Abandoned NYC

Architecture

The Abandoned Miller Air Field on Staten Island [PHOTOS]

In New Dorp, Staten Island, on the southeastern waterfront of the borough is a decommissioned airfield used for half a

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Michelle Young Aug 20, 2019

Architecture

The Abandoned Substation of the East New York Long Island Railroad Station

In Brooklyn, an abandoned brick building can be seen on the corner below the Atlantic Avenue Station on the L

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Noelle Penas Jun 13, 2019

Arts & Culture

Urban Explorer Documents The Underbelly Project, a Secret Street Art Installation in Abandoned NYC Subway Station

The abandoned stations of New York City’s subway system have a persistent pull for urban explorers. These stations are

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Julia Kastner Mar 19, 2019

Architecture

The Abandoned Tracks of the Montauk Cutoff at Sunnyside Yard in Long Island City

Some New Yorkers still lament the loss of the High Line in its abandoned state but there are other disused

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Tamatha Frederick Oct 30, 2018

Events

Footage from Inside the Abandoned Hospital Complex on Ellis Island

The over 100-year-old hospital complex on Ellis Island has been abandoned for over 60 years and is off-limits to the

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Nicole Saraniero Sep 12, 2018

Architecture

Drone Video Captures Abandoned Bayley Seton Hospital on Staten Island from Above

Videographer Matthew Chirico has been using Untapped Cities’ archives as inspiration for his location shoots, starting with a drone video

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Untapped New York Aug 16, 2018

Arts & Culture

Secret Send-off Party for Abandoned LIRR Train

On a warm summer evening in June, a group of New Yorkers threw an unofficial farewell party for a decommissioned

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Untapped New York Jul 3, 2018

Architecture

Tour the Ruins of Bannerman Island with Untapped Cities!

This summer, Untapped Cities is excited to host a series of tours of the scenic ruins of Bannerman Castle, located

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Michelle Young Feb 1, 2018

Architecture

10 Abandoned Places to Discover in Manhattan, NYC

The main floor of the auditorium is now used as storage for a furniture store. Photo by After the Final

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erin cabrey Dec 12, 2017

Architecture

10 Abandoned Places to Discover in the Bronx, NYC

The Bronx is a borough rich with intriguing history and culture, with hallowed arts, sports, and wildlife institutions making it

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erin cabrey Dec 5, 2017

Architecture

Video: An Inside Look Into The History of NYC’s Long Abandoned North Brother Island

North Brother Island– the long abandoned former quarantine facility that housed infected patients including Typhoid Mary, has always piqued our

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jasmine saunders Dec 1, 2017

Architecture

Video: Never Before Seen Aerial Views of NYC’s Abandoned Sea View Hospital & Staten Island Farm Colony

Footage from Matthew Chirico’s film We’ve been tracking the histories and futures of the abandoned Sea View Hospital

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verapenavic Nov 27, 2017