This Orthodox Church's exterior is rather unorthodox.

The home of the first American-born saint is one of the only curved buildings in New York.

Red frames showcase remnants of one of New York's original subway stations.

This castle-like building in Manhattan helped destigmatize cancer in the 19th century.

This hidden oasis features a stunning view of the Hudson River and the Palisades from a castle-like museum.

Walking around West Harlem reveals a scavenger hunt of beautiful bird murals.

An unconventional space for art and science housed in a massive old warehouse.

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

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.

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

A prohibition era watering hole for the police.

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

One of the city’s oldest watering holes was originally the home of a famous James Brown (not that one).

A Wisconsin kitsch palace from the 1930s lives its second life in 21st-century Brooklyn.

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

The first piece of public art dedicated to LGBT rights.

Behind a grungy bodega facade, a Poblano family serves rich, home-cooked meals.

In the back of a nondescript sports bar is a museum-worthy mural by legendary cartoonists.

A B.Y.O.B. Mexican cantina lives inside one of the last tortilla factories in Brooklyn.

Little Red Lighthouse under the George Washington Bridge.

The most confusing clock in New York.

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

The iconic Manhattan corner that was once the site of the Beastie Boys' fake clothing store.

Commemorating the spot where the famous scientist fed his pigeons.