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 Unsolved Valentine’s Day Heist at The Met in NYC
Is stolen art a good Valentine's Day gift? Uncover the story of a famous unsolved Valentine's heist at The Met from the 1970s!
10 Ghost Signs of Brooklyn
Ghost signs are the faded ads that have improbably survived wind, rain, snow, graffiti, and the wrecking ball to provide
Could There Be Alligators in NYC’s Sewer?
New York City has long had a fascination with alligators in the sewer. The “legend” has been referenced across popular
Win $10,000 in NYC’s First JENGA® Competition at the TWA Hotel
How good are your blocking skills? On February 25th, the TWA Hotel at JFK Airport will host the first ever
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
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,