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!
Build LEGO® Versions of Greenwich Village Landmarks with a Limited-Edition Set
Recreate iconic landmarks of Greenwich Village inside your home with a limited edition LEGO® set from Village Preservation and Peacham!
Secrets of the High Line on its 15th Anniversary
From its days as a freight railway and abandoned wasteland to its current state as a beloved park, uncover secrets of the High Line in NYC!
Magnificent Lost Landmarks of NYC
A new exhibit at the New-York Historical Society resurrects lost landmarks, vistas, and communities of a bygone New York City!
1930s Pool Reopens for Memorial Day Weekend at Rye Playland
See vintage photos of the recently renovated Rye Playland Pool, first opened in 1929, and reopening this month after a 5 year closure!
New Abolitionist Place Park Opens in Downtown Brooklyn
Downtown Brooklyn’s newest park honors brave Brooklynites and historic sites of the 19th-century abolitionist movement!
The Incredible Restoration of Roosevelt Island’s Blackwell House
The evolution of Roosevelt Island itself is illustrated in the history of the Blackwell House, a historic home built between
Ghost Sign Reveals Retail History of Former Bowery Flophouse
A ghost sign at 219 Bowery gives a glimpse into the history of one of New York City’s oldest streets in Manhattan!
First Look at Nuyorican Poets Cafe Restoration Plans in NYC
On Thursday, a $24.1 million renovation project symbolically broke ground at the historic Nuyorican Poets Cafe on Manhttan’s
Glamorous Original Details Shine at Brooklyn Paramount Reopening
Formerly used as a university basketball court, Brooklyn Paramount has returned to its roots as a music venue after a multi-year restoration!
30 Abandoned Places in New York City
Discover Untapped New York’s favorite abandoned places in New York City’s five boroughs!
10 Secrets of Central Park in NYC
Even though Central Park is one of New York City’s most famous attractions, its 800+ acres of sprawling meadows,
See Models of Wood Skyscrapers at a New Skyscraper Museum Exhibit
Is the future of cities wooden? A new exhibit at the Skyscraper Museum, Tall Timbers, explores the impact of tall buildings made of wood!