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!
10 Fun Facts About the New Kosciuszko Bridge Between Brooklyn and Queens
Yesterday, we attended the grand opening of the new Kosciuszko Bridge, and listened as Brooklynites and residents of Queens collectively
Governor Cuomo Crosses New Kosciuszko Bridge in FDR’s 1932 Packard Car at Grand Opening
It was a busy day for the Untapped Cities staff today. While some of us were checking out the new
Sneak Peek in the New NYC Ferry Boats, System Launching May 1st [Photos & Video]
This morning, we got a sneak peek on the NYC Ferry, before the system officially launches Monday, May 1st. Five
New Plan to Complete Manhattan Waterfront Greenway Near the United Nations
If you’ve ever tried to walk the Manhattan waterfront (if you haven’t, The Great Saunter is happening again
The Top 10 Secrets of Central Park Zoo in NYC
As the most populous city in the United States, New York City isn’t exactly known for its biodiversity. Yet,
How Buffalo’s Central Terminal Train Station Was Almost Lost
Ever heard of Central Terminal? No, not Grand Central Terminal in New York City. The train station we’re referring
The Top 10 Secrets of Astoria Park in Queens, NYC
As one of the largest green spaces in Queens, Astoria Park is a scenic getaway located in New York City’
Historic Victoria Theater in Harlem Breaks Ground for Redevelopment
Last summer, a fire started on the first floor of the empty Victoria Theater in Harlem, which quickly spread to
5 Fun Maps to Discover at the Museum of the City of New York
Map at the Museum of the City of New York, gift of McKim, Mead & White Maps are an important
Announcing the Launch of Our Secrets of Central Park Walking Tour
Did you know that Central Park was once the site of a former African-American village? Or that it was
8 Things in NYC We Can Thank Robert Moses For (Really!)
One of our historically popular articles blames Robert Moses for some of New York City’s infrastructure disasters (and potential
Tickets Still Available for Behind the Scenes New Yorker Hotel Tour Tomorrow!
Our behind the scenes tour of the New Yorker Hotel has been so popular, we’ve asked our guide, senior