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 🤫)
Top 10 Secrets of Fordham University in NYC
Fordham University is not just the only Jesuit university in New York City, but also the third-oldest university in New
10 Ghost Signs of Downtown Manhattan
Viewed from above, Manhattan’s skyline makes it seem like an island of skyscrapers. But a walk south of 14th
Top 10 Secrets of the Flatiron Building, Up for Auction…Again
One of New York City’s most beloved buildings is the Flatiron Building, which opened officially on November 19, 1902.
A Culinary Guide to NYC’s Little Indonesia in Queens
The diverse flavors of Indonesia’s many islands can be savored at the markets, restaurants, and shops of New York
10 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!
The Hidden History of NYC’s Women-Only Hotels
Until the 1960s, single women traveling alone were often not permitted to check into hotels or dine in restaurants unless
6 Lost Mansions of Staten Island
Our quest to revive the lost mansions of New York continues as we travel to Staten Island. In the 19th
Guide to NYC’s Little Caribbean in Brooklyn
Little Caribbean is home to one of the largest and most diverse Caribbean communities outside of the West Indies. Located
180 Fascinating Secrets of New York City
Here at Untapped New York, the secrets of New York City are our specialty. For more than fifteen years, we’
10 Secrets of the Hotel Pennsylvania, Under Demolition
The Hotel Pennsylvania is quietly disappearing and will soon be gone forever. Despite efforts to preserve the historic building, and
Top 10 Secrets of the MetLife Building (Previously Pan Am)
Richard Roth Jr., one of the grandsons of esteemed architect Emery Roth, was a fresh new architect right out of
10 Forgotten Theaters of Brooklyn
During the golden age of cinema in the early 20th century, it wasn’t uncommon to find multiple theaters within