Secrets of NYC
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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 🤫)
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New York
The Polo Grounds, The Lost Ballpark of New York’s First Baseball Team
The Polo Grounds is a strange name for a baseball park, yet baseball is what was played at New York’
Architecture
The Lost Lewisohn Stadium at City College of New York
On the campus of The City College of New York, across from the iconic Shepard Hall and in front of
Architecture
Outdoor Reading Rooms Delight at Brooklyn Public Library
The Brooklyn Public Library is welcoming visitors to enjoy the bliss and safety of reading outside by installing outdoor reading
New York
Secrets of NYC’s South Street Seaport
Though you could stand on Manhattan today and forget you are on an island, for centuries, New York City’s
Secrets of NYC
Top 10 Secrets of the Merchant’s House Museum
Standing at 29 East Fourth Street in Manhattan’s historic NoHo neighborhood, the Merchant’s House Museum provides a glimpse
Architecture
The Carroll Street Bridge, One of the Last Wooden Bridges in NYC for Cars
“Any Person Driving over this Bridge Faster than a Walk will be Subject to a Penalty of Five Dollars for
Architecture
The Truman Capote House in Brooklyn Where He Wrote Breakfast at Tiffany’s
There is no plaque on the large Greek Revival townhouse at 70 Willow Street in Brooklyn Heights, but writer Truman
Arts & Culture
The Bensonhurst Statue House, a Pop Art Phenomenon in Brooklyn
In all of New York City, there’s nothing quite like the Bensonhurst Statue House. Located halfway down 85th Street
Arts & Culture
7 Examples of Abandoned Subway Art in NYC
From pieces commissioned by MTA Arts and Design to original decorative tiles in the very first subway stations and guerilla
Arts & Culture
The Knickerbocker Field Club, a Hidden Tennis Club in Brooklyn
The Knickerbocker Field Club is a true hidden gem, and one of our favorite locations in our book Secret Brooklyn.
New York
The Lost Fort George Amusement Park, “Harlem’s Coney Island”
At the turn of the 20th-century, Northern Manhattan was an amusement destination in New York City. Attractions like The Polo
Architecture
At Risk: The Landmark-Eligible Buildings Around Penn Station
The latest plan to expand Penn Station’s footprint, known as the Empire Station Complex, could have significant ramifications for