As a city of secrets, New York is a place where, if you know, you know, and if you don’t, you miss out. Hidden gems exist throughout the city’s 51 districts, but once a year, those secrets become secret-no-more, during a weekend of unparalleled access.

New Yorkers who love deep exploration of the city’s infrastructure, manufacturing shops, parks, performance spaces and private collections will see an annual festival unlock over 300 destinations across the five boroughs for behind-the-scenes tours and special activities in mid-October in what might be described as the ultimate Big Apple treasure hunt.

Open House New York had its kick-off on Oct. 16 with a fundraiser event and will follow it with a host of events over the weekend, aimed at exploring the connections between quality of place

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