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!
The Arbutus Corridor: Vancouver BC’s Chance at NYC’s High Line
Is “a New York state of mind” the right mentality for Vancouver, British Columbia in handling its transportation issues? “Yes,
Announcing the Return of Our Tour of West Village’s Vintage Neon Signs
Greenwich Village is blessed with an especially dense concentration of vintage neon signs. Beginning in the 1920s and 1930s, they
Behind the Scenes Hard Hat Tour into the Construction of the New York Wheel, World’s Largest Observation Wheel
Staten Island will soon be home to the New York Wheel, the world’s tallest observation wheel, and we’re
Visionary Proposal to Return Rikers Island to its Original, Natural State
The recent announcement of the closing of the Rikers Island jail has already raised questions about the future potential of
Bowling Green is Manhattan’s Oldest Park: How It Got its Name
As Manhattan’s oldest public park, Bowling Green is deeply rooted in New York City history. In addition to serving
10 Secrets of the Hudson River, NYC
With over five hundred miles of coastline, it’s no surprise that New York City is directly shaped by the
10 Places You Can See Manhattan Schist Up Close in NYC
Much of Manhattan’s natural landscape was flattened as the city grew northwards and conformed to the street grid defined
New Dates Added for Exclusive, Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Abandoned Ellis Island Hospital
Due to popular demand, we’ve added new dates for our tour of the abandoned Ellis Island Hospital. Once the
The Philip Johnson Designed Rockefeller Guest House Hidden in Midtown NYC
In the New York City area, Modernist architect Philip Johnson is known for designing the former Four Seasons restaurant in
First Citywide Ferry Vessel Departs for NYC from Gulf Coast Shipyard in Alabama
In November, we gave readers a look at the new Citywide Ferry vessels, under construction in Alabama and Louisiana. Last
Join Justin Davidson Author of Magnetic City In Conversation with Untapped Cities Founder Michelle Young at MCNY
We’ve been loving the new book, Magnetic City: A Walking Companion by New York Magazine architecture critic Justin Davidson,
Video: Last Ringing of the Famous Clock on the Waldorf Astoria Hotel’s Final Night
The last time we checked in on the historic Waldorf Astoria, we shared a bevy of photographs before it closed