The New York City Subway still operates several train cars constructed in 1964 in regular service. This specific model owes its longevity to its superior durability, craftsmanship and structural quality. Retired cars from this model are shipped out to the Atlantic Ocean for artificial reefs 00
When the historic Plaza Hotel in NYC opened…
When the historic Plaza Hotel in NYC opened in 1907 a room cost $2.50 per night, the equivalent of $64.26 today. The Plaza now charges over $1000/night. 00
It can cost over $289,000 for a one-year…
It can cost over $289,000 for a one-year hot dog stand permit in Central Park. 00
New York City in the 70s was known…
New York City in the 70s was known as “Fear City” and a very blunt tourist notice was displayed in order to keep tourists from ending up in dangerous situations. 10
In New York subways, booth attendants would…
In New York subways, booth attendants would sprinkle chili powder in coin slots to stop people from “coin sucking”. 00
The design of the tallest residential building…
The design of the tallest residential building in the world, 432 Park Avenue in Manhattan, is inspired by a trash can.
Wall Street was named after a 12-foot wall that was…
Wall Street was named after a 12-foot wall that was built by the 17th-century citizens of New Amsterdam to discourage pirate attacks.
Towers in New York can fake and exaggerate how many…
Towers in New York can fake and exaggerate how many floors they have, using tricks like different sets of elevators to hide the missing floors.
NY City used to use hollowed out trees as water…
NY City used to use hollowed out trees as water mains in the early 19th Century. A working example was still connected to the city water lines as late as 2006.
In NYC there is a pizza sized plot of land…
In NYC there is a pizza sized plot of land sitting in the middle of a sidewalk. As a result of a surveying error, it was left as part of an estate. The heirs refused to donate the plot of land to NYC, instead putting a mosaic on the plot in 1922. The mosaic is […]