Secrets of NYC
Discover the hidden side of famous buildings and places, or delve into off-limits spots, and gain a deeper perspective of the city's rich urban fabric. (That's the Untapped New York team with friends inside the M42 basement... deep below Grand Central 🤫)
The Lost Opera Houses of New York
New York City’s lost opera houses are having their fifteen minutes of fame, thanks to the HBO show, The Gilded Age, which brought their dramatic histories to life in the most recent season.
Fun Facts About NYC’s Last World’s Fair, Open April 22nd, 1964!
Learn about the biggest piece of cheese, traffic caused by dinos, and more fun facts about the 1964 World’s Fair, open 60 years ago today!
Jeopardy!’s First Episodes Were Shot in NYC 60 Years Ago
The beloved game show first aired in 1964! We joined a kick-off event for this year’s 60th anniversary celebrations!
The Main Streets…of NYC? New Podcast Episode Live!
A New York, New York address with a zip code starting with 100 mean it’s not in Brooklyn, not in Queens, not in the Bronx, and not on Staten Island but in Manhattan.
The Failed Revolutionary Peace Conference at a Staten Island Manor
Find out how the American Revolution could have ended years earlier at a meeting inside this historic Staten island home!
Remnants of the 1964-65 NYC World’s Fair in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park
Uncover the remnants of NYC's 1964 World's Fair that you can still visit today in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park!
Are Millions in Gold from a British Shipwreck Still in the East River?
The murky waters of Hell Gate, between Queens and Manhattan, hide a mystery that has puzzled historians and treasure hunters
The Controversial History of Alternate Side Parking in NYC
The history of Alternate Side Parking (ASP) is complex and continues to be a sore subject for most New Yorkers.
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,
Remnants of NYC’s First Automat in Times Square
Construction recently revealed pieces of the original Horn & Hardart, NYC's first automat, in Times Square!
Top Secrets of Gracie Mansion, the Home of NYC’s Mayor
From secret underground tunnels to historical design quirks, there are so many secrets of Gracie Mansion, the residence of NYC’s Mayor.