DECEMBER 10, 2024


 

Open House New Yorkers believe...

That access creates agency. That sharing the experience of the city is a profoundly simple yet deeply democratic act. And that, together, we can shape a more open, accessible, and inclusive future for New York.


But you don't have to take our word for it. Below, we invited our community to share what they cherish about our work. 


This giving season, please help keep New York open by making a tax-deductible donation or becoming a member to support our work—and drop us a line at info@ohny.org to let us know why you're an Open House New Yorker. 

 
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I'm an Open House New Yorker because...

 
 

“Open House New York takes what is usually a closed door with restrictive access and turns it into a classroom for New Yorkers who love New York.”


Derrick Ruiz

Member

 
 

"Open House New York is a reminder of how vast the city, and even my own neighborhood, is.”


Anjali Aiyappa

Volunteer

 
 

"Peeling back the layers of architecture, engineering, history, art, and the combination thereof, shows us how absolutely amazing our built environment is.”


Dennis Lin

Member

 
 

"Cities, neighborhoods, and communities can be understood so much better through personal experience. Nothing beats Open House New York's eye-opening access to New York City.”


Gisela Garrett

Supporter

 

“I love The Bronx—and experiences that enhance the language of New York city's architecture, design and culture to consider the diverse spaces and people that are contributing to the fabric of this city, in all boroughs, is priceless."


Giselle Muñoz

Volunteer

 
 

“I get to explore and learn about the best city in the world! At the same time, I get to meet and talk to people who love New York City like I do.”


Sue Ling Mark

Volunteer

 
 

“I love visiting spaces that I never knew I wanted to visit, only to turn around and tell other New Yorkers why they've got to get there through Open House New York!"


Charlie Pellett

Supporter (and a voice of the NYC Subway)

 
 

"I have the rare opportunity to learn the stories woven into the city’s walls and see the places that hold its past, present, and future.”


Natalie Salinas

Supporter

 


"I believe in the importance of shared community architecture and community connections in building a more equitable and united society.”


Zoheb Z. Iqbal

Volunteer

 

If Open House New York has connected you to a new corner of the city, please consider making a tax-deductible donation today.

 

Receive a limited-edition key tag with a gift of $100 or more!


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Take part in a community of curious New Yorkers while enjoying members-only perks, like special events, discounts, and a preview of the OHNY Weekend lineup.


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Volunteers make our work possible! From OHNY Weekend and year-round tours to data analysis and social media, we are always looking for volunteers to help open doors across the city.

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If you have expertise about a space more New Yorkers should know about, send us your place or tour idea to ohnywknd@ohny.org.



Unlock the city

Photos: Brooklyn Paramount. Photo: Albert Tan; The Refinery at Domino. Photo: Ben Tso; Colossal Media. Photo: Nicolas Lemery Nantel.

 

Need a gift for your favorite New Yorker?

Photo: Bethany Terraces. Photo: John Ng.

Give the gift of an open city with an OHNY membership!


Do you have an urban explorer, aspiring architect, or all-around NYC enthusiast on your list? This holiday season, share the kind of access that only Open House New York can deliver.


Tax-deductible gift memberships start at $60.

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Open House New York programs are made possible in part with public support from the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York State Council on the Arts, with support from Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council.

 

Additional support is provided by Bloomberg Connects, a free mobile app featuring guides to hundreds of museums, galleries, sculpture parks, gardens, and cultural spaces.

 
 

Open House New York promotes broad, unparalleled access to the city—to the places, people, projects, systems, and ideas that define New York and its future. For more information about Open House New York, visit www.ohny.org. Support our work by becoming a member.