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The Top 10 Secrets of the East River, NYC
The East River has been the focus of urban development plans recently, but it's also a picturesque fixture that draws thousands of visitors to the waterfront. Read More
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10 Lost and Former Bridges in NYC
We've been ardent about spotlighting the various bridges in New York City, but there are plenty of lesser known spans that remain under the radar. Read More
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10 Frank Lloyd Wright Buildings in and Around NYC
During the length of his seven-decade career, Frank Lloyd Wright designed more than 1,000 structures — of that number, 532 were built, and 400 or so exist. Read More
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The Top 10 Secrets of Astoria Park in Queens, NYC
As one of the largest green spaces in Queens, Astoria Park is a scenic getaway that happens to harbor a few secrets, from its Olympic ties to its lost stream. Read More
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The Top 10 Secrets of Central Park Zoo in NYC
We've previously explore the secrets behind the Bronx Zoo and now, we're delving into the Central Park Zoo's storied history, which dates back to the mid-1800s. Read More
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10 Fun Facts About the New Kosciuszko Bridge Between Brooklyn and Queens
10 fun facts we learned at the grand opening of the Kosciuszko Bridge, where we heard Brooklynites and Queens residents collectively release a sigh of relief. Read More
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Behind the Scenes Inside the Division of Old Records Inside the NYC Surrogate...
If the Untapped Cities staff could conjure up a vision of heaven, it would probably be the New York City Surrogate Courthouse's Division of Old Records. Read More
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The Top 10 Secrets of the American Radiator Building in Midtown, NYC
The American Radiator Building has taken on new life as the Bryant Park Hotel, but its history, beginning with its construction in 1924, is not forgotten. Read More
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The Top 10 Secrets of Highbridge Park in Washington Heights, NYC
Like the span it's named after, Highbridge Park in Washington Heights is a popular attraction for New Yorkers, with a history dating back to the mid-1800s. Read More
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The Top 10 Secrets of Saks Fifth Avenue in Midtown, NYC
Saks Fifth Avenue's flagship is a mecca for fashionistas and trendsetter. It occupies an entire city block and encompasses ten floors that are full of secrets. Read More
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The Desk of George Washington Inside NYC City Hall’s Governor Room
One of the prized pieces in City Hall's Governor's Room is a desk from George Washington, who used it in Federal Hall, the first capitol building of the U.S. Read More
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The Top 10 Secrets of the Creation of Brooklyn Bridge Park
We spoke with Joanne Witty, co-author of the book, "Brooklyn Bridge Park: A Dying Waterfront Transformed," who played a vital role in the creation of the park. Read More
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10 Fun Facts About the New York State Pavilion in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park
During its heyday, the New York State Pavilion served as the "shining star" of the 1964-65 World's Fair. Here are 10 secrets we uncovered about the landmark. Read More
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The Top 11 Secrets of NYC’s Federal Hall
Untapped Cities revisits Federal Hall, a building that has undergone multiple renovations and was the site of many of America's most important moments. Read More
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The Top 10 Secrets of NYC’s St. Paul’s Chapel
After digging deeper into the history of New York City's St. Paul's Chapel on Wall Street, here are 10 secrets we've unearthed about the iconic structure. Read More
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The Top 10 Secrets of NYC’s Zuccotti Park
Zuccotti Park was central to historical events from the Revolutionary War to Occupy Wall Street, with many historical and architectural secrets. Read More
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The Top 10 Secrets of Hell’s Kitchen in NYC
Hell’s Kitchen has a history that’s rich with gangsters, ghosts, mysterious disappearances and speakeasies. Here are 10 of our favorite secrets we've uncovered. Read More
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The Top 10 Secrets of Downtown Brooklyn in NYC
Explore the lesser-known haunts of Downtown Brooklyn in New York City, including a functioning prison, a miniature forest, an electric bath factory, and much more. Read More
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10 Fun Facts About The San Remo Luxury Apartment Building in NYC
The San Remo in New York City is one of "the most desirable and expensive apartment buildings in Manhattan." Naturally, there are many interesting facts about it. Read More
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The Top 10 Secrets of NYC’s McCarren Park
Although McCarren Park in Brooklyn is one of NYC's lesser known parks, it is a gem filled with a variety of historical and architectural secrets. Read More
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