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!
Famous Landmarks Sale Scams From NYC to Paris
Big cities around the world boast impressive buildings and structures that attract millions of people who are eager to visit
See the 2023 Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award Winners in NYC!
Winners of the “Oscars of Preservation” have been announced and they feature a wide variety of historic structures across New
10 Historical Buildings in Gowanus, Brooklyn
In the last two decades, the neighborhood of Gowanus, Brooklyn has undergone a striking evolution. The industrial fabric along the
Top 10 Secrets of Fordham University in NYC
Fordham University is not just the only Jesuit university in New York City, but also the third-oldest university in New
10 Ghost Signs of Downtown Manhattan
Viewed from above, Manhattan’s skyline makes it seem like an island of skyscrapers. But a walk south of 14th
Top 10 Secrets of the Flatiron Building, Up for Auction…Again
One of New York City’s most beloved buildings is the Flatiron Building, which opened officially on November 19, 1902.
The Battle to Save the New York State Pavilion in Queens
Structures built for World’s Fairs are usually built to be taken down. This happened with nearly every building from
6 Lost Mansions of Staten Island
Our quest to revive the lost mansions of New York continues as we travel to Staten Island. In the 19th
East Village Ghost Signs Recall When Children’s Stores Ruled Avenue A
When a shuttered lottery store’s sign was removed on Avenue A in February 2023, multiple East Village ghost signs
180 Fascinating Secrets of New York City
Here at Untapped New York, the secrets of New York City are our specialty. For more than fifteen years, we’
Photos: Nightlife at Abandoned Borscht Belt Resorts
The Borscht Belt in New York’s Catskill region was once an area brimming with the glamour of Old Hollywood