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11 NYC Neighborhoods with Thematic Street Names
New York City has a long tradition of incorporating more than just a geographic location into a street name, dating
The Top 10 Secrets of Green-Wood Cemetery In NYC
The Green-Wood Cemetery was the second most popular tourist site in the state with over 500,000 visitors each
Remnants of Atlantic Avenue Tunnel in Le Boudoir Speakeasy in Brooklyn
Brooklyn’s newest speakeasy not only has a French flair, inspired by the secret boudoir of Marie Antoinette in Versailles,
10 Pranks, Hoaxes, Fake Buildings, and Historically Inaccurate Objects of NYC
We’ve put together a list (a real list, no hoaxes here!) of some of the best pranks and hoaxes
10 of the Most Unconventional Public Buildings in NYC
New York City boasts some of the most progressive works of architecture and design, including the resiliency-driven “Big U”
Remnants of the Hotel St. George in Brooklyn Heights
The Hotel St. George in Brooklyn Heights was once the largest hotel in New York City, built between 1885 and
In New iPhone App “Brooklyn 1776,” Players Battle in Revolutionary Era NYC
From Candy Crush to Temple Run and Trivia Crack, entertainment-seekers have a wide variety of apps at their disposal.
NYC Homes of Famous Writers from Truman Capote to Edith Wharton
It’s no surprise that creative artists and writers have flocked to the cultural hub that is New York City
10 Fun Facts About Brooklyn’s Iconic Landmarks
At Untapped Cities, with our mantra “Rediscover your city,” we have long espoused the idea that you can be a
The Top 10 Secrets of Brooklyn Heights
Brooklyn Heights is probably best known for its charming, tree-lined streets filled with 19th century mansions and churches. But
10 Remaining Mews of NYC’s Horse-Drawn Carriage Past
Image from Library of Congress After noticing how many “fake” mews there are around New York, we decided to look
Fake Townhouses in NYC, Paris, London and Toronto
Infrastructure is an inevitable part of urban living. Subways and tunnels need ventilation, but the question is often–how to