This monument to a veteran of the Mexican-American War is one of only two in Manhattan that serve as an actual mausoleum.

Manhattan and the Bronx have been playing tug-of-war over this former island neighborhood for more than a century.

A trove of century-old litho stones from the Puck Building's printing days were discovered behind a cellar wall, and are now hanging in the store.

The smallest island in Manhattan is a manmade landfill dominated by a Buddhist peace arch.

This 220-year-old house is a reminder of New York City's Dutch past.

Set sail on a small scale.

A sculptural commentary on capitalism pokes up from the East River.

The origins of midtown Manhattan's anachronistic wooden farmhouse remain a mystery.

Cheap pizza and all of your naughty bedroom needs housed in a stunning example of Art Nouveau architecture.

The highest point on the island known for buildings that touch the sky.

A strangely angled West Village home is the only monument to an explosion that took the lives of three American revolutionaries.

Harlem park dedicated to compulsive hoarders killed by their own junk.

Hiroshima survivor on Riverside Drive.

Though its celestial ceiling is impressive, the true star is the vast collection of French books.

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

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

The notorious headquarters of a corrupt political machine.

The mummified relics of an American missionary.

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

A discreet little stairway on St. Nicholas Avenue leads to a quaint and unexpected cobblestone street of 19th century wooden rowhouses.

The oldest living tree in Manhattan comes shrouded in sinister legend.

Hear the tales of New York's most notorious criminals.

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

The "Seinfeld" diner.