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 🤫)
This Statue on Riverside Drive Was the First in NYC to Depict a Real Female Figure
Some of our city’s most beautiful statues are dedicated to iconic women from the pages of history. Eleanor Roosevelt,
See the Inner Workings of Clocks at NYC’s Hidden Horological Society
For 157 years, members of the Horological Society of New York (HSNY) have listened to the tick-tock, tick-tock
Behind the Scenes at NYC’s Recycling Sorting Facility in Brooklyn
Every day, around a thousand tons of recycled materials are dumped into towering piles at the Sunset Park Material Recovery
Eccentric 30-ft Inflatable Sculpture Unveiled in Times Square
Times Square is known for the eccentric, the loud, the colorful, and the creative. It is no wonder that legendary
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 Día 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