Hartlot Happening

Guided bus, walking, and private tours of NYC and Washington, DC

Located in New York City’s founding neighborhood, Pier 17 is drenched in history. A stone’s throw from the Financial District and The World Trade Center, the area has more recently been synonymous with Wall Street workers and tourists visiting the 9/11 Memorial. But this summer changes all that with the re-launch of Pier 17 at the Seaport District NYC. Home to the Seaport Museum and the city’s largest concentration of restored maritime buildings, Pier 17 is being reclaimed for New Yorkers via dynamic food, drink, art, architecture, retail, and entertainment concepts that foster community and engage the city’s denizens, year-round. Pier 17 and the surrounding Seaport District comes out of its tourist trap shadows as its new tenants incorporate the neighborhood’s rich past, while embracing its future as a port of discovery. For history buffs, Pier 17 is one of the most interesting places in NYC. The economic growth of New York in the first half of the 19th century was driven by the Port of New York’s position as an import–export exchange and cargo center for emerging American and global markets. The Seaport and Pier 17 became a gateway for international shipping, maritime activities and the wholesale fish trade. South Street was known as the “Street of Ships” and the Wavertree, which is docked alongside Pier 17 to this day, arrived in New York City in 1895 en route to Calcutta with jute cargo aboard. The ship was acquired by the South Street Seaport Museum in 1968 and went through a 16-month, $13 million restoration. “These are the kinds of ships that built New York,” says Jonathan Boulware, executive director of the South Street Seaport Museum. A hub of commercial virtue (the finance, sea trade and printing press businesses were all located in this dense port) and accompanying vice (the area is home to some of the city’s oldest drinking dens, which played host to all manner of illicit activities back in the day), the Seaport was the first 24-hour district in New York, hence the phrase “the city that never sleeps”.

We are the trusted event production and entertainment firm for events of all shapes, sizes, and causes throughout NYC, NY, CT, and across the globe. Our team of producers, designers, and entertainers concept, design, and build unparalleled event experiences. We provide sound, lighting, staging, décor, event management, and any imaginable specialty talent. A bulk of our new clients find us through word of mouth due to the positive experiences of our past ESP clients. We hope you enjoy perusing our work and hope to connect with you very soon!

ASPIRE is our 9,000 square foot private events space, situated on the 102nd floor of One World Trade Center. Being an unparalleled vantage point of New York City, ASPIRE has a clean, contemporary architecture that captures a dramatically minimalist environment which sets the backdrop for New York's most elevated events. We host a variety of events and social gatherings to include corporate meetings, dinners and receptions to award ceremonies, film shoots, production launches and weddings. The transformative potential of the space is limitless.

Book the Ultimate NYC Secondhand Shopping Experience or Ultimate Manhattan Flea Market Experience for tourist or local groups, private tours, special events or corporate team building experiences. The very best secondhand stores, vintage boutiques, designer pre-owned fashions flea markets and personal shopping awaits you and your group. Discover the joys of shopping for secondhand and vintage clothing in the world’s fashion capital: New York City! Let the NYC ultimate secondhand shopping begin! The NYC Ultimate Secondhand Shopping Experience is your chance to shop the racks of the Big Apple’s BEST resale shops, thrift stores, flea markets and used clothing stores to find the treasures and gems of your dreams. Shop NYC fashion treasures of your dreams; contemporary designer names to vintage treasures, trendy brands + unusual high quality pieces can be found. We give you exemplary personal care & attention. Our tour guides work with you to find the pieces that represent who you are and how you want to dress. All style personalities are welcome here and it is our honor to support you in having an easy, manageable and inspiring shopping experience. You leave feeling like a secondhand style star – because your life is a stage, and we want you to dress the way you want to for it! This is an all-ages, all-sizes, all-genders and sexual orientation friendly tour and shopping experience. After meeting to discuss your shopping wish list at a trendy Manhattan hotel lobby, you step foot onto the busy streets of the city and head to your shops, flea markets and other chosen shopping spots. By the end of this minimum four-hour experience, you’ll not only have bags and bags of finds but you’ll leave feeling like thrift family. Why You Should Book a Secondhand Shopping Experience - Secondhand Shopping Stores, Flea Markets, Designer Resale and More! There’s nothing no better “sustainable travel” than shopping for secondhand and vintage clothes in a major metropolitan city. It doesn’t even have to be New York City – here at The Ultimate Secondhand Shopping Experience, we encourage you to shop thrift stores and resale shops whenever you travel! This is because you get an insider perspective of the culture of an area by visiting its thrift stores. You’ll most likely visit a neighborhood or a street you would have passed normally. And, you have access to the local fashion trends of a region, state, city or town. The reasons to shop secondhand when visiting NYC are pretty much endless. But a few more we want to point out: ✔️ It’s an excellent bonding opportunity for families ✔️ Mother/daughters LOVE it ✔️ Spend money affordably … and not on overpriced box stores ✔️ Shop with locals and learn more about NYC through their lens ✔️ Find something you’d “never find in your town” ✔️ Did we mention that NYC is the fashion capital of the world? ✔️ Tax free clothing, shoes, and accessories up to $110 in the state of NY ✔️ Create memories that last, be it with friends, family, or just yourself! How You Can Book a Secondhand Shopping Experience Send us an email or inquiry here on Reposite. Are you a solo traveler or a small group of secondhand shoppers? Book one of our group secondhand shopping or flea market shopping tours. Our group tours are designed to bring strangers together in an inclusive, kind and fun way. Meet other visitors to NYC and share your secondhand stories with them from store to store. Looking to have a private experience for your family, large group, party or corporate gathering? We absolutely offer private tour experiences that can be catered to fit your shopping and group needs. Looking for something made just for you and your group? All private tours can be customized. Contact us with more information and we can contact you to discuss your needs and pricing options! Where We Meet We typically meet guests at the Ace Hotel located at 20 W 29th Street (midtown Manhattan, 10 blocks south of Times Square). If we are taking guests on a Brooklyn tour, we typically meet them at the Whole Foods upstairs cafe located at 4 Union Square (Manhattan, at 14th Street). At both pre-experience meeting locations you’ll find a cafe and bathroom, which are both convenient before your marathon secondhand shopping day! For larger groups and corporate events, we organize meetings at a private location also conveniently located near midtown and subway access. That address is determined before the tour and space rental is included in booking fees.

Jean-Georges Restaurant: Jean-Georges opened in 1997 to critical acclaim. The jewel of Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s empire, the restaurant offers the very best in fine dining. Awarded four stars by the New York Times and two Michelin stars, Jean-Georges presents exquisitely crafted dishes blending French, American, and Asian influences. The local farmer’s market is the driving force behind the seasonal, ever-changing menu. Chef Jean-Georges is a master at maintaining the essence of ingredients while using them inventively to produce the best flavor. Jean-Georges’ chic and intimate dining room was designed by Thomas Juul-Hansen, with striking lighting by L’Observatoire. Impeccable service, tableside preparations, and floor-to-ceiling windows with stunning views of Central Park and Columbus Circle all contribute to an unforgettable dining experience. Gentlemen are encouraged to wear a jacket. No jeans, sweatshirts or sneakers allowed. Ties are not required. Children above 10 years old are welcome. Four Twenty Five: Renowned Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten expanded his New York footprint with the launch of Four Twenty Five, a new restaurant that perfectly blends culinary excellence with architectural marvel and sustainability practices.

8 Stratton Events is a premier event planning agency based in Boston, MA that specializes in event planning, design and production. From intimate gatherings to large-scale productions, we offer full-service planning support designed for corporate, nonprofit and private clients seeking a partner that offers inspiration, organization and collaboration. Our clients span a wide range of industries, including finance, real estate, entertainment, retail, sports, and technology. As a trusted partner, we operate as an extension of our clients' teams in prioritizing clear communication, shared vision, and seamless collaboration. From innovative concepts to flawless execution, we deliver events that surpass objectives and set a new standard for guest experience every year.

LiveTen Media Services provides highly experienced professional AV labor Crew & audiovisual experts. Our Team Members come from a variety of industry backgrounds and audio-visual production. Each of our team members has a strong work ethic to ensure we make your event, trade, or conference is a work of art.

At SPIN, we come together to socialize and celebrate play. At our core is the drive to connect through ping pong—a game that transcends age, gender, ethnicity, and all physical boundaries. We are the original ping pong social club, your offline social network, a place to call home. We welcome diversity and embrace the unconventional. With venues in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Toronto, Philadelphia, Seattle, Washington DC and Boston we encourage you to participate. Do it together and never alone.

We treat every event as a unique opportunity to create the extraordinary. With our countless years of combined experience, our minds are trained to think outside of the box. From the initial conversation to event day, we guide and collaborate with our clients throughout the entire process.