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 Topographical Bureau Monuments in New York City
Have you ever come across one of these “topographical bureau” markers? If you’re a New York City nerd like
Top 10 Secrets of the Empire State Building
Even the Empire State Building, one of the world’s most famous buildings has its secrets. We were recently treated
Order Hudson Valley Goods to Be Delivered by Sailboat to NYC
In 2020, the cargo Schooner Apollonia sailed down the Hudson River amidst the pandemic and delivered an inaugural sail freight
The Last Wooden Bridges on Staten Island
Amidst the creeks and marshes upland from Midland Beach, Staten Island are two small wooden bridges, which form the last
Are There Sharks in NYC? The Case of the Central Park Shark
The idea of sharks in NYC seems a bit implausible, apart from an exhibit at the New York Aquarium perhaps
Shearith Israel: The Oldest Jewish Congregation in New York
Congregation Shearith Israel, located since 1897 on West 70th Street and Central Park West, traces its origins to the arrival
Is THIS the Oldest Manhole Cover in NYC?
Tracking down historic New York City manhole covers is a favorite pastime of the Untapped New York team and we
How NYC’s 5 Boroughs Got Their Names
In New York City we have streets named after musicians, astronauts, and even board games. The names of our towns
The Viele Plan, the Flawed Original Design of Prospect Park in Brooklyn
The original plan for Prospect Park was designed in 1861 — not by the renowned Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux
14 Forgotten Movie Theaters of The Bronx NYC
The Bronx, which had over 100 theaters showing movies and live entertainment in the years before World War II, now
Explore the SS Columbia, America’s Oldest Passenger Steamer
The SS Columbia, America’s oldest surviving passenger steamer, was built in Toledo in 1902 and served as a Boblo