Architecture
Untapped New York was started in 2010 by a then student at Columbia University's Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation (GSAPP), where she is now a professor. We love architecture and believe there is no better place to celebrate it than NYC!
Photos: Inside NYC’s Abandoned Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island
Fort Wadsworth is one of the oldest military installations in the country. Occupying 226 acres on the northeastern shore of
20 Must-Visit Sites in Riverdale, Bronx: An Untapped Cities Guide
All the way up the 1 line, Riverdale’s leafy walks, winding streets and mom-and-pop shops make this
Photos: A Look at the Restored Untermyer Gardens in Yonkers
After half a century of neglect, “America’s Greatest Forgotten Garden” makes a most memorable impression. Located in Yonkers, the
10 Fun Facts about NYC’s Belgian Block (Not Cobblestone) Streets
Ah, that iconic New York City cobblestone. Well, technically, as die hard New Yorkers are keen to correct, it’s
The Top 10 Secrets of NYC’s Port Authority Bus Terminal
New Yorkers are known for their hustle and bustle in getting where they need to be. The Port Authority Bus
Explore Central Park’s Hidden Conservatory Garden, a Secret Haven Within
While known for its quick pace of life and frenzied atmosphere, New York City also contains places of peace and
NYC Ferry Launches Astoria Route this Morning with Stops at Roosevelt Island, Long Island City, Wall Street
This morning, the first boat along the new NYC Ferry Astoria route launched at 6:30 AM from Hallet’s
Inside NYC’s Abandoned Paramount Theater on Staten Island
New York City is filled with many abandoned and repurposed theaters as part of our Abandoned NYC column, and the
The Top 10 Secrets of New York’s New and Original Tappan Zee Bridge
At 3.2 miles long, New York State’s Tappan Zee Bridge up in the Hudson Valley is undergoing a
Tour the Remnants of Dutch New Amsterdam, Recommended by the Descendants of Original Dutch Settlers
At first glance, it might seem like there’s not much left of Dutch New Amsterdam, but there’s much
Use This Solid Gold Toilet at the Guggenheim Museum Before it Leaves NYC
Maurizio Cattelan “America”, 2016 Gold, 72.4 x 35.6 x 68.6 cm Courtesy Marian Goodman Gallery © Maurizio Cattelan
Fun Maps: Which Brooklyn Neighborhoods Have the Best Internet Service?
[This post has been updated with new data for 2021: How COVID-19 Impacted Internet Speed in NYC by Neighborhood]
