MARCH 2025 WALKING TOURS OF MURRAY HILL’S 14 DESIGNATED LANDMARKS and TWO HISTORIC DISTRICTS

60th ANNIVERSARY OF NEW YORK CITY LANDMARKS LAW (1965-2025)
2025 WALKING TOURS OF MURRAY HILL (MARCH)

A specially curated Walking Tour of Historic Murray Hill covering all 14 of Murray Hill’s designated landmarks and its two historic districts has been developed as part of the 60^th Celebration of the NYC Landmarks Law. Tours will be conducted each month starting in late February over two weekend days. This year’s first tour weekend is Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm each day. Total cost per weekend: $60 MHNA members, $70 non-members. Tours are limited to 10 Guests. (For continuity and completeness, we encourage full weekend participation but understand if this is not possible. Cost for one-day tour: $40 MHNA members and $45 non-members.)

In addition to a copy of the Historic Murray Hill Walking Tour brochure, participants will also receive a copy of Murray Hill’s special Landmarks60 Commemorative Booklet containing full-page color photos and histories of all 14 of Murray Hill’s designated landmarks. The booklet also includes the history of Murray Hill and the Murray Hill Neighborhood Association, and information about other preservation groups.

The total tour area will extend from 34^th Street to 40^th Street and Third Avenue to Madison Avenue covering both the four-block Murray Hill Historic District, the Sniffen Court Historic District (one of Manhattan’s few remaining mews), and all 14 designated landmarks.

The inception of NYC’s Landmarks Law, challenges to the law, and current landmarking efforts will be discussed. The tours will also focus on some of the architects who designed some of Murray Hill’s magnificent buildings, and some of the famous people who lived here.

For those considering entering the Artistic Competition, tours are an excellent opportunity to become acquainted with the area and to consider possible buildings for drawing or painting.

Guides are neighborhood residents and members of Murray Hill’s Preservation & Design Committee, passionate about the character and history of New York City, and well-versed in Murray Hill lore.

The Preservation & Design Committee’s mission is to preserve Murray Hill’s historic buildings and districts and to communicate to the public the history and beauty of the neighborhood. The walking tour fees provide funding towards the publication of walking tour maps, brochures and booklets, programming of lectures and educational programs, and special projects.

There will be a 20% discount for Walking Tour participants at Björk Cafe & Bistro – at 58 Park Avenue when they dine after 2:30 PM on Saturdays or Sundays. Please note that Björk’s last seating on Sundays is at 4 PM and on Saturdays at 7:15 PM.

To reserve a place on the March tour, or for information on future weekend tours, group tours, and private, custom, or special occasion tours, contact preservation@murrayhillnyc.org.