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!
4 Remnants of the Original Times Square Subway Station from 1904
Throughout the New York City subway system there are remnants of abandoned stations, tracks no longer in use and corridors
Grand Central Terminal’s Retro-Looking Departure Board is Getting Replaced Right Now
With seemingly no advance warning, the wonderfully retro-looking departure board at Grand Central Terminal is getting replaced as we
Watch a Time Lapse Film of the Goethals Bridge Replacement Construction between Staten Island and NJ
Last May, the new Goethals Bridge was opened, replacing the original cantilever span between Staten Island and New Jersey that
The Top 7 Oldest Buildings in The Bronx, NYC
Welcome back to our column on the oldest buildings in each of New York City’s five boroughs – following looks
Photos Atop the Globe and Clocktower of the Paramount Building in Times Square
The Paramount Building has retained a regal presence in Times Square since it was completed in 1927, despite the arrival
The 8 Oldest Buildings in Queens, NYC
Home to some of the oldest structures in all of New York City, the borough of Queens is a treasure
15 Secrets of The Brooklyn Bridge
A walk over the Brooklyn Bridge is one of New York City’s most popular past times for tourists and
Photos from the Top of Brooklyn Point, the Tallest Building in Brooklyn
The iconic cloud piercing skyline of New York City takes its shape from Manhattan’s soaring skyscrapers, but just across
Top 20 Secrets of the NYC Subway
The New York City subway carries many secrets, like any extensive system that was built over time. But it also
Fun Maps: A Guide to NYC’s Art Deco Architecture, From Skyscrapers to Bathhouses
New York City is a treasure trove of amazing Art Deco architecture, with everything from iconic skyscrapers like Rockefeller Center
Hidden Symbols in the Gorgeous Ceilings of the Woolworth Building in NYC
The lobby of the Woolworth Building is one of a small group of interior spaces in New York City that
The Oldest Buildings in Brooklyn, NYC
In an ongoing series here at Untapped Cities, we are researching the oldest buildings in each of New York City’