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 Overlooked Wayfinding Signs at Grand Central Madison
Can you see the teal “48” on the floor in the picture below? This subtle and often overlooked sign is
NYC Manhole Covers: History and How They’re Made
How many manhole covers are there in New York City? How are they made? Where do they lead to? In
Celebrate DĂa de Muertos at Rockefeller Center’s Giant Ofrenda
The veil is thin this week and Rockefeller Center is ready to greet the spirits. Standing on Center Plaza at
Uncover Hidden Gems of “The Bronx Nobody Knows”
William Helmreich accomplished a feat that few people can brag about. He walked every street in New York City’s
Top 10 Secrets of the Statue of Liberty in NYC
The Statue of Liberty may be one of the most visited sites in New York City (if you’re willing
Climb Atop the Harlem Fire Watchtower
The Harlem Fire Watchtower is the last of its kind. Constructed on Mount Morris in the 1850s and restored in
Fact and Fiction: The Foiled WWII Attack on Grand Central Terminal
There are many myths and legends surrounding Grand Central Terminal. We have an entire list that we’ve debunked. One
New Podcast Series: Take the 5!
In addition to the return of The Untapped New York Podcast, we have a new weekly (ish) show, Take the
Taste Edible Flowers on a Tour of Brooklyn’s Indoor Hydroponic Farm
Rare herbs, edible flowers, and luxury salad greens grown at this indoor hydroponic farm in Brooklyn travel to the plates
New York City Water Towers: How They Work
The second episode of our The Untapped New York Podcast is all about the New York City water tower! In
The Pneumatic Tube Mail System in New York City
I’m often asked what my favorite weird/obscure fact about New York City was. Ironically, as the founder of
The Forgotten Black Nurses Who Helped Cure Tuberculosis in NYC
In 1929, Sea View Hospital was in crisis. The now-partially abandoned Staten Island medical facility was experiencing a mass exodus