This memorial honors thousands of enslaved Africans and their descendants who died in colonial New York.

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

This anonymous businessman sculpted in bronze became an enduring memorial after 9/11, and had been mistaken by rescue workers for a survivor in the rubble.

Twice a day one of these tragic bronze mariners drowns with the tide to remember all those the sea has taken.

The last living thing to come out of the rubble after 9/11 is now a symbol of hope and resilience.

Imagine having a street run right through your home, or better yet, a historic bridge three stories high.

The first piece of public art dedicated to LGBT rights.

The last remnants of what was once one of the world's grandest hotels can now be found in a Manhattan subway station.

The 28-foot granite map plots the locations of 40 theaters in New York City.

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

Little Red Lighthouse under the George Washington Bridge.

In its day this historic fort held 100 cannons pointed in almost every direction to protect New York.

This historic address is home to the beloved ball and is an almost totally empty building among the most expensive real estate in the world.

A curious fountain that has no water and includes Satan, a crab, and 9 giraffes.

Cryptic messages embedded in the New York City sidewalk.

The New York hotel where tragic visionary Nikola Tesla spent his final hours, destitute and alone but for the pigeons.

Avoid gangster interaction while window-shopping.

An artist's cute bronze subway sculptures belie his violent artistic past.

Curious crustaceans support an obelisk from ancient Egypt that now stands in modern-day Central Park.

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

This Wall Street bar was once a hub of revolutionary activity where Washington famously bid farewell to his troops.

One of the last few places in Manhattan that employed a pneumatic systemic keeps it on display.

The fanciest public restroom in New York City boasts fresh flowers, art, and a classical music soundtrack.

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