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 🤫)
Interactive Sculpture “Geo” Adds Color to NYC’s Financial District
A colorful, interactive, sculpture has landed in the Financial District. “Geo,” created by the design studio Hou de Sousa, is
Top 10 Secrets of Kensington, Brooklyn
Kensington may be one of the more obscure neighborhoods of Brooklyn, though its diversity, historic architecture, and horses have many
36 Black History Sites to Discover in NYC
For the last few hundred years, New York City has been one of the country’s epicenters of African-American and
Inside the Historic Montauk Club in Park Slope, Brooklyn
On the corner of Eighth Avenue and Lincoln Place in Park Slope, just off Grand Army Plaza, is the Montauk
20 Secrets of NYC’s Grand Central Terminal
Grand Central Terminal still stands as one of New York City’s most beloved landmarks. Its history is a glorious
11 Best Public Art Installations in NYC February 2023
As one of New York City’s warmest winters in recent years, now is the perfect time to head outside
10 Lost Mansions of Brooklyn
We love a good lost building here at Untapped New York. In the past, we’ve covered lost department stores,
Top 18 Secrets of Alphabet City, Manhattan
Alphabet City is the eclectic home of legendary jazz musicians, a candy store owned by a 90-year-old immigrant, buildings featured
10 Ghost Signs of Uptown Manhattan
Ghost signs — faded reminders of businesses that have long vanished — are hiding in plain sight across New York City. As
Top 10 Secrets of Whitestone, Queens
Whitestone, Queens has been home to a Soviet spy and famous American authors, it boasts a spaceship-shaped church, and has
New Film Shows Abandoned Hart Island Buildings Set for Demolition
In the latest short film released by Unforgotten Films, you might be watching some of the final pieces of footage
10 Places to Honor Martin Luther King, Jr. in NYC
Discover places in NYC that were integral to Martin Luther King, Jr.'s fight for Civil Rights!