Native New Yorker Walking Tours

Charles Schwartz, licensed and insured NYC Sight Seeing Guide
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone/text: (1).917.974.8637
My Reviews:
"January 29th, 2010 11:47 pm
New York is a great city in which to walk. If you want to explore further I can highly recommend the walking tours that Charles Schwartz gives (Native New Yorker Walking Tours). We took two tours with Mr. Schwartz in the Bronx and saw not only beautiful Art Deco buildings along the Grand Concourse but lovely parks and historic homes. A wonderful visit to the Italian Arthur Avenue and City Island made up a second tour. Mr. Schwartz, unlike other tour guides, tailors the tour to your own interests - we mentioned we were interested in jazz, architecture and literature. He was born in New York and is very knowledgeable about each borough. I cannot recommend this interesting, informative and very affordable tour enough. His website is
http://nyc-by-foot.com/default.html
Bronwen Jamison Vancouver, Canada"
- Revue dans <<Le Devoir>> 11 décembre 2010
..Charles Schwartz, est un résidant de toujours du Bronx, qu'il connaît donc très bien, en plus des autres quartiers plus courus. Il va sans dire que le fait de se promener dans New York avec un résidant à nos côtés permet d'explorer des facettes hors de la visite touristique habituelle... Nous avons notamment appris
comment prononcer "Houston" à la sauce new-yorkaise!
Monique Leduc, Saint-Lambert, Canada
Here are some of my popular tours. You are welcome to create your own, customized tour by referring to and incorporating the sights descriptions of the boroughs (left navigation buttons).
Je parle français, Ich spreche Deutsch. Io parlo italiano - un po'
No charge to members of the US Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, Navy, and Reserves
Resting ... Crossing the Brooklyn BridgeResting ... Crossing the Brooklyn Bridge
Park Slope brownstones - BrooklynPark Slope brownstones - Brooklyn
Rockefeller Plaza at Rockefeller Center Midtown - ManhattanRockefeller Plaza at Rockefeller Center Midtown - Manhattan
Outside the United NationsOutside the United Nations
Artie's Delicatessen, Upper West SideArtie's Delicatessen, Upper West Side
Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Brooklyn Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Brooklyn
Brooklyn Heights Promenade, BrooklynBrooklyn Heights Promenade, Brooklyn
Montague Street, BrooklynMontague Street, Brooklyn
Eddie's,Sweet Shop Forest Hills, QueensEddie's,Sweet Shop Forest Hills, Queens
Rembering M.J.Rembering M.J.
125th Street - Harlem125th Street - Harlem
Explaining Harlem geologyExplaining Harlem geology
Van Cortlandt Manor, The BronxVan Cortlandt Manor, The Bronx
Van Cortlandt Park Lake, The BronxVan Cortlandt Park Lake, The Bronx
Canadian Geese, The BronxCanadian Geese, The Bronx
Fieldston, The BronxFieldston, The Bronx
Hudson River at Riverdale, The BronxHudson River at Riverdale, The Bronx
Pelham Cemetery / Hart IslandPelham Cemetery / Hart Island
City Island - The BronxCity Island - The Bronx
Monk Parrot and NestMonk Parrot and Nest
Manhattan Beach - BrooklynManhattan Beach - Brooklyn
Looking South Along The Hudson RiverLooking South Along The Hudson River
The George Washington BridgeThe George Washington Bridge
Cathedral of St. John The DivineCathedral of St. John The Divine
Morningside Heights, ManhattanMorningside Heights, Manhattan
The Apollo TheaterThe Apollo Theater
Harlem, ManhattanHarlem, Manhattan
The City College of New YorkThe City College of New York
Harlem, ManhattanHarlem, Manhattan
Borough Hall, Staten IslandBorough Hall, Staten Island
St. George, Staten IslandSt. George, Staten Island
Wave Hill conservatoryWave Hill conservatory
Riverdale, The BronxRiverdale, The Bronx
World's Largest Indoor GlobeWorld's Largest Indoor Globe
Lobby - 220 East 42nd St. - ManhattanLobby - 220 East 42nd St. - Manhattan
Sidewalk plaqueSidewalk plaque
Library Way (W. 41st St.) ManhattanLibrary Way (W. 41st St.) Manhattan
St. Francis of Assisi ChurchSt. Francis of Assisi Church
135 West 31st Street (Manhattan)135 West 31st Street (Manhattan)
"Liberty Enlightening the World""Liberty Enlightening the World"
dedication - October 28, 1886dedication - October 28, 1886
Sun DialSun Dial
Brooklyn Heights Promenade - BrooklynBrooklyn Heights Promenade - Brooklyn
Croton FountainCroton Fountain
City Hall Park - ManhattanCity Hall Park - Manhattan
Winter along The PalisadesWinter along The Palisades
Looking Across the Hudson to N.J.Looking Across the Hudson to N.J.
Henry Hudson Bridge - Spuyten DuyvilHenry Hudson Bridge - Spuyten Duyvil
Manhattan - BronxManhattan - Bronx
High Line ParkHigh Line Park
Chelsea, ManhattanChelsea, Manhattan
The UnisphereThe Unisphere
Flushing Meadow Park - QueensFlushing Meadow Park - Queens
Brooklyn Cruise TerminalBrooklyn Cruise Terminal
Red Hook, BrooklynRed Hook, Brooklyn
MuralMural
Red Hook, BrooklynRed Hook, Brooklyn
Wild TurkeyWild Turkey
Battery Park, ManhattanBattery Park, Manhattan
Strawberry Fields, Central ParkStrawberry Fields, Central Park
Memorial to John Lennon - ManhattanMemorial to John Lennon - Manhattan
Holiday WindowHoliday Window
Lord and TaylorLord and Taylor
St. Bartholomew's ChurchSt. Bartholomew's Church
Park Av.& 51 St. Manhattan Park Av.& 51 St. Manhattan
[synagogue] Museum at Eldridge St.[synagogue] Museum at Eldridge St.
12 Eldrige St Lower E. Side Manhattan12 Eldrige St Lower E. Side Manhattan
Bronx Art - Grand ConcourseBronx Art - Grand Concourse
166th Street and Grand Concourse166th Street and Grand Concourse
"Bronx Henge""Bronx Henge"
Van Cortlandt Park, The BrronxVan Cortlandt Park, The Brronx
Bowling GreenBowling Green
Lower Broadway, ManhattanLower Broadway, Manhattan
Roosevelt Island TramwayRoosevelt Island Tramway
Roosevelt Island Roosevelt Island
ChelseaChelsea
ManhattanManhattan
Waterfall - Citigroup CenterWaterfall - Citigroup Center
Lexington Av.53rd Street Subway StationLexington Av.53rd Street Subway Station
School MuralSchool Mural
Chelsea (W.21 Street) ManhattanChelsea (W.21 Street) Manhattan
Washington ArchWashington Arch
Greenwich Village - ManhattanGreenwich Village - Manhattan
Washington MewsWashington Mews
Greenwich Village - ManhattanGreenwich Village - Manhattan
Chelsea Piers (West Street)Chelsea Piers (West Street)
Chelsea - ManhattanChelsea - Manhattan
Park Bench PlacquePark Bench Placque
Central Park - ManhattanCentral Park - Manhattan
5 Pointz (graffiti masterpieces) demolished5 Pointz (graffiti masterpieces) demolished
45-46 Davis St. L.I. City- Queens45-46 Davis St. L.I. City- Queens
Ottendorfer Branch - NY Public LibraryOttendorfer Branch - NY Public Library
135 2nd Ave, East Village - Manhattan135 2nd Ave, East Village - Manhattan
Harlem CourthouseHarlem Courthouse
170 E 121st Street, Harlem - Manhattan170 E 121st Street, Harlem - Manhattan
Forest Hills Gardens in mozaicForest Hills Gardens in mozaic
Queens Blvd., Forest Hills - QueensQueens Blvd., Forest Hills - Queens
Coney Island BoardwalkConey Island Boardwalk
Coney Island - BrooklynConey Island - Brooklyn
Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic ChurchOur Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church
Henry Street, Brooklyn Heights - BrooklynHenry Street, Brooklyn Heights - Brooklyn
Joyce Kilmer's poem, "Trees"Joyce Kilmer's poem, "Trees"
Joyce Kilmer Park, The BronxJoyce Kilmer Park, The Bronx
The RambleThe Ramble
Central Park - ManhattanCentral Park - Manhattan
Statue of St. Francis of AssisiStatue of St. Francis of Assisi
St. Francis of Assisi RC Church 139 W. 31st Street - ManhattanSt. Francis of Assisi RC Church 139 W. 31st Street - Manhattan
The Animal Medical CenterThe Animal Medical Center
510 East 62nd Street - Manhattan510 East 62nd Street - Manhattan
The Park Plaza Apartments 1005 The Park Plaza Apartments 1005
1005 Jerome Avenue - The Bronx1005 Jerome Avenue - The Bronx
Cardinal Hayes High School - The BronxCardinal Hayes High School - The Bronx
Bronx General Post OfficeBronx General Post Office
Bronx General Post OfficeBronx General Post Office
Panel of Ben Shahn Mural (one panel)Panel of Ben Shahn Mural (one panel)
Bronx GPO - The BronxBronx GPO - The Bronx
Mural Art - South BronxMural Art - South Bronx
Simpson Street - East Morrisania, Simpson Street - East Morrisania,
The "New" Charlotte StreetThe "New" Charlotte Street
East Morrisania - The South BronxEast Morrisania - The South Bronx
Herman Ritter (former Jr. High School) Herman Ritter (former Jr. High School)
Boston Road, The South BronxBoston Road, The South Bronx
Tribute to "The Chords"Tribute to "The Chords"
Cor. Jennings and Prospect Av - So. BxCor. Jennings and Prospect Av - So. Bx
Library Lions "River" and "Dale"Library Lions "River" and "Dale"
NY Public Library Riverdale, - BronxNY Public Library Riverdale, - Bronx
"Ft. Apache" former NYPD 41st Pct."Ft. Apache" former NYPD 41st Pct.
1086 Simpson Street - The So. Bronx1086 Simpson Street - The So. Bronx
Native Plant and Rock GardenNative Plant and Rock Garden
New York Botanical Garden - The BronxNew York Botanical Garden - The Bronx
untitled by Ali Aschmanuntitled by Ali Aschman
India Street, Greenpoint - BrooklynIndia Street, Greenpoint - Brooklyn
"Super Duper Sound System" by Joshua Abram Howard,"Super Duper Sound System" by Joshua Abram Howard,
India Street, Greenpoint - BrooklynIndia Street, Greenpoint - Brooklyn
"Antiquated Giant" by Chris Soria"Antiquated Giant" by Chris Soria
India Street, Greenpoint - BrooklynIndia Street, Greenpoint - Brooklyn
"India Street Rocket" by Eve Biddle and Joshua Frankel"India Street Rocket" by Eve Biddle and Joshua Frankel
India Street, Greenpoint - BrooklynIndia Street, Greenpoint - Brooklyn
"Welcome to Greenpoint" by Skewville"Welcome to Greenpoint" by Skewville
India Street, Greenpoint - BrooklynIndia Street, Greenpoint - Brooklyn
wall muralwall mural
India Street, Greenpoint - BrooklynIndia Street, Greenpoint - Brooklyn
Citibikes at Grand Central Terminal Citibikes at Grand Central Terminal
Midtown East - ManhattanMidtown East - Manhattan
Broadway looking towards Times SquareBroadway looking towards Times Square
Midtown West - ManhattanMidtown West - Manhattan
Grand Central Terminal & MetLife BldgGrand Central Terminal & MetLife Bldg
Midtown East - ManhattanMidtown East - Manhattan
Park Avenue Tunnel on 8/3/13 Park Avenue Tunnel on 8/3/13
Midtown East - ManhattanMidtown East - Manhattan
Vest Pocket ParkVest Pocket Park
Midtown West - ManhattanMidtown West - Manhattan
E. 42 St. & Park Av Viaduct looking eastE. 42 St. & Park Av Viaduct looking east
Midtown East - ManhattanMidtown East - Manhattan
E. 42 St. & Park Av Viaduct looking westE. 42 St. & Park Av Viaduct looking west
Midtown East - ManhattanMidtown East - Manhattan
E. 45 St. & Park Av Viaduct looking eastE. 45 St. & Park Av Viaduct looking east
Midtown East - ManhattanMidtown East - Manhattan
Park Ave Viaduct north portal - Park AvePark Ave Viaduct north portal - Park Ave
Midtown East - ManhattanMidtown East - Manhattan
NY Public Library from E.41 St/Park AvNY Public Library from E.41 St/Park Av
Midtown East - ManhattanMidtown East - Manhattan
Vest Pocket Park - W.42 St, 6-7 AvVest Pocket Park - W.42 St, 6-7 Av
Midtown West - ManhattanMidtown West - Manhattan
Union Square Green Market (Wed.)Union Square Green Market (Wed.)
Union Square - ManhattanUnion Square - Manhattan
Old South Ferry Station - #1 LineOld South Ferry Station - #1 Line
Battery Park - ManhattanBattery Park - Manhattan
South Ferry from Governors IslandSouth Ferry from Governors Island
The Battery - ManhattanThe Battery - Manhattan
Governors Island FerryGovernors Island Ferry
Governors Island - ManhattanGovernors Island - Manhattan
Tree of HeavenTree of Heaven
NYC (ubiquitous)NYC (ubiquitous)
Brooklyn and Manhattan BridgesBrooklyn and Manhattan Bridges
From Governors IslandFrom Governors Island
Street MuralStreet Mural
Arion Place, Bushwick - BrooklynArion Place, Bushwick - Brooklyn
Arion MännerchorArion Männerchor
Arion Place, Bushwick - BrooklynArion Place, Bushwick - Brooklyn
[former] William Ulmer Brewery[former] William Ulmer Brewery
Bushwick - BrooklynBushwick - Brooklyn
mansion on Bushwick Avenuemansion on Bushwick Avenue
Bushwick - BrooklynBushwick - Brooklyn
St. Barbara's RC ChurchSt. Barbara's RC Church
Bushwick - BrooklynBushwick - Brooklyn
Corner Knickerbocker & Myrtle AvenuesCorner Knickerbocker & Myrtle Avenues
Bushwick - BrooklynBushwick - Brooklyn
Freedom SquareFreedom Square
Bushwick - BrooklynBushwick - Brooklyn
Replica of the Statue of Liberty (1900)Replica of the Statue of Liberty (1900)
Brooklyn Museum - BrooklynBrooklyn Museum - Brooklyn
Grand Army PlazaGrand Army Plaza
BrooklynBrooklyn
Brooklyn Public Library - Main BranchBrooklyn Public Library - Main Branch
BrooklynBrooklyn
Grand Army PlazaGrand Army Plaza
BrooklynBrooklyn
5 Pointz (The Institute of Higher Burning) demolished5 Pointz (The Institute of Higher Burning) demolished
Long Island City - QueensLong Island City - Queens
5 Pointz (The Institute of Higher Burning) demolished5 Pointz (The Institute of Higher Burning) demolished
Long Island City - QueensLong Island City - Queens
Brooklyn BridgeBrooklyn Bridge
Looking towards BrooklynLooking towards Brooklyn
Jane's CarouselJane's Carousel
Brooklyn Bridge Park, BrooklynBrooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn
The Lorelei Fountain (Heinrich Heine)The Lorelei Fountain (Heinrich Heine)
Joyce Kilmer Park - The Bronx Joyce Kilmer Park - The Bronx
Manhattan BridgeManhattan Bridge
Looking towards BrooklynLooking towards Brooklyn
Peggy Rockefeller Rose GardenPeggy Rockefeller Rose Garden
NY Botanical Garden - The Bronx NY Botanical Garden - The Bronx
Bronx River Water FallsBronx River Water Falls
NY Botanical Garden - The Bronx NY Botanical Garden - The Bronx
Old Bronx County Courthouse Rotunda Revolutionary War MuralOld Bronx County Courthouse Rotunda Revolutionary War Mural
Old Bronx County Courthouse Rotunda Revolutionary War MuralOld Bronx County Courthouse Rotunda Revolutionary War Mural
Old Bronx County Courthouse Rotunda Revolutionary War MuralOld Bronx County Courthouse Rotunda Revolutionary War Mural
Old Bronx County Courthouse Rotunda Revolutionary War MuralOld Bronx County Courthouse Rotunda Revolutionary War Mural
Heisser Triangle, Brooklyn - BushwickHeisser Triangle, Brooklyn - Bushwick
"God" Looking Down on Grand Central Terminal"God" Looking Down on Grand Central Terminal
#4,5,6,&,S MetroNorth - Grand Central Terminal#4,5,6,&,S MetroNorth - Grand Central Terminal