Phil Mortillaro uses keys to bring art back to the Village.

Little Red Lighthouse under the George Washington Bridge.

The most confusing clock in New York.

Come for the pastrami, stay for the million-dollar art.

The notorious headquarters of a corrupt political machine.

This outdoor gallery of graffiti-covered walls pays homage to the past, present, and possible future of street art.

Walk into the 19th century without leaving Brooklyn.

This abandoned seaside fortress is now simply an imposing ruin being taken back by nature.

An annual extravaganza of Broadway theater memorabilia.

A Victorian cemetery in the heart of Brooklyn remains a popular mecca of morbid curiosity.

You can still ride this 100-year-old work of art in Brooklyn's largest public park.

The crown jewel of the Queens Museum is a nearly 10,000-square-foot architectural model of the city originally built for the 1964 World's Fair.

Cryptic messages embedded in the New York City sidewalk.

Avoid gangster interaction while window-shopping.

Built as a gift to the hottest tastemaker of the time, these hidden quarters remain an Art Deco showpiece.

“Invented in Key West, Perfected in Brooklyn."

One of the most enjoyable bits of history at Coney Island and “the most romantic ride in the world.”

A bit of retro transportation flair preserved in the world's largest department store.

Detailed facade of a brownstone in Boerum Hill.

Lady Liberty's first beacon of enlightenment is now displayed in a museum near the statue.

The remnants of two World's Fairs are here, complete with a 12-story globe, a mini-Manhattan, and a UFO-shaped pavilion.

This sculpture by artist Fritz Keonig survived the 9/11 attacks and now stands as a monument to the victims.

This mosaic dedicated to John Lennon was tended for years by a Beatles super-fan.

A band of aerialists and circus performers putting on incredible shows in East Williamsburg.