospect parks. Massive and rugged retaining walls, grand and steep stairs, scenic overlooks and meandering paths cutting through native rock form a composition lauded by contemporaries as perhaps the greatest achievement of park designer Calvert Vaux.

Having endured decades of neglect and controversial proposals such as a Columbia University gym that would have radically altered its design, the park is enjoying a remarkable period of revitalization spearheaded by NYC Parks in an over 40 year partnership with the Friends of Morningside Park. Do you have Morningside Park stories to share? Join our walk and join the conversation.

Learn about the Highbridge community and organizing that has happened over the decades to improve the quality of life in the neighborhood and to reconnect the Highbridge community in the Bronx with Washington Heights, with the reopening of the High Bridge and the current campaign to reconnect the Bronx to the Harlem River Waterfront with the Harlem River Greenway.

The tour will start with a walk across the High Bridge to both talk about the History of organizing to reopen the Bridge before returning to the Highbridge neighborhood walking down Ogden Avenue to discuss local history and organizing efforts to open public schools, before walking down 167th past the old 44th Precinct Building to the Harlem River Waterfront, walking along the Greenway to Roberto Clemente State Park, discussing the history of the waterfront and current campaigns.

The Hidden Rivers Walk is a collaboration by North Brooklyn Parks Alliance and Billion Oyster Project. Using a historic watershed map created by urban ecologist Eymund Deigel, the walk begins at Transmitter Park where the watershed is visible, with a discussion about water quality, storm water, & sewage. We’ll make our way to Bushwick Inlet, where we’ll discuss ecological & industrial history and modern community activism. Participants continue to McCarren Park, following the pathways of “hidden rivers.” We’ll discuss how these tidal waterways were buried in the 19th and 20th century and rerouted into sewers to make room for the development of modern communities, which today are often sites of flooding. This walk coincides with Riverkeeper Sweep, a day of action for our waterways. We may have additional special speakers!

President Franklin Roosevelt employed millions through his New Deal programs to build public works during the Great Depression. In Red Hook, the New Deal built housing, a pool, a recreation center, and a large new park. Dr. Ann Rothstein Segan, Research Associate of the Living New Deal, and daughter of renowned documentary photographer Arthur Rothstein (1915-1985), will talk about her father’s in-depth 1942 photo essay documenting life in the new community for one of FDR's New Deal agencies. City planner and public housing specialist Brodie Hefner will discuss the origins of the largest public housing development in Brooklyn, and the Housing Authority’s half-billion-dollar project to revitalize the property with innovative resiliency measures in the wake of Superstorm Sandy.

Longwood is an area in the South Bronx that is named for the 19th century Longwood estate. The neighborhood began to quickly urbanize at the turn of the century, attracting immigrants from the tenements of Manhattan. Some of the sites that we will encounter on this walk include a historic district of turn of the century homes, public art installation depicting local residents, century old former synagogues, the oldest Latin music store in New York City, and a Carnegie library.

Stroll the historic part of the Meatpacking District with Jacquie Ottman, "the Meatpacking Lady", whose family’s storied meat business parallels that of the district itself. Your walking tour starts at Gansevoort Plaza, the Belgian-brick lined intersection of five Manhattan blocks that spans over four centuries of NYC transformation. Then, retrace the steps of a Lenape Trail, enjoy examples of architecture commissioned by the Astors and other Gilded Age families, and visit the site of an 1812 Military fort. Learn why this area became the center of meatpacking in NYC during the 20th Century, and see where NYC’s meat purveyors still conduct business. Cap off the walk by taking in a stunning view of New York harbor. Get answers to your questions from someone who experienced the district in the 1970s first hand.

An in-person walk around the Gowanus Canal neighborhood in Brooklyn. “A soundwalk is any excursion whose main purpose is listening to the environment” – Hildegard Westerkamp

The Gowanus Canal was designated as an EPA Superfund site in 2010, and legacy fossil fuel pollution is undergoing partial remediation as new apartment towers spring up. The legacy of the arts in Gowanus is also a living part of its heritage as we will see in a stop at Powerhouse Arts (aka the Batcave). Listening to all sounds in the environment brings us into contact with changes as they occur. "Extending our awareness as far as possible to include any and all sounds places one in the center of the environment, with presence and relationship to all that is going on" - Pauline Oliveros

This subsection of Washington Heights was the site of the War for Independence's most tragic defeat for the American cause. It is also the site of one of the world's great bridges, the resting place of the first American Saint and the home to one of the great collections of Medieval Art. It was the site of castles and estates of the wealthy with its majestic views of the Hudson River and New Jersey palisades. The walk should be a little over a mile and take a bit over one hour.

Embark on an immersive stroll through historic Chinatown, where I'll lead you on a journey through its landmarks and the fascinating world of Chinese herbalism. As we wander, I'll share insights into the medicinal properties of Chinese health foods and answer any questions you have. Our itinerary includes stops at iconic sites like the Museum of Chinese in America and visits to New Kam Man Supermarket and Po Wing Hong Food Market, where you'll discover a treasure trove of traditional herbs and ingredients.
As your guide, I bring a wealth of knowledge and passion to this experience. Having served on the staff of a Chinese herbal medicine company, also used to be a journalist, and pursued ongoing education in Chinese herbal history, I am eager to share insights and anecdotes with fellow herbal enthusiasts.

Esplanade Friends Board Chair and historian guide takes walkers on a joyful walk through the new Midtown Greenway on 60 St that opened December 2023 and the Esplanade.

Join us on a walk exploring the marsh land around Alley Creek. The walk is in person and the starting point is at Alley Pond Environmental Center. If you have binoculars, please bring them as these marshlands are teeming with life.

Our organization advocates for integrating both subways and park space on the abandoned Rockaway Beach Branch in Queens, NY. The project would create 4 new subway stations along with 33 acres of new parks. QueensLink would create the borough's first north-south connection, and it would provide vital access for marginalized communities. During this walk, we'll explore the 3.5 mile QueensLink corridor and talk about our vision for each section. Participants should wear comfortable shoes, bring lots of water, and be prepared for a fun day of urban hiking! We'll also offer a break in the middle, to give everyone the chance to grab a bite to eat. We hope this walk will demonstrate the importance of better access for Queens neighborhoods, as well as what we can accomplish with a little bit of creativity, and a lot of community support.

On this tour, Malcolm X is our "tour guide" as we navigate the streets of Harlem, imagining ourselves in his world.

Harlem has been a center of Black culture and politics for a century, and Malcolm recognized this early on in his life when he first arrived to the storied neighborhood as a teenager.

It remained a mainstay in his life through various phases as a young adult, as minister of the Nation of Islam's Temple No. 7, and finally as the founder of his own mosque after he left the NOI and embraced Sunni Islam upon making the Hajj pilgrimage. While Malcolm traveled all over the world, Harlem was always the home base of his political organizing.

On this tour, we will read Malcolm's "Autobiography" on key sites that are referenced in the book to bring them to life for us once more. Bring your copy to enrich the experience!

See Medieval architectural references in Hamilton Heights! Gothic and Romanesque styles, grotesques and gargoyles! The details tell tales about history. On this two-mile uptown pilgrimage, we’ll see how the architecture and the neighborhood itself reveal stories about music, poetry, and saints, as well as about water, stone, and reconstructed structures. We’ll visit a college campus, look at church exteriors, and stroll residential streets on this Medieval-inspired walk.

Nearest subway is the A,B,C,D station at 145th. When exiting the station, walk south on St. Nicholas Ave to 141st. See you there!

Bing & Bing – the brother real estate developers Alexander and Leo – helped pioneer the luxury apartment house in the decade before America’s entry into World War I. They made their mark on Park Avenue, where they capitalized on the covering of the open rail cut and the replacement of steam with electricity to help transform an avenue lined with tenements into the epitome of urban opulence. We’ll walk about a mile up Park Avenue, stopping at six Bing & Bing buildings to take a look – from the outside, since the avenue’s apartment buildings are notoriously private. Instead, we’ll use photos and stories to understand life ins these castles in the sky.

Perhaps you know about the Unisphere or the New York State Pavilion, or perhaps you didn’t even know New York hosted a World’s Fair (let alone two!). Along with some of the more well-known landmarks, this tour will invite you to go beyond what you can still see and imagine Flushing Meadows-Corona Park as it once was, when more than 50 million people visited during the 1964-65 World’s Fair. We’ll visit sites that still exist, like the Garden of Meditation and the Westinghouse time capsules. We’ll also explore the historical significance of sites whose pavilions were torn down—including, yes, the Belgian pavilion, that popularized the Bel-gem waffle in the United States. We’ll wrap up at the Unisphere, and if you want, you can continue your day at the Fair at the Queens Museum and the Panorama of the City of New York.

We will examine the Prospect Expressway from its complicated intersection with Ocean Parkway to its central section as an elevated trench. We will explore the quirky necklace of park spaces that were created when the highway right-of-way sliced across existing city blocks. The walk will conclude by meeting another walk group exploring the western half of the same highway led by Severn Clay-Youman.

We’ll traverse streets and sidewalks—what Jane Jacobs called the city’s “most vital organs”—in Lower Manhattan to discover narratives of generations past. This historical tour introduces the people who settled downtown and relates stories of their resilience, tenacity, faith, agency, and yearning to realize their American Dreams. We’ll explore the Financial District, Civic Center, Chinatown, the Lower East Side, and Little Italy, each a microcosm of rich cultural heritage. Here, the vibrant threads of African, Jewish, Irish, German, Italian, and Chinese histories intertwined through time and wove our city’s rich cultural tapestry.

The tour is outdoors and over three miles. Bring walking shoes, water, and curiosity. The tour is led by a licensed New York City tour guide with over twenty years of experience.

The Murray Hill neighborhood has 18 converted carriage houses or stables. Come learn about how horses lived in the city and why replacing them with cars was considered an environmental improvement. We will walk from E 35 to E 40 St, mostly between 3rd and Lexington Aves. At the end, we will recommend other nearby Murray Hill sites and provide brochures with a map.

This walk will wind through Astoria, taking guests on a tour that will invite them to consider the impact of parking on a neighborhood, and what the community can do to shape that impact. Guests will learn about and discuss urban retail and the history of parking.

We'll bookend the tour at two grocery stores. The starting location will be the Food Bazaar at Northern Boulevard and 42nd Street, which is suburban in format and auto-oriented. From there we'll walk north on Steinway Street (with discussion of several other notable parking lots en route), and along the commercial strip on 30th Avenue. We'll end at the Key Foods at 33rd Street and 30th Ave, a more pedestrian-oriented store that shows the potential diversity of grocery uses and neighborhood formats.

The walk is 1.2 miles long; comfortable shoes will be helpful.

Join Monumental Women at the Women's Rights Pioneers Monument on Central Park's Literary Walk (south end of the Mall) to learn about the 7-year effort to donate the first statue to honor real women in the 167-year history of Central Park. Unveiled in 2020, we will introduce you to the history of the WRP Monument, the meaning of all the elements of the Monument, the "Talking Statues" app that allows you to hear 6 famous actresses voicing Sojourner Truth, Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton in English and Spanish, 1-minute videos about the lives of the 3 women and the artist statement by the sculptor. Learn how to use Monumental Women's 5-borough Women's Rights History Trail on your smart device so you can find women's history sites all over NYC. Hear about Monumental Women's continuing efforts to honor more women in public spaces

Walk follows the western half of the Prospect Expressway as it transforms from a looming viaduct to an excavated trench. Walk will stop at local institutions that thrive in the shadow of the highway - Open Source Gallery, Butterfly Garden, and Brooklyn Urban Garden Schools (BUGS).

Come discover the hidden history of Middleburgh, aka Newtown, aka Elmhurst, stretching from 1652 to the present.

This eye-opening stroll encompasses the early settlement of Elmhurst, including its famous families, prominent visitors and how American independence was already brewing in Queens way before the Revolution erupted in 1776. We'll visit several pre-Revolutionary era churches and cemeteries, and learn about the residents of the area, and how the community has explosively grown and changed over the years. We'll cover the inhabitants' struggle for religious freedom from England, and the clashes between the local patriots, and the loyalists and encamped British soldiers.

We'll also visit the birthplace of the inspiration for America's most famous poem about jolly old St. Nicholas, as well as America's most famous apple.

We will begin with a walkthrough (with coffee and tea served!) of Open Source Gallery's current exhibition, Latte Capitalizm: Letters as a Source of Resistance, a project by Polish artist Monika Drożyńska. The artist uses hand embroidery on fabric as historical, political, and social commentary.

From there, we will re-enact a walking tour by a past exhibiting artist, Mathew Jensen, called LOW WALK HIGH WALK through the neighborhood of South Slope in which participants will be invited to generate a collection of objects, ephemera and natural detritus, which will be arranged and showcased in a new collaborative installation, created as a group activity at the end of the walk. We will pass through the historic Greenwood Cemetery and end at the Koko Lot, Open Source's home for its youth and sustainability projects.

Join us for a Jane's Walk 2024 stroll through Richmond Hill, NY, to explore the enchanting Queen Anne architecture that defines this historic community. Marvel at the intricate facades, stained glass, and ornate details of homes nestled among tree-lined streets, showcasing a bygone era's craftsmanship. Discover Forest Park's lush greenery, a testament to thoughtful urban planning and a natural oasis for city dwellers. This walk promises a blend of architectural beauty, planning ingenuity, and natural serenity, appealing to lovers of history, design, and nature alike. Experience the charm of Richmond Hill, where history and nature walk hand in hand.

See the past and the future at Snug Harbor! Learn the history of our 19th century campus and the architecture that put Snug Harbor on the map of irreplaceable architectural collections, featuring six of the first 40 New York City landmarks. Explore Snug Harbor’s master plan for the future and share your vision for the future of Snug Harbor. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather.
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Dress for the outdoors and for walking on unstable terrain and stairs.

We're going to cross bridges!

We're going to explore a few of the Harlem River Bridges and see.

how things are connected and have amazing views of the Harlem River.

Starting from the Third Avenue bridge then back over the Madison Avenue Bridge to the 145th Street Bridge and finally zig zag over the Macombs Dam Bridge. Along the way we'll explore specific points of interest including a street that was once a canal, a park which used to be an industrial site, a view of Yankee Stadium and the only relic left which connected to the former Polo grounds, and much more.

We'll definitely get a different perspective of how Manhattan and The Bronx are connected and explore some of the history of the Harlem River.

We meet up and end at the Boogie Down Grind, the cafe TimeOutNY named Best in The City and winner of Al Fresco NY Award for excellent outdoor seating. It's decorated from top to bottom with the signage and imagery from the birth of Hip Hop, along with excellent coffees, teas local beers on tap and sangria, and delicious food.

Then it's a short walk to Bronxlandia, the Cass Gilbert designed rail station turned concert hall - still in transition, rough around the edges, and very cool.

From there we walk up the Manida St Historic District, pass by the Corpus Christi monastery on our way to the Rudy Briner Award winning Hunts Point Riverside Park.

After that it's back to the Grind for refreshments and bathroom. Along the way, we will see some amazing murals and other public art.

Manhattan Chinatown is transforming rapidly. While most tours of Chinatown focus exclusively on its history, this one examines its present condition. Through a curated tour of architectural signage and the spaces they advertise, this tour will reveal and question the often unspoken dynamics of neighborhood change in Chinatown.

For example, what messages do Japanese storefronts in Chinatown communicate about contemporary Asian-American culture? How is historical Chinese signage used to market to both European tourists and the NYC art elite alike? How do American-born Chinese express their identity in Chinatown? What exactly is Dimes Square, and what do its aesthetics say about the current cultural moment? Who is Chinatown for? Can Chinatown be for everybody?

"Unlocking Upstairs: Discover the Hidden Galleries" offers a unique gallery walk experience, guiding attendees through various galleries situated on the upper levels of buildings in the Tribeca/Chinatown area. These galleries, ranging from small to mid-size, feature emerging and mid-career contemporary artists. Participants will have the opportunity to uncover hidden gems and engage with gallery representatives to gain insights into the exhibitions and artworks on display. This walk serves as an introduction to the vibrant gallery scene of Tribeca and Chinatown. The optimal size for this event is 15-20 attendees.

New York City is home to over 700 languages representing cultures from all over the world. As such, the city is a center for language exchange and evolution, with countless everyday terms originating in or molded by the city. This two-hour walking tour brings you to the places where many local slang and terms were coined while using everyday landmarks to explore how language, identity, and place intimately influence one another.

This tour will traverse the Lower East Side, one of the city’s most enduring polyglottal epicenters. Along the way, the group will learn about what makes NYC English distinctive, the evolution and impact of several non-English languages (specifically Spanish, Chinese, Yiddish, and Lenape), and partake in group activities designed to enhance understanding of language-learning and communication.

The beautiful and historic neighborhood of Brooklyn Heights offers excellent examples of Jane Jacobs’s principles of urban diversity in action. Beginning at the steps of Brooklyn¹s Borough Hall, we will stroll through residential and commercial streets while observing and talking about how the physical environment influences social activity and even economic and cultural development, both for good and for ill. We will be stopping at several points.

Please bring water and wear comfortable shoes!

Did you know Gramercy Park was the first private residential development in New York? Park entry has been restricted to key holders since 1831 and today it remains a tree sanctuary for the rest of us. On this Jane's Walk, we will view the greenspace from the outside and explore the architecture around the perimeter rich with history, drama and artistic highlights.

Explore Jewish sites in the remarkable urban settlement of Harlem, which by 1900 was a major center of Jewish life and the 3rd largest Jewish community in the world, after the LES and Warsaw.

Discover legendary Jewish landmarks and people of this forgotten time: the magnificent Temple Israel by noted Jewish architect, Arnold Brunner; the "Commandment Keepers" – Harlem's Ethiopian Hebrew Synagogue; the trendsetting Institutional Synagogue, (the "shul with the pool"); Ohab Zedek, synagogue of the world famous cantor Yossele Rosenblatt (king of cantors); songwriter extraordinaire Richard Rodgers; actress Gertrude Berg (AKA Molly Goldberg), and Lena Himmelstein Bryant - the founder of the successful clothing enterprise "Lane Bryant".

Perhaps you know about the Unisphere or the New York State Pavilion, or perhaps you didn’t even know New York hosted a World’s Fair (let alone two!). Along with some of the more well-known landmarks, this tour will invite you to go beyond what you can still see and imagine Flushing Meadows-Corona Park as it once was, when more than 50 million people visited during the 1964-65 World’s Fair. We’ll visit sites that still exist, like the Garden of Meditation and the Westinghouse time capsules. We’ll also explore the historical significance of sites whose pavilions were torn down—including, yes, the Belgian pavilion, that popularized the Bel-gem waffle in the United States. We’ll wrap up at the Unisphere, and if you want, you can continue your day at the Fair at the Queens Museum and the Panorama of the City of New York.

The waterfront has played a huge role in Greenpoint, Brooklyn's history. On this walk we will explore the area's Native American roots and recall the war Native Americans fought with European settlers there. We will also trace the area's shipbuilding heritage. We will trace the area's industrial heritage and discuss how oil refining and other heavy industries left a legacy of pollution and cancer. We will also visit sites related to the area's thousands of female workers and recall their strikes for improved conditions. We will also visit sites related to the waterfront's redevelopment and discuss Jane Jacobs' predictions about how Greenpoint would become ground zero for gentrification in New York City.

The 1920s Harlem Renaissance heralded works by Black artists and writers. This tour looks at the influence queer social networks had on the development of the Renaissance, as well as the importance of sexual identity and architectural safe spaces. Utilizing augmented reality through the Queer Harlem phone application, we will walk through Harlem and witness the people, places, and histories from Drag Balls to Rent Parties. The spaces documented were integral for queer culture to thrive, but have been spatially demolished and historically forgotten. Participants will witness digital reconstructions and collectively share this beautiful history.

We encourage attendees to bring a full charge of battery (on a smart phone) and comfortable shoes: we will start at the Savoy Ballroom Plaque at 141st and finish at 132nd street.

Ever since New York was founded, its strength and beauty have drawn people from around the world, seeking to be part of a truly spectacular city.

Underneath this facade, however, is an interesting history revealing itself in small bits and overlooked hints. Our walk will explore New York’s history through the story of Battery Park, on Manhattan’s southern tip. What were the forces that shaped the city, making it what it is today?

The park holds clues to some of the pillars that the city stands on today, and character traits that were formed by the city’s (and its dwellers) struggle for survival in its early years.

Wear your comfy walking shoes as we walk around the park, admire its monuments, take a look at the bay and continue to Bowling Green and the museum of Native Americans. Did anyone say Alexander Hamilton? He’ll be there too!

With the recent public health crisis, the shift to remote work and vacant storefronts, and the growth of delivery workers in NYC, the need for public bathrooms is more urgent than ever. Join us to delve into the history of public bathrooms in our city, understand the current system, and explore the future of public bathrooms in NYC. We'll discuss recent bills introduced to provide an additional 3,000 public bathrooms for our city and look into different public bathroom typologies. We will start off at the David Rubenstein Atrium at 61 West 62nd Street where a public bathroom is located in the privately owned public space (POPS). We will next visit a parks public bathroom at Central Park’s Merchant’s Gate and end at a subway public bathroom at the N,Q,R, W West 57th Street Station.

Snug Harbor is excited to host a Studio Artist Open House – two spaces with limited public access. Snug Harbor’s studio artists work across a diverse range of styles and media, including painting, mixed media, photography, ceramics, performance art, and all genres of music.

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New York Chinese Scholar’s Garden tour and Art & Meditation workshop - May 3, 5:00
Sailors’ Snug Harbor Historical tour - May 4, 11:00 - 12:30
Heritage Farm and Compost tour - May 5, 11:00 - 12:30

Explore Ladies Mile and why this stretch of Manhattan became known as the leading district of commerce and popular society. Spotlighting unique buildings and retailers between Union and Madison Squares, experience a tour replete with stores and stories, while discovering how Ladies Mile also influenced women's suffrage, popular music, and shaped more than just the latest fashion trends.

Join us on an exciting walking tour of the ever-changing architecture of Southwest Midtown Manhattan. Focusing on locations in close proximity to 34th Street, we’ll be exploring iconic landmarks such as The Farley Post Office, Madison Square Garden, The Macy’s Building, and others. After an historic review, we will discuss the varieties of design that dot the Midtown skyline. Be sure to wear some comfortable shoes and have your camera at the ready to capture both the classic and contemporary architecture that helps define New York City. We’ll be meeting at the new Plaza33, located on 7th Avenue at 33rd Street, directly adjacent to the newly renovated Penn 2 building, and concluding at the same location. It will be a fun and educational experience for all!

The tour of Elmhurst begins by giving a brief history of the area, followed by a tour of the churches, and notable buildings and locations. Begin at Judge Street, Whitney Ave, up 43rd Avenue, head down Corona Avenue to Broadway. Tours usually present degrees of spontaneity whether during route or stopping points, which can be modified due to the feelings of those on tour. Elmhurst has the third oldest history in Queens, known for its place during the revolution, cemeteries, and businesses. Attendees can feel free to ask questions at any point, dress casually, and bring a bottle of water. Attendees are free to take as many pictures as they wish. They should complete tour with a thorough understanding of Elmhurst's evolution, from a farming village, to a thriving densely populated community, and gain an understanding of its history.

Join Fred Pflantzer, an experienced NYC-licensed guide, for a unique two-hour tour of the origins of the Manhattan Projects in NYC.

On tour, you will learn about Oppie's captivating history and the vast scale of the Manhattan Project. General Leslie Groves set up the Project's original office in Lower Manhattan in mid-June 1942. Dr. Oppenheimer was appointed the Project's scientific director the same year. Oppenheimer led the successful construction and testing of the first atomic bomb on July 16, 1945.

You will delve into the role that women and minorities played in the Project.

You'll also enjoy a walk along Riverside Drive, where you'll see homes and monuments, such as The statue of Shinran Shonin (who survived the Hiroshima bombing).

The tour ends at 88th Street and Riverside Drive, the former home of the Oppenheimer family.

This will be a walk to the city's most historic and culturally important comic books and collectibles stores. There are over 35 of these types of businesses but they are always in a precarious state due to the lack of commercial rent protections for brick-and-mortar stores. The oldest LCS (Local Comic Store) is 45 years old, with a half dozen others in business over 20 years. We will do the first tour in May, going to 3-4 stores, and hopefully bring the participants to all of them by September/October at this once-a-month event. There are so many family-run hidden gems that sell baseball cards, physical media (VHS, Vinyl, Laser Disc) and other items that preserve cultural history (even if it's "Pop Culture", it's still a piece of history. To stay tuned, contact Raph at 5bororaph@gmail.com or follow @Mayor.Raph on Instagram.

Join the Douglaston - Little Neck Historical Society this year for a special Jane's Walk Event: "A Walk in the Historic Churchyard of Zion Episcopal Church"; Your guides: local architects and preservationists (and DLNHS Board members) Kevin Wolfe and Victor Dadras will lead a tour of this historic church cemetery dating back to the 19th century. "With its spacious parklike setting, the churchyard is one of Zion’s greatest assets. The beautiful old trees and historic monuments, including a Native American burial site, create an oasis of meditative calm in the midst of our busy city." Our hosts: Pastors Lindsay Lunnum and Carl Adair, of Zion Episcopal Church will also join us, and we will tour the historic church interior also.

The walk will mainly take place within the Brooklyn Commons center, highlighting the academic and office buildings that once used to be small businesses and low-rise residential buildings. We will visit 3 historical landmarks within the block, ending with 3 houses that were moved from the original lot to another street. Attendees will learn about how the urban renewal project that took place in the 1980s truly affected the displaced community economically and the limitations that I encountered while conducting research. We will look at photographs to compare what we see now to what it used to look like, and potentially hold conversations about preservation, gentrification, and how we can support communities moving forward. It won't be a long distance, but comfortable shoes would be necessary. A charged phone is highly encouraged.

The A and C trains brought thousands of Southern and Caribbean migrants to Bedford Stuyvesant during the 1st and 2nd waves of the Great Migration. Fulton Street remains the primary commercial artery for the community, however the community has changed.

Maya Congee Café is across the street at 1013 Fulton Street, if you would like a snack prior to the walk which begins at 1pm.

We will walk from Jitu Weusi Plaza, though the streets that produced luminaries such as Max Roach, Randy Weston, Jitu Weusi, Judge William Thompson, Bertram Baker, Ernesta Procope, Bethann Hardison, Roxie Roker, Annette Robinson, Hattie Carthan, Elsie Richardson, the women of the United Order of The Tents to name a few and the multitudes who labored in obscurity.

The Buried Brook is a free, interactive augmented reality sound walk by Kamala Sankaram, commissioned by City as Living Laboratory (CALL). It traces the sonic geography of the buried Tibbetts Brook, which once flowed from Yonkers through the Bronx to the Harlem River. Please join composer Kamala Sankaram for a 1.5 mile-long walk along the route of the underground brook, for a discussion about the app and the future daylighting of Tibbetts, as well as its storied past and present.

This walk will wind through Astoria, taking guests on a tour that will invite them to consider the impact of parking on a neighborhood, and what the community can do to shape that impact. Guests will learn about and discuss urban retail and the history of parking.

We'll bookend the tour at two grocery stores. The starting location will be the Food Bazaar at Northern Boulevard and 42nd Street, which is suburban in format and auto-oriented. From there we'll walk north on Steinway Street (with discussion of several other notable parking lots en route), and along the commercial strip on 30th Avenue. We'll end at the Key Foods at 33rd Street and 30th Ave, a more pedestrian-oriented store that shows the potential diversity of grocery uses and neighborhood formats.

The walk is 1.2 miles long; comfortable shoes will be helpful.

El área más al sur de Manhattan es donde se fundó Nieuw Ámsterdam por los neerlandeses en el Siglo XVII. Fue su primer puerto, asiento de gobierno y aún hoy sigue siendo el centro financiero de la ciudad y el país. En nuestro recorrido en español entrelazaremos la historia con la apreciación de algunos de los espacios públicos e iconos de la arquitectura del área, como lo es la majestuosa aduana Alexander Hamilton, varios imponentes rascacielos o la Iglesia Trinity. Acompáñanos en este viaje por la historia y la cultura.

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On our tour in Spanish we will intertwine history with the appreciation of some of the public spaces and architectural icons of the area, such as the majestic Alexander Hamilton customs house, imposing skyscrapers or the Trinity Church. Join us on this journey through history and culture.

Join us on Gansevoort Peninsula and take a tour, from salt marsh to tide pools.

Gansevoort Peninsula, which opened in 2023, is the largest stand-alone recreational space in Hudson River Park with its 5.5 acres of incredible public green space. From a sandy shoreline beach with tide pools to a pine grove, pile field and salt marsh, it is also one of the most fascinating sites to learn about local ecology.

During this Shoreline Stroll, you’ll have the chance to learn more about these fascinating ecosystems from our River Project team. Grab your binoculars and try to spot some of the shorebirds seen regularly dabbling in our salt marsh, or see if you can spot some of the resident hawks that use the light poles (and sometimes even on the inspiring Day’s End public art installation) as a perch to find their next meal.

New York City, as always, is in a deep, unrelenting housing crisis. During this walk -- which covers the Lower East Side -- we will look at various housing models New York City experimented with during the 20th century, from public housing (a model that would have been successful with consistent federal funding), to limited equity co-operatives, to Mitchell Lama developments. We'll consider how these models, most of which remove market pressures from housing, could be adapted to meet the city's current housing needs. This tour, which will last approximately 2 hours, will be lead by Katelin Penner, a writer and urban planner working in New York City.

This walk takes place in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Once known for its Scandinavian population, the neighborhood is now home to one of the largest Chinese populations in the city. Much of the Scandinavian population has left, but traces of their history remain. I will begin the walk in Sunset Park and walk down 8th Avenue (once known as Lapskaus Boulevard). Attendees will learn the history of Scandinavian immigration and points of interest including: The former location of The Atlantic Diner (the last Norwegian restaurant), Trinity Lutheran Church, and the last two Scandinavian members only clubs operating in the neighborhood: Norwegian Gjøa Club (over 100 years old) and the Swedish Football Club, among other notable locations. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring water. Cameras optional.

Join longtime Seaport advocate Stephen Dima and artist Naima Rauam on their annual journey traveling back in time to learn about and celebrate Louis Morino, owner of the legendary Seaport restaurant, Sloppy Louie’s, which operated on South Street from 1930 to 1998. Louis and his restaurant were immortalized in the 1952 book, “Up In The Old Hotel” by Joseph Mitchell, famed writer for The New Yorker. Along streets where crates of fish once stretched for blocks, we’ll visualize the heyday of the working Fulton Fish Market through stories and art, and see where Louie shopped for his fish! We’ll then visit Sloppy Louie’s former annex, now the Fulton Stall Market, to hear more stories, see amazing old photos and watch a short film from 1955 featuring Louis Morino and see what the Seaport was like as a vibrant market district decades ago.

LTAW, a worldwide guided walk began in 2009. As it evolved, it became an on-site performance, participants from anywhere in the world joined in via Twitter @mcayer and Instagram Live @LetsTakeaWalk_World. During the performance, On-site, a Town Crier, Tweet Master, and Drummer assist me. During the walk, we pause questions on a specific topic(s) #Peace, #Environment, #HumanRight, prompting dialogue, inviting participants to sing a song, say something nice to someone; experience of our group walking in different places yet moving in sync.

See all the walks http://letstakeawalkmc.blogspot.com. So far, there have been 62 walks; each is a shared moment—a step towards peace. Duration detail: Performance time is about 30 minutes, 20 minutes are shared via Twitter X and Instagram Live. #withloveforpeace, Marie Christine

LTAW, a worldwide guided walk began in 2009. As it evolved, it became an on-site performance, participants from anywhere in the world joined in via Twitter @mcayer and Instagram Live @LetsTakeaWalk_World. During the performance, On-site, a Town Crier, Tweet Master, and Drummer assist me. During the walk, we pause questions on a specific topic(s) #Peace, #Environment, #HumanRight, prompting dialogue, inviting participants to sing a song, say something nice to someone; experience of our group walking in different places yet moving in sync.

See all the walks http://letstakeawalkmc.blogspot.com. So far, there have been 62 walks; each is a shared moment—a step towards peace. Duration detail: Performance time is about 30 minutes, 20 minutes are shared via Twitter X and Instagram Live. #withloveforpeace, Marie Christine

Join me outside the library, where I first met the love of my life. Follow in our first few dates, enjoying the park, local restaurants, and real stories of the neighborhood and my girlfriend. This is a walking story, about what spaces can mean to you, memory, connection, hope, and failure. Sit where we sat, stress about the bungled second date, consider where the hope is. You'll learn about me, maybe you'll learn about you.

The Bowery, originally a Lenape trail, has a complex history. Once upon a time it belonged to the down-and-out, who found shelter in its dive bars, missions, and flop houses, but it was also a magnet for artists, who together invented such popular American art forms as tap dance, musical theater, and punk. But in the '90s, developers discovered the Bowery, and today, grass roots groups are fighting to preserve the old buildings that bore witness to the past. Come take a walk down the Bowery with Alice Sparberg Alexiou, author of Devil's Mile: The Rich, Gritty History of the Bowery, and learn about New York's oldest street and its unique and rollicking history.

I will lead this walking tour of the piers of the West Side to narrate the history of the shifting waterfront, the rise-and-fall of ocean-liners for transatlantic travel, and I will unravel the story of the events surrounding the sinking of the Greatest Ship in the World. My walk will be very comfortable, obviously, but dress shoes are discouraged. I will start at the enormous historic photos on the wall at Chelsea Piers, Pier 61, and work my way downtown along the waterfront and end at the Titanic-and-Lusitania memorials at Little Island. I will walk at a reasonable pace and will even pass a restroom.

I am leading a walking tour of my neighborhoods of South Ozone Park and South Richmond Hill, an area which has come to be known as "Little Guyana". The walk will take approximately 2 hours and will begin at the 88th Street A train stop and end at Ozone Park, Lefferts Boulevard. I will talk about the neighborhood's evolution, from the story behind its name, to famous residents (living and deceased) and what it is like to live here today. Attendees should wear comfortable shoes, bring water, and come prepared to learn about the history and cultures of this slice of Southeast Jamaica, Queens.

New York City is home to over 700 languages representing cultures from all over the world. As such, the city is a center for language exchange and evolution, with countless everyday terms originating in or molded by the city. This two-hour walking tour brings you to the places where many local slang and terms were coined while using everyday landmarks to explore how language, identity, and place intimately influence one another.

This tour will traverse the Lower East Side, one of the city’s most enduring polyglottal epicenters. Along the way, the group will learn about what makes NYC English distinctive, the evolution and impact of several non-English languages (specifically Spanish, Chinese, Yiddish, and Lenape), and partake in group activities designed to enhance understanding of language-learning and communication.

What mysteries lurk in Madison Square Park? Starting from the famous Flatiron Building, we’ll work our way around park’s perimeter to uncover the secrets behind each statue and skyscraper. From presidents and politicians to madams and madmen, from rocking chair riots to the “Murder of the Century,” be prepared to see this plot of greenery in a whole new light. With less than half a mile over flat terrain, this is a great tour for seniors, guests with disabilities, or people with pets.

This will be a guided tour which will encompass the eight World War I memorials and monuments located in Central Park. The majority of the sites that we will visit are scattered around the Central Park Mall. Starting at the 107th Infantry Memorial, we will visit six other Memorials and a Regimental Grove, that all pay homage to the men and women who participated in the War. At each commentary stop, I will gladly answer any questions. During the course of the tour, we will explore the impact of World War I on America and New York City. The walk will end by the Naumberg Bandshell, where I will discuss the John Purroy Mitchell Memorial located in a different section of the park. My goal for this tour, is to keep the memory of history from fading, from being forgotten. Come hungry for a big dose of HISTORY and to be inspired.

Perhaps you know about the Unisphere or the New York State Pavilion, or perhaps you didn’t even know New York hosted a World’s Fair (let alone two!). Along with some of the more well-known landmarks, this tour will invite you to go beyond what you can still see and imagine Flushing Meadows-Corona Park as it once was, when more than 50 million people visited during the 1964-65 World’s Fair. We’ll visit sites that still exist, like the Garden of Meditation and the Westinghouse time capsules. We’ll also explore the historical significance of sites whose pavilions were torn down—including, yes, the Belgian pavilion, that popularized the Bel-gem waffle in the United States. We’ll wrap up at the Unisphere, and if you want, you can continue your day at the Fair at the Queens Museum and the Panorama of the City of New York.

Have you ever wondered: "Where does the NYPD come from?"

Starting at Abolition Square (City Hall Park) we’ll walk south through the plazas of justice infrastructure and begin to connect the dots.

We'll uncover the origins of policing in response to urban unrest--which was blamed on crowds of immigrants. We'll investigate the intended and actual effects of the moral reform movement and "slum clearance," and the idea that "loitering" in the streets leads to crime. And we'll trace the connections between “urban renewal”, park redesign, and changing laws regarding public assembly over time.

As we walk we’ll think it through: If this is where the police come from, what does that say about what they’ve become?

Join us on an enlightening journey through the vibrant and culturally rich streets of Downtown Brooklyn, particularly the enchanting neighborhood of Fort Greene. This walk is a tribute to her principles, encompassing an array of elements including parks, cafes, local businesses, cultural centers, historic structures, and the iconic brownstone architecture that bestows downtown Brooklyn with its unique character. This exploration will adopt Jacobs's "web way" of thinking, which appreciates the city as a complex network of interconnected activities and structures. We will start with introductions, an Intro to web way of thinking, distribution of maps and stationery, and a brief on how to record personal experience. This exploration promises a deepened appreciation for the intricacies of urban life and culture of Downtown Brooklyn.

Join us for a walk along Broadway. We will explore the history, current conditions, and ideas for full pedestrianization in the future. Since Times Square was pedestrianized in the late 2000s, more plazas and public spaces have opened along Broadway, and more are planned for the future. We'll walk from Columbus Circle to Union Square, sharing details about the streetscape and our advocacy work for full pedestrianization—a car-free Broadway Linear Park.

Broadway is the heart of New York. From Central Park to Union Square, it stretches 2.3 miles and features five points of interaction or "nodes": Columbus Circle, Times Square, Herald Square, Madison Square, and Union Square. The "Broadway in Five Acts" plan promotes these nodes as unique destinations.

We hope to see you and welcome your thoughts and ideas as we take the walk together.

It may come as a surprise to many that the history of Islam and Muslims on continental North America goes back nearly 500 years.

In this tour, we will trace that history, dating it back to the first Muslims to arrive here, both free and enslaved. Along the way, we visit the site that was home to "Anthony the Turk," the first free Muslim and the first Muslim to own property in the US; the former "Little Syria" colony; the 9/11 Memorial; and more.

The tour will engage with both perceptions and reality, as we learn about African freedom fighters in the 18th century, Ottoman diplomats in the 19th century, Arab merchants and Asian dock workers in the 20th century, and new waves of Muslim immigrants in the 21st century.

We will end our tour with a conversation on the challenges and triumphs of Muslim New Yorkers in the present day.

Approximately 2.5 hour, mostly downhill (we begin at the highest point in Manhattan) jaunt through my proud, historical and culturally diverse neighborhood. We'll cover about 8-10 sites. Highlights include the United Palace theater, the Highbridge, and Morris-Jumel Mansion.

This talk is about a specific sculpture located in Union Square presented by the artist himself, Alexander Klingspor. Attendees will meet Mr. Klingspor by the sculpture and hear the story of the artwork which pays tribute to the beloved century old urban legend of alligators in the sewers of the greatest city in the world - New York. We will not be walking around as the focus is solely on the iconic sculpture and its remarkable history that has been part of New York folklore for decades.

Established in 1811, the gridlocked streets and avenues lining Manhattan are so synonymous with the city that they are taken for granted. Considering their profound and lasting impacts into the present, is it even possible to imagine New York City without its ubiquitous right angles and rectangles?

This walking tour will challenge the orthodoxy of the grid, daring New Yorkers to imagine the city as it was, might have been, and could again be amidst a less angular landscape. What is the origin of the grid? What did the city look like before it? What path might the city have taken had its streets been arranged differently? How does the grid impact the lives of New Yorkers? These are a few of the questions which will be explored on this stroll through surviving examples of gridless remnants in the East Village and Lower East Side.

The Hidden Rivers Walk is a collaboration by North Brooklyn Parks Alliance and Billion Oyster Project. Using a historic watershed map created by urban ecologist Eymund Deigel, the walk will start at McCarren Park, following the pathways of “hidden rivers.” We’ll discuss how these tidal waterways were buried in the 19th and 20th century and rerouted into sewers to make room for the development of modern communities, which today are often sites of flooding. We’ll make our way to Bushwick Inlet, where we’ll discuss ecological and industrial history and modern community activism. The walk ends at Transmitter Park where the watershed is visible, with a discussion about water quality, storm water, and sewage. This walk coincides with Riverkeeper Sweep, a day of action for our waterways. We may have additional special speakers!

Explore the lives of the radical playwrights, lawyers, musicians, educators, artists, and activists who have called Greenwich Village home. Among the sites we will visit: our city’s first integrated club where Billie Holiday debuted the anti-lynching anthem “Strange Fruit,” the Weather Underground townhouse that a bomb ripped apart, the prison where the FBI detained Angela Davis, the home of Pete Seeger and other artists targeted by the House Un-American Activities Committee, and more. Together we will reflect upon this community’s enduring legacy and impact on social movements of today.

Step back in time on Roosevelt Island, from its dark past as Blackwell's Island—a site for asylums, prisons, and hospitals—to its remarkable transformation into a vibrant community.

Uncover the haunting ruins of the old hospital and delve into the daring exploits of journalist Nellie Bly, who exposed the asylum's horrors.

Witness the island's rebirth, as we explore charming shops, lush gardens, and stunning architecture, including the futuristic Cornell Tech campus. Discover the island's modern renaissance, with hidden gems and scenic wonders now drawing New Yorkers to its shores.

Experience the resilient spirit of this unique neighborhood, from the iconic Roosevelt Island Tram to the serene Four Freedoms Park, where FDR's legacy lives on.

Join us for an unforgettable 2-mile walk through history, and comfortable shoes are recommended!

Explore Ladies Mile and why this stretch of Manhattan became known as the leading district of commerce and popular society. Spotlighting unique buildings and retailers between Union and Madison Squares, experience a tour replete with stores and stories, while discovering how Ladies Mile also influenced women's suffrage, popular music, and shaped more than just the latest fashion trends.

Tin Pan Alley is the cradle of the music industry in the United States. Here, American popular music as we know it was first created and promoted. This one block of 28th Street offers a glimpse into what has become a worldwide cultural force – pop music – at its specific place of creation. As an enclave of 19th-century structures, it is also largely intact as architecture. Author and guide Miriam Berman will tell the story of Tin Pan Alley sheet music publishers, songwriters and performers who worked on 28th Street between Broadway and 6th Avenue to create what would become “The Great American Songbook.”

Embark on an immersive stroll through historic Chinatown, where I'll lead you on a journey through its landmarks and the fascinating world of Chinese herbalism. As we wander, I'll share insights into the medicinal properties of Chinese health foods and answer any questions you have. Our itinerary includes stops at iconic sites like the Museum of Chinese in America and visits to New Kam Man Supermarket and Po Wing Hong Food Market, where you'll discover a treasure trove of traditional herbs and ingredients.
As your guide, I bring a wealth of knowledge and passion to this experience. Having served on the staff of a Chinese herbal medicine company, also used to be a journalist, and pursued ongoing education in Chinese herbal history, I am eager to share insights and anecdotes with fellow herbal enthusiasts.

Join members of Landmark East Harlem in a visit to the site of Nieuw Haarlem, established when New York was New Amsterdam and centered around present-day 121st Street between Lexington and Third Avenues. We will see the landmarked Harlem Courthouse, Elmendorf Reformed Church, which traces its history back to the first church in Harlem, and the charming group of seven row houses called Sylvan Court. Before and after the village center, we will look at the Richard Webber Harlem Packing House, also a landmark, Harlem Art Park, surviving examples of Third Avenue’s commercial corridor in the late 19th century, and Taino Towers, a residential development that marked the transition between the civic optimism of the 1960s and the urban collapse of the 1970s. A virtual companion guide to the tour will be available at www.landmarkeastharlem.org.

This walk focuses on two redevelopment projects that would have brought over two billion dollars in private investment to neighborhoods sorely in need of investment. And yet, the projects were vehemently rejected by the communities they purported to improve. The two applications failed because many understood how these projects could attract newcomers to the community, and many feared that growth and diversification would dilute Harlem’s black American plurality through vertical gerrymandering and cracking in 3D. Once again, underdevelopment is used as a barrier to change that could potentially infringe upon the voting rights of racial and language minority majorities in Central Harlem seeking to preserve their status as a Minority Opportunity District, codified in the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Did you know Gramercy Park was the first private residential development in New York? Park entry has been restricted to key holders since 1831 and today it remains a tree sanctuary for the rest of us. On this Jane's Walk, we will view the greenspace from the outside and explore the architecture around the perimeter rich with history, drama and artistic highlights.

This tour follows Whitman’s footsteps from the 1840s to the early ’50s, when young newspaper editor Walter Whitman Jr. was in the process of becoming “Walt Whitman, a kosmos, of Manhattan the son.” We’ll begin on the site of his boarding house in 1841, where he stayed while working on the New York Aurora. A look at what’s left of Newspaper Row will also include a discussion of Fowler & Wells Phrenological Cabinet, where he had his “bumps read” in 1849. We’ll read excerpts from Leaves of Grass and his prose commentary on Fulton Street as we wind our way to Bowne & Co., a working example of a 19th century print shop the poet-printer would have known well. Join us for a poetic celebration at our final stop: the Walt Whitman Initiative’s Tane Poetry Library, upstairs at 91 South Street.

The Commons has effectively been America’s town square since the Dutch landed. Virtually every major event of local, national and global significance has played out in some way on this stage. This tour captures the multiple and overlapping stories that are woven throughout our city’s life. It takes a look at the issues that New Yorkers were preoccupied with and how they solved them: their politics, religion, social protest, health and safety, commerce, disasters and defense, scandals and crime, education, publications, art and culture, parades and celebrations, architecture and engineering.

The walk will mainly take place within the Brooklyn Commons center, highlighting the academic and office buildings that once used to be small businesses and low-rise residential buildings. We will visit 3 historical landmarks within the block, ending with 3 houses that were moved from the original lot to another street. Attendees will learn about how the urban renewal project that took place in the 1980s truly affected the displaced community economically and the limitations that I encountered while conducting research. We will look at photographs to compare what we see now to what it used to look like, and potentially hold conversations about preservation, gentrification, and how we can support communities moving forward. It won't be a long distance, but comfortable shoes would be necessary. A charged phone is highly encouraged.

The walk will start at the Whiney Museum and end at Hudson Yard. The tour will makes stops along the following buildings:

1. The Whitney Museum
2. The Standard Hotel
3. The High Line 23
4. 520 West 28th by Zaha Hadid
5. The Shed & The Vessel

The tour will cover the unique design choices and the distinct beauties of each building, also to introduce the architects behind them. Addition to viewing the building from the Highline, the attendees will see images of the interior, drawings from the design phase, and the photos during the construction phase.

I would encourage the attendees to come with comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, and cameras to capture the amazing views.

Prospect Heights is unique in that it includes exemplary examples of Brooklyn’s industrial, residential, commercial, religious and educational architecture. Divided by Flatbush Avenue from Park Slope, to the west, and the Atlantic Avenue train yards, to the north, Prospect Heights has its own special story to tell. We begin with a magnificent proto-cathedral built through faith and end with a secular cathedral containing some of the world’s greatest art and culture. In between lies residential and commercial architecture spanning 100 years of growth. Did you know that half of Prospect Heights was part of the original plans for Prospect Park? That story and much more on this tour.

In all the ways we sense New York, smell is maybe the most striking and the least noticed.

Some scents are iconic: we all know the sweet honey roasted scent of nuts-4-nuts in Time Square, or a trash pile on a hot summer day. But mostly, in our visually-dominated day-to-day we tend to ignore so much of what our noses are trying to tell us.

What can we learn from smell when we explore a new place? And how can smell help us see a familiar place anew?

To help sharpen this sense, participants are invited on a “smell walk” in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Bushwick. This walk will feature several scent-destinations along Wyckoff Ave. Using smell as our compass, we will observe how this neighborhood transitions from day-time bustle to night time revelry, and how scent can help us be more observant of city life.

Participants should bring water and come prepared to walk comfortably for 90 minutes.

NYC 311 service requests are the key to reporting conditions and accessing services provided by the City of New York. From filling potholes to planting empty tree beds, fixing broken street lights or stopping illegal construction, the city’s response depends on your 311 requests.

Over the course of just a few East Village blocks, we’ll identify several opportunities for service requests. We’ll demonstrate how to report different types of issues and work effectively with your neighbors to have them addressed. We’ll also explore the open data sets associated with these requests, so you can track the city’s response to what you’ve reported, and compare your neighborhood to others. Join us to help make your neighborhood better, step by step!

Stretching from 57th Street and Sutton Place through the 60s, we will lead participants through the evolution of Sutton Place, York Avenue and the ever-changing landscape that grew near the banks of the East River.

"Meet" the former famous residents of this tony area, visit a 1799 carriage house-turned day hotel-turned museum that once belonged to the daughter of President John Adams, discover the site of the worst maritime disaster in NYC history and learn about one of America's first spies who helped spark a famous spy ring created by George Washington. Once a vast expanse of farmland that later drew the masses of crowded, lower Manhattan up to the "country" for a relaxing escape, this UES neighborhood brims with historic highlights spanning 250 years.

Lace up your sneakers and come discover this vitally important part of NYC!

In all the ways we sense New York, smell is maybe the most striking and the least noticed.

Some scents are iconic: we all know the sweet honey roasted scent of nuts-4-nuts in Time Square, or a trash pile on a hot summer day. But mostly, in our visually-dominated day-to-day we tend to ignore so much of what our noses are trying to tell us.

What can we learn from smell when we explore a new place? And how can smell help us see a familiar place anew?

To help sharpen this sense, participants are invited on a “smell walk” in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Bushwick. This walk will feature several scent-destinations along Wyckoff Ave. Using smell as our compass, we will observe how this neighborhood transitions from day-time bustle to night time revelry, and how scent can help us be more observant of city life.

Participants should bring water and come prepared to walk comfortably for 90 minutes.

After a full day spent walking across the city, join us as we bring the day to a close by exploring the power of staying in place. Participants will come together each evening at locations chosen for their unique perspectives on New York’s ever-changing landscape to bear witness to the sunset by making sixty one-minute revolutions, turning one step every second for one hour like the ticking of a clock in a meditation on perception, time, and all that happens when “nothing” happens.

This walk is for Night 2: Sheep Meadow @ Central Park– 7:00-8:30 p.m.

For some, Jane Jacobs' old neighborhood conjures up images of bohemians and beatniks, but dig deeper and you'll find darker mysteries buried in the West Village. We’ll wind through these twisted alleys to explore a centuries-old cemetery, the “House of Death,” and the secret burial ground beneath Washington Square Park. Visit the restaurant where Aaron Burr mourns his lost daughter and the townhouse where Mark Twain still has a score to settle. All the history on this tour is 100% real. The ghosts? That’s up to you.

I am leading a walking tour of my neighborhoods of South Ozone Park and South Richmond Hill, an area which has come to be known as "Little Guyana". The walk will take approximately 2 hours and will begin at the 88th Street A train stop and end at Ozone Park, Lefferts Boulevard. I will talk about the neighborhood's evolution, from the story behind its name, to famous residents (living and deceased) and what it is like to live here today. Attendees should wear comfortable shoes, bring water, and come prepared to learn about the history and cultures of this slice of Southeast Jamaica, Queens.

The modern electricity grid began in Lower Manhattan on September 4, 1882 when Thomas Edison started up the first grid based electric system with a power plant located on Pearl Street. This trip/talk will focus on how this happened and its implications for New York City. It will also discuss two other important figures from this time. Nikola Tesla, who had a laboratory at 89 Liberty Street, and JP Morgan who had an Edison electric generator in his house at 35th and Madison Avenue. It will end at 47th and Madison where Tesla gave a famous talk on electricity on May 20, 1891. Because of the distance, and because Jane Jacobs loved to bike, this will be a bike ride and not a walk.

We’ll meet at the Schinasi Mansion at 351 Riverside Drive at 107th Street. Award-winning Sephardic writer Jane Mushabac’s short story, “Kantiga” (Song), published in Judeo-Spanish in “Aki Yerushalayim,” is based on the biblical “Song of Songs,” and is set during the spring of 2021 when the beauty of Riverside Park and nearby places was a great solace during the pandemic. The walk will visit several of the places that animate the story, serving both as backdrops for the two young people’s meetings, and as sources for poetic metaphors in their talk. The nearby places include the Fireman’s Memorial, the Lotus Garden, the Statue of Kossuth, and the Hudson River where Cherry Walk begins. At one stop, there will be a 15-minute reading of the story, a 2024 Pushcart Prize nominee, in English.

Wear comfortable shoes as we make stops on a beautiful walk highlighting:

- the facade of St John the Divine, a quick stop inside to see the rose window and Poets Corner
- Hungarian Pastry Shop facade, hop in for treats if you’d like
- a visit to Columbia to see some of their sculptures

A walk under the Manhattan Bridge in Dumbo, over the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, then the City Hall park in Manhattan. Walk will finish in the glass covered atrium of the of the Winter Garden across from the World Financial Center where participants can visit the extensive food court and view Ground Zero.

Washington Heights has some beautiful bike paths that have been used for decades by organizations like I Challenge Myself, who teaches cycling to students in Washington Heights (and all over NYC.) Join ICM in learning about these paths, which are also walkable, but discover their cycling history. At the end of this hour-long tour, you will be motivated to get out your bike and cycle these historic routes.

For the walk, please wear comfortable shoes and athletic clothing. Bring water since it might be hot! We look forward to sharing our passion of cycling with you, but from the walking viewpoint!

Do you enjoy walks with your dog? Are you interested in learning more about Brooklyn Heights? If so, then this is the walk for you. Hi, my name is Andy McNeil and together with my tour guide Gus (Mini Australian Shepherd), I'd like to show you and your furry friend around Brooklyn Heights. We'll discuss the underground railroad, how the heights has changed over the years, what it looked during the revolutionary war, and much more. We'll start our tour at Borough Hall and end at Hillside Dog Park near the Dumbo ferry stop.

Learn about the advocacy and history behind the opening of New York's newest park beneath the Brooklyn Bridge in Manhattan. A 3-year old advocacy effort resulted in the opening of the first acre in 2023, with a further 2 acres opening at the end of 2024. Learn about the the "fun facts" of the site including the world-famous Brooklyn Bridge, and discover a part of New York that is just starting to open up again.

Details: this tour is an accessible version and we will be avoiding stairs. Please note tours are approximately 1.5 hours long, and sidewalks in the area can be uneven.

The tour will start at the World Trade Center on the Hudson River Trail and proceed to Pier 59 at 20th street, where the Titanic was to dock, connecting the two tragedies. Along the way we walk the Hudson and I have stopping/talking/teaching points all along the way, highlighting the two tragedies, the Hudson River itself, architecture, historical events, and our urban evolution.

Elizabeth Street Garden is a cherished community garden located in Little Italy. The garden has evolved from a vacant lot, to a one-of-a-kind sculpture garden hosting community wellness events, poetry, music, movie nights, and welcomes all New Yorkers to pause and enjoy nature.

This walk will discuss the history of Elizabeth Street Garden, focusing on how it started, where it is today - and how it will continue to evolve in the future. The Garden is currently in peril of being destroyed by the city of New York to construct multi-use commercial, office and affordable housing. The discussion will touch on the nuances of the ongoing legal battle, and how the legal case at the State Supreme Appellate Court could potentially set legal precedent for the future of environmental review in New York City.

The fish are gone, the smell is gone, but the legend lives on. This in-person walk in the South Street Seaport visits sites of the old Fulton Fish Market. Walk leader, artist Naima Rauam, spent decades painting scenes of market life. During this “then and now” walk, Naima’s paintings show “then” at nine locations, as the group stands “now” at these spots. A printed handout and a webpage (http://artpm.com/RememberingFultonFishMarket.htm) will have reproductions of the artwork. Naima talks about the history of the fish market and her experiences working and living there. One site is the Tin Building, where Naima had an art studio, now reconstructed and repurposed into an elegant food center.

There is so much to see in this famous neighborhood which is sandwiched in between the Upper West Side and Harlem. And Morningside Heights is so compact that we can walk from the SE corner at 110th Street to the NW corner near W. 125th Street in 2 hours. We will start with the Revolutionary War at a monument by Morningside Park, and we will end with the Civil War at Grant’s Tomb. In between we will see the many academic institutions (Columbia, Barnard, Teachers College, Manhattan School of Music, and two theological seminaries) which give the neighborhood its nickname of NYCs "Academic Acropolis." Also on our route are parks (Morningside and Sakura), magnificent churches (St. John the Divine and Riverside), and beautiful prewar apartment buildings. At the end, there will be an opportunity to see the inside of Grant's Tomb.

This is a short walk on Central Park West — short on distance, but long on New York City history, architecture and social life. The four architectural gems are the Dakota, Langham, San Remo and Majestic. These buildings comprise entire blockfronts adjacent to each other between 71st and 75th streets. Built over a span of five decades beginning in the 1880s, they are very different in style. On this walk, we will talk about their impact on the city. Jack has been studying and exploring Central Park and its surroundings for over 60 years, the last 13 as a volunteer with the Central Park Conservancy.

The walk will mainly take place within the Brooklyn Commons center, highlighting the academic and office buildings that once used to be small businesses and low-rise residential buildings. We will visit 3 historical landmarks within the block, ending with 3 houses that were moved from the original lot to another street. Attendees will learn about how the urban renewal project that took place in the 1980s truly affected the displaced community economically and the limitations that I encountered while conducting research. We will look at photographs to compare what we see now to what it used to look like, and potentially hold conversations about preservation, gentrification, and how we can support communities moving forward. It won't be a long distance, but comfortable shoes would be necessary. A charged phone is highly encouraged.

We'll walk across the University Heights Bridge into the Bronx and then walk back into Manhattan over the Broadway Bridge and explore the surrounding area between the two bridges.
Some things we'll see along the way-
-We'll check out how things are connected and have amazing views as we go.
-See the new development that is happening at the top of Manhattan in Inwood.
-Some other points of interest include the 258th Armory along Kingsbridge road and talk about the Kings Bridge.
-We'll visit the location where the First Reformed Dutch Church was built and see what's there now and walk up to an area and learn about its connection to the Revolutionary War.
-Learn about some military heroes along the way and much more.

Wear comfortable shoes and expect to walk up and down some hills.

In these peaceful, quiet blocks of the Upper West Side, New York's citizens have chosen to honor, with monuments, exemplars of Civic Virtue: generals, presidents (and want-to-be's), musicians, speakers and preachers, itinerant monks, actors, freedom-fighters, writers, composers, orators, the famous and anonymous, and others who aren't there but should be.

Join me, Wonderful Wanda, on a stroll through Central Park... a naturally, man-made oasis. Let's explore the women who have shaped, preserved and are memoralized in the lungs of NYC. Wear comfortable shoes. Bring your water and cameras. -- Central Park has hills, and we will get on top of bedrocks for pictures. Come and contribute to the vibes. (Use the toileto before the tour as will only have one toilet pause, maybe.)

Celebrate Jane’s Walk with a behind-the-scenes tour of Snug Harbor Heritage Farm, a sustainable urban production farm feeding our neighbors. See our seeding, learn our crop plan, and how we nourish the soil while growing the best produce humanly possible. Then see where we turn food waste into precious community compost! Find out about community composting opportunities for your household, observe different compost systems, and learn how we can turn this environmental threat into an important community resource. Dress for the outdoors and for walking on unstable terrain.

Join us for a Jane's Walk 2024 stroll through Richmond Hill, NY, to explore the enchanting Queen Anne architecture that defines this historic community. Marvel at the intricate facades, stained glass, and ornate details of homes nestled among tree-lined streets, showcasing a bygone era's craftsmanship. Discover Forest Park's lush greenery, a testament to thoughtful urban planning and a natural oasis for city dwellers. This walk promises a blend of architectural beauty, planning ingenuity, and natural serenity, appealing to lovers of history, design, and nature alike. Experience the charm of Richmond Hill, where history and nature walk hand in hand.

Longwood is an area in the South Bronx that is named for the 19th century Longwood estate. The neighborhood began to quickly urbanize at the turn of the century, attracting immigrants from the tenements of Manhattan. Some of the sites that we will encounter on this walk include a historic district of turn of the century homes, public art installation depicting local residents, century old former synagogues, the oldest Latin music store in New York City, and a Carnegie library.

Let's leave the grid behind and meander the alleys, mews and cobblestone streets of this vibrant and eclectic neighborhood. We will discuss the history and the people, such as Bob Dylan, Allen Ginsberg, Henry James, Mae West and Thomas Paine who spent time in and influenced the culture of this neighborhood. And we'll view the architecture, buildings and lovely homes as we go along.

Morrisania Village was the earliest (1848) dense settlement of what later became the Bronx west of the Bronx River. We will walk through parts of its 200 acre footprint, see original churches and homes, and sites that still bear the imprint of the original community of immigrants and native born Americans. We will learn about how the Village was settled, how the Villagers' lives, and how the Village became part of the Bronx.

Welcome, you tired, you poor, you huddled masses yearning to breathe free, to the East Village! On this tour, we'll explore the four centuries of immigrant history - Italian bakeries, Ukrainian butchers, Yiddish theaters, Dutch graveyards, German libraries, Irish pubs - and we'll do it all in the space of six blocks.

Wandering breaks the spells cast by consumer society.

It shows us what we don’t know we don’t know, it makes us healthier, happier, luckier, wiser, kinder, and more resilient.

In this street lab, we'll look at the practices of great wanderers like Walt Whitman, William S. Burroughs, and Guy Debord. We'll also play some simple games to strengthen your own wandering.

I observe 3 ‘rules’, which we’ll explore in detail:

1. Frequent, frivolous decisions
2. Variable intensity
3. Subtle input

I’m a licensed NYC guide from Alaska. Over the past 25+ years, I’ve wandered in all 50 states and dozens of countries. I lead food & history tours and wanders across Manhattan.

Whether you're a dedicated flâneur or just love walking in New York, this workshop will enrich your exploration of the city and the planet.

This walk will explore a collection of innovative dwellings from the late 19th century that are the brainchild of philanthropist Alfred Treadway White.

The host is an architect and resident. Attendees will learn about the unique design of the dwellings and the changing history of their waterfront neighborhood.

On a tour through the magnificent public buildings around City Hall, we will dive into the roots of corruption and intrigues of politics in 1900s New York City. We'll meet party bosses, government bureaucrats, captains of industry, and journalists. We'll learn how they fought to gain power over the city, and the buildings they built to prove their power.

Designed to maximize the scenic potential of a narrow strip of land too rugged to accommodate Manhattan’s street grid, Morningside Park is a masterful work of the team that also designed Central and Prospect parks. Massive and rugged retaining walls, grand and steep stairs, scenic overlooks and meandering paths cutting through native rock form a composition lauded by contemporaries as perhaps the greatest achievement of park designer Calvert Vaux.

Having endured decades of neglect and controversial proposals such as a Columbia University gym that would have radically altered its design, the park is enjoying a remarkable period of revitalization spearheaded by NYC Parks in an over 40 year partnership with the Friends of Morningside Park. Do you have Morningside Park stories to share? Join our walk and join the conversation.

Come discover the hidden history of Middleburgh, aka Newtown, aka Elmhurst, stretching from 1652 to the present.

This eye-opening stroll encompasses the early settlement of Elmhurst, including its famous families, prominent visitors and how American independence was already brewing in Queens way before the Revolution erupted in 1776. We'll visit several pre-Revolutionary era churches and cemeteries, and learn about the residents of the area, and how the community has explosively grown and changed over the years. We'll cover the inhabitants' struggle for religious freedom from England, and the clashes between the local patriots, and the loyalists and encamped British soldiers.

We'll also visit the birthplace of the inspiration for America's most famous poem about jolly old St. Nicholas, as well as America's most famous apple.

From the colonial era through modern day New York City, Lower Manhattan has served as a proving ground for the development of urban firefighting in the United States of America. Participants will gather at the New York City Fire Museum and embark on a walking tour that will highlight this development as we study architecture, infrastructure, public sculpture, and historic sites that honor New York City’s rich firefighting history. In the spirit of Jane Jacob's, we will consider how the streets themselves facilitate safety. When considered in concert the tour locations tell the story of fire as an urban force that has shaped the city’s built environment and culture - a phenomena that continues today. Historical events of interest include: The Great Fire of 1776, The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, and The Equitable Building Fire.

This will be an in-person walk that visits some historic buildings and places in the East/West village where radical activists and artists of all stripes once gathered. We will go to the sites of former saloons where Emma Goldman, Walt Whitman, Dorothy Day, and their many friends frequented, as well as the sites of the Yippie Cafe, the African Grove Theater and Eve Adams Tearoom, while discussing the long history of the Village as a hotbed for the political and cultural avant-garde. The walk will be about a mile long, so wear comfortable shoes and bring water.

This will be a walk in Brooklyn's beautiful Green-Wood Cemetery, touring graves related to the abolitionist movement, Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War. We'll see Green-Wood, and therefore New York City's, strong links to this crucial period of US history and change.

We will walk along Riverside Drive & West End Ave. from 72nd to 79th Streets exploring mansions that exploded in the neighborhood from the 1880s through the early 20th Century. Many of them were designed by famous architects: C.P.H. (not Cass) Gilbert, Lamb and Rich & Clarence True. There were grand mansions on Riverside Dr. with views of the Hudson. The arrival of the subway along Broadway in 1904 increased the value of real estate making individual townhouses uneconomical & kicking off a spasm of apartment buildings.

We will talk about a few of those apartment buildings, about Riverside Park and its creators & about the history of the neighborhood. There will also be some gossip about a few neighborhood residents. The views from Riverside Dr. of the Park & the river are spectacular. The townhouses are a cornucopia of styles + shapes.

Look around you to see how NYC is changing! inCitu is hosting an augmented reality Scavenger Hunt of future building sites in North Brooklyn.

Itinerary

The walking tour will start from McCarren park at the corner of Driggs and Lorimer where we’ll introduce the neighborhood and development sites and explain how to use inCitu’s Augmented Reality QR codes. The walk will be approximately one mile, covering several sites at a leisurely pace. At each stop, participants will use a QR code to reveal the future of the site on their smartphone.

About the hosts

inCitu is an NYC–based startup that brings city planning to life via Augmented Reality (AR) to empower residents, industry professionals, and policymakers to collaborate on the process of urban change.

Each day, millions of people “take” the Major Deegan, the Hutchinson Expressway, the Outerbridge Crossing, and the Holland Tunnel. Few travelers remember that, before these names became an urban shorthand for congestion, they were actual people. Join CUNY Prof Rebecca Bratspies, author of Naming Gotham, on this quirky virtual tour using the names of New York City's roads, bridges, and institutions as a window into urban social structure and the City’s ever-changing inhabitants. The lives of Revolutionary War leaders, civil rights heroes, robber barons and Tammany Hall politicos introduce us to the outsized roles that immigration, power politics, corruption, and the slave economy played and continue to play in New York City.

Long Island City has always led the way in shepherding 'The Future' into 'Today'.

Our tour will start at the legendary Dutch Kills Millstones, the last remnant from the era when tide mills transformed a failed colony into a jewel on the crown (and whose importance is evidenced by flour barrels on the city’s coat of arms).

We then cross noisy Queens Plaza and are suddenly in a hushed neighborhood which echoes the last remnants of residential 19th century Long Island City.

On to 21st Street, to admire the Metro Tech Building – covered in murals – and said to be artists’ testament to the gone but not forgotten Flux Factory.

Finally, we hope to have an invite (or two!) to an artist's atelier - to see the work, hear the words, from representatives an art community who help to dub Long Island City - the 'Cradle of Creativity'

The tour moves through the historic core of the neighborhood highlighting people and places that so captured the public imagination.

[The City recently earmarked $45 million for renovations that include Kimlau Square (1962), the first and only landmark, according to the chair of the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission, that recognizes the contributions of Chinese Americans.]

The walk is aimed at fostering a more holistic appreciation of the community, and its sizable impact and contribution to the city, and America that is so little known.

Ever since New York was founded, its strength and beauty have drawn people from around the world, seeking to be part of a truly spectacular city.

Underneath this facade, however, is an interesting history revealing itself in small bits and overlooked hints. Our walk will explore New York’s history through the story of Battery Park, on Manhattan’s southern tip. What were the forces that shaped the city, making it what it is today?

The park holds clues to some of the pillars that the city stands on today, and character traits that were formed by the city’s (and its dwellers) struggle for survival in its early years.

Wear your comfy walking shoes as we walk around the park, admire its monuments, take a look at the bay and continue to Bowling Green and the museum of Native Americans. Did anyone say Alexander Hamilton? He’ll be there too!

We will walk along the north side of Atlantic Avenue, from Court Street to the end of Pier 6 in Brooklyn Bridge Park.

I will talk about several forces that shaped this sliver of land, from the ice age to the present day. We will find ourselves in the current moment through intimate observation of our surroundings.

There will be time to write and/or draw at several points throughout the walk. Please bring: a journal or sketchbook & something to write/draw with.

Content note: This walk is geared toward adults and older teens. I will be touching on complex & often violent dynamics that shaped and continue to shape this land, which may be challenging for children.

Snug Harbor is excited to host a Studio Artist Open House – two spaces with limited public access. Snug Harbor’s studio artists work across a diverse range of styles and media, including painting, mixed media, photography, ceramics, performance art, and all genres of music.

Check out our other Jane’s Walk activities that weekend!
New York Chinese Scholar’s Garden tour and Art & Meditation workshop - May 3, 5:00
Sailors’ Snug Harbor Historical tour - May 4, 11:00 - 12:30
Heritage Farm and Compost tour - May 5, 11:00 - 12:30

NYC Vermin Tour: The 101 on Our Non-Human Neighbors

Join us and celebrate our city’s most reviled residents: vermin. On this eye-opening journey through the concrete jungle, you’ll discover why rats & pigeons are the truest New Yorkers. Discover how our scrappy, cosmopolitan, and opportunistic non-human neighbors have made the city their home — and the tricks they use to not only survive, but thrive, in an environment built for humans. Our carefully-curated pest propaganda will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the nuisance next door! (No animal interactions required.)

Join me outside the library, where I first met the love of my life. Follow in our first few dates, enjoying the park, local restaurants, and real stories of the neighborhood and my girlfriend. This is a walking story, about what spaces can mean to you, memory, connection, hope, and failure. Sit where we sat, stress about the bungled second date, consider where the hope is. You'll learn about me, maybe you'll learn about you.

This is an unauthorized love letter to Colson Whitehead's novels Harlem Shuffle and Crook Manifesto. Following along some of the locations (real-life and fictionalized) in the two books, this tour will look at 25 years of Harlem history and understanding the context of New York in that greater period.

Did you know Gramercy Park was the first private residential development in New York? Park entry has been restricted to key holders since 1831 and today it remains a tree sanctuary for the rest of us. On this Jane's Walk, we will view the greenspace from the outside and explore the architecture around the perimeter rich with history, drama and artistic highlights.

Join Fred Pflantzer, an experienced NYC-licensed guide, for a unique two-hour tour of the origins of the Manhattan Projects in NYC.

On tour, you will learn about Oppie's captivating history and the vast scale of the Manhattan Project. General Leslie Groves set up the Project's original office in Lower Manhattan in mid-June 1942. Dr. Oppenheimer was appointed the Project's scientific director the same year. Oppenheimer led the successful construction and testing of the first atomic bomb on July 16, 1945.

You will delve into the role that women and minorities played in the Project.

You'll also enjoy a walk along Riverside Drive, where you'll see homes and monuments, such as The statue of Shinran Shonin (who survived the Hiroshima bombing).

The tour ends at 88th Street and Riverside Drive, the former home of the Oppenheimer family.

The world-famous Jane’s Rock returns for a seventh year! Please join MAS’ Tom Devaney and rock zine The Big Takeover’s editor-in-chief Jack Rabid on this entertaining exploration of the Lower East Side’s rock and punk rock past. The walk visits the sites of some of New York’s most iconic and historic music venues including Max’s Kansas City, The Fillmore East, The Palladium, The Electric Circus, and CBGBs. Tom and Jack provide lively descriptions covering the history of the buildings—many started out as vaudeville theaters and social clubs for new immigrants—to when they were at the forefront during their music heyday.

Participants will explore the rich history of Black women in Greenwich Village and discover historical sites that mark their presence and contributions. Stops include Lorraine Hansberry's home, a bar frequented by Audre Lorde, Dr. Angela Davis's high school and a club where Nina Simone recorded a live album among other sites. The tour spans the mid-17th century through the mid-20th century.

Participants should bring water if they'll need it. We will not have an opportunity to stop for a bathroom break.

Sixty years ago, in the midst of the Cold War, Queens hosted its second World's Fair of the 20th century – with a theme of "Peace Through Understanding." The fairgrounds are now Queens' flagship park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park. In honor of the 60th anniversary of the 1964-65 fair, we'll tour the park and see what was left behind, from the iconic Unisphere to specially commissioned artwork to lesser-known relics. Discover natural, recreational, historical and cultural sites throughout the park, as well as sites remaining from the 1939-40 World's Fair, also held there.

Come hear the stories of the amazing women honored with historical markers and statues below Chambers Street. We’ll discover suffragists, patriots, Nobel Prize winners, sport champions, adventurers, saints and royalty – women whose stories need to be shared again and again.

We will stay on city sidewalks and have opportunities to sit along the way on this two-mile-long walk.

Join us to walk and talk the murals of the Grandscale Mural Project, more than 100 pieces of public art that together create a vibrant gateway to Harlem on the three blocks adjacent to the Harlem-125th Street Metro-North station and busy Lexington Avenue 4/5/6 subway line. Painted on more than half a mile of construction fencing by artists with ties to Harlem, Washington Heights and the Bronx, each mural was designed with the goal of supporting and uplifting passersby, and in turn has generated an outdoor art gallery that's accessible to everyone. Get the story behind each piece and the politics behind using a construction fence as canvas. Plus meet up along the way with some of the amazing artists involved.

Riverside Drive is best known for elegance and quiet. But behind its serene facades lie secrets, from intriguing design details to headline-making crimes. This in-person tour will reveal architectural surprises and scandalous stories, alike, including hidden passageways, “spite walls," the Drive’s only privately owned freestanding mansion, and "a slum with a view." Along the way you’ll hear about a murderous dentist, a famous mistress, an “imprisoned” husband, and more.

The Financial District is the area where early European settlers---initially the Dutch, then the English---put down roots. It is not surprising, therefore, that many firsts occurred here: New York City's first public park, first religious services, first print shop, first financial institutions, first government buildings. We'll look at these sites, as well as later New York originals. Some were not just the first in the city but the first in the nation. Although many old buildings are gone (historic pictures will be shown for these places), others remain, including some that have been repurposed. You may be amazed at New York's forgotten history!

New York City, as always, is in a deep, unrelenting housing crisis. During this walk -- which covers the Lower East Side -- we will look at various housing models New York City experimented with during the 20th century, from public housing (a model that would have been successful with consistent federal funding), to limited equity co-operatives, to Mitchell Lama developments. We'll consider how these models, most of which remove market pressures from housing, could be adapted to meet the city's current housing needs. This tour, which will last approximately 2 hours, will be lead by Katelin Penner, a writer and urban planner working in New York City.

Claim your space today for this one-of-a-kind in-person walking tour. Most printers in early-19th century New York were located where the action was: near the city’s main port of entry at South Street. Walk with us to learn about the typography on these historic buildings and discover where passenger and shipping services printed their tickets. The tour will be led by the Seaport Museum’s Bowne & Co. Art Director and Operation Manager with a special stop at Bowne & Co. to see printing in action!

Step back in time on Roosevelt Island, from its dark past as Blackwell's Island—a site for asylums, prisons, and hospitals—to its remarkable transformation into a vibrant community.

Uncover the haunting ruins of the old hospital and delve into the daring exploits of journalist Nellie Bly, who exposed the asylum's horrors.

Witness the island's rebirth, as we explore charming shops, lush gardens, and stunning architecture, including the futuristic Cornell Tech campus. Discover the island's modern renaissance, with hidden gems and scenic wonders now drawing New Yorkers to its shores.

Experience the resilient spirit of this unique neighborhood, from the iconic Roosevelt Island Tram to the serene Four Freedoms Park, where FDR's legacy lives on.

Join us for an unforgettable 2-mile walk through history, and comfortable shoes are recommended!

I will lead this walking tour of the piers of the West Side to narrate the history of the shifting waterfront, the rise-and-fall of ocean-liners for transatlantic travel, and I will unravel the story of the events surrounding the sinking of the Greatest Ship in the World. My walk will be very comfortable, obviously, but dress shoes are discouraged. I will start at the enormous historic photos on the wall at Chelsea Piers, Pier 61, and work my way downtown along the waterfront and end at the Titanic-and-Lusitania memorials at Little Island. I will walk at a reasonable pace and will even pass a restroom.

The printing and publishing (newspapers, magazines, books) industries are critical to NYC's economic, social, and cultural history. Manhattan can well be said to be the 'Silicon Alley' of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. This tour will focus on the built environment in midtown Manhattan (forties and thirties) relevant to the printing and publishing world. We will visit former bookstores (Scribner's 5th Avenue) educational institutions (High School of Graphic Communication Arts), former printing plants (McGraw Hill, Scribners, Printing Crafts Building), and other sites relevant to the history of printing and publishing in NYC from the 1910s to the 1980s.

This walk cuts through space to make queer life and experience known in working-class Harlem. We exploit sites that are no longer a part of the public realm to think beyond those hoary environments through which queer folks found safety, community, and belonging. We don’t lament the erasure; we use their disappearance to affirm that queer space is the perpetual social alignment with change; change; that power to shapeshift and move between worlds to refine and enhance the skills necessary to gestate and conceive worlds anew. The tour is a clarion call to preserve the rich cultural heritage, where those who sought refuge attempted to fulfill their prophetic birth as the radical nexus of the global counter-culture, to provide a cutting-edge social critique that has been sucked and drained dry by assimilation.

I will lead this walking tour of the piers of the West Side to narrate the history of the shifting waterfront, the rise-and-fall of ocean-liners for transatlantic travel, and I will unravel the story of the events surrounding the sinking of the Greatest Ship in the World. My walk will be very comfortable, obviously, but dress shoes are discouraged. I will start at the enormous historic photos on the wall at Chelsea Piers, Pier 61, and work my way downtown along the waterfront and end at the Titanic-and-Lusitania memorials at Little Island. I will walk at a reasonable pace and will even pass a restroom.

Did you know Gramercy Park was the first private residential development in New York? Park entry has been restricted to key holders since 1831 and today it remains a tree sanctuary for the rest of us. On this Jane's Walk, we will view the greenspace from the outside and explore the architecture around the perimeter rich with history, drama and artistic highlights.

Wear comfortable shoes as we make stops on a beautiful walk highlighting:

- the facade of St John the Divine, a quick stop inside to see the rose window and Poets Corner
- Hungarian Pastry Shop facade, hop in for treats if you’d like
- a visit to Columbia to see some of their sculptures

Uncover the history of one of New York City’s oldest neighborhoods! This walking tour focuses on how everyday buildings and places of historical significance reflect and shape a community—from its origins as the Native American village of Werpoes Hill in 1600 to its present status as one of the most vibrant immigrant communities in New York City. Highlighted sites include: Columbus Park, Transfiguration Church, the oldest streets in Chinatown, a Chinese eatery that catered to the needs of Chinatown’s turn-of-the-century “bachelor society,” and the street life along the way.

Stroll Avenue C - the heart of Loisaida - with three community leaders: an international mapmaker, an urban anthropologist, and a spoken word poet for an ‘inside’ intro to the visual arts, music, architecture, gardens and foodways that have blossomed along Avenue C. This will be a bi-lingual Spanish / English tour, mainly outdoors. 1.5 miles.

Camine por Avenida C - el corazón de Loisaida - con tres líderes comunitarios: un cartógrafo internacional, un antropólogo urbano y un poeta de palabra hablada para una introducción "interna" a las artes visuales, la música, la arquitectura, los jardines y las costumbres gastronómicas que han florecido a lo largo de la Avenida C. Este será un recorrido bilingüe Español/Inglés. 1,5 millas.

This is the first Avenue C Cultural Corridor event, co-hosted by La Sala De Pepe & Green Map NYC.

Explore the lives of the radical playwrights, lawyers, musicians, educators, artists, and activists who have called Greenwich Village home. Among the sites we will visit: our city’s first integrated club where Billie Holiday debuted the anti-lynching anthem “Strange Fruit,” the Weather Underground townhouse that a bomb ripped apart, the prison where the FBI detained Angela Davis, the home of Pete Seeger and other artists targeted by the House Un-American Activities Committee, and more. Together we will reflect upon this community’s enduring legacy and impact on social movements of today.

The rich variety of Clinton Hill's Architecture is exemplified on this block. The Mansions located in the middle of the block, most designed by leading local Architect's for major industrialists.

The tour of Elmhurst begins by giving a brief history of the area, followed by a tour of the churches, and notable buildings and locations. Begin at Judge Street, Whitney Ave, up 43rd Avenue, head down Corona Avenue to Broadway. Tours usually present degrees of spontaneity whether during route or stopping points, which can be modified due to the feelings of those on tour. Elmhurst has the third oldest history in Queens, known for its place during the revolution, cemeteries, and businesses. Attendees can feel free to ask questions at any point, dress casually, and bring a bottle of water. Attendees are free to take as many pictures as they wish. They should complete tour with a thorough understanding of Elmhurst's evolution, from a farming village, to a thriving densely populated community, and gain an understanding of its history.

See the Wall Street area with new eyes on a walking tour that brings to life the neighborhood’s storied past, with a focus on often erased histories of Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East as well as Islam. We will look at early settler colonial trade and diplomacy with Asia and Africa; a famous North African resident; and the colony's role in transatlantic slavery and rebellions. We then jump to the turn of the 20th century to encounter mostly erased histories of Asian and African immigrants in this area that were active in shipyards, street vending, and the growth of consulates, academic exchange, art, and political activism in Lower Manhattan. Our last stop is Little Syria, an entryway neighborhood for most Middle Eastern immigrants in the early 20th century.

The tour will run 1.5 hours. Wear good sneakers, layers, and sunglasses.

The walk will start at the Whiney Museum and end at Hudson Yard. The tour will makes stops along the following buildings:

1. The Whitney Museum
2. The Standard Hotel
3. The High Line 23
4. 520 West 28th by Zaha Hadid
5. The Shed & The Vessel

The tour will cover the unique design choices and the distinct beauties of each building, also to introduce the architects behind them. Addition to viewing the building from the Highline, the attendees will see images of the interior, drawings from the design phase, and the photos during the construction phase.

I would encourage the attendees to come with comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, and cameras to capture the amazing views.

This will be a walking tour of sites telling Brooklyn's role in the abolitionist movement and the Underground Railroad. We'll tour spots where leaders of the movements lived and places where enslaved people hid while on the run to freedom. Due to Brooklyn's ongoing preservation movement many still stand.

Stretching from 57th Street and Sutton Place through the 60s, we will lead participants through the evolution of Sutton Place, York Avenue and the ever-changing landscape that grew near the banks of the East River.

"Meet" the former famous residents of this tony area, visit a 1799 carriage house-turned day hotel-turned museum that once belonged to the daughter of President John Adams, discover the site of the worst maritime disaster in NYC history and learn about one of America's first spies who helped spark a famous spy ring created by George Washington. Once a vast expanse of farmland that later drew the masses of crowded, lower Manhattan up to the "country" for a relaxing escape, this UES neighborhood brims with historic highlights spanning 250 years.

Lace up your sneakers and come discover this vitally important part of NYC!

Explore NYC's first Landmark District – Brooklyn Heights was called one of the 10 most beautiful neighborhoods. See homes and taverns dating from the 1790's. Learn the history and walk the tree lined "Fruit" streets. See Plymouth Church, a stop on the Underground Railroad, the Capote House, see gorgeous views from Colombia Heights, sand where George Washington had his headquarters.

Welcome to the New York City(s) of the multiverse, where forgotten history lives on, visionary ideas came to life, and power brokers got their way. Journey through space and time (actually about 2 miles) to visit versions of Union Square, Astor Place, Washington Square Park, and Hudson River Park that very easily could have been.

Join your inter-dimensional tour guide as he leads you on a saunter down the grand diagonal boulevard from the Union Square Washington Monument to the sprawling Westway Highway park. Along the way, tour the storied halls of the historic Astor Place Opera House and Rem Koolhaas’s alien Astor Place Hotel. Gaze at the symphony of planes taking off from Zeckendorf Airport and marvel at the towering stantions of the North River Bridge.

Comfortable shoes and an active imagination recommended.

After a full day spent walking across the city, join us as we bring the day to a close by exploring the power of staying in place. Participants will come together each evening at locations chosen for their unique perspectives on New York’s ever-changing landscape to bear witness to the sunset by making sixty one-minute revolutions, turning one step every second for one hour like the ticking of a clock in a meditation on perception, time, and all that happens when “nothing” happens.

Night 3: The Battery– 7:00-8:30 p.m

[In-person tour] Bedford Stuyvesant's rich and storied history from the Colonial era forward makes it one of Brooklyn's most interesting neighborhoods, with an impressive cast of characters. Anchoring that history is some of the city's finest residential architecture of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. With historians Suzanne Spellen and Morgan Munsey, we will see the works of some of Brooklyn's finest architects, their row houses, apartment buildings, mansions, schools and churches. You'll also learn about the history and culture of the largest African-American community in New York City, a history that is hundreds of years in the making. Central Brooklyn is the borough's heart. Come see what makes it beat.

[In-person tour] The construction of the United Nations Headquarters in the early 1950s, on a site previously occupied by slaughter houses, dramatically transformed Turtle Bay east of Second Avenue into a center of international diplomacy. This tour will explain the development of the UN complex itself and examine the most notable modern and contemporary architecture in the surrounding area. Among the nearby permanent missions to the UN, prominent non-profit institutions and luxury high-rise apartment towers are works of three Pritzker Prize winners: Kevin Roche, I.M. Pei and Norman Foster, along with projects designed by SOM, Harrison & Abramovitz, Gwathmey Siegel & Associates, William Lescaze, and Charles Correa. Note: this tour will not go inside the UN Headquarters. Tour guide John Arbuckle is President of DOCOMOMO US/New York Tri-State, the local chapter of an international organization dedicated to preserving Modern architecture.

[Virtual tour] Starting with the Beaux Arts-designed Grant's Tomb - its history, architecture, and interior - tour guide Ginny Poleman will take you on a virtual tour of the statues and monuments that line the Frederick Law Olmsted-designed Riverside Park. Focusing on the art and the artists who created them, this program will include two of only five sculptures of historical women in Manhattan. We'll also ask "Who are General Franz Sigel and Louis Kossuth and why are they celebrated in New York City"? Other highlights include the temple-like Soldiers' & Sailors' Monument commemorating those who served during the Civil War; the Firemen's Memorial sculpted by Attilio Piccirilli; and the Joan of Arc statue by Anna Hyatt Huntington - conserved and maintained by MAS's Adopt-a-Monument program.

[In-person tour] El Barrio, Spanish Harlem, East Harlem, Italian Harlem. There are many names used to describe the neighborhood taking up space from 96th Street to 125th Street on Manhattan's eastern side. This tour will 'begin' in the late 19th century when an influx of Sicilian, Jewish, and German immigrants moved to the area. We'll see sites famous for their history as Manhattan's first Little Italy and sites known for their relationship to the Genovese crime family. Then, we'll walk south to visit and view sites significant to the Spanish-speaking community and other recent immigrant groups. Along the way we will stop to admire many of the beautiful and unique murals that dot the neighborhood.

[In-person tour] MAS teams up with the Preservation League of Staten Island for a spring walking tour of this late 19th/ early 20th century neighborhood. The origins of Stapleton village date to 1833 when William J. Staples and Minthorne Tompkins, son of the New York State governor and later U.S. Vice President Daniel D. Tompkins (who established the adjoining town of Tompkinsville) purchased land from Cornelius Vanderbilt and laid out the village streets. From the beginning the village had a focus and orientation to the waterfront. The tour will highlight the many varied and wonderful architectural styles that now comprise this historic district. Many of the original house owners (and architects) worked in Stapleton and the surrounding neighborhoods.

Preservation is the practice of managing change. — The Atlas of ReUrbanism

With New York City in a constant state of change, how can the field of preservation be expanded to be a more multivocal, equitable, accessible, and inclusive framework for supporting diverse layers of history and culture in our city? What implications could such a shift have on our urban policy?

Historic preservation has traditionally been practiced with strict rules for maintaining material integrity tied to a specific place and time, most often through a singular perspective. However, a sense of place involves a larger set of narratives and layered histories. As our built environment shifts to adapt to our climate crisis, address our housing crisis, and deconstruct the legacy of racist planning and marginalizing policy, how can the field of preservation evolve to do more than one thing for more than one purpose? How can preservation practiced in non-traditional forms provide the opportunity for our urban fabric to be flexible, adaptable, and reflect layers of history to support multiple communities over time?

Join us for a dynamic session and learn from practitioners across New York City who are creatively building ways to support historical and cultural heritage in the ever-shifting landscape of our city. Each guest will share a short presentation on their impactful work followed by a moderated discussion and audience Q&A.

[In-person tour] New York is the art capital of the world! The best way to explore the latest trends in contemporary art, whether brand new or newly appreciated, is roaming the art galleries in NYC. On this tour of Chelsea galleries with art historian Sylvia Laudien-Meo, we will explore a selection of the most interesting works on view. Artists always find intriguing way to inspire us with thought provoking works, fascinating practices and techniques, beautiful creations, broadening perspectives on life. We will have the opportunity to discuss the works presented as a group at the end of our tour. This is an enhanced price tour due to limited capacity, and will be offered at 11 AM and again at 2 PM.

[In-person tour] New York is the art capital of the world! The best way to explore the latest trends in contemporary art, whether brand new or newly appreciated, is roaming the art galleries in NYC. On this tour of Chelsea galleries with art historian Sylvia Laudien-Meo, we will explore a selection of the most interesting works on view. Artists always find intriguing way to inspire us with thought provoking works, fascinating practices and techniques, beautiful creations, broadening perspectives on life. We will have the opportunity to discuss the works presented as a group at the end of our tour. This is an enhanced price tour due to limited capacity, and will be offered at 11 AM and again at 2 PM.

[In-person tour] New York City bounced back in the 1980s, as the blocks west of Fifth Avenue filled with a new breed of skyscrapers. Architectural historian Matt Postal examines the varied results, discussing colorful towers that owed their distinctive character to local and historical traditions, air rights transfers, and incentive zoning. Highlights include the AXA Equitable Center, Carnegie Hall Tower, City Spire, and World Wide Plaza, the subject of a four-part PBS documentary.

[In-person tour] Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the "Juror's Guide to Lower Manhattan" (1984) by Virginia Dajani, which initially featured six walking tours full of maps, photographs and drawings, and "filled with the history, architecture, and lore of the little-known but fascinating neighborhoods within walking distance of the courts," and compare what the guide described as worthy of preservation, and what developments had occurred in the subsequent four decades. Published by The Municipal Art Society of New York with support from The J.M. Kaplan Fund and its late great president, Joan Kaplan Davidson, 42,000 copies were distributed for free that year, with the guide's intent "to enhance the juror's visit to this part of town, and to encourage New Yorkers to explore the splendors of these streets." In 1984, the City Hall District tour noted that "the buildings around City Hall are a powerful statement of the aspirations, the self image, and the culture of the men who put them there," but today many of these government buildings have been altered, restored, or otherwise reused as nearby neighborhoods evolved into trendy residential enclaves. Join architectural historian James Russiello as he retraces the guidebook's 1984 descriptions, and updates entries to include excluded histories and subsequent developments, such as the African Burial Ground National Monument, Richard Sera's sculpture, and the Manhattan Detention Complex skyscraper development. This will be the first of six walking tours tracing the historic guidebook.

[In-person tour] Remarkable stand-alone mansions, fine row houses, architecturally significant apartment houses and beautiful houses of worship. All of these architectural treasures can be found in Crown Heights North, one of Brooklyn's most beautiful neighborhoods. Largely developed between 1880 and 1932, the neighborhood is a microcosm of the development of Brooklyn, a neighborhood on a par with Park Slope, Bedford Stuyvesant or Clinton Hill, for architectural excellence. Today, Crown Heights North is a diverse community with a Caribbean lilt, the hometown of Shirley Chisholm, among other important leaders, and a neighborhood on the rise. Join historians Suzanne Spellen and Morgan Munsey in exploring Grant Square, the St. Marks District, Doctor's Row, Brower Park and other highlights in one of Brooklyn's largest historic districts.

[In-person tour] From sculptures to mosaics to murals on canvas, Rockefeller Center bursts with a remarkable collection of artwork, most of it in the Art Deco style. All of it is meant to support the vision of the Center's founder and namesake, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Man's achievements of the spirit, in science, and in industry are stressed, mainly in allegorical ways. Join Phil Desiere to learn about the Center's famous and not-so famous artworks and how they emphasize the importance of education, wisdom, and international trade.

[Virtual tour] Did you know that JFK Jr.'s last address was the birth site of a New York City-born Vice President, and that the only other city-born VP's birth site house was reconstructed by a survivor of the Lusitania? The Empire State has been the birth and burial site of 8 Vice Presidents, more than anywhere else-we're number one in number twos! Some VPs have been married in New York, others retired or invested in real estate here, constructing buildings that remain with us today-and one that's going into foreclosure. Two other ultimate VPs lived in the same apartment building while running against each other! (And you thought your co-op meetings got personal.) This vice-office has been shared by 49 individuals, many who have left indelible marks on the built fabric of New York. Trace these vice-legacies within New York with architectural historian James Russiello and discover surprising sites of post-Civil War vice presidents and their spouses that were once a heartbeat away from being noteworthy.

[In-person tour] From Madison Square to clubhouse row, architectural historian Matt Postal celebrates the work of one of New York City's most important and prolific architectural firms. View major and lesser-known works, including such midtown masterpieces as financier J. P. Morgan's private library and the richly-embellished Renaissance Revival facade of the Century Association. The tour also considers the impressive residences of civic leader J. Hampden Robb and art collector-dealer Thomas Clarke, as well as structures built almost simultaneously for Gorham Silver and Tiffany & Company.

[In-person tour] Once the beating heart of the shipping industry in New York, Red Hook's streets still hold many places that speak to its maritime past. The prospect of numerous jobs led to the migration of African Americans, Italians, Portuguese, and Norwegians who made the neighborhood their own. Previously labeled by Life magazine as "the crack capital of the world," this defiant and resourceful neighborhood has withstood economic depression and climate change to preserve its history and create a new future. This tour with Zack Rhodes will visit unique sites like the Robotic Church, longshoreman haunts, and a museum housed on a barge.

[In-person tour] This walk with Matt Postal explores the rezoned banks of Gowanus, where history and redevelopment go hand in hand. En route, we'll view the former "bat cave," a landmark power station refashioned by Herzog & De Mueron into a center for artists and fabricators, stroll the first of many upcoming waterfront promenades, and see the remains of industrial complexes where tin cans and Coignet stone were once manufactured.

[In-person tour] Join tour guide Ginny Poleman for an exploration of the Upper East Side's Carnegie Hill. Nestled between 5th Avenue and 3rd Avenue in the upper 80s and lower 90s, Carnegie Hill is chock full of elegant historic architecture. Highlights include the former Andrew Carnegie mansion, now the Cooper-Hewitt Museum; the former Otto H. Kahn House, now Convent of the Sacred Heart; and the former Warburg Manison, now The Jewish Museum.

[In-person tour] MAS teams up with the Preservation League of Staten Island for a tour of this late 19th/ early 20th century neighborhood in 'downtown Staten Island.' The tour will highlight the area's historic municipal center including the Carrere and Hastings designed Staten Island Borough Hall. Also on the tour, will be the residential historic district along the neighborhood's St. Mark's Place, the center of the district. The district includes a varied and wonderful mix of architectural styles from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

[In-person tour] Celebrate the first day of summer with MAS Director of Tours Ted Mineau as we stroll a section of Manhattan's Hudson River waterfront. Once part of the bustling harbor that made New York the international city it is today, then the victim of mid-20th century decay and dilapidated piers, now re-energized as a public park, the waterfront is the place to be, especially at sunset!

[In-person tour] The East 50s contain a memorable cluster of Postmodern icons. From Citicorp to the AT&T Building - New York's first Postmodern skyscraper and landmark - architectural historian Matt Postal highlights major works by Philip Johnson, Helmut Jahn, and Kohn Pedersen Fox, among others. We'll consider what made Postmodernism so appealing to American corporations in the 1980s and how the reintroduction of masonry and conspicuous crowns helped these once-trendy towers stand out from their glassy predecessors.

[In-person tour] Examine the modern and contemporary architecture along and near Fifth Avenue from 42nd to 54th Street. Highlights include: the former Manufacturers Trust Company (1954), designed by Pritzker laureate Gordon Bunshaft of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill; the first phase of Rockefeller Center (1939), by Associated Architects; and the original building of the Museum of Modern Art (1939), designed by Philip Goodwin & Edward Durell Stone. The tour will discuss alterations to many of the buildings over time, including images of important interiors which no longer exist. We will follow the route of a tour from Ada Louise Huxtable's guide "Four Walking Tours of Modern Architecture in New York City," jointly published by the Municipal Art Society and the Museum of Modern Art in 1961. Tour guide John Arbuckle is President of DOCOMOMO US/New York Tri-State, the local chapter of an international organization dedicated to preserving Modern architecture.

[Virtual tour] Our first Atlantic Avenue tour examined the rich economic and cultural history of the avenue from the East River to Bond Street. The second part of this two-part tour will carry us from Bond Street to the border of Brooklyn. Along the way there are remnants of the past that highlight the many phases of the avenue and new buildings to carry us to the future. We'll also see some of what we've lost along the way. Change is on its way to Atlantic Avenue, join us to look at the best and most interesting sights along the way. From mega-concerts to milk production, there's a little of everything here. The virtual tour will be led by Atlantic Avenue BID Executive Director Kelly Carroll and Suzanne Spellen, writer and historic preservationist.

[In-person tour] Who'd want to live in the Tenement Historic District? No one, it turns out, and the district was left almost entirely undesignated. Stroll through a constantly developing neighborhood to view patterns of migration and development in the East 80s of the Upper East Side on this walking tour with historian James Russiello. Tenements and ethnic missions sprang up from what were once bucolic farmland retreats of Old New York as the neighborhood became an enclave for many immigrant groups in the late 19th and early 20th centuries (including Irish, Germans, and Hungarians) leaving the neighborhood rich in cultural heritage. Today, scattered among the vast neighborhood that lacks landmark-designated protection, one can find illustrative examples of the development of working-class housing in New York, and its replacement by the modern up-zoned luxury housing.

[In-person tour] High up on a hill, its streets lined with modest but attractive six-story Art Deco apartment houses, Washington Heights has more in common with West Bronx neighborhoods just across the Harlem River than with the rest of Manhattan. Many of the same architects who worked on the Grand Concourse also designed apartment buildings on or near Fort Washington Avenue - we will see work by Horace Ginsbern, Jacob Felson, Israel Crausman, Miller and Goldhammer, Charles Kreymborg, and H. Herbert Lillien. Two taller apartment buildings, by Boak and Paris, offer a more idiosyncratic take on the modernism of the 1930s. This walk with Anthony W. Robins will also include a one-story taxpayer, and one of the city's few frankly Deco subway entrances. But the star attraction is the Fourth Church of Christ, Scientist (now the Hebrew Tabernacle of Washington Heights), one of perhaps a dozen or so Art Deco houses of worship anywhere in the city. Mr. Robins is the author of the award-winning book, "New York Art Deco: A Guide to Gotham's Jazz Age Architecture."

Join us as we present the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Medal, the Municipal Art Society’s highest honor, to