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!
Remnants of 1904 Union Square Subway Station Hidden in Plain Sight
Many of Untapped Cities’ writers and photographers revel in accessing New York City’s off-limits spots, but often, incredible
Bloomingdale’s is Painting Over Its Historical French-Style Facade in Black on 60th Street in NYC
A few years ago, we highlighted a portion of the Bloomingdale’s department store uptown, on the 60th Street side,
10 Must-Visit Spots in OHNY’s Special Series: ARTNOIR: City of Cultural Exchange
From lavish theaters to modern museums, New York City’s wonderfully diverse buildings boast a colorful, and oftentimes, surprising history.
The Top 10 Secrets of the Throgs Neck Bridge in NYC
Since it first opened to traffic in 1961, the Throgs Neck Bridge has served as a vital link between the
10 Stunning Old Victorians, Queen Annes and Mid-Century Homes You Can Buy in NYC and Surrounding
Since 2013, CIRCA Old Houses has helped history buffs folks find the house of their dreams. Its curated marketplace, featuring
Green-Wood Cemetery Chapel is Criss-Crossed with Hundreds of Fuschia Parachute Cords
Yesterday, the interior and exterior of Green-Wood Cemetery Chapel was criss-crossed with hundreds of fuschia parachute cords for
Cities 101: Exploring the Tiny Doors on the New York Public Library Facade at Bryant Park
We’ve wondered about this for a while – what’s up with the tiny doors and micro balconies on the
Inside the Stunning Renovated Rose Reading Room at the New York Public Library, Open Today
This morning, the New York Public Library reopened two historic rooms at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building at 42nd Street,
10 Must-Visit NYC Sites to Check Out For OHNY Weekend 2016 Where You Won’t Need Reservations
Every year, Open House New York celebrates architecture, urban design and public space by providing people with unparalleled access to
“Work in Progress” at Storefront for Art and Architecture Uses Scaffolding for New Exhibit
Those familiar with the Storefront for Art and Architecture on Kenmare Street in Nolita will know that it occupies just
Explore the Hudson Valley’s Abandoned Ruins in New Photo Exhibit
Extending 150 miles above the tip of Manhattan, the Hudson River Valley is a picturesque site, filled with forgotten cultural
The Top 10 Secrets of the Whitestone Bridge in NYC Between Queens and the Bronx
10. The Whitestone Bridge Was Built in Just 23 Months When New York was selected to host the 1939 World’