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 Show That Saved The Amphitheatre, from the Gotham Center Archives
Untapped New York is excited to announce a new editorial collaboration with the Gotham Center for New York City History.
A Hidden Guastavino Vault Below the Gould Memorial Library
The Gould Memorial Library is considered one of Stanford White‘s masterpieces. Located on the historic Bronx Community College Campus,
10 Secrets of the United Palace in Washington Heights
The words “stunning” and “opulent” are hardly enough to describe the grandeur of Washington Heights‘ United Palace, the fifth of
10 Secrets of the Brooklyn Subway
The New York City subway officially opened in October 1904 with the Interborough Rapid Transit (IRT) line, which initially ran
16 Secrets of Turtle Bay, Manhattan
Turtle Bay: the home of the United Nations, secret waterfalls, ornate mansions, and slaughterhouse history. Located east of Lexington Avenue
10 Secrets of Brooklyn’s Prospect Park
Prospect Park is one of the most beloved of New York City’s parks, rivaling Central Park in splendor. Indeed,
10 Secrets of the New York State Pavilion in Queens
The New York State Pavilion has predominantly remained dormant since it closed in the 1970s. During its heyday, however, the
10 Secrets of Fort Totten Park in Queens
Tucked away on the northeastern edge of Queens is a rare remnant of New York City’s past that many
13 Secrets of NYC’s Roosevelt Island
Untapped New York has written a lot of articles on New York City’s islands, both abandoned and in use.
Inside the Staten Island Sculpture Studio of NYC Artist Joseph Reginella
Joseph Reginella’s sculptures have commemorated some of the most unbelievable events in New York City history. From the 1963
A Culinary Guide to Little Thailand in Elmhurst, Queens
Last year, the Elmhurst community banded together to celebrate a milestone: the designation of “Little Thailand” as an official ethnic
6 Hidden Coffee Shops to Discover in NYC
Uncover hidden coffee shops in NYC inside churches, underground in college basements, in subway stations, and more!
