Architecture
Untapped New York was started in 2010 by a then student at Columbia University's Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation (GSAPP), where she is now a professor. We love architecture and believe there is no better place to celebrate it than NYC!
The Upper West Side’s Historic Hotels & Apartments: Ansonia, Dakota, Dorilton, Apthorp, Belnord
It’s hard to imagine today that people had to be lured to settle on the Upper West Side of
7 Locations to Experience the Masonic History of NYC
The Freemasons have long been a mysterious force in both American and European history. The group in New York City
Vintage Photographs: Construction Workers High Above NYC
#2639110 / gettyimages.com The fact of life here in New York City is such that if you want buildings that
The NYC That Never Was: 1 WTC and the Competition for the World Trade Center Site
A note from Untapped New York founder, Michelle Young: 9/11 happened on the first day of registration my sophomore
15 of NYC’s One Block Streets
On Friday, The New York Times published an article on New York City’s one-block streets–contending that they carry
6 Underground Vaults of NYC: Federal Reserve Gold Vault, Archaeological Repository, Van Cortlandt Park
The underground of any city is fascinating. It reveals layers of history, things thought discarded or tucked away. It contains
Cities 101: NY Times Living City Video Series Explains NYC’s Infrastructure on Water, Garbage, Steam and Subway
Over the last six weeks, The New York Times has presents a video series called “Living City,”explaining New York
Commemorating the Fillmore East: Legendary Music Venue of the East Village
The Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation (GVSHP) has been commemorating locations in the Village with plaques to remind people
Woolworth Building Condominium Renderings, Get Tickets to Upcoming Tour
Image courtesy of https://thewoolworthtower.com/ The Woolworth Building has been in the news a lot recently, with the renderings
8 Highlights from the NYC Archaeological Repository: 200 Year-Old Douche, Bayonet, and more
In New York City, it’s not surprising there are some renown vaults holding all sorts of precious things. These
French Urban Design Studio Hehe Creates Wacky Vehicles for Railroad Surfing
Before The High Line became “The High Line” it was an abandoned railroad track covered in vines and graffiti. It
Daily What?! Diamond District Has Diamond Lampposts to Match
We’ve walked by the Diamond District in Midtown Manhattan so many times, even reporting on the Gold Arcade that’