Exploring the Grand Apartments of the Upper West Side

How did apartment living go from an unthinkable compromise to the height of urban prestige? It's time to discover how the Upper West Side became the proving ground for a housing revolution that forever changed urban life.

Join New York Adventure Club as we hit the streets of the Upper West Side to explore some of New York City's most iconic luxury apartment buildings, which redefined what it meant to call Manhattan home.

Led by NYC Tour Guide, urban historian, and expert storyteller Amy Cook, our unique experience will include:

• A look at the Upper West Side's grand apartment houses, including the San Remo, Dorilton, Ansonia, Apthorp, Majestic, and the filming location featured in Only Murders in the Building
• An overview of the evolution of apartment living, from early French flats and residential hotels to cooperatives, along with the architects and zoning laws that transformed residential design
• A visit to the Dakota, and why it forever changed apartment living in Manhattan
• Stories of the famous and infamous residents who helped shape the colorful legacies of these architectural icons
• Fun facts about the extraordinary amenities once used to entice residents — from bowling alleys and fresh egg delivery to electric car charging, rotating art collections, and even the legendary "Bathhouse Betty"