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!
11 Abandoned Islands Near NYC
New York City life is shaped by the archipelago upon which it lies. Nearly thirty of these islands bear names
10 Secrets of the Art Students League of New York
The landmarked gem at 215 West 57th St., which houses The Art Students League, is teeming with creative life inside!
Behind the Curtain Wall w/ NYC Architect Richard Roth Jr: The Palace Hotel
Discover what made The Palace Hotel such a divisive project, and how the architect overcame each obstacle!
NYC's Long-Awaited Davis Center Opens in Central Park
A stunning new facility at Harlem Meer opens to the public this weekend!
An Original Stone Eagle Comes Home to Penn Station in NYC
A 7,500-pound eagle sculpture from the top of the original 1910 Penn Station building has been returned after years in hiding!
Behind the Curtain Wall w/ NYC Architect Richard Roth Jr: The Pan Am Building
Find out what went on behind the scenes while designing one of NYC's most iconic buildings, now known as the MetLife Building!
A Piece of Billie Holiday’s Harlem is Disappearing
After a devastating fire, the NYC home of this jazz legend is being demolished!
Vintage Photos: NYC’s Lost Metropolitan Opera House
Although the old Metropolitan Opera House in NYC had an opulent, gold interior, it was demolished in 1967 after being denied landmark status.
Beautiful Short Film Looks Back at Empty NYC in Early Pandemic
In the early days of the pandemic, the world was fascinated with imagery of NYC eerily empty.
First Look Inside 499 President Street, a New Luxury Residence in Gowanus
Peek inside a recently launched Brooklyn development our members got to tour during construction!
Surprising Alternate Uses of NYC’s Ellis Island
Ellis Island is synonymous with immigration, but this island has served many purposes, from an FBI field office to a detention center!
Rumor of Brooklyn Bridge Collapse Sparked Fatal Stampede During Opening Week
Just six days after opening, tragedy struck at the now iconic landmark.
