Cities 101: Illegal Ink—The Bizarre History of NYC’s 36-Year Tattoo Ban
If you can believe it, from 1961 to 1997, there was a prohibition of tattooing in NYC despite the fact that this city was the birthplace of tattooing in America.
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10 of NYC’s Elevated Parks and Hidden Gardens
In NYC, a type of open space is made possible by a multi-level, multi-layered city: the elevated park and garden, sometimes hidden from view at street level.
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10 Things Not to Miss at the Feast of San Gennaro in Little Italy in 2018
NYC’s largest festival, The Feast of San Gennaro, begins this Thursday, September 13 and runs for 11 days until September 23, 2018. Here’s what to check out!
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The Bremen, The First Airplane to Fly Across the Atlantic from East to West
The history of transatlantic flight is at once both fascinating and tragic. The Bremen was the first airplane to fly across the Atlantic from East to West.
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New Series STAY HERE on Netflix features Bed-Stuy Townhouse Renovation and Untapped Cities founder Michelle Young
The new Netflix series, STAY HERE is the “Fixer Upper” for Airbnb-like short-term rentals Check out Untapped Cities founder Michelle Young in the Brooklyn episode!
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Drone Video Captures Abandoned Bayley Seton Hospital on Staten Island from Above
A videographer captures the abandoned Bayley Seton Hospital on Staten Island using a drone, showcasing the forgotten architecture being left to decay .
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We’re Looking for Fall 2018 Interns at Untapped Cities!
Apply to join our 17th internship class, starting Fall 2018, here at Untapped Cities. We’re looking for some bright, motivated writers to join the team.
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Untapped Cities Tours and Events this Week: August 6th-August 12th, 2018
Every week Untapped Cities hosts tours and events designed to help you rediscover New York City. Check out what is happening this week!
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17 Must Visit Places in Fort Greene, NYC: An Untapped Cities Guide
Boasting ethnically diverse restaurants, stunning architecture and renowned institutions, Fort Greene is a thriving urban cultural hub that’s trendy, yet simultaneously community-oriented. With a history dating back to the Revolutionary War, it’s no surprise that the neighborhood is distinguished by architectural and historical artifacts such as the Prison Ship Martyrs’ Monument in Fort Greene Park, formerly …
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Photo Essay: Documenting Atlantic City’s Faded Luster from Photographer Brian Rose
Photographer Brian Rose’s latest project, Atlantic City, captures the faded glamour and stark economic decay in the New Jersey seaside casino town.
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8 Great Places to Watch Manhattanhenge in NYC for 2018
Manhattanhenge has become one of the most celebrated events in NYC when the sun lines up exactly with the Manhattan street grid. It happens twice a year.
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Check Out a Dizzying Time Lapse Video of Urban Explorer Scaling NYC Skyscrapers
Brooklyn-native urban explorer and photographer Victor G. Thomas, aka @vic.invades shared with us a dizzying time lapse video of the New York City skyline.
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