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 Untapped New York Podcast is Back!
We’re very excited to announce that after a nearly three-year hiatus, the Untapped New York podcast is back by
21 Native American Heritage Sites in NYC
On this Indigenous Peoples’ Day, let’s take a moment to honor the Native populations that still live in the
The Missing Cupola of NYC’s Hotel Belleclaire
Architect Emery Roth’s illustrious career was kickstarted by major commissions for apartment hotels on Manhattan’s Upper West Side,
A Piece of NYC’s Lost 13th Ave Runs Through Manhattan’s First Public Beach
Manhattanites no longer need to hop on a train or drive to get to the beach. Gansevoort Peninsula, a new
Vintage Cars Spill out of Crown Heights Garage
If you’re walking through Crown Heights and come upon a scene like the one we ran into last week,
Inside the Artistic Genius Behind the First Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons
Millions watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in person and on TV every year, yet few know about the
10 Secrets of NYC’s Highbridge Water Tower
The 200-foot tall Highbridge Water Tower in Washington Heights stands on a bluff above the High Bridge and Harlem River,
10 Secrets of the West Village, Part 1
The West Village is one of New York City’s most recognizable and dynamic neighborhoods. Located within Greenwich Village, the
10 Secrets of Riverside Park in NYC
New York City’s Riverside Park spans a number of neighborhoods including Harlem, Morningside Heights, and the Upper West Side.
10 Lost & Extant Storefronts of Mom-and-Pop Shops of NYC
New York City photographers James and Karla Murray have been using photography to preserve the disappearing mom-and-pop shops of the
10 Remnants of the Original World Trade Center Still on Site in NYC
More than two decades ago, when the Twin Towers were attacked on September 11, 2001, Lower Manhattan was forever altered.
18 defunct colleges and universities in the NYC area
When people think of New York City colleges, chances are Columbia University or New York University are among the first