Favorite quote
We try to get the gestalt of a neighborhood
About
I'm one of only a few guides specializing in Brooklyn neighborhoods. My goal: to lead the type of energetic, interesting tours I'd take myself, with a sense of urban history, a dash of architecture and urban planning, and general curiosity about current events and controversies. After founding my company New York Like a Native in 2000 with one tour, I've added numerous neighborhoods in Brooklyn, and expanded to a few neighborhoods in Queens and also the Lower East Side and East Village in Manhattan. I've led tours for college groups and many organizations/groups, as well singles, couples, and families. My degree from Yale is in Political Science, but a class in architecture from the legendary Vincent Scully helped shape my interest in urbanism. My work as a journalist covering urban development gives me deeper insight into the city, its changes, and the role of real estate and urban planning.
Hobbies & Interests
I love exploring cities, whether NYC or wherever I travel. I plan fairly intense tours, trying to make the most of public transit.
Fun Fact
I'm also a journalist specializing in Brooklyn, so my careers complement each other.