This subterranean oyster house has been the pearl of Grand Central Station since 1913.

The only surviving sidewalk clock in Brooklyn.

A former seaside jewel built for the everyman is now simply a neglected art deco fortress.

Oldest surviving example of a Dutch saltbox frame house in America.

New York City's only radical feminist independent bookstore.

The famed amusement district marks the beginning of summer with a wild procession of nautical creatures.

This enormous banquet-themed artwork honors over 1,000 notable women throughout history.

Pulled from the rubble of one of the worst modern tragedies, a steel crossbeam became a symbol of hope for New Yorkers.

Con Edison’s exotic and heat-loving pests.

The home of aviation trailblazers, in a remote corner of the big city.

Historic Greenpoint theater turned roller disco, then chain pharmacy, and now Sweetgreen.

The first piece of public art dedicated to LGBT rights.

Ever wanted the laymen's version of your credit card fine print?

Once a popular watering hole among longshoremen and shipyard workers, this neighborhood treasure spans more than 100 years of Red Hook history.

Possible relics of the ancient Roman city are hidden in this restaurant's façade.

New York City's smallest piece of private property.

Every year model trains zip through a miniature New York City that's now 150 landmarks strong.

Waterway populated with abandoned projects, including a submarine.

Historical figures from New York City's Catholic community reside in Midtown.

A way to take your secrets to someone else's grave.

This small and serene place for quiet reflection on Staten Island was built in China based on the gardens of the Ming Dynasty.

This Dutch Colonial home is the oldest remaining farmhouse in Manhattan.

A dark patch of the ceiling at Grand Central Terminal which was not restored is still stained brown by tobacco.

One of only two remaining Victorian-era greenhouses in New York.