Where now stands a 42-story condominium tower of marble, glass and steel was once the central market of New York’s slave trade.

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

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

Built hundreds of years ago this downtown iron barrier once protected a much despised king.

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

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

Hidden in one of New York's oldest subway stations is the final remnant of the site of the bizarre Shakespeare Riots.

This iconic tattoo shop has its own onsite museum with artifacts from the early history of modern body art.

An annual extravaganza of Broadway theater memorabilia.

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.

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

New York's oldest and possibly grandest keeper of books.

The factory for the popular Dumbo location, the Greenpoint shop is a quiet gem.

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

The oldest bibliophilia club in America, with exhibitions on historic books and graphic arts.

Slyly buy a shake in the Parker Meridien lobby.

During the holidays, a vintage subway train whisks New Yorkers back in time.

The beautiful tunnel that ran from the lobby to Penn Station is still hidden underneath 34th Street.

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

First a horse rendering plant, then a 19th century landfill, this beach is full of glass from thousands upon thousands of broken bottles.

Leaf through over 30,000 artists' sketchbooks in what may be the world's largest collection of doodles