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.

Detailed facade of a brownstone in Boerum Hill.

The walls are decorated with whimsical murals painted by the creator of the Madeline franchise.

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

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

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

Nondescript elevator doors open to reveal a stunning, surreal world.

Unique antiquarian shop specializing in globes, maps, and prints.

Great place to have a drink and a bite to eat in an atmosphere laden with New York's Bohemian past.

This former Norwegian sailor's church is slowly being taken over by ramshackle robot musicians.

Home to the infamous "Typhoid Mary" and the worst loss of life in New York's history prior to September 11, 2001.

A masterpiece of LGBT art has been restored in what may now be the most valuable restroom in America.

The "Seinfeld" diner.

This unmarked and unloved Manhattan subway grate created one of the most iconic images in American cinema.

The name of this famed hospital was once a byword for the horrors of medical and psychiatric care.

This cemetery has graves dating back to the 17th century, including the city's oldest carved tombstone and an ominous cryptogram.

Become a prohibition rebel.