Secrets of NYC
Ghostly Remnants of the Nation's First Graving Dock in Brooklyn
If you know where to look, you'll find traces of a lost ship repair site in Red Hook.
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!
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Architecture
10 Secrets of the Chrysler Building in NYC
Find out what's inside the iconic spire, what lies in the basement, and more secrets of NYC's Chrysler Building!
Architecture
7 Forgotten NYC Subway Entrances
New York City’s underground subway system is one of the largest in the world, and it is constantly evolving.
Architecture
10 Remaining Wooden Houses in Manhattan
Wooden houses are rare in Manhattan due to an 1866 construction ban, but you can still find a few rare wooden houses that have survived.
Abandoned
7 Forgotten and Hidden Tunnels in New York City
When people think of the New York City underground, they usually think of the vast subway system, the sewers, or
Architecture
Who’s up there? Rooftop Statues in New York City
Before the advent of architectural modernism’s sleeker, less ornamental styles, architects commonly adorned the tops of buildings with human
Abandoned
10 Abandoned Places to Discover in Brooklyn, NYC
Despite a population of more than 2.5 million people that is still growing, Brooklyn still boasts a long list
Architecture
10 of NYC’s Oldest Libraries and Their Forgotten Histories
New York City libraries are renowned for their elegant architecture, vast collections of classical and contemporary works, and quiet study
Abandoned
9 Abandoned Places to Discover in the Bronx, NYC
The Bronx is rich with hallowed arts, sports, and wildlife institutions contributing to the borough’s intriguing history and culture.
Abandoned
Peer Inside the Abandoned Baggage and Dormitory Building on Ellis Island
Ellis Island presents 21st-century visitors with two options: explore the island’s rich history in the main hall’s
Architecture
Unlock New York City Sunrise from SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
A brigade of sleepy photographers arrived at One Vanderbilt with the tools necessary for their craft. Atop the 1,401-
Architecture
10 Gold Coast Mansions of Long Island
Sumptuous mansions, extravagant parties, lavish outfits, and exotic cars may come to mind when thinking about Long Island's Gold Coast.
Abandoned
10 Abandoned Places to Discover in Manhattan, NYC
While some of New York City’s more spacious boroughs, such as Queens and The Bronx, boast a long list