Government support is a vital part of openhousenewyork. Generous contributions from national, state and local agencies enable OHNY to educate broad audiences about the history, diversity, entrepreneurship, and unparalleled economic and cultural infrastructure of New York City as captured and expressed in its architecture.

For the past eight years, OHNY has welcomed more than a million individuals of all ages from diverse social, economic and ethnic backgrounds to its year-round programs and its Annual Weekend.  

"The Annual OHNY Weekend is one of the most valuable activities this city can offer its residents and visitors." Barry Lewis, architectural historian

openhousenewyork gratefully acknowledges the following government officials and civic agencies for their support and ongoing commitment towards the Annual OHNY Weekend and OHNY’s year-round educational programming. 

National Endowment for the Arts
Senator Charles E. Schumer
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
Mayor Michael Bloomberg
Commissioner Kate D. Levin, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs
New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council
Office of Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer
New York State Council on the Arts
New York City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn
Manhattan Delegation of the New York City Council
New York City Council Member Daniel Garodnick
New York City Council Member Gale A. Brewer
Battery Park City Authority
Commissioner Adrian Benepe, New York City Department of Parks & Recreation