- TPR Holdings - We start in lower lobby of this distinctive building where we’ll lay the groundwork for the tour, where we’ll go and what we’ll see. The building itself is the result of holdouts, and our first subject.
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
Embark on a 2.5-hour exploration through Midtown Manhattan, uncovering the captivating tales of holdouts—an unexpected byproduct of Manhattan’s cutthroat real estate market: when a property holder defiantly resists a developer’s offer, subsequently altering the developer’s plan, and permanently reshaping the city’s landscape.
Appealing human stories, such as the aging woman who had called nowhere else home; or the poker faced property owner playing his cards too boldly; or the tenant of a restaurant whose long-drawn-out lease required exorbitant costs, present a personal perspective to these remarkable deviations from the norm. These personal narratives, which might have been forgotten, are wonderfully magnified by the enduring physical reminders left behind: seemingly poorly-designed skyscraper entrances, unusually shaped structures, and 20-story deep gaps in office buildings to name a few of the 16 holdout examples we’ll visit.
This tour draws its inspiration from the book, Holdouts! written by Alpern and Durst.
- It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
