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!
9 Historic Buildings That Have Been Moved in NYC
Our recent fun map about the farmhouse that moved from the Upper East Side to Greenwich Village reminded us of
Photos Inside Harlem’s Abandoned PS 186, To Become Boys and Girls Club
All photographs by Will Ellis of Abandoned NYC, Editor Note: With the news that Harlem’s long abandoned PS is
Vintage Photos: The Origins of Herald Square, Macy’s and Manhattan Mall
Photo from Library of Congress Herald Square is today known for many things. There’s the flagship Macy’s department
Fun Maps: The Move of 121 Charles Street Farmhouse from UES to Greenwich Village
We previously featured this little farmhouse that could at 121 Charles Street in Greenwich Village, which was moved in 1967
A Behind-the-Scenes Visit Into the Secret Chamber Beneath Grand Central Terminal
Ten stories beneath the bustling platforms of Grand Central Terminal lies a basement so secret that had you ventured down
8 Most Popular NYC Street Names: Broadway, St. Mark’s Place, Park Avenue
Several street names are repeated throughout NYC–sometimes more than twice. Why is this? New York has amassed its size
Morningside Heights from Revolutionary War Battle to Bustling University Campus
Today, it’s hard to imagine Morningside Heights without the flurry of students hurrying to class at Columbia University. It
Win a Free Tour of The Brooklyn Army Terminal on September 20th with Chashama and MAS
We’ve got an exciting addition to our Untapped Cities event series this fall! We’re partnering with Chashama to
Fun Maps: Watch Real-Time Activity on NYC Subway Maps with iPhone App Tunnel Vision
Tunnel Vision, a new app created by NYU student Bill Lindmeier, gives users the opportunity to access real-time visual statistics
5 of NYC’s Oldest Bakeries: Ferrara, Veniero, Glaser’s, Parisi, and Caputo’s
In a city with so many wonderful bakeries, we thought it might be fun to explore some of the oldest,
Vintage Photographs of 5 Famous NYC Museums in Their Original Incarnations
In a city where nothing is sacred and almost every architectural landmark is liable for an overhaul (take 5 Pointz
Fun Maps: The Little Free Libraries Take Hold in Our Cities
For as far back as we can remember, there’s been the urge to share the books we’ve read